New members, friends, and visitors are invited to a free luncheon on Sunday, April 27th around noon (after the 11 AM service) in the Gallery. We’ll eat & fellowship together. Meet new friends and all the pastors! RSVP here.
For Change the World Day 2025 we are again hosting Rise Against Hunger to pack 15,000 meals to be distributed worldwide to people in need. This is a hands-on event to be held at MUMC in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10 AM to noon. To volunteer for this event please register here or on the sign-up sheet in the Info Hub.
Donations to cover the cost of these meals can be made to MUMC with Rise Against Hunger in memo line or online at https://www.mentorumc.org/onlinegiving Select Fund: Missions or Other: Rise Against Hunger.
Royal Family Kids Camp is an overnight camp experience for kids ages 6-11 who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. This year’s camp runs from Friday, June 6th through Wednesday, June 11th. Apply to volunteer full time or help out part time, as your schedule permits.
If you are 16 or older, you can help! The number of campers who can participate in this life-changing experience is limited by the number of volunteers. Don’t be the reason some child can’t come to camp! APPLY HERE.
Training date is Saturday May 3 from 8-4 at Willoughby Hills UMC. For more information, see or call Johanna Martin, 352-1432.
Join us in creating a vibrant community for children & youth this summer! Mentor UMC provides a safe and nurturing environment as we come together for some summer fun. If you are interested in a tour, please click here. Check out the details below for all the available programs & volunteer opportunities. Scholarships for programs available if needed.
FIND ALL SIGNUPS & REGISTRATIONS HERE.
Vacation Bible School: Road Trip, On the Road with God
This is a week long adventure in the mornings at Mentor UMC. We’ll sing, dance, craft, and get to know each other through Spirit-filled fun.
- June 23-27
- 9 AM to 12 PM
- 4 years old as of 1/1/25 through completed grade 6
Get Out Doors (G.O.D.) Camp: Water of Life
Join the week-long excitement of G.O.D. Camp at Mentor UMC and beyond. We’ll explore the community around us through various activities.
- June 23-27
- 9:30 AM to 4 PM
- completed grades 5 - 6
Theatre Arts Camp: Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition
Audition, volunteer, or join us in the audience for TAC 2025. Auditions are coming up SOON so register ASAP.
- July 14-18 AND 21-25
- 9 AM to 12 PM
- completed grades 1 - 8
- Auditions April 26
Register a child or volunteer for the programs above by visiting THIS LINK.
Middle School Mission Week
We hope this will be a week for building relationships, service and spiritual growth. In order to facilitate this, we ask participants not to use cell phones during MSMW. We will have a designated photographer who will be sharing photos from the week via Google Photo. Register a Middle Schooler or volunteer at THIS LINK.
- July 7-11
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Starting at Mentor United Methodist Church and then traveling to other locations
Youth Service Project
Youth Service Project (YSP) is a week-long mission trip for youth (current 9-12th graders) and adults. This year we will be going to God’s Country Community Mission in Newberry, MI from June 14th to June 21st. Click here to learn more.
Join us at Mentor UMC for this year’s Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 12th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Look below for volunteer opportunities and the donation do’s & don’t's.
Sign up online to volunteer for the Rummage Sale or stop in the Info Hub on Sunday mornings. Helpers are needed throughout the week leading up to the sale. Volunteers may clean, organize, help with item intake, and perform other duties as needed. You make your own hours! Help for however long you are comfortable with. Click here to signup.
We will be accepting donations the week before the sale starting on Monday, April 7th and ENDING on Thursday, April 10th. NO items are accepted on Friday, April 11th. From Monday to WEDNESDAY, you can drop off items from 9 AM to 7 PM. On THURSDAY, drop off is 9 AM to NOON. Click here to download a PDF flyer of donation do’s & don’t's.
ITEMS ACCEPTED:
Furniture (easy to carry)
Rugs (easy to carry)
Lamps
Dishes
Pots & Pans
Glassware
Utensils
Notions
Small Toys/Puzzles
Holiday items
Crafts (yarn, sewing)
Tools
Small Sporting Goods
SMALL Electrical Appliances
Bedspreads
Window Treatments (rods & accessories)
Linens
Clothing
Pictures
Mirrors
Purses, Backpacks & Luggage
Antiques
Jewelry (fine items)
Collector Items
Music Boxes
Novelties
Children’s Books
Bicycles
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:
Footwear
Major Appliances
Old, Non-flat screen Televisions
Gaming Systems
Tires
Large Furniture
Golf Carts
Bowling Balls
Landline Telephones
Exercise Equipment
Large Toys (plastic babysets)
Carseats/Strollers/Swings/Cribs
Walkers
Mattresses
Computers/Laptops/Printers
Dehumidifiers/AC Units/fans
CDs/DVDs/Tapes/Records
Books
Intimate Items
China sets
Tiles & Construction Items
There are so many things to look forward to at Mentor UMC this Lenten season. We’ll have a new sermon series, dinners, activities, and MORE!!! Look below to find all the fun.
Join us on Sunday mornings in-person or online for the sermon series “Dinners with Jesus” culminating in Holy Week services in April.
Join us at MUMC on Wednesday, March 5th at 7:30 AM in the Chapel, 12 PM in the Chapel, and at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary for Ash Wednesday services.
Join us for the Cantata, “Blessed”, on Sunday, April 13th in-person and online during 11 AM Traditional Worship.
We’ll have Palm Sunday worship on April 13th in both services.
Come to Fellowship Hall on Thursday, April 17th for Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 PM.
Good Friday service will be in the Sanctuary at 7:30 PM on Friday, April 18th. This year, Good Friday will feature a dramatic reading.
Join us in worship at 6:30 AM for a sunrise service at Fairport Harbor Beach and 9 AM Modern & 11 AM Traditional for Easter Worship. We’ll gather in the Gallery for Fellowship Hour after services.
We’ll meet again at Fairport Harbor Beach at 6:30 AM for a sunrise service featuring a reenactment of John 21. All are welcome!
Meet us at Garfield Park on April 19th for the annual Easter Egg hunt put on by Children & Family ministries. We’ll begin at 10 AM. Volunteers welcome, please signup online here.
New members, friends, and visitors are invited to a free luncheon on Sunday, April 27th around noon (after the 11 AM service) in the Gallery. We’ll eat & fellowship together. Meet new friends and all the pastors! RSVP online here.
Join us on Wednesdays from 5:45 to 6:30 PM in the Gallery for dinner on March 12th, 19th, 26th, & April 2nd. After dinner, you may choose to stay for classes that you can register for below. To RSVP to dinner, click here.
-Mentor UMC 101, 6:30-7:45 PM: A Class to learn more about the Christian faith, the United Methodist Church, and Mentor United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve.
-Dinners with Jesus, 6:30-7:45 PM: An opportunity to dig deeper into the scripture from Sunday’s message with Pastor Ivy.
-Families Together, 6:30-7:15 PM: Anyone with a child 18 and under is invited to join Mackalyn and Kate for an intergenerational experience exploring the scriptures from the previous Sunday’s sermon. (Youth Room & 112)
-The Other 12 Disciples, 6:30-7:45 PM The women participating in The Other 12 Disciples will be rehearsing with Pastor Tammy. (Fellowship Hall)
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ALL are invited to join on March 2 and/or March 30th to discuss the book, How Your 21st-Century Church Family Works: Understanding congregations as Emotional Systems (2nd Edition) by Peter L. Steinke.
Find the book:
Amazon
Thriftbooks(used/discount books)
For those who attended Healthy Congregations on February 8th and for those who did not, you are invited to participate in a book study with Pastors Steve, Ivