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About SUMC

Our Objective
 

To serve the present age… for the building of God’s Kingdom

is to preach and teach; worship and praise; promote nurture and outreach; evangelism and age-level ministries – that will “build self-worth, esteem, and identity” – while providing a safe “state of the art” environment where talents and gifts from willing souls and converted hearts can grow by the grace of God.

Our Mission
is to be a church that empowers God’s people “to serve the present age …for the building of God’s Kingdom”.

Our Goal
is to develop a mission/ministry that will address the spiritual, physical, social, and economic demands and needs of its members and the community.

Our Philosophy

is to “seek ye first the kingdom… while preparing ourselves for the return of Christ”.

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Services

Call 978-990-5000. Then use the access code 287514#
 

  • Telephone Sunday School
    Sundays 8:00 – 8:45 am
     

  • Telephone Worship Services
    9:00 am – 9:45 am
    Use the above access number and access code.
     

  • Devotional Singing
    Sundays 9:50 – 10:00 am
     

  • In-Person Worship Services
    10:00 am – 11:30 am
     

  • Lord’s Supper – Holy Communion
    1st Sundays
     

  • Children – Youth – Teen Worship
    4th Sundays
     

  • (If you can’t attend in person, “use the number and code above”)

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Classes

  • Community Bible Study
    2nd and 4th Tuesday 10:00 am – 11:30 am
     

  • Men’s Bible Study
    3rd Sundays – 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
     

  • Women’s Bible Study
    2nd Sundays – 5:00 pm – 6:00 p.m.
     

  • Youth, Teens Bible Study
    5th Sundays – 4:00 pm – 6:00 p.m.
     

  • Pastor’s Bible Study
    Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

The SUMC History

The SUMC had its early beginnings in 1866. The original location was by a spring which was known as “Big Spring.”

The first church was made of bushes, and logs were laid in a circular manner for seats. Thus. the name Bush Arbor was given to the first church.  Families came from all parts of the community to worship under the Bush Arbor Church and to hear Reverend Carolina Rivers, the first pastor.

Foodbank

Low Country Food Bank and The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP /Senior Box Program) “permanent” change of Hours starting Thursday, November 9th, 2023: The Foodbank will be open from Noon to 2 p.m.
Senior Boxes are only distributed on the 2nd Thursday of each month.  Foodbank meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from noon to 2 p.m.

By Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and
institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender
expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for
prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or
incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact
the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program
information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested
in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
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