Courtney Blacksten, Author at Acts 2 UMC

Childlike Wonder

by Courtney Blacksten | Jan 27, 2026 | Daily Reading & Reflection

Reading “Then he called a little child over to sit among the disciples, and said, “I assure you that if you don’t turn your lives around and become like this little child, you will definitely not enter the kingdom of heaven. Those who humble themselves like this...

Working for God’s Mission

by Courtney Blacksten | Jan 14, 2026 | Daily Reading & Reflection

Reading The word of Christ must live in you richly. Teach and warn each other with all wisdom by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Whatever you do, whether in speech or action, do it all in the name of the Lord...

Together Enough

by Courtney Blacksten | Jan 7, 2026 | Daily Reading & Reflection

Reading Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom...

Spreading the Light

by Courtney Blacksten | Dec 25, 2025 | Daily Reading & Reflection

Reading Jesus spoke to the people again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me won’t walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Reflection Merry Christmas! In the classic Christmas movie Elf, Buddy the Elf is enamored with...

Do You Trust Me?

by Courtney Blacksten | Dec 18, 2025 | Daily Reading & Reflection

Reading “Then Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant. Let ie be with me just as you have said.” Then the angel left her.” Luke 1:38 (CEB) Reflection In the movie Aladdin, there are two scenes where Aladdin asks Jasmine, “Do you trust me?” The first comes as they are...

