“…neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.” Matthew 9:17 Dear Sunrise,Last Sunday, at the end of worship, I announced my decision to transition…

Title: Youth Ministries Director Reports to: Pastor and SPRC via SPRC staff liaison  The Director of Youth Ministries will play a vital role in the overall mission of Sunrise United Methodist Church by leading our congregation’s spiritual formation & discipleship efforts for our middle school and high school students.  In addition to collaborating with fellow…

February 25, 2024 Director of Music MinistriesReports to: Pastor (primary) and Staff-Parish Committee (secondary) OverviewThe Music Ministries Director will play a vital role in the worship life of Sunrise UMC, leadingour “traditional/liturgical” worship service, handbell choir, and developing children’s musicministry. This person will work in conjunction with the Praise Band Leader in overseeing and assisting…

October 4, 2022 Dear Sunrise, We’re in the midst of a Fall sermon series called “Home Economics” – where we’re exploring the vows we make as we partner in ministry with Christ and each other.  When we join a local church, we support its missions and ministries – and deepen our own relationship with Jesus…

Potassium iodide (KI) is a type of salt that is used to block the uptake of radioactive iodine by the thyroid following a release of radioactive iodine (RAI) from a nuclear power plant (NPP). The Food and Drug Administration (the medical authority on potassium iodide in the US) has determined that potassium iodide is a…

Sunrise remains on track to pay off our mortgage and be 100% debt free by November at the latest! Sunrise’s Finance Committee, Church Council, and Pastor John Michael McAllister have an update on what comes next as we shift from being a church paying off a mortgage, to a church that will expand our mission…