Nourished at Middleburgh, Where Tradition Meets Today

MIDDLEBURGH — Welcome to Nourished at Middleburgh, a new-faith community. Not familiar with the name? That’s because we’re new. Until recently, we’ve been known as Middleburgh United Methodist Church (MUMC). MUMC has been part of the Middleburgh community for more than 200 years, but times have changed. Our church culture has shifted, and a new leadership team has cast a vision that moves beyond the traditional framework to which Middleburgh UMC felt bound. Through our research and many conversations with the community, we have decided to recreate our church. 

Still located at 281 Main Street, our new church is more community-centered, actively welcoming a greater variety of people outside the church’s former identity as a traditional church serving traditional church members. Our new church is a safe refuge without judgment for families and individuals who have felt excluded from other religious settings. 

We aim to help all in need through a multi-faceted approach. We are now a healing place for your mind, body, and spirit. Our Sunday church service is an informal time of sharing and learning how Scripture can help us through daily life, sometimes around a meal, and sometimes meeting people where they are. We offer a weekly Bible study to expand on our Sunday message or to discuss whatever is on our attendees’ minds. 

Part of our outreach will include our already successful Twice Is Nice mission store, where we have three goals: to help people in need through the sale of our donated, high-quality clothing and other items, to help the environment by decreasing what goes into the landfills, and to use a percentage of the income to maintain the condition of our building and property. 

Our Blessing Box is open during store hours and by appointment. Located on the Clauverwie side of our property, those in need can find a revolving supply of food, feminine and baby needs, pet food, and cleaning products. Donations are welcome. Please call, email, or stop by. We’re open on Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Last but not least, we will be offering many events for the community to enjoy! Experience the joy of music through mini-concerts and open-mic nights. Express yourself in a drum circle, Zumba, or dance gathering. For those looking to focus on healing and wholeness, we offer a healing room with a space intentionally created to nourish the body, mind and spirit. Elena Mauceri offers sessions here that focus on sound and healing frequencies. She has studied and received a certificate in sound and energy healing.  

Enjoy community gatherings such as dinner theater, game nights, trivia challenges, and puzzle time. 

Our former sanctuary, newly redesigned, is available for events, both private and public. We have many opportunities for volunteering as well! Please call us at 518-827-5126 or 518-4917365, or email Pastor Maryellen Moore at melenamoore2323@gmail.com. 

Nourished at Middleburgh. Open hearts, open minds, longer tables. Come as you are.