march 2026
Second Sunday of Lent March 1,2026
Spring Ahead, Daylight Savings time begins! Remember to change your clock, One hour ahead on Sunday, March 8, 2026
Third Sunday of Lent March 8, 2026
February 2026
Scheduled Services will continue on Sunday, February 15, 2026
First Sunday of Lent Sunday, February 22, 2026
january 2026
Happy New Year January 1, 2026
Epiphany Sunday January 4, 2026
Due to the weather, we will not meet the remainder of January.
december 2025
December 7th is the Second Sunday of Advent. Join us for candle lighting and special Advent services
December 14th is the Third Sunday of Advent. Join us for candle lighting and special Advent services
December 21st is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Join us for candle lighting and special Advent services
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE, DECEMBER 24, 2:30 PM
november 2025
Sunday, November 2, 2025: Daylight Savings Time Ends, Turn your clock BACK 1 hour.
Tuesday, November 4, Election Day
Tuesday, November 11, Veterans Day: Many Thanks for your Service!
THE GREENING OF THE CHURCH WILL BE ON NOVEMBER 30 FOLLOWING MORNING WORSHIP. PLEASE HELP US DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Help us decorate Aura Church for Advent and Christmas… next Sunday
, November 23 following worship. Coffee and snacks WILL BE SERVED!!!
November 30th is the First Sunday of Advent. Join us for candle lighting and special Advent services
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE,
DECEMBER 24, 2:00 PM
october 2025
September 2025
Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025
Grandparents Day, Sunday, September 7, 2025
Patriot Day, Thursday, September 11,2025
Church Picnic, Sunday, September 21, 2025
August 2025
Malaga Camp, Rt. 47, Malaga NJ
CAMP MEETING 2025 WEEK ONE
AUGUST 3rd – 8th – 7:00pm
Rev. Cory Clark,
Pastor of Church of the Nazarene in Marion, Indiana
10:30AM Bible Hour each weekday
led by: Cory Clark
7:00pm Evening Worship with Cory Clark
CAMP MEETING 2025 WEEK TWO
AUGUST 10th — 15th
Dr. Bill Kierce, President
The Francis Asbury Society
10:30AM Bible Hour each weekday
led by: Bill Kierce
7:00PM Evening Worship with Bill Kierce
July 2025
Friday, July 4, Happy 4th of July!
We will be using an abbreviated order of worship for the summer months. Traditional Worship will resume in September.
june 2025
Sunday, June 8, PENTECOST
FOLLOWING WORSHIP ON JUNE 8,
AT THE AURA PARSONGE (next to the church)
HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN
BRING A DISH TO SHARE…ALL ARE WELCOME
Saturday, June 14, Flag Day
Sunday, June 15, Happy Father’s Day
May 2025
May 11, 2025 Mother’s Day
May 26, 2025 Memorial Day
April2025
Sunday, April 6, 2025, Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sunday, April 6, The Lord’s Supper will be served today. All are welcome.
Sunday, April 13, Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 20, Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 27, 1st. Sunday in Eastertide
Dear Aura Church Family,
I would like to thank you for your prayers, calls, cards and messages during my recent health challenges. I still have more tests, treatments, doctor visits, etc. to get me back to where I want to be, but I am on the mend. I give thanks to our Lord I am moving forward and trust He will continue to use me to minister with you and to you at Aura Church. All for His Glory,
Pastor Walt
March 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Ash Wednesday
Sunday, March 9, 2025, First Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 16, 2025, Second Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 23, 2025, Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 30, 2025, Fourth Sunday of Lent
February 2025
Friday, February 14, Valentines Day
Sunday, February 16 Fellowship Luncheon
January 2025
January 5, 2025
CHURCH & SNOW
Church will be cancelled if it’s snowing, if the roads are icy, if travel is unsafe. The Lord won’t mind you staying home on a Winter Sunday. Watch a good TV worship service, read your Bible, look out the window and enjoy the beauty of God’s Winterscape. Please don’t take any chances. Broken hips and smashed cars are not our Father’s desire. Be safe!
Thanks!!!
First Sunday in Epiphany January 12, 2025
Second Sunday in Epiphany January 19, 2025
Third Sunday in Epiphany January 26, 2025
On SUNDAY, Feb. 2nd (Groundhog Day)… Pastor Walt will be taking the day off as he recovers from a medical procedure. He expects to return on February 9th (if he sees his shadow!). Filling in for him will be Mr. Barry Zane, no stranger to our Aura Church Family.
december 2024
Sunday, December 1 First Sunday of Advent
On December 1, we will decorate Aura Church for Advent and Christmas. We ask our members and friends to bring an un-wanted or un-needed Christmas ornament for the Church tree. We will also hold a fellowship luncheon in Tilden Hall following “the hanging of the greens.” All are welcome!
