Sugar River United Methodist Church, Verona WI
Sugar River exists for families, friends and neighbors to gather in faith, experience God, serve others and become devoted followers of Christ.
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In Our Relationship with God and Others

Come Gather at the River

Sugar River United Methodist Church is a new church start in Verona, Wisconsin. We offer you worship that is authentic, passionate and meaningful; contemporary music that is high-energy and inspiring; and help for the life challenges you face today, hope for a better tomorrow in Christ and a warm, friendly place for you and your family to belong.

Join us for worship Sunday at 8:30 a.m or 10:15 a.m.. Every service features a sermon that challenges the intellect and warms the heart, inspiring contemporary music, and a children’s message followed by an innovative, multi-age children’s ministry. Between services enjoy coffee and bakery fellowship .

We are located at 130 N. Franklin Street in Verona (the former Verona Public Library).

Sugar River's professionally staffed nursery is committed to providing a safe, nurturing Christian environment for young children.


Help for Haiti

http://www.nextstepministries.com/helphaiti



Events & Activities

A Preview of Upcoming Events & Activities at "The River"

Family Production Night - Passover Seder Meal - March 28

Life and Ministry Events Calendar

The Source Newsletter

Children's & Youth Activities

Updates and information on activities for the Youth of Sugar River

Take Stock In Our Youth! HS Mission Trip Fund Raising

Children and Youth Fundraising

Wednesday Night is High School Guys Night!

Second Semester Children's Newsletter

Second Semester Servant Teacher Schedule

Service Opportunities

A roundup of currently available opportunities to serve.

2010 High School Mission Trip Brochure

Service Interest Groups

Sugar River Serves Cookbooks available

NextStep Ministries 2010 Promo video

Life at the River

A Look Back at Recent Events at "The River"
Christmas Snapshots: A Smash Hit!!! See the pictures here

The Gingerbread Man - Gingerbread House Construction at Sugar River. Click here for pictures.

Crop Walk Verona A Huge Succcess!!

High School Youth Celebrate Triumphant Return from Mississippi - July 12

Sugar River Charter Sunday, October 18, 2009!


Click here to read Pastor Gary's Financial Principles Letter and to access his financial planning and budgeting worksheets.

March 7th Worship Message:

Our Unfolding Story: Mary and Martha
          Text: Luke 10:38-42

If you are one that has little tolerance for those who seem to have time to sit when there is work to be done, there may be a lesson for you this week. Why would Jesus tell Martha that Mary has chosen the right thing to sit at Jesus feet? Take time this next Sunday to come and gather at the River... and understand the importance of sitting at Jesus feet...it will give more direction and power to when you are busy again.

Download or listen to Pastor Gary's message                      Sermon notes, Prayer Guide, and Growth Guide

Previous messages          

March 14th Worship Preview:

Our Unfolding Story: The Rich Ruler
          Text: Luke 18:18-30

Next week we will examine the story of the Rich Ruler from the Gospel of Luke. This ruler was a faithful Jew. He attended to the rituals and practices of his faith...a good church goer. Yet, Jesus saw in him a discontentedness. Jesus saw that all the exterior practices were not leading him to a deeper relationship with God. The practices were only satisfying the law without fulfilling the need to nurture his relationship with God. This is a challenging text that I pray you will examine this week, and join us for worship next Sunday as we all seek to identify the gods in our lives that still rule over our relationship with the true God who loves us.

In Christ,
Pastor Gary


Lenten Series

Historically, the season of Lent is a time of repentance and an intentional practice of the spiritual disciplines such as prayer, scripture reading, fasting, acts of compassion, and making room for the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to reign more fully in our lives. Here at Sugar River we hope to assist your journey of Lent with meaning and blessing. The season begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Easter. Each Wednesday, beginning February 24th, there will be a Lenten Luncheon from noon to 1PM, soup and sandwich provided. The lunch will include food for the body and soul, as we share a short devotion. Please join us for a season of meaning and hope.

This season of Lent will focus on "Our Unfolding Story" as we reflect upon the stories of those who encountered Jesus in the Bible as well as stories from Sugar River folks.

The luncheon devotionals will be guided by a book by Richard Stearns, President of World Vision U.S. called "The Hole in Our Gospel." Stearns book identified a change in his life that transformed his life and faith…maybe it will do the same for us.

Sunday February 21

First Sunday in Lent: Andrew's Story

John 1:35-42

   Wednesday February 24

"The Hole in Our Gospel."



Sunday February 28

Second Sunday in Lent: Bartimaeus' Story

Mark 10:46-52

   Wednesday March 3

"The Hole in The World."



Sunday March 7

Third Sunday in Lent: Mary and Martha's Story

Luke 10:38-42

   Wednesday March 10

The Hole Gets Deeper



Sunday March 14

Forth Sunday in Lent: The Rich Ruler's Story

Luke 18:18-30

   Wednesday March 17

The Hole in the World



Sunday March 21

Fifth Sunday in Lent: Zacchaeus' Story

Luke 19:1-10

   Wednesday March 24

The Hole in the Church



Holy Week

Palm Sunday:
Sunday March 28

The Common People's Story

Mark 12:35-37

   Wednesday March 30

The Hole in the World



Maundy Thursday
Thursday April 1, 7 PM

Tenebrae Service: Mary Magdalene's Story

John 20:11-18

Good Friday
Friday April 2, 1 PM

Prayer Service: The Old Rugged Cross



Easter Sunday
Sunday April 4

Peter's Story


John 21:15-19

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