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Blue Christmas Service - When Seasons May Not Feel As Bright: December 21 at 6 pm
Our Blue Christmas coincides with the Winter Solstice as well as the traditional feast day for Saint Thomas the Apostle, making some connections between Thomas's struggle to believe the tale of Jesus' resurrection, the long nights just before Christmas, and the struggle with darkness and grief faced by those living with loss.
Coming December 13: Annual Christmas Cookie Swap
United Women in Faith, formerly known as United Methodist Women will host its annual Christmas Cookie Swap on December 13 at noon.
Rejoice in God’s Saints: How to Share Thanksgiving for Those in Glory
Want to give thanks for a saint who continued onto Glory over the past year? We invite you to share a name for our All Saints Day Litany.
Pumpkin Carving, Games & Community Supper - October 15 at 4 pm
In collaboration and our sister church, we will host an evening of Pumpkin Carving, Games & a Community Hot Dog Supper on October 21 at 4 pm.
Getting Out to Vote, Board of Elections to Highlight October United Methodist Women Meeting
Getting Out to Vote highlighting the midterm election in November will highlight the United Methodist Women’s Meeting on Tuesday October 4, beginning at noon.
Community Blessing of the Animals - Oct. 1 at 2 pm
You’re invited to join our Oct. 1 Community Blessing of the Animals service at 2 pm at Bright Hope Laurel UMC.
Photo Album: August Visit to Meadowsweet Creamery, Mars Hill’s Ice Cream Shop
The United Methodist Women (UMW)’s August Meeting featured Michael and Andrea Clem, owners of the Meadowsweet Creamery ice cream shop in Mars Hill. View photos from the event.
Meadowsweet Creamery, Mars Hill’s Ice Cream Shop, to Highlight August Meeting
The United Methodist Women (UMW) will be meet Tuesday, August 9 at 1 pm. Michael and Andrea Clem, owners of the Meadowsweet Creamery ice cream shop in Mars Hill, will be featured speakers.
Strengthening the Connection: A July 31 Discussion with Our District Superintendent on the Continuing UMC
Join our District Superintendent to learn what will strengthen our connection in our mission to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World as the United Methodist Church.