Wharton United Community Church at St. Johns

Welcome to Wharton United Community Church.
Whoever you are, and wherever you've been,
the good news is YOU are welcome!

We work together to build a resilient,  nurturing, service-oriented community of faith!

Upcoming opportunities for you and your children,  grandchildren and great grandchildren!

Community Music Circle!
June 30th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Come whoever you are, whether you are 4 years old or 100+ years old,  whatever language you speak, and whatever experience you have!   (including "no musical experience" and "no rhythm" and "can't sing") Music builds community and nurtures our need to make it!  Facilitator:   Erica Svolos, music therapist, community  and Wharton resident
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Vacation Bible Camp 2017

August 7-11, 2017.  Come join us.  
9:00 am -3:00 pm
  
THE WATER OF LIFE:   
​"When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you."   Isaiah 43:2
Vacation Bible Camp!  
 CrossRoads Camp and Retreat Center staff will lead!
Application available here: www.whartonucc.org/wucc-day-camp-2017.html

 Sunday Morning Opportunities

Worship 

July 1st - August 31st
10:00 a.m.
We are saving energy!  
We are in summer more relaxed mode!   We will worship in our fellowship hall.
See you there.  
Everyone welcome from the smallest among us to the eldest!  
We have an elevator to the left
of the Grove Street Entrance.
September 1st - July 1st
We worship on Sunday in our beautiful sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.
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Join us for a vital, meaningful, and fun worship in the Sanctuary.
With communion every Sunday,
and coffee hour following worship you will not want to miss this experience.

Faith Formation


Educational Opportunities
9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Small Group Gatherings
Opportunities for all ages!
Children's classes work with the Gospel message for the day each week through storytelling, music, art, crafts and other experiences.
Adult & Youth study starting January 15 and ending February 15th:   We're studying Adam Hamilton's book "Half Truths".
Held on 2nd floor in the library.
From March 4-March 25th, we'll be studying The Book of Galatians

Coffee Hour with fresh bagels and cream cheese


Sunday's After Worship
Following worship, everyone is invited for Coffee Hour in our fellowship hall.   
Grab a cup of coffee or tea
and chat  with the pastor
and fellow worshipers. 
We'd love to meet you!

Past Events 

Blessing of the Animals: "An awesome morning!"

Holy Week Food Pantry

Wharton United Community Church continued its food pantry mission this Easter season, distributing over 40 Easter baskets, ShopRite gift cards of $25.00/per family to those same 40 families, and continuing its generous address of the needs of those who do not always have the food they need to get through the week.

LGBTQ+ potluck and fellowship helps WUCC be
a good and safe place  ​

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Seeking a "safe place" to bring their children,  those who attended the LGBTQ+ potluck on February 11th responded with gratitude and enthusiasm for the place and time apart.   Families came from as far away as Summit.  We look forward to continuing this vital fellowship.  If you're interested in continuing to plan these events with us, please contact mwisner322@gmail.com to
coordinate efforts. 

WUCC participates in
"No Human Being
is Illegal" Presentation
by Wind of the Spirit.

Three of WUCC's faithful food pantry workers and two of our Spanish speaking congregants/leaders attended the "No Human Being" is Illegal presentation at  Grace UMC in Dover.   There were approximately 35 people  gathered from 6 different churches.  After sharing in small groups about the difficulties of discussing politics at all with our friends, families or congregation and some of the difficult subjects on the agenda, the group heard the stories of two of the Wind of the Spirit leaders -- one immigrant from Brazil and one from Colombia -- both of whom had difficult times figuring out the rules, having the rules change and finding a route to security for themselves and their families.  The session ended by bringing forth some of the misconceptions of the public around what is happening and what is not happening around immigration.   If you want to know more, talk with Rose Parnell, Penny Mariano or Cindy Squires, Lucy Reyes or Jose Luis Espinoza.   
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