Chaires Methodist Church
“Rooted In The Past
Growing For The Future “
9243 Parkhill Road, Tallahassee, FL (850) 219-9361 chairesmc.office@gmail.com
Sunday Services are live-streamed on our Facebook page at 10 am
Pastor Kerry Foote
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
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Announcements and Events
Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday Celebration
Date: February 17, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 pm
Place: Multi-Purpose Building
Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, marks the final day before the Christian season of Lent begins. Traditionally observed on the day before Ash Wednesday, it is characterized by indulgence in rich foods—meats, dairy, and sugar—to prepare households for the upcoming period of fasting and abstinence.
To commemorate this occasion, we will host a pancake dinner featuring unlimited pancakes and a toppings bar with a variety of options. Guests are invited to enjoy an assortment of mixer games, where participants will have the opportunity to earn Mardi Gras beads in the spirit of celebration.
EMERGENCY CARE HELP ORGANIZATION
Help your neighbors by keeping the shelves stocked during he month of November! Chaires has a collection site at the back of the multi-purpose building. Your donations will ensure that local low-income families have food in their pantries and refrigerators during this time of uncertainty and stress. You may drop off perishable and non-perishable groceries before each service on Sunday morning.
Church Council/Town Hall Meeting
Our next Church Council meeting will be on January 25, 2026, from 11:30 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. This will be a town hall type meeting in which we will be reporting and celebrating all that has been accomplished in 2026 along with planning and praying for all that will happen in 2026. The whole church is invited: Member and Non-Members alike.
Lunch will be provided.
Choir News
Choir rehearsal is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose building. We welcome everyone who would like to become part of our group. You don’t need to be an accomplished singer.
For more info, contact: Gerry Nielson (321-652-5361 gerryniel@gmail.com)
Women of the Word Group
Our next meeting is February 21st from 10:00 A.M. – Noon. More details to come.
Movies Under the Oaks
In mid-February, we will start up our Movies Under the Oaks series, and we will be watching 8 episodes from season 5 of the Chosen
February 20th (7:00 to 9:30) Episodes 1 & 2
February 27th (7:00 to 8:15) Episode 3
March 6th (7:00 to 8:15) Episode 4
March 13th (8:00 to 9:15)Episode 5
March 20th (8:15 to 9:30) Episode 6
March 27th (8:15 to 9:30) Episode 7
April 2nd (8:30 to 9:45) Episode 8
Pet Ministries
We are starting a new pet ministry here at Chaires. Currently, we are looking for people to fulfill ministry objectives in two specific areas.
- Community Pet Pantry: Located at Lake Jackson United Methodist Church, the third Saturday morning of each month, to dispense food for pets.
- Pet Bereavement: We are looking for volunteers to provide spiritual support for people facing the tough decision of euthanizing a pet.
Call or email Sheila Novak to learn more about how you can serve. 850-591-4171, sheiladoerr@bellsouth.net
February 17th: Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration
February 18th: Ash Wednesday Service
April 2nd: Maundy Thursday The Chosen Viewing
February 18th: Ash Wednesday Service
April 3rd: Good Friday Service
April 4th: Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil
April 5th: Easter Sunrise Service