Join us for our new sermon series, Life Rules: Instructions for Life, as we uncover the foundational truths found in God’s Word that offer clear direction for how we are called to live. Each message will focus on scriptural principles that guide our relationships, decisions, and daily walk with Christ. Rooted in the wisdom of the Bible, this series will challenge and encourage you to align your life with God's design. Come discover how His truth shapes our steps and transforms our hearts.

Join us for a joyful Easter celebration at Anona UMC! Experience the hope and renewal of the resurrection with inspiring worship, uplifting music, and a welcoming community.

Sunrise Service at Serenity Gardens Lakeside
7:00 a.m.

Traditional Services
8:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Contemporary Service
9:30 a.m.

Anona Kids
9:30 a.m. (See Below for Check-in Information)
10:45 a.m. Egg Hunt

Come as you are, bring your family and friends, and celebrate the greatest story of love and redemption. We can’t wait to see you!

Join us for a Maundy Thursday Service as we reflect on the night of Jesus’ Last Supper. This sacred service will feature Holy Communion and beautiful music to guide us in worship and contemplation during Holy Week.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
📍 Location: Traditional Sanctuary, Anona UMC
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM

Come experience this meaningful time of remembrance and prepare your heart for the journey to the cross.

Join us on Palm Sunday as we step into Holy Week together! This special service marks the day Jesus entered Jerusalem, greeted with shouts of praise and waving palms.

📅 Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
📍 Location: Anona UMC
⏰ Service Times:

• 8:15 & 11:00 AM – Traditional Services

• 9:30 AM – Contemporary Service

Come celebrate, reflect, and prepare for the hope of Easter. We can’t wait to worship with you!

Join us on Wednesday evenings this Lenten season for a time of fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth. The evening begins with an optional, open-house-style dinner, providing an opportunity to connect before we break into age-specific Bible studies. Programs are available for children as young as six months through adulthood, and registration is required.

This year, we’ll explore The Third Day: Living the Resurrection by Tom Berlin. Through compelling storytelling and biblical insight, Berlin brings to life the experiences of those closest to Jesus in his final days. Rather than focusing on loss, this study emphasizes themes of new life and redemption.

Walk alongside Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they navigate the sorrow of Jesus’ death and the unexpected joy of his resurrection. We’ll also journey with Paul, the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and others whose lives were transformed by the risen Christ.

Whether you can join us for one night or all five weeks, we welcome you to be part of this meaningful journey toward Easter.

📅 Wednesday Evenings – March 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9
🍽 5:30-6:15 PM: Open House Dinner (Optional) – Worship Center
📖 6:15-7:30 PM: Bible Study

• Adults – Worship Center

• Elementary & Littles – Wesley Hall

• Middle & High School – Youth Room

Join us on Wednesday evenings this Lenten season for a time of fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth. The evening begins with an optional, open-house-style dinner, providing an opportunity to connect before we break into age-specific Bible studies. Programs are available for children as young as six months through adulthood, and registration is required.

This year, we’ll explore The Third Day: Living the Resurrection by Tom Berlin. Through compelling storytelling and biblical insight, Berlin brings to life the experiences of those closest to Jesus in his final days. Rather than focusing on loss, this study emphasizes themes of new life and redemption.

Walk alongside Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they navigate the sorrow of Jesus’ death and the unexpected joy of his resurrection. We’ll also journey with Paul, the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and others whose lives were transformed by the risen Christ.

Whether you can join us for one night or all five weeks, we welcome you to be part of this meaningful journey toward Easter.

📅 Wednesday Evenings – March 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9
🍽 5:30-6:15 PM: Open House Dinner (Optional) – Worship Center
📖 6:15-7:30 PM: Bible Study

• Adults – Worship Center

• Elementary & Littles – Wesley Hall

• Middle & High School – Youth Room

Join us on April 1 at 6:30pm for our All-Church meeting in the Traditional Sanctuary.

Join us on Wednesday evenings this Lenten season for a time of fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth. The evening begins with an optional, open-house-style dinner, providing an opportunity to connect before we break into age-specific Bible studies. Programs are available for children as young as six months through adulthood, and registration is required.

This year, we’ll explore The Third Day: Living the Resurrection by Tom Berlin. Through compelling storytelling and biblical insight, Berlin brings to life the experiences of those closest to Jesus in his final days. Rather than focusing on loss, this study emphasizes themes of new life and redemption.

Walk alongside Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they navigate the sorrow of Jesus’ death and the unexpected joy of his resurrection. We’ll also journey with Paul, the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and others whose lives were transformed by the risen Christ.

Whether you can join us for one night or all five weeks, we welcome you to be part of this meaningful journey toward Easter.