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1 Church Online Church Online February 1, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 at live.acts2umc.org or on our YouTube channel See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship February 1, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 9:15 am. See more details Small Group: Friends… Small Group: Friends & Followers February 1, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building C-1-Classroom 8 (40) See more details Church Online Church Online February 1, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 & 10:45 at live.acts2umc.org, Facebook Live or on our YouTube channel. See more details High School Youth Bi… High School Youth Bible Study February 1, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Youth Room in Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship February 1, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 10:45 am. See more details Middle School Youth … Middle School Youth Bible Study February 1, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Classroom 6 - Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details Small Group: Faithbu… Small Group: Faithbuilders February 1, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) See more details Youth Confirmation C… Youth Confirmation Class February 1, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Chapel (200) See more details Acts 2 Exploration Acts 2 Exploration February 1, 2026 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm Interested in what it means to be a member of Acts 2 UMC? Have questions about who we are and what we believe? Want to meet other guests of the church while eating a catered lunch from Hideaway Pizza? This event might be just what you are looking for! Please contact Chantelle Foster at [email protected] with questions or to sign up to attend. See more details • • • • • • • • • •	2	3	4 Acts 2 University Acts 2 University February 4, 2026 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm Acts 2 University is an opportunity for people of all ages to share a meal, connect with others, and grow in their faith on Wednesday nights. Dinner takes place in Building C between 5:45-6:25, and then classes and small groups begin at 6:30. For more information, contact our Executive Pastor, Brandon Blacksten ([email protected]). See more details Wednesday Night Yout… Wednesday Night Youth February 4, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Gym Youth Group \| Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM Join us for a fun and meaningful night each week! We kick things off with games and hangout time from 6:30–7:00 PM, then split into small groups by age and gender for conversation, connection, and faith-building until 8:00 PM. Contact our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten, at [email protected] for more information. See more details • •	5	6 Church Sabbath Church Sabbath February 6, 2026 See more details •	7 Men's Group Men's Group February 7, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) Contact Rev. Tim Travers for more information. See more details •
8 Church Online Church Online February 8, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 at live.acts2umc.org or on our YouTube channel See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship February 8, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 9:15 am. See more details Small Group: Friends… Small Group: Friends & Followers February 8, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building C-1-Classroom 8 (40) See more details Church Online Church Online February 8, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 & 10:45 at live.acts2umc.org, Facebook Live or on our YouTube channel. See more details High School Youth Bi… High School Youth Bible Study February 8, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Youth Room in Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship February 8, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 10:45 am. See more details Middle School Youth … Middle School Youth Bible Study February 8, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Classroom 6 - Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details Small Group: Faithbu… Small Group: Faithbuilders February 8, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) See more details Youth Confirmation C… Youth Confirmation Class February 8, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Chapel (200) See more details • • • • • • • • •	9	10	11 Acts 2 University Acts 2 University February 11, 2026 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm Acts 2 University is an opportunity for people of all ages to share a meal, connect with others, and grow in their faith on Wednesday nights. Dinner takes place in Building C between 5:45-6:25, and then classes and small groups begin at 6:30. For more information, contact our Executive Pastor, Brandon Blacksten ([email protected]). See more details Wednesday Night Yout… Wednesday Night Youth February 11, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Gym Youth Group \| Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM Join us for a fun and meaningful night each week! We kick things off with games and hangout time from 6:30–7:00 PM, then split into small groups by age and gender for conversation, connection, and faith-building until 8:00 PM. Contact our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten, at [email protected] for more information. See more details • •	12	13 Church Sabbath Church Sabbath February 13, 2026 See more details •	14 Men's Group Men's Group February 14, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Building A-1-Chapel (200) The Acts 2 Men's Group is open to all men. The group meets on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturday of the month. Contact Rev. Tim Travers for more information at [email protected]. See more details •
15 Church Online Church Online February 15, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 at live.acts2umc.org or on our YouTube channel See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship February 15, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 9:15 am. See more details Small Group: Friends… Small Group: Friends & Followers February 15, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building C-1-Classroom 8 (40) See more details Church Online Church Online February 15, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 & 10:45 at live.acts2umc.org, Facebook Live or on our YouTube channel. See more details High School Youth Bi… High School Youth Bible Study February 15, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Youth Room in Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship February 15, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 10:45 am. See more details Middle School Youth … Middle School Youth Bible Study February 15, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Classroom 6 - Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details Small Group: Faithbu… Small Group: Faithbuilders February 15, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) See more details Grief Support Group Grief Support Group February 15, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Acts 2 United Methodist Church, 4848 W Covell Rd, Edmond, OK 73012, USA, Building A-1-Chapel (200) The Grief Support Group will meet in the Chapel, Building A. Contact Pastor Tim Travers for more information. See more details Dementia Caregivers&… Dementia Caregivers' Support Group February 15, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm The Dementia Caregivers' Support Group will meet in the Chapel, Building A. Contact Pastor Tim Travers for more information. See more details • • • • • • • • • •	16	17	18 Ash Wednesday Worshi… Ash Wednesday Worship Service February 18, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details •	19	20 30 Hour Fast 30 Hour Fast February 20, 2026 - February 21, 2026 See more details Church Sabbath Church Sabbath February 20, 2026 See more details • •	21 30 Hour Fast 30 Hour Fast February 20, 2026 - February 21, 2026 See more details Men's Group Men's Group February 21, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) Contact Rev. Tim Travers for more information. See more details • •
22 Church Online Church Online February 22, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 at live.acts2umc.org or on our YouTube channel See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship February 22, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 9:15 am. See more details Small Group: Friends… Small Group: Friends & Followers February 22, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building C-1-Classroom 8 (40) See more details Baptism Sunday Baptism Sunday February 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:15 am See more details Church Online Church Online February 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 & 10:45 at live.acts2umc.org, Facebook Live or on our YouTube channel. See more details High School Youth Bi… High School Youth Bible Study February 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Youth Room in Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship February 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 10:45 am. See more details Middle School Youth … Middle School Youth Bible Study February 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Classroom 6 - Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details Small Group: Faithbu… Small Group: Faithbuilders February 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) See more details Youth Confirmation C… Youth Confirmation Class February 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Chapel (200) See more details • • • • • • • • • •	23	24	25 Rooted: Women's… Rooted: Women's Bible Study & Fellowship February 25, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Building A-1-Chapel (200) See more details Acts 2 University Acts 2 University February 25, 2026 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm Acts 2 University is an opportunity for people of all ages to share a meal, connect with others, and grow in their faith on Wednesday nights. Dinner takes place in Building C between 5:45-6:25, and then classes and small groups begin at 6:30. For more information, contact our Executive Pastor, Brandon Blacksten ([email protected]). See more details Wednesday Night Yout… Wednesday Night Youth February 25, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Gym Youth Group \| Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM Join us for a fun and meaningful night each week! We kick things off with games and hangout time from 6:30–7:00 PM, then split into small groups by age and gender for conversation, connection, and faith-building until 8:00 PM. Contact our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten, at [email protected] for more information. See more details • • •	26	27 Church Sabbath Church Sabbath February 27, 2026 See more details •	28

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