Wesley United Methodist Church

On behalf of your Staff Parish Relations Committee I am delighted to announce that Wesley United Methodist Church has a permanent minister appointment effective February 1, 2012.

Rev. William “Bill” Flug (Fl-oo-g) comes to us from the Westford, MA United Methodist Church. Pastor, or Rev., Bill is married almost 34 years to Irene Peloquin (a native of Cumberland, RI) together they raised two children, Jacob and Emily, both of whom reside in Rhode Island. He enjoys reading (history, current events and fiction – especially Charles Dickens. Bill also enjoys travel to Maine and New Orleans and sports events with Jake. Bill has been a runner for the past 13 years, and has run the Boston Marathon several times.

He earned B.A. degrees in Sociology and Religion from Tufts College of Tufts University in 1972, graduating magna cum laude. He earned his Masters in Theology from Boston University in 1975, graduating cum laude and continued course work toward a Ph. D. in theology at Boston University.

Pastor Bill served Shepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church, in Rhode Island for 13 years, prior to that serving 12 years at the United Methodist Church of Woburn and 6 years at the Mansfield United Methodist Church, both in Massachusetts. His current pastorate at the United Methodist Church of Westford began in 2007.

He is delighted to be returning to Rhode Island to begin a new phase of ministry here at Wesley. A huge bonus will be the close proximity to their children and “warmer” climate of Rhode Island.

Thank you,
David Philhower
Chairperson
Staff Parish Relations Committee

Join us for the 2012 Annual Auction

Saturday, March 24th at 7 p.m.
Bravo Brasserie Restaurant (upstairs)
123 Empire St, Providence (corner of Empire & Washington)

Tickets are $40 per person and include appetizers, pastry, coffee, live music and free valet parking

Donations for items to include in the auction are being accepted. If you have items or talents to auction, please contact Linda Andrews or Valerie Valentine. For ticket reservations please contact Linda Andrews or the church office. Last day for ticket purchase is March 4.

Thank you!

Wesley UMC is happy to host two fun events to chase away the cold this January.

On Sunday, January 15 at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall is Ladies Craft Night.  This will be the first of a monthly opportunity to gather and make simple, fun crafts for the annual holiday bazaar.  Talk with Sharon Petrarca for more details.

Friday, January 27 at 6:49 p.m. is the 2nd Annual Pampered Chef Fundraiser party in the church kitchen.  Come sample some new recipes and see Pampered Chef products in action.  The recipes demonstrated are always easy and delicious!  Catalogs and order forms will be available each Sunday after church prior to the party.  Feel free to get one and ask your family, friends and co-workers if they need anything if they are unable to attend.  Free products from all orders will be given to the church auction committee to create fantastic Pampered Chef packages to bid on in March.  See Lynne Lamarre or Nancy Andrews for more information.