We have an incredible opportunity to make a difference and save lives, and we need your help. We are hosting a OneBlood Donation Drive on January 21, and our goal is to have at least TEN generous individuals step forward and donate blood.

Here are the event details:

Date: January 21, 2023
Time: 9:30am-1:30pm
Location: Anona Parking lot on the Wilcox Rd side
RSVP: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1428385

Why should you donate?

1. Lifesaving Impact: Each blood donation can potentially save up to three lives. Your contribution will make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

2. Community Spirit: This event is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and show our support for those facing medical emergencies, undergoing surgeries, or dealing with chronic illnesses. By donating blood, you are directly contributing to the well-being of our community members.

3. Health Checkup: As part of the donation process, you'll receive a mini health checkup, which includes blood pressure, iron levels, temperature, and more. It's an excellent chance to gain insight into your own health while helping others.

4. Gratitude and Giving Back: By donating blood, you are giving the gift of life to someone in need. There is no greater feeling than knowing that your act of kindness has positively impacted another person's life.

How can you participate?

1. Register: To ensure a smooth and organized event, please RSVP by July 8. Let us know if you plan to attend and donate blood. We highly encourage early registration to secure your preferred time slot. Please visit https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1428385

2. Spread the Word: Help us create awareness about this noble cause! Share this post with your friends, family, and colleagues. Together, we can amplify our impact and encourage more people to donate blood.

3. Prepare and Hydrate: On the day of the drive, make sure to have a good breakfast and drink plenty of fluids before arriving at the donation site. Remember to bring a valid ID or any necessary identification documents.

Let's come together and make this Blood Donation Drive a resounding success. Your selfless act of donating blood can be a lifeline for someone in need. Together, we can make a positive impact and save lives.

Join our exciting new outreach project dedicated to connecting with individuals who are temporarily or permanently homebound. If you're eager to share the love of Christ with others, whether solo, with a friend, or as a couple, we encourage you to be a part of our upcoming gatherings.

Join us for a Christmas Movie Night at Anona! Before all of our festivities kick off for Christmas Eve, we invite you to a special showing of "The Star" on Friday, Dec 22nd at 6:30pm.

We will have hot chocolate and popcorn to share as we enjoy a relaxing evening together. Bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on, and feel free to come in your favorite Christmas pajamas!

For those that would like to venture outside, we will have a fire pit going. It’s a bring your own marshmallow kind of party!

Join us on November 29 at 5:30 PM for pizza and hot coca followed by festive fun times as we being the Christmas season by hanging the greens, or other wise know as putting up the Christmas decorations.

We will meet in the lobby.

Join our exciting new outreach project dedicated to connecting with individuals who are temporarily or permanently homebound. If you're eager to share the love of Christ with others, whether solo, with a friend, or as a couple, we encourage you to be a part of our upcoming gatherings.

We have an incredible opportunity to make a difference and save lives, and we need your help. We are organizing a Blood Donation Drive on July 9, and our goal is to have at least six generous individuals step forward and donate blood.

Here are the event details:

Date: November 12, 2023
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Anona Parking lot on the Wilcox Rd side
RSVP: visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 12659

Why should you donate?

1. Lifesaving Impact: Each blood donation can potentially save up to three lives. Your contribution will make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

2. Community Spirit: This event is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and show our support for those facing medical emergencies, undergoing surgeries, or dealing with chronic illnesses. By donating blood, you are directly contributing to the well-being of our community members.

3. Health Checkup: As part of the donation process, you'll receive a mini health checkup, which includes blood pressure, iron levels, temperature, and more. It's an excellent chance to gain insight into your own health while helping others.

4. Gratitude and Giving Back: By donating blood, you are giving the gift of life to someone in need. There is no greater feeling than knowing that your act of kindness has positively impacted another person's life.

How can you participate?

1. Register: To ensure a smooth and organized event, please RSVP by July 8. Let us know if you plan to attend and donate blood. We highly encourage early registration to secure your preferred time slot. Please visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 12659

2. Spread the Word: Help us create awareness about this noble cause! Share this post with your friends, family, and colleagues. Together, we can amplify our impact and encourage more people to donate blood.

3. Prepare and Hydrate: On the day of the drive, make sure to have a good breakfast and drink plenty of fluids before arriving at the donation site. Remember to bring a valid ID or any necessary identification documents.

Let's come together and make this Blood Donation Drive a resounding success. Your selfless act of donating blood can be a lifeline for someone in need. Together, we can make a positive impact and save lives.