📅 Wednesday Evenings – March 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9
🍽 5:30-6:15 PM: Open House Dinner (Optional) – Worship Center
📖 6:15-7:30 PM: Bible Study

• Adults – Worship Center

• Elementary & Littles – Wesley Hall

• Middle & High School – Youth Room

You're Invited to Anona Book Club! 📚

Love books? Enjoy great conversations? Join us for Anona Book Club, where we explore a variety of reads and share our thoughts in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. We even attend author talks from time to time!

📅 When: 4th Sunday of the Month at 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Anona Chapel Building (side entrance)

Upcoming Reads:
📖 March 23 – Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín
📖 April 27 – The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Edith Eger
📖 May 18 – How to Read a Book: A Novel by Monica Wood

New participants are always welcome! Whether you're an avid reader or just looking to connect with others over great books, we'd love to have you.

For more details, contact the church office.

Come for the books, stay for the conversation! See you there! 📖✨

You're Invited to Anona Book Club! 📚

Love books? Enjoy great conversations? Join us for Anona Book Club, where we explore a variety of reads and share our thoughts in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. We even attend author talks from time to time!

📅 When: 4th Sunday of the Month at 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Anona Chapel Building (side entrance)

Upcoming Reads:
📖 March 23 – Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín
📖 April 27 – The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Edith Eger
📖 May 18 – How to Read a Book: A Novel by Monica Wood

New participants are always welcome! Whether you're an avid reader or just looking to connect with others over great books, we'd love to have you.

For more details, contact the church office.

Come for the books, stay for the conversation! See you there! 📖✨

Join us on Wednesday evenings this Lenten season for a time of fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth. The evening begins with an optional, open-house-style dinner, providing an opportunity to connect before we break into age-specific Bible studies. Programs are available for children as young as six months through adulthood, and registration is required.

This year, we’ll explore The Third Day: Living the Resurrection by Tom Berlin. Through compelling storytelling and biblical insight, Berlin brings to life the experiences of those closest to Jesus in his final days. Rather than focusing on loss, this study emphasizes themes of new life and redemption.

Walk alongside Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they navigate the sorrow of Jesus’ death and the unexpected joy of his resurrection. We’ll also journey with Paul, the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and others whose lives were transformed by the risen Christ.

Whether you can join us for one night or all five weeks, we welcome you to be part of this meaningful journey toward Easter.

📅 Wednesday Evenings – March 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9
🍽 5:30-6:15 PM: Open House Dinner (Optional) – Worship Center
📖 6:15-7:30 PM: Bible Study

• Adults – Worship Center

• Elementary & Littles – Wesley Hall

• Middle & High School – Youth Room

Join us on Wednesday evenings this Lenten season for a time of fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth. The evening begins with an optional, open-house-style dinner, providing an opportunity to connect before we break into age-specific Bible studies. Programs are available for children as young as six months through adulthood, and registration is required.

This year, we’ll explore The Third Day: Living the Resurrection by Tom Berlin. Through compelling storytelling and biblical insight, Berlin brings to life the experiences of those closest to Jesus in his final days. Rather than focusing on loss, this study emphasizes themes of new life and redemption.

Walk alongside Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they navigate the sorrow of Jesus’ death and the unexpected joy of his resurrection. We’ll also journey with Paul, the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and others whose lives were transformed by the risen Christ.

Whether you can join us for one night or all five weeks, we welcome you to be part of this meaningful journey toward Easter.

📅 Wednesday Evenings – March 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9
🍽 5:30-6:15 PM: Open House Dinner (Optional) – Worship Center
📖 6:15-7:30 PM: Bible Study

• Adults – Worship Center

• Elementary & Littles – Wesley Hall

• Middle & High School – Youth Room

Welcome to Anona Classes - an opportunity to learn more about Anona, church membership, and to discover some of the many opportunities to worship, grow, and serve together in ministry.

Join us at 6:30pm on Monday, March 10th in the Anona Chapel Conference Room for our next Welcome to Anona class.

Parent Night @ Youth Group

February 23rd from 5-7:30pm

Parents, you're invited to join us for a special night at Sunday Night Youth Group! This is your chance to experience the program alongside your students—games, dinner, worship, talk time, small groups, and more. Check out some new changes that we’ve introduced to program over this school year.

You'll also have the opportunity to connect with your student's small group leaders, meet other parents, and touch base with us as we continue to partner together through the ups and downs of life and faith in the teenage years.

We can’t wait to see you there—mark your calendar and come be part of the fun!

Do you provide care for a family member or friend who is living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia illness in a household? If you are a Caregiver taking care of an individual aged 60 or above, this FREE Savvy Caregiver Program may be for you!

6-Week Class
Starts January 16 at 3:30pm
Contact Mary Biondo for more information

Disciples Path 2024

A Disciples Path, The United Methodist Way

This 6-week class explores Discipleship within the context of the United Methodist and Wesleyan heritage and tradition. Prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness…this is what we commit to when we become members of Anona and the United Methodist Church. You will learn to develop spiritual practices, discover your unique gifts, and engage in ministry that brings transformation to your own life and to the lives of others. Enjoy exploring who you are and how you connect with God and others through personal spiritual disciplines and Christian community.

