Welcome!
Palm Harbor United Methodist Church is a vibrant, growing community of Christians.  We've designed this site to serve as a tool to share the great news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to share this message by:
  • Exalting God
  • Encouraging Christians toward spiritual maturity
  • Equipping Christians for Ministry
  • Evangelizing the World for Christ
Please tour our site to find out more about our church and how we worship Christ.
 

Worship Times
Our Church is located on the west side of Belcher Road between Alderman Road and Nebraska Avenue, in Palm Harbor.  We have five very different worship services to choose from.
 
   
Sunday Morning Services

Sunday 8:15 a.m.
(Sanctuary)
A celebration of worship combining relevant preaching, corporate prayer, foundational hymns of faith, a variety of choirs and ensembles with the goal to glorify God and inspire the congregation ro spiritual growth and Christian witness.

Sunday 9:45 a.m.  (Sanctuary)
Exciting, expressive and creative worship through a mix of fresh praise and worship music and classic hymns, relevant preaching and corporate prayer, led by a variety of ensembles including praise team/band, choirs, soloists and ensembles with the goal to glorify God and inspire the congregation to spiritual growth and Christian witness.
  
Sunday 11:00 a.m. (The Gathering Place)
FM Worship (Family Matters)  Our last service this school year is May 18th, 2008 but we look forward to having you join us September 7th, 2008 for Season 2! 
 
A 45 minute service using music, drama, and storytelling to captivate and inspire; teaching character and faith by emphasizing a monthly virtue; providing a place for parents and kids to spend spiritually enriching time together; creating a fun and relevant way to experience Biblical truth for everyone (especially elementary aged children) allowing everyone to participate and get connected.

Wednesday Night Services


6:30 p.m. (Sanctuary)
SOULjourney - Contemporary, mid-week worship, combining popular Christian music with a powerful message. 
We are taking four weeks off for summer break.  Please join us again beginning July 30, 2008.

8:00 p.m. (The Gathering Place)
Awaken - A COMMUNITY of Christ followers awakening to the kingdom of heaven on earth. All ages are welcome. Also, available on Sundays at 6:30 p.m. in A207 is a book study featuring Rob Bell's, "Velvet Elvis". Look for us at http://www.myspace.com/awakenatphumc  
 
 
The Chapel is open Monday through Friday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., for prayer or meditation.  Chapel Bibles are available for worship time and are located under the first chair of each row.
 
Communion is available every Sunday in the Chapel from 8:15 to 9:00 a.m. (Except on Communion Sunday, which is the first Sunday of the month)
 
The Healing Prayer Team is available to pray with you for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing the first Sunday of each month from 8:15 - 10:45 a.m. and from 8:15 -9:00 a.m. on the other Sundays.
 
 
Help !!   We Need You !! Volunteer Opportunities at PHUMC...                                    
  
 Upcoming Events and News
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Listen on the web or download recent Sunday Sermons.
 
 

 

Awaken
Wednesday 8:00 p.m. 
Young adults, very contemporary music.  A creative, evolving form of worship. This Next Generation worship service centers on the discoveries over the past decade about the best ways young people experience God. This service meets in the Multi-Purpose room.
 
 
Soul Journey
 
 
Come join us mid-week for this refreshing, boost of praise and worship.
Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
 
 
 

We have some excellent opportunities for the right individuals.  Please prayerfully consider applying to join our dedicated staff.



 
 
 

Help!  We need you!  Check out some ways you can serve others at PHUMC.

 
July 9, 5:30 p.m.
Reservations Required

  

THRILLING THURSDAYS
Lowry Park Zoo
Thursday, July 10, 9-3 p.m
Pre-registration is required for this trip.  Emergency release forms must be on file.  Bring a bag lunch or money.  Sign up by Tuesday, July 8 on the bulletin board near the elevator.  Ages: 1st - 5th grade.  Chaperones are needed (1 per 5 children).  Call the Children's Ministry office for more info 727-785-7487.
 

 
 
 
 
 
Feed the Homeless
3rd and 4th Sundays of
July and August
Sign up in the Narthex between services.  God bless you for your help.

 
 
 
 
Infinite Grace
August 15 & 16
For tickets and/or information, contact Donna Vail, 781-8900 or DVailW2@tampabay.rr.com.
 
Chris Burns is coordinating transportation and rooms for the event: contact Chris at 784-5330 or skidoc@tampabay.rr.com
 
Visit the official Women of Faith web site.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  For the leadership and members of PHUMC
 
 
 
We look forward to seeing you in worship!
 

 


 
 Pastor Chris' Finding Nemo Sermon
Sunday, July 13 
No Sunday School for elementary grades 1-5
The sermon focus will be especially for the kids!
Families are encouraged to worship together as we find Nemo.  Pre 4's and kindergarten will meet in their regular classrooms.
 
 
 
 
 
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Taught by Lisa Obst
Professional Dance Instructor
Fund Raiser for Youth Missions
 
  
 
 
 
 
Help build 3 homes in our own back yard, Tarpon Springs. Volunteers are needed for Wednesday July 9th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All skill levels needed, must be at least 16 years old. Other dates available. Contact Lisa Fekety at 727-460-6148  to sign up, or for more information.

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Coffee and Donuts
 7:30-11:15 a.m.
Available each Sunday morning in our
Activity Building
(part of the Westlake campus)
Get to know your Church Family!




 
 
 
    
 
to benefit Soldiers for Christ
youth mission trips.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
Walk To Emmaus
Three day weekend experience.
Our prayers, praise and meditation take on a greater meaning when we encounter the One in whom we believe.
 
 
  

 

was a blessed event.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volunteers Needed
to paint the school classrooms this summer.  Day and/or evening available.  If you want to help paint, contact Nathalie Chamberlain, 727-785-7487.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Click here for more information about our newest worship services!
 

Please check back often for updated information and added features.
 
 
 
 
 
 
PALM HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1551 Belcher Rd.
Palm Harbor, FL. 34683
Office (727) 785-7487 
Fax (727) 786-1545 
 
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