OUR MISSION
We are a community of believers centered on Jesus, affirming and welcoming to all, committed to dialogue and questioning, focused on service to others, and driven by love.
CELEBRATE AND RELIVE
OUR FIRST YEAR
THIS WEEK'S
SERMON
Sermon 3-23 Bishop Kennetha Bigham Tsai
A link to our livestream will be posted prior to 10am each Sunday morning on our Facebook page. Archives are available on Facebook Video, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.​
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
THE BRIDGE
COMMUNITY & FAMILY MINISTRIES
We're growing and looking to expand our team (and our reach) by adding a Director of Community and Family Ministries position. This is a full-time paid position with competitive salary and benefits. For more information please see the following Word document.
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Questions? Interested in applying? E-mail us!
APR 06 (SUN) | 9:00-9:50
SUNDAY SCHOOL - YOUTH
6th through 12th graders are invited to join us for Sunday School each week at 9am in the youth space. A typical week will kick off with a quick game or ice breaker, followed by a large group lesson, and then small group discussion. ​
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You can learn more about Bridge Youth by clicking here!
APR 06 (SUN) | 9:00-9:45
SUNDAY SCHOOL - YOUNG ADULT
Our young adult ministry - ASK, is open to those aged 18-26. We meet for Sunday School each week from 9:00am-9:45am in room 414.
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ASK also meets occasionally outside of Sunday mornings for studies, social events, and service projects. We hope you'll join us!
APR 06 (SUN) | 9am or 4pm
SUNDAY SCHOOL - ADULT
We have two chances for you to join us for Sunday School as we dig deeper into the previous week's sermon. The first is before our worship service Sunday mornings at 9am in the CPS atrium and the second is Sunday afternoon at 4pm at The Bridge office - 401 S Walnut ST. ​​
We look forward to seeing you there!
APR 06 (SUN)
COLLECTION FOR PATHWAY MINISTRIES
Our collection for the month of April will be for Pathway Ministries in Peoria. Pathway Ministries (formerly Peoria Rescue Mission) walks alongside people in need with the goal of helping them find a pathway out of poverty while teaching them about faith and the love of Christ. To learn more about Pathway Ministries please visit their website at pathwaypeoria.org.
We'll have more information soon on the items to be collected. We will also be packing 300 sack lunches on April 19th - you can find more information on that below. ​
APR 13 (SUN) | 9:00-9:45
EASTER EGG STUFFING - YOUTH / SENIORS
Youth and seniors of The Bridge - You are invited to join us for this intergenerational service project where we'll stuff Easter eggs for our annual egg hunt. It's a great opportunity to get to know one another!
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We'll meet at 9:00am on April 13th and should wrap up just prior to the 10am service starting. We will likely be located near the CPS atrium, just outside the library.
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To keep up with all the latest please follow our Bridge Youth Facebook Group.
APR 13 (SUN) | 6:30-8:00
YOUTH GROUP (APRIL)
6th through 12th graders are invited to join us for a big kid egg hunt! We'll also have plenty of games and snacks so be sure to invite a friend!
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Youth Group will meet from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Bridge office, 401 S. Walnut in Washington.
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To keep up with all the latest please follow our Bridge Youth Facebook Group.
APR 19 (SAT) | 1:00-3:00
VOLUNTEER AT PATHWAY MINISTRIES
In conjunction with the donation drive we held earlier this month we have an opportunity to serve at Pathway Ministries. Volunteers from The Bridge will be helping to pack 300 sack lunches that will be distributed throughout the week - and if we have a big enough turnout we can also help prepare that night's meal. This is a family friendly event!
We will be meeting from 1:00pm-3:00pm on Saturday March 29th at Pathway Ministries in Peoria - 601 SW Adams.
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Have any questions? Contact us!
MAY 04 (SUN) | 10:00
THE BRIDGE DAY OF SERVICE
On May 4, the Bridge will meet for a short service at 10am before departing for various service projects at parks, schools, and nursing homes. There will be a selection of projects available starting April 6. After serving (around 11:45am), we will come back to Central Primary School for a box lunch meal. Nursery care will be available.
Click here to order your Bridge t-shirt for this special event. Shirts are not required to participate and the store closes on April 10th.
If you know of a good project for this day, please contact Mike Pershing at pershingmichael@gmail.com
MAY 04 (SUN) | 6:30-8:00
YOUTH GROUP (MAY)
6th through 12th graders are invited to join us for an evening of fun! We'll have plenty of games and snacks so be sure to invite a friend!
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Youth Group will meet from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Bridge office, 401 S. Walnut in Washington.
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To keep up with all the latest please follow our Bridge Youth Facebook Group.
JUN 07-13
REDBIRD MISSION
We will once again be sending a team of volunteers on a Red Bird Mission Trip to southeastern Kentucky - one of the poorest regions in the US. Volunteers will provide much needed home repairs for low-income community residents as well as maintenance on the mission buildings and grounds. This is a great opportunity for young adults or those who enjoy home improvement projects - and if neither applies to you, there's a job for everyone!
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We'll announce more as the trip grows closer, including a brief presentation during our church service on February 9th. In the meantime, please e-mail pershingmichael@gmail.com if you're interested or have any questions.
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UPDATE: We'll also be taking a group of high school kids! Dates are slightly different, June 8th-14th. The cost for high school students is $100 and we have 10 spots available. For more information on sending your high school student please contact treverb@mtco.com
BRANCHES
OF WASHINGTON
The Bridge UMC is proud to partner with several local churches and members of our community to form Branches of Washington. Our mission is to help the children and youth of our community arrive at school each day ready to learn.
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Our primary means of accomplishing this is through our monthly Care Closets. Students who receive free or reduced lunch are given the opportunity to "shop" for free clothing and personal care products. Branches will also be providing breakfast and snack items for schools to distribute to those in need.
Care Closets are now being offered in all D50, D51, and D52 schools! This is a huge undertaking and we need your help!