As Anona continues to seek opportunities to grow in our empathy and understanding of all people, we invite you to join us for a viewing of the documentary, "Pray Away." A light pizza dinner will be provided at 5:30pm before the showing of the film begins at 6:00pm. Please RSVP online.

A little about "Pray Away": "In this Emmy-nominated documentary, former leaders of the "pray the gay away" movement contend with the aftermath unleashed by their actions, while a survivor seeks healing and acceptance from more than a decade of trauma."

More about Pray Away: https://www.prayawayfilm.com

Come be a part of our brand new outreach initiative, reaching out to those who are temporarily or permanently home-bound. If you have a passion for spreading Christ's love, whether on your own, with a friend, or as a couple, we invite you to join us at one of our upcoming gatherings.

Bring out the costumes, candy, and Halloween fun! It is time for Anona's annual Halloweentown celebration!

Join us on Friday, October 27th from 6:00-7:30pm, when Anona United Methodist Church transforms into Halloweentown! Complete with Trunk-or-Treating, the spookiest and silliest Halloween games, tons of candy, and more, this is a night you and your ghouls and goblins won't want to miss. Dress up in your costumes and join us as we celebrate Halloween together!

At Anona, we also know it is Scary to Be Hungry- so please bring your nonperishable food items with you to Halloweentown! All food donations will go to our friends at Hope Villages of America to fill their food pantry so our neighbors have enough to eat this time of year.

This is a free event. Hotdogs will be available for purchase if your little monsters get hungry.

Unfortunately, this event has been postponed. We’ll post it again on our social media and website once we have a new date.

As Anona continues our efforts to better serve diverse populations in our community, we invite you to join us for a special evening of learning ways to do just that. Join us on Monday, October 16th at 6:30pm in Wesley Hall as we welcome guest speaker, Shirlene Lightsey Manuel. Shirlene is the Faith Based Community Liason at Metro Inclusive Health in St. Petersburg. Shirlene will share with us a little bit about Metro Inclusive Health and ways Anona can partner with them to support our friends and neighbors.

A little about Metro: "Established in 1993, Metro Inclusive Health is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides quality health and wellness services that are inclusive, relevant, supportive and represent the lifetime continuum of the diverse people in our community.

With active Health & Community Center locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, the centers provide premier comprehensive medical and social services. This includes HIV services and medical care, social activities and classes, support groups, counseling, health and wellness programs, psychiatric medication management, and more.

We strive to promote a healthy environment for all and foster diversity within the community as a whole, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or economic status."

The next all-church meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10 at 6pm. Please join us to find out how the church is doing and what our current vision is.

Want to know more about all-church meetings? Click-here.

We have an incredible opportunity to make a difference and save lives, and we need your help. We are organizing a Blood Donation Drive on July 9, and our goal is to have at least six generous individuals step forward and donate blood.

Here are the event details:

Date: September 10, 2023
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Anona Parking lot on the Wilcox Rd side
RSVP: visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 12659

Why should you donate?

1. Lifesaving Impact: Each blood donation can potentially save up to three lives. Your contribution will make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

2. Community Spirit: This event is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and show our support for those facing medical emergencies, undergoing surgeries, or dealing with chronic illnesses. By donating blood, you are directly contributing to the well-being of our community members.

3. Health Checkup: As part of the donation process, you'll receive a mini health checkup, which includes blood pressure, iron levels, temperature, and more. It's an excellent chance to gain insight into your own health while helping others.

4. Gratitude and Giving Back: By donating blood, you are giving the gift of life to someone in need. There is no greater feeling than knowing that your act of kindness has positively impacted another person's life.

How can you participate?

1. Register: To ensure a smooth and organized event, please RSVP by July 8. Let us know if you plan to attend and donate blood. We highly encourage early registration to secure your preferred time slot. Please visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 12659

2. Spread the Word: Help us create awareness about this noble cause! Share this post with your friends, family, and colleagues. Together, we can amplify our impact and encourage more people to donate blood.

3. Prepare and Hydrate: On the day of the drive, make sure to have a good breakfast and drink plenty of fluids before arriving at the donation site. Remember to bring a valid ID or any necessary identification documents.

Let's come together on July 9 and make this Blood Donation Drive a resounding success. Your selfless act of donating blood can be a lifeline for someone in need. Together, we can make a positive impact and save lives.

In a world that often keeps us busy and disconnected, a playground is still a special play where laughter echoes and friendships are born. Embark on a day of pure fun, togetherness, and celebration with us at our Community Playground Day! Mark your calendars and help us spread the word! Join us for a morning of laughter, play, and community as we make this Playground day a truly magical experience for us all!

Don’t worry! Bonnie will bring the donuts!