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Hughes Memorial UMC Blog - WE 6-28-25 (CURRENT)

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This Week @ Hughes

Welcome Back Pastor T.

Sunday, June 29th, 10:00 am - Please join us for our Service in person and virtually.  Please join us for Youth TakeOver Sunday. Our guest speaker will be Youth Minister Jamarion Butler (fondly JJ Butler). Our theme for this Sunday is "They Not Like Us!'  The message entitled "Are You Caught Up In A Whale?" will be spoken from Jonah 2:2-NLT.

Here is the Zoom Link for the Service

Hughes Memorial Experience

Click the above link or copy and paste:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/580158070?pwd=SVBRRklNbzQzNVpSaGRvaE1SWGthQT09#success


Teleconferencing Call 646-876-9923 |  Meeting ID: 580 158 070 |  Passcode: 922460  

Join us for Worship on Sunday, July 6th. Our Guest Musician will be Benjamin Gates.



Men, please feel free to use the link below to provide your contact information for the Men's Ministry

           100 Fathers Praying Weekend 

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxYPICsqTbCRlCqHndCPoVaJYaclqenNdShruilBfxAQ_8DQ/viewform?usp=preview

   
  Communion - 1st Sundays
Tuesdays - Community Meals (No Community Meals on June 3rd; meals will resume June 10th)
Tuesdays, Transformation Tuesday Prayer Call
    Please use the following phone number to connect.
    1-605-475-4711
    Access Code 844927#
Wednesdays, Bible Study- Mornings 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (in-person and by phone); every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesday.
    Please use the following phone number to connect.  
    1-605-475-4711
    Access Code 844927#
Thursday, June 26th , 7:30 pm-9:00 pm  - "From Time to Eternity Death Cafe Series" (Rev. Roberta Sonsaray White).
June 26th, 7:30pm -9:30 pm - Join Rev. Roberta and the "From Time to Eternity Death Cafe'" via Zoom. The Death Cafe' is a space created for people to discover death and dying with no agenda, objectives, or themes. The Death Cafe' is generally held on 4th Thursdays Via Zoom, 7:30 pm -9:30 pm.
Meeting ID 832 3038 9628 | Passcode: Eternity | Or call by phone 301-715-8592
Our Walkers will meet at Hughes on the last Wednesday of the month and at a designated Park (to be announced on the 1st Saturday). Come and join us!
Last Saturday of Every Month - Hughes distributes meals on-site.

OTHER HUGHES EVENTS/NOTICES

Unified One Board Meeting
Here is the tentative schedule for Unified One Board Meetings- dates may change as schedules or meeting needs change. In-person meetings are from 10:00am - 2:00 pm; virtual meetings are from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
Thursday, May 15th, 2025 - Virtual (confirmed)
Saturday, June 21st, 2025 - In-person (confirmed)
Thursday, July 17th, 2025 - Virtual
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 - In-person
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Virtual
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - In-person
Thursday, November 20, 2025 - Virtual
Saturday, December 20, 2025 - In-person


A Few Reminders:

From the Finance Team

All contributions to the church through PayPal have a 2.99% fee. Please note that effective April 1st, we will no longer accept Cash App due to technical difficulties with the App. Hughes does accept Zelle.

The best way to contribute without any fees taken out is with physical cash and/or checks.

From our Hi-Lites Editor 

Our Hi-Lites Newsletter is published quarterly and distributed on the first Sundays of January, April, July, and October. Hughes news and family pieces to Maggie at mboydwms@aol.com.

Click on the links to view our newsletter.

Hi Lites - October 2024

From our Missions Chair

Thank you for your generous donations.  As we restock our Food Pantry, "Food Panty Needs" copies are available in the Church Lobby.

Hughes UMC is updating its Contacts

For newcomers, please provide your contact information so we can keep you posted on upcoming events. Please use the link below or email the administrative assistant at adminasst@hughesmemorial.org.

👥HughesMemorial United Methodist Church Contact Form

May Anniversaries & Birthdays - Please let us know if your Birthday or Anniversary has been overlooked. We want to celebrate you!

Anniversaries

  • William and Alvera Hall - June 7th   (56 years)
  • Nathan and Jean Lee - June 11th  (60 years)
  • Cyrus "Eddie" and Rena Gwyn Jr.  - June 11th (23 years)
  • Wade and Annette - June 11th (9 years)
  • Lamont and Deanne Walston - June 21st (17 years)
  • Jamaine and Jackie Taylor - June 29th (28 years)
Birthdays
  • Maggie Williams -  June 1st
  • Kayla Richardson - June 4th
  • John Whittington -  June 5th
  • Emma Yarborough-Smith - June 7th
  • Carmen Mosby - June 9th
  • Gregory Moore - June 11th
  • LaShaun Turner - June 12th
  • Charles Mosby, Jr. - June 13th
  • Venola Rolle - June 18th
  • Van Z. Smith - June 23rd
  • Julius Yancey - June 23rd
  • Marcus Williams - June 23rd
  • Sheila Williams - June 26th
  • Rachel Watkins - June 27th
  • Litisa Moorman-Howard - June 29th
  • Miles Williams - June 29th

     Prayers - Please pray for our congregation members and communityOffer-

Prayers Of Prosperity

  • Pray that we will be a thriving, vital congregation in our community.

