Castle Rock UMC

Tonight, our Coping Podcast guest is from Castle Rock United Methodist Church. Keith Forsyth will share his views on retirement. What happens when retirement becomes more than an escape plan?

In this episode of Coping Live Talk, we explore the deeper side of moving abroad, slowing down, and starting over in a new country. Our conversation about life in Panama moves beyond palm trees and lower costs of living into questions many people quietly carry:
What does “home” mean later in life?
Can reinvention happen at any age?
What are we really searching for when we begin again?

We talk honestly about aging, identity, community, culture shock, freedom, and the emotional reality behind the dream of retirement overseas.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about change, purpose, and learning how to live differently in a noisy world. Click here to join

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Castle Rock United Methodist Church – 4-H Sale Announcement

Castle Rock United Methodist Church is excited to welcome our local 4-H youth for a special community sale and fundraiser! Come support hardworking young people as they showcase and sell their projects, baked goods, crafts, plants, and more.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to encourage local youth leadership, creativity, agriculture, and service while enjoying fellowship with neighbors and friends.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate the dedication and talents of our 4-H community.

Location: Castle Rock United Methodist Church
Date & Time:

Friday 9 AM – 4 PM

Saturday 9 AM - 3 PM

We look forward to seeing you there!

CoPing Live Podcast with our pastors. What Did You Have to Unlearn? | Life Beyond the Open Tomb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk87SqPm0oQ

Tenebrae Service, April 2 at Noon

Join us for soup and fellowship to meditate on the Scriptures and music.

Tenebrae, meaning “darkness,” is a reflective and solemn service that walks us through the final hours of Jesus’ life. Through scripture, silence, and the gradual dimming of light, we enter the depth of the cross and prepare our hearts for the hope of resurrection.

Sunrise Community Service, Breakfast, and Easter Service

Easter begins with our community sunrise service at 7 AM at the local High School. This is the celebration of Christ’s resurrection and the promise of new life. In the midst of joy, music, and proclamation, we rejoice that death does not have the final word—God’s love brings light, renewal, and hope for all.

Then we continue with breakfast at the church and the following Worship. Join us to celebrate RESURRECTION!

Castle Rock UMC is entering a new season of connection, courage, and hope.

As part of the Lower Columbia United Methodist Connection, we are strengthening our shared ministry with neighboring congregations while deepening our local presence in Castle Rock. Our focus remains simple and strong: worship that centers Christ, ministries that serve our community, and relationships that carry one another through every season.

Our Wednesday Exercise Group now meets at 10:30 a.m. and continues to grow—movement, laughter, and fellowship all in one hour. Thank you to Barbara Rutherford for her faithful leadership.

During Lent, we are gathering for worship, prayer, and simple meals, remembering that renewal often begins in stillness. Even in uncertain times, God is at work among us—quietly, persistently, faithfully.

If you are looking for a church where faith is thoughtful, compassion is active, and community is real, you are welcome here.

Come grow with us.

Prepare yourself for fun and spiritual growth while doing chair exercise!

Best Christmas music. Piano duet by Cathy Todd and Cathy B.