Ruth Circle
Every Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Apply for a magnetic card key to operate Pender United Methodist Church’s computer security locks. Forms are also available in the church office.
We can now have some small groups (less than 10 adults) meet in person at Pender.
Three rooms have been set aside for meeting at church.
Cornerstone (Room 215) could hold a group of up to 17 with no tables. (We are still only allowed to have 10 or fewer adults per room though).
Room 202 could hold a group of up to 8 with tables.
Room 200 could hold up to 4 people with tables.
Groups more than 10 must fill out a Pender UMC Special Events Request Worksheet at least 2 weeks prior to the event and submit the form to .
This much time is needed because your event will be forwarded to the Arlington District for approval by District Superintendent Sarah Calvert.
All people attending meetings or events at Pender must fill out the Health Evaluation Form at least four days before the event.
This form is on page 2 of the Supplemental Materials for the Special Event Requests Worksheet.
These forms should be submitted to
It is important to note that:
Even though the Pender building is still closed to most events, Zoom (or other online) meetings, still need to be on the church calendar.
All events run by the school year, so it is also time to renew your ongoing meetings.
Please take a moment to check here. If your meeting is not listed, it's time to request a time for the next school year (through June 2021.)
Log onto MyPenderPage, find "Events" on the menu bar, then "Calendar".
On the right top, click on "Add Event" to add it to the Pending Calendar.
You may also request a room now so that it will be available to you when we are able to return to church.
Joyce needs to be aware of all Pender events and meetings, no matter where they take place, to report to the District Offices.
PUMC members may add events to the Church calendar.
Log onto MyPenderPage, find "Events" on the menu bar, then "Calendar". On the right top, click on "Add Event" to add it to the Pending Calendar. You will get an email when your event is approved. You cannot add an event to a room that is already reserved for another meeting.
Download a copy of the paper form here:
For non-Pender Members, make your request below
Pender takes the safety of our children very seriously. We have a Child Protection Policy in place and require volunteers for Sunday School, nursery and other programs involving children to be trained in this policy and to annually re-certifiy their acknowledgment of the policy.
Anyone who works with children must (1) View the CPP Training Presentation, (2) Read the Policy and (3) Complete the Online CPP Application Annual Renewal Form. If necessary, completed printed forms are accepted in the box in the Welcome Center in the Narthex.
The above must be completed ANNUALLY. The application renewal form should be completed by October 1st of each year.
If you have any questions contact the Church Office.
View the training materials below. The forward and back controls are at the bottom left of each screen.
Please either fill out this form online or print out the one below and leave in the box in the Welcome Center in the Narthex. Thank you!
Ministry leaders and event coordinators are responsible for seeing that their information is submitted for publication when desired, REGARDLESS if it is an annual/semi-annual event or program.
The church staff is more than willing to put the announcement in the bulletin or weekly email and to help with preparations or resources, but the initial request with detailed information has to come from the ministry area or event organizer.
The office staff is busy with multiple responsibilities and it should not be assumed that they will automatically publish information.
Download the Communication Guidelines for Publication of Ministry Events
Want to add something to the email newsletter, announcement slides, Facebook or more?
Please fill out this form.
Print, fill in and turn in to the church office.
CHECK REQUESTS RECEIVED BY NOON ON MONDAY WILL BE READY BY 1:00 ON FRIDAY
If the Federal GOVERNMENT is closed for non-essential personnel, the church building will be closed. In addition, if there are severe weather conditions or a power outage, the church building will be closed.
If the church is open, groups may or may not meet at the leader’s discretion. It will be up to the leaders to communicate their decision with the group members.
For the staff: Emergencies and Inclement Weather. Staff members will be paid when the Pastor, in consultation with the Chair of Trustees, closes the church for the sake of safety. (In the event of inclement weather, Pender UMC will generally comport with actions taken by the federal government for non-essential employees.) In all cases, decisions regarding worship services shall be made solely by the Pastor.
A case by case decision will be made about Sunday worship services, and info will be posted on the website.