Prayers Of Protection

  • We pray that God will protect our children, teachers, and administrators throughout the school year.

Prayers Of Celebration

  • We pray that God will orchestrate our success and accomplishments.

Prayers Of Comfort

  • Family of Leon Carlett
  • Family of Robert Wayne Gill
  • Family of Rev. Eric W. King
  • Family of Clara "Bea" Martin
  • Family of William Thompson

Prayers Of Healing

  • Dorothy Anderson
  • Joseph Bailey, Jr.
  • Lateef Brock (nephew of Sandra Faggins)
  • Jacqueline Burnette
  • Willie Davis
  • Hilda Giles (Thad Williams' Sister)
  • Glenda Hall
  • Raven Hall
  • Gwendolyn Hoover
  • Ann Jones (Jackie Brown's Sister)
  • Delores Jones
  • Vincent Key
  • Thomas Mabry
  • Willie Mae Mickens
  • Kenneth Morris
  • Carmen Mosby
  • Carleen Murray
  • Eloise Peerman
  • Frances Purcell
  • Sabrina Richardson
  • Rubye Smith
  • Yvonne Stitt
  • Melvin Tuten
  • Reginald Watkins
  • James Woolfolk

Prayers Of Strength (Caregivers)

  • Kathy Best
  • Ericka Janifer
  • Charles Mosby, Sr.
  • Michael Peerman
  • Valerie Shade


Inclement Weather Policy

We will follow the local school system's inclement weather policy during weekdays. So, if D.C. Public Schools are closed, the church is closed. During the weekend, the voicemail greeting will indicate that "we are closed" if the church is closed. We will also post the closing on our Facebook page and the church website, and an email will also be sent. Be safe and always exercise caution while traveling.

Food Pantry

Donations of non-perishable food items will be appreciated for our Food Pantry. You may place non-perishable food donations in the designated church lobby bin on Sundays (after morning service) or Tuesdays through Fridays (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Please call the Church before coming to confirm access and availability.


Community Resources "HELP" is on the way!

Family and friends, please use the attached link to access resources in our community. If you are aware of other resources, please let us know. 

https://www.findhelp.org/search_results/20019

Education Ombudsman

The DC Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education is a confidential and impartial resource that helps resolve issues involving DC families, schools, and school staff.

They work to resolve issues that affect student learning, including student safety, discipline, special education, attendance, enrollment, academic progress, and communication barriers.

If you or someone you know has any questions or concerns, contact us at (202) 741-0886 or visit https://educationombudsman.dc.gov/

Veterans Ride - Vetsride 2024 Transportion Program

Click the link to register-Vets Ride Transportation Program Certification Form (smartsheet.com)

Transport DC Transportation Program

Transport DC is a premium alternative service for WMATA Metro Access customers. Transport DC provides taxicab rides to and from any location within DC.

Eligibility: Riders must be registered with Metro Access. Please contact WMATA regarding Metro Access eligibility at (202) 962-1100.  

Cost for riders: $7 per ride | Hours of operation: 24/7  | Book a ride 1-844-322-7732

The Law Office of Venola M. Rolle is a boutique law practice headquartered in Washington, DC. The primary focus is estate planning. Legal services including estate planning.  

Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 988

Mental Health - Community Response Team - Department of Behavioral Health: (202) 673-6495 (Mental health support, especially for the unhoused.)

Shelter

Call (202) 399-7093 or 311 

(Nov 1 - March 31, the Shelter Hotline will transport anyone to an emergency shelter while providing warm clothing) https://dhs.dc.gov/page/family-emergency-shelter

Emergency Shelter that takes adults who identify as women. Alexa Mavroudis | Shelter Case Manager | Email: alexa.mavroidis@cc-dc.org | Phone: 202-996-0677 ext. 7677 | Harriet Tubman Shelter | 1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE | Washington, DC 20003

Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) and the DC Dept. of Energy and Environment invite DC residents to recycle unwanted electronics. For a full list of events and accepted items, visit www.rev-log.com/DCecycling.

 ACP, Affordable Connectivity Program—The ACP Program, which provided assistance with internet and phone services, has ended due to a lack of Federal funding from Congress.

 Senior Meals 

For those 65, disabled, or who need help preparing their meals, call the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for program assistance at 571.527.3900 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.). For those who qualify, government assistance or health plan assistance may be available through Mom's Meals

Sixth District Safety Bulletins (2024) 

Sixth District Safety Bulletin - January 2024 

Sixth District Safety Bulletin - February 2024  

Sixth District Safety Bulletin - May 2024 

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