Upcoming Events

Allendale UMC is thrilled to host a concert with Bobby Jo Valentine on Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 PM. Known for his soulful, spirit-focused lyrics and hopeful melodies, Bobby's music speaks to the gentle spiritual awakenings of an openhearted life. His journey—from strict church lines to a faith focused on love and growth—shines through his inspiring songs and stories.

🎟️ Tickets: $20 or pay what you can—everyone is welcome!
**Buy Tickets Here**
📍 Location: Allendale UMC's Sanctuary
🎶 More About Bobby: bobbyjovalentine.com

Don't miss this evening of music, storytelling, and hope! Bring a friend, and let's come together for a night of love, inspiration, and community.
Preview some of Bobby's music here:

“Ready to Be Found”
a song about the longing to belong.

“The Edge of the World”
a song about the courage to say yes to adventure.

“Trading In”
a song about learning to let go of old beliefs,
and trading them in for better ones.

Join us for a chili cook-off starting at 6 PM. We'll taste-test some delicious chili while watching the first half of the big game and halftime show. We'll then announce the winner of the chili cook-off! If you are up to the challenge, bring your dish.  Be prepared to win the crowd on the road paved with spoons and bowls. Winners will be announced at halftime.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days before Easter. Stop by in the morning for ashes between the hour of 9:30-10:30 AM outside by the marquee, and join us for our Ash Wednesday worship service at 6 PM. The service will be live-streamed on the church website and Facebook page. Whether you are part of a church or not, whether you believe today or your doubt, whether you are a Christian or an atheist or an agnostic or a so-called “none” (whose faith experiences far transcend the limits of that label), you know this truth deep in your bones: “Remember that you are dust and to dust you will return.”   Death is a part of life. Our prayer for you this season is that you make time to celebrate that reality, grieve that reality, and know you are not alone. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

On Easter Sunday, several local UMC congregations gather together at Crescent Lake Park at 7 AM to celebrate Jesus's resurrection as we greet the dawn in nature. You do not have to belong to any church to come. Pastor Augie of Riviera UMC will be preaching. Bring your own chair or blanket. Offerings will be collected for the Florida United Methodist Children's Home. @sagesplayground will have coffee for sale. The easiest way to find us in the park is to put 1900 7th St N St. Petersburg into your GPS. We are near the northwest corner of the lake. Street parking is available.