Your personal safety is important to us. The pastor and group leaders will understand completely if you do not feel comfortable coming to the church when weather conditions are questionable.
INTRODUCTION:
This policy provides specific requirements and guidelines for the acquisition, use, and disposal of Pender United Methodist Church vehicles. Pursuant to the Discipline of the United Methodist Church, use of church equipment must be in accordance with the general purposes of the United Methodist Church.
This policy has been prepared to provide an equitable means to maximize use of the church vehicles, while managing Pender’s liability. Recognizing the priority of the core church-related activities, it is expected that thoughtful implementation of this policy will ensure proper use of all church vehicles.
This policy shall be administered by the Pender Church Administrator. The Church Administrator may delegate some duties to Pender staff or qualified office volunteers, as appropriate. Therefore, the term “Church Administrator” may mean the Church Administrator or Church Administrator’s designee.
Except as specifically noted, inquiries about this policy shall be directed to the Church Administrator. If more than routine clarification is required, action by the Senior Pastor, the Board of Trustees, and/or the Church Council may be required. In this policy, the term "church" refers to Pender United Methodist Church.
The Senior Pastor and the Church Council approved this policy on September 16, 2009.
PURPOSE:
Pender United Methodist Church provides vehicles in order to enhance its ability to reach the world with the message of Jesus Christ. This policy governs how and when the vehicles are utilized, and who may use them. A copy of this policy must remain in the glove compartment of each vehicle at all times.
VEHICLE USE REQUIREMENTS:
Authorized vehicle use requires the following:
USAGE PRIORITIES
The Church Administrator will resolve any usage conflicts.
DURATION OF USE:
Duration of Use is defined as:
ELIGIBLE USERS:
The following individuals are eligible to become an Approved User upon meeting the requirements set forth in this policy:
AUTHORIZED USER APPROVAL:
Authorization of Users and compliance with this policy shall be administered by the Church Administrator.
The process of granting authorization of an applicant to be an Authorized User to drive a Pender UMC vehicle is as follows:
1. Applicant requests a copy of Pender’s Vehicle Use Policy and a Driver’s Disclosure and Authorization form (below) from the Church Administrator, and notifies the Administrator if approval is needed for an upcoming use within the next 2 weeks.
2. Applicant submits a completed Driver’s Disclosure and Authorization form, and photocopy of their current driver’s license to the Church Administrator at least 7 days prior to needing authorization to drive a Pender vehicle.
3. Pender’s automobile insurance agent will review the applicant’s driving record and confirm that the applicant’s license is in full effect and will notify the Church Administrator if the applicant holds a license that is in full effect[1].
4. The Church Administrator will notify the applicant of approval or denial of driving privileges to operate Pender vehicles using the attached form letters.
Violations of this policy shall be grounds for revocation or denial of driving privileges by the Board of Trustees.
Furthermore, Pender reserves the right to deny driving privileges due to any non-driving related reason the Church Council deems unacceptable or inconsistent with the interests and purposes of Pender UMC.
A list of Authorized Users will be maintained by the Church Administrator, along with a separate list of individuals who have been denied driving privileges for the current year.
Authorized Users who wish to maintain their driving authorization must renew their authorization annually (on or about October 1st of each year) by completing the approval process outlined in this policy. Pender will have their automobile insurance agent check the driving records of all Users at least annually.
VEHICLE USE:
Check Out Procedures:
VEHICLE USE AND OPERATION:
LONG TERM USER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE:
ACCIDENTS AND VEHICLE DAMAGE:
VEHICLE RETURN PROCEDURES:
Users who do not comply with check out, operation, and return of vehicles in accordance with this Policy will have their driving privileges revoked.
VEHICLE ACQUISITION AND FUNDING:
VEHICLE DISPOSAL:
Individual ministries may recommend to the Trustees that the church dispose of a vehicle when the cost of maintaining or repairing vehicle becomes prohibitive or the usage requirement has been satisfied through other means.
Based upon ministry recommendations, the Trustees will dispose of unneeded or unserviceable vehicles.