The JCFUMC Podcast

You've probably heard that Jesus calls us to be the "salt" and the "light." But, what does that mean? Join us this weekend for worship as we examine Jesus' parable from Matthew 5 and consider how our influence affects the world around us. Scroll down for the scripture reading, 5 questions, music playlist and announcements! This Week's Sermon Hidden From View: Your Influence - Pastor Karen Taylor S...

This weekend in worship, we will continue our Take Root sermon series by learning what it means to have Bold Witness. Acts 2:42-47 will guide our study, and we invite you to meditate on this passage by clicking through the link below. Weekend Worship In-Person: Join us for in-person worship on Saturday evenings at 5:00 p.m., or Sunday mornings at 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Online: Livestream and Facebook L...

A Conversation about LGBTQ+ and the church with Pastor Trevor, Linda Bartley, and Jerry Kelly

"Fools and Their Folly" This weekend in worship, we will explore two seemingly contradicting verses in the Bible: "Do not answer fools according to their folly, or you will be a fool yourself. Answer fools according to their folly, or they will be wise in their own eyes." Proverbs 26:4-5, NRSV A bit confusing, isn't it? We hope you'll join us as we study this passage and worship God together this...

The Gospel in Pixar Pixar is famous for creating thought provoking animated movies that deal with heavy topics in well-constructed and often humorous ways. This July in worship, we will explore the theme of three of these movies, Soul, Finding Nemo, and Up to discover how they shed light on the gospel of Jesus Christ. This would be a great opportunity to watch these films and discuss the themes wi...

The Path of Discipleship: Generosity Just as an athlete dedicates time and intentional steps to achieving the next big goal, so too must we approach Christian life. Join us this month in worship as we look at what it takes to follow Jesus - not as a passing thought, but with a deep seriousness. Join Us For Weekend Worship! Saturday at 5:00 p.m. or Sunday morning at 8:30 or 10:00 a.m..

The Path of Discipleship: Service Just as an athlete dedicates time and intentional steps to achieving the next big goal, so too must we approach Christian life. Join us this month in worship as we look at what it takes to follow Jesus - not as a passing thought, but with a deep seriousness. Join Us For Weekend Worship! Saturday at 5:00 p.m. or Sunday morning at 8:30 or 10:00 a.m..

Mark: The First Message Mark is the first written account of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Pondering what he included - and what he left out - clues us in on what Mark's original audience believed to be the most important events in Jesus' life. For us, this ancient document sheds light on the core nature of who Jesus is, who God is, and the values we should uphold in our own lives. J...

As we celebrated Easter this weekend, we also concluded our sermon series on Mark by taking a look at his account of Jesus' resurrection. Join us for Worship this Weekend! Tap Weekend Worship on the JCFUMC App or visit www.jcfumc.org/weekend-worship for more details.

A Healthier You: Prayer & Meditation Our existence in this world involves our bodies, minds, and souls. To be our healthiest and for the Spirit to maximize our capacity, we are called to care for all three aspects of ourselves. Yet, we often ignore one at the expense of the other two. In our new sermon series, we will learn how to become our healthiest selves by caring for all parts of our being....