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The Good News: Kairos Prison Ministry - Changing lives inside and outside of confinement
“I feel like I have a heart again.” These were the words an inmate spoke to Kairos volunteer Justin Rimondi during a recent weekend of ministry at Columbia Correctional Institution. Twice a year, men from Memorial participate in this impactful ministry, reaching into a place not many people want to go: prison. Kairos is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry in which men—and women through Kairos Outside—volunteer to bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to prisoners

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6 days ago3 min read


The Good News: #LoveShowsUp to change lives in Guatemala
" All of this coming together to create such a real, tangible change in the trajectory of an entire family is something only possible through God..." When asked to sum up the favorite part of her trip, Lucinda Lautz said, "The whole experience was my favorite part of the trip!" On March 14th, 2026, Memorial's annual weeklong mission trip to Porch de Salomon in Guatemala began. Missionaries gathered at the airport in Guatemala City from various parts of northeast Florida. The

Memorial Fernandina
Apr 34 min read


The Good News: Our Connectional Mission Impact
Rev. Samantha Aupperlee "We get to be the light to the world. We are, together, the body of Christ." These were the words that Rev. Sam Aupperlee used to encourage the those at the Wesly Dinner Club to stay engaged with mission and connection through the United Methodist Church, Rev. Aupperlee was one of the guests Pastor Charlie invited to speak at the latest Wesley Dinner Club. Also joining Rev. Aupperlee, were Memorial member Jim Mitts, who serves as the Disaster Response

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Mar 204 min read


Memorial Showcases 23 Non-Profits Groups during the Inaugural Gathering in Gratitude
Gratitude, music, and joy filled the air as Memorial United Methodist Church welcomed over 1,000 neighbors to its first-ever Gathering in Gratitude Free Community Fall Festival. The aim of this event was to celebrate the season of thanks and the many helping hearts in our community.

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Nov 18, 20252 min read


Love Showed Up at The Arc Nassau in July!
Nearly 30 members of the church family, including several youth, showed up in their red shirts to connect with our friends at The Arc Nassau.

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Aug 1, 20251 min read


United Methodists and Presbyterians Host Annual Community Easter Celebration
April 12th, 2025 - Memorial United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church joined together again to host their annual Community...

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Apr 12, 20251 min read
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