March 13th, 2026 | Rev. Dr. Mark Charles

Dear Church:

As we continue our journey through this Lenten season, I find myself reflecting on the power of the "normal rhythms" we share here at Memorial. Lent is such a vital time for us to take stock of our faith lives and press deeper into our relationship with Christ, and I am so encouraged to see so many of you engaging with the opportunities we have to do just that.

Whether you are following along with our Daily Reading Plan through the Gospel of Luke, joining us for our Wednesday Night Dinner and Pastor’s Study, or logging onto our Thursday Night Zoom calls with our friends from Riverside Park and Jupiter UMCs, my hope is that these practices are fueling your spirit. There is something truly special about the "connection" in our United Methodist tradition—knowing that as we study and pray, we are part of a much larger family seeking understanding together.

As we look ahead to the joy of Easter, I want to invite you to be part of a very important moment in our life together: our annual Community Easter Celebration.

I often say that part of our calling is to ensure that Christ’s love shows up in our community, and this event is a prime example of that mission in action. We strive to be a safe, joyful place where our neighbors can come to have fun, feel welcomed, and catch a glimpse of the light of Christ. To make this happen, we need your help!

It’s time to sign up to volunteer and help us host our neighbors. You can find all the details and sign up for one of many jobs at mumconline.com/lent.

Let’s continue to observe a holy Lent together, keeping our hearts open to the work of the Spirit as we prepare ourselves for the joy and light of Christ’s glorious resurrection that is coming.

Blessings,

Pastor Charlie