Wednesdays, January 22nd through February 26th, 6:30-8PM
Facilitators: Kathy Bell and Kathy Freeburg
Books needed: A Disciple's Path Daily Workbook
-a limited quantity of books will be available at the church for a cost of $15
Please contact the church office at (727)595-2581 if you have questions.

Starting January 19, 10:45-11:45AM in Wesley Hall
6 Sunday series, for Upper Elementary AND their Parents
February 23rd will be Bible Sunday

Learning to use My Bible is a 6-week program for upper elementary students AND their parents to adventure through the Bible and learn important skills to discover God's great big love in this confusing and great big book. This class will work to lay the foundation for our kids to feel confident asking questions and learning more about God, while helping parents feel ready to walk alongside students in this journey! 

We know the Bible is not easy to understand, where to even begin!? We want to partner with parents to help you feel comfortable and equipped to have those big conversations when kids have big questions! 

This 12-week study immerses readers in the letters traditionally attributed to Paul.

This Disciple Fast Track is an adaptation of the original, bestselling Disciple Bible Study: Remember Who You Are. The study is ideal for busy people who want to fit an in-depth Bible study into their schedule. The study retains the familiar Disciple format with its theme word, theme verse, statement of the human condition, daily and weekly assignments, and prayer.

This study examines the connection between memory and identity as the people of God. Participants will find common themes, including calls to remember, calls to repent, calls for renewal, and calls for community.

Time: Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:15pm
Location: Brides’ Room (Behind the Traditional Sanctuary)
Facilitators: Lisa and Lyann Noe

Come together for a Fun Sunday! After church, 10:30AM, we will serve our community together with Pack-A-Sack, where we provide food for kids in our community. Play on the playground with friends. Wander around to visit our Community Partner booths where you can collect resources for families. Grab lunch. Get connected with your faith community!

This 12-week study immerses readers in the letters traditionally attributed to Paul.

This Disciple Fast Track is an adaptation of the original, bestselling Disciple Bible Study: Remember Who You Are. The study is ideal for busy people who want to fit an in-depth Bible study into their schedule. The study retains the familiar Disciple format with its theme word, theme verse, statement of the human condition, daily and weekly assignments, and prayer.

This study examines the connection between memory and identity as the people of God. Participants will find common themes, including calls to remember, calls to repent, calls for renewal, and calls for community.

Time: Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:15pm
Location: Brides’ Room (Behind the Traditional Sanctuary)
Facilitators: Lisa and Lyann Noe

Come and celebrate the Christmas Season at Anona with a Special Sunday of music and worship!

At our 8:15 and 11AM Traditional services we will have our Sanctuary Choir and Anona orchestra present their annual Christmas Cantata of inspirational music of the Christmas  season.

For our 9:30 Contemporary service we’ll have our Anona worship band playing a fun and upbeat mix of Christmas Favorites and joined by our Anona Kids!

Everyone is invited to join us for dinner, connectional time, and age-specific studies this Advent Season. We’ll start the evening with an optional, open-house style dinner all together before we split up into our separate Bible Studies. Kids, youth and adults will split up to study the story of Jesus' birth and celebrate Christmas together. This is a really special time to be together and get in the Christmas Spirit.

Everyone is invited to join us for dinner, connectional time, and age-specific studies this Advent Season. We’ll start the evening with an optional, open-house style dinner all together before we split up into our separate Bible Studies. Kids, youth and adults will split up to study the story of Jesus' birth and celebrate Christmas together. This is a really special time to be together and get in the Christmas Spirit.

Come help Anona get in the Holiday Spirit with our Annual Hanging of the Greens! This is a church tradition of getting together to decorate for Christmas and we would love to celebrate ringing in the season together!

5:30-7:30PM - meet in the Worship Center, we will split up and decorate the different worship areas, decorate Christmas trees, etc. All-ages are invited, there's a job for everyone!

We will provide the pizza and hot cocoa!

Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts, and we want to help. Contact the church office to register.

Join us in Wesley Hall to serve with pack-a-sack, play on the playground, and do fun Halloween crafts and activities with your whole family!

We will be collecting high protein non-perishable food items to support Hope Villages of America as they feed our local community. Unfortunately, because Anona suffered storm damage, we must cancel our Halloweentown. But we know our community is still in need. We invite you to join us instead for a Halloween Drive-Thru Food Drive (Friday 25th 6pm -7pm) Costumes optional but encouraged, look for friendly faces handing out candy for cans!

Enter from Wilcox Road and circle the campus to drop off at the big food truck on Indian Rocks side