Sunday, December 8, Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 15, Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 22, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Candlelight Service at 2 PM
Dear Aura Church Family,
We wish to thank all of you for your many prayers and kindnesses this past year. It has been a challenging time for our family, as most of you know, but you have been there for us through the tough times and the joyous experiences. We thank God for Aura UMC and pray that 2025 will be a blessed year for our church. Regardless of what lies ahead, we know the one born on Christmas, crucified on Calvary and raised from the Tomb is on the Throne and is leading us into the wonderful future he has planned for all who trust in Him. It has been our privilege to be you “pastoral family” (even though it is not official!) and we believe God has still more in store Aura Church… more challenges, ministry, blessings, and opportunities to share the Good News of Jesus. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Christ-filled New Year!!!
Pastor Walt & Carol
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Dear Aura Church Family,
Carol and I would like to thank you all for your cards, gifts and kindnesses this Christmas Season. It is our privilege and joy to be with you for another year as we minister for Jesus Christ together in our community. Blessings,
Pastor Walt & Carol
November 2024
November 3, turn your clocks BACK one hour. End of Daylight Savings time.
November 5, Election Day Pray and Vote!! USA!!
On December 1, we will decorate Aura Church for Advent and Christmas. We ask our members and friends to bring an un-wanted or un-needed Christmas ornament for the Church tree. We will also hold a fellowship luncheon in Tilden Hall following “the hanging of the greens.” All are welcome!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE, DECEMBER 24, 2:00 PM.
october 2024
World Communion Sunday, October 6, 2024: Celebrate with us!
September 2024
September 1, Happy Labor Day!
September 7, We are pleased to welcome back Pastor Jeff and Sandy Tilden to Aura Church! Join us for a reception and luncheon in Tilden Hall following worship.
Pastor Walt and Carol are away on Vacation September 6-15. Preaching for us on next Sunday will be Mr. Barry Zane, Chief Warrant Officer 2, USCG (retired) and former pastor of Plainville UMC.
Aura Church will celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 6th. All are welcome at the Lord’s Table.
August 2024
On Sunday, September 8th, Pastor Jeff and Sandy Tilden will be worshipping at Aura Church as they visit our area. Pastor Jeff will bring the message in the worship service and a reception/luncheon will be held in Tilden Hall to welcome the Tildens back! Spread the word!
Pastor Walt and Carol will be away on vacation September 6-15. During Pastor Walt’s absence, our guest speakers will be…
Sunday, September 8th… Pastor Jeff Tilden
Sunday, September 15… Mr. Barry Zane
Sunday, September 8th will be our next church luncheon. That day we will host a welcome back reception in Tilden Hall for Pastor Jeff and Sandy Tilden immediately following worship. Spread the word!
July 2024
July 7: Next week we begin informal summer worship
July 21: Brunch following worship
June 2024
June 2:
You are invited to a fellowship lunch immediately following worship TODAY!
June 9: Children’s Day
There will be a meeting of the Aura Church Trustees next Sunday following morning worship.
June 14: Flag Day
June 16: Happy Father’s Day!
May 2024
Sunday, May 5:
Now that spring is upon us, it’s time to consider what clean-up projects we need to address to beautify God’s House. Look around and take note of projects or areas that need to be addressed. We will hold a church meeting TODAY (May 5) following worship to discuss how these issues can be tackled and accomplished. Thanks!
May 12: Happy Mother’s Day!
May 19: PENTECOST
May 27: Memorial Day
April 2024
Now that spring is upon us, it’s time to consider what clean-up projects we need to address to beautify God’s House. Look around and take note of projects or areas that need to be addressed. We will hold a church meeting (date and time TBA) to discuss how these issues can be tackled and accomplished. Thanks!
March 2024
Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024
Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024
February 2024
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS!
A Chicken and Dumpling Luncheon will be held on Sunday, February 11 following morning worship. Please sign up!
January 2024
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS!
A Chicken and Dumpling Luncheon will be held on Sunday, February 11 following morning worship. Please sign up!
December 2023
Advent begins, Sunday, December 3, 2023
Remember Pearl Harbor, Thursday, December 7, 2023 (Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941)
Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023
Third Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2023
Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24, 2023
Christmas Eve Sunday Service will be held at 1 PM. There will be no 9:30 AM Service that day.
Merry Christmas!
November 2023
Remember to change your clock back one hour on Sunday, November 5.
Veteran’s Day, Saturday, November 11…remember to THANK Veterans!
Thank you to ALL VETERANS!!!! We appreciate all that you have given for us.
Thursday, November 23…Happy Thanksgiving!
SUNDAY, November 26… The Greening of the Church, immediately following worship. Coffee and donuts will be served to all who help decorate for Advent/Christmas!
october 2023
World Communion Sunday, October 1, 2023
Join us this Sunday, October 29, 2023 in our study of Jude. For the next 3 Sundays we will be studying Jude
Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2023
Remember to change your clocks BACK one-hour next Sunday. November 5, 2023.
september 2023
Monday, September 11, Pray and remember.
First day of Autumn. September 23
World Communion Sunday, October 1, 2023
August 2023
july 2023
Happy 4th!
Christmas in July Service, Sunday, July 23, 2023
June 2023
The Greater New Jersey Annual Conference met in Wildwood, NJ May 21-23. At that session no pastor was appointed to Aura UMC for the 2023-2024 Conference year. Pastor Walt Jesuncosky (Retired elder, 2019, GNJAC) will continue as “pulpit supply” for the year ahead.
Sunday, June 11, 2023, Children’s Day
Wednesday, June 14, Flag Day
Sunday, June 18, 2023, Happy Father’s Day!
May 2023
National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 4, 2023
Sunday. May 14, 2023, Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 21, 2023, Open House at the Parsonage North TODAY Noon until 4 pm. All our Aura Church Family is invited for fun, food and fellowship!
Monday, May 29, 2023, Memorial Day (Remembrance Sunday May 28)
April 2023
Sunday, April 2, 2023, Palm Sunday, THE LORD’S SUPPER (All are welcome)
Sunday. April 9, 2023, Easter Sunday! He is Risen!
Sunday. April 15, First Sunday after Easter
Sunday, April 23, Second Sunday after Easter
Sunday, April 30, Third Sunday after Easter
March 2023
Sunday, March 5, 2023…Second Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 12, 2023…Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday. March 12, 2023…Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sunday, March 19, 2023…Fourth Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 26, 2023…Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sunday, April 2, 2023. Palm Sunday, THE LORD’S SUPPER (all are welcome)
February 2023
Sunday, February 5, 2023…Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Sunday, February 19, 2023: Presidents’ Day. Monday, Feb. 20; Shrove Tuesday, February 21; Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023; Lent Begins
Sunday, February 26, 2023…First Sunday in Lent
January 2023
Sunday, January 1, 2023…Happy New Year!
Celebrate Holy Communion with us today!
Sunday, January 8, 2023…Epiphany
Sunday, January 15, 2023…Second Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, January 22, 2023…Third Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, January 29, 2023…Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
December 2022
Sunday, December 11…Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 4…Second Sunday of Advent
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE DECEMBER 24TH AT 7:00 PM
CHRISTMAS DAY SERIVCE AND CAROL SING 9:30 AM
“O COME LET US ADORE HIM!”
Sunday, December 25…Lessons and Carols
Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
November 2022
Sunday, November 6… remember to change your clocks BACK!
Tuesday, November 8… Election Day, Reminder to VOTE!
Friday, November 11…Veterans Day, Thank you to ALL Veterans!
Sunday, November 20…The Greening of the Church,
FOLLOWING WORSHIP
Soup, bread, goodies,
coffee, tea, cider, etc.
for all who stay to help
Please join us!
Sunday, November 27…First Sunday of Advent
October 2022
Sunday, October 2, is World Communion Sunday. We will celebrate The Lord’s Supper in our worship service.
September 2022
September 5…Labor Day!
Sunday, September 11: Remembering September 11, 2022
Sunday, September 18, 2022…
Pastor Walt & Carol (and others from Aura Church) will be on a bus trip to The Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum in Kentucky, Sept 25-30. Preaching on Sunday, September 24 will be Mr. Truitt Andress.
Sunday, September 25, 2022…
Sunday, October 2, is World Communion Sunday. We will celebrate The Lord’s Supper in our worship service.
August 2022
Why not recharge your spiritual batteries at MALAGA CAMP? Evening Camp Meeting Services are held nightly from Sunday, August 7 thru Friday, August 19 at 7:00 PM. For more information regarding the speakers and programs go to their website…
https://www.malagacamp.org.
August 28, 2022: Pastor Walt and Carol will be on vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and will return before the end of the month. Mr. Truitt Andress, retired M/Sgt. US Army, UM Local Pastor, and assistant to the Pastor at Sicklerville UMC, is our guest preacher on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Aura Church welcomes him back to our pulpit!
July 2022
Happy Independence Day!
June 2022
June 5, 2022…Pentecost
NEXT SUNDAY WE WILL CELEBRATE “CHILDREN’S DAY”
June 12, 2022…TRINITY SUNDAY
June 12, 2022…Children’s Day
June 19, 2022…Father’s Day
June 26, 2022…Today we begin our informal summer worship.
May 2022
May 1, 2022… 3rd Sunday of Easter
May 5, 2022…National Day of Prayer
May 8, 2022…”Happy Mother’s Day”
May 22, 2022….Ascension Sunday
May 29, 2022…”Memorial Day Remembrance”
May 30, 2022…Memorial Day
NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
Live from Washington, DC
SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2022 | 8:00 P.M. ET WHYY Channel 12
April 2022
Sunday, April 17, 2022…”He is Risen” May you have a very Blessed Easter!
Dear Aura Church Members and Friends,
Carol and I would like to wish our family at Aura UMC a blessed Easter. We’ve had the joy of worshipping with you for a year now. We’ve seen God moving in amazing ways in the lives of our members and in our church. We did not expect to still be here since this was supposed to be a “temporary assignment.” But, once again, the God who raised Jesus from the dead, who reached out to us with His love and salvation, who kept Aura UMC from closing had other plans. It is our privilege to share Easter with you and watch with awe and expectation what God will do in our midst. May this be a Christ-filled season of new life and spiritual blessing for us as we move ahead to what our Lord has prepared… all because “HE IS RISEN!”
Love in Christ, Pastor Walt and Carol
Sunday, April 10, 2022…Palm Sunday, Come and hear about your Father
Sunday, April 3, 2022…The Lord’s Supper
Palm Sunday and Easter are coming… why not invite someone to join us for those special Sundays?
March 2022
Sunday, March 6, 2022…The Lord’s Supper
Sunday, March 13, 2022…Due to the weather forecast our 9:30 AM Service is canceled. See you next week.
Sunday, March 20, 2022…Spring Luncheon following morning worship.
Sunday, March 27, 2022…
Palm Sunday and Easter are coming… why not invite someone to join us for those special Sundays?
It is the intention of the Bishop and Cabinet to assign Pastor Walt to Aura UMC for the conference year 2022-2023.
February 2022
Sunday. February 6, 2022…The Lord’s Supper
Sunday, February 20, 2022…
Pastor Walt and Carol are away visiting family in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They will return home Monday, February 21st. (God willing!).
Preaching Sunday, February 20, 2022 is Mr. Truitt Andress, Assistant to the Pastor at Sicklerville UMC. We welcome him again to Aura UMC!
St Patrick’s Day Luncheon is coming…March 13, following morning worship. Mark your calendar!
January 2022
Happy New Year!
January 2, 2022… The Lord’s Supper – All Are Welcome!
January 30, 2022…Service canceled
December 2021
December 5…Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 12, we will have a “Christmas Luncheon” for the Aura Church Family following morning worship. Please bring a dish to share and invite a friend!
Aura UMC will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24, 7:00 PM. Invite a friend, neighbor, even an absolute stranger! Masks are optional. Let’s fill our church!
Christmas, Saturday, December 25, May you and your family have a Blessed Christmas!
On December 26th Aura UMC will hold a Service of Lessons and Carols. Plan to join us for the celebration.
November 2021
November 7…remember to turn your clock back one hour!
Thank you Veterans for your service!
November 21, 2021 Christ the King Sunday
November 28, 2021…First Sunday of Advent
October 2021
October 3, 2021…World Communion Sunday
October 8, 2021…A marriage took place at Aura Umc on Friday, October 8, 2021 . Miles and Morgan Jesuncosky were wed . Congratulations!
September 2021
Sunday, September 5 is Holy Communion
Sunday, September 19… Mr. Barry Zane, guest speaker
Who can you invite to church this week?
August 2021
On Sunday, August 29, 2021, will will have a “Hawaiian Shirt Day” with a Luau to follow the service. Hope to see you there!
July 25, 2021
July 18, 2021
Welcome everyone! Please join us and Pastor Walt on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM for our weekly service. Next Sunday, July 25, we will have a Fellowship Hour following the Service. Please bring your favorite Christmas dessert! Hope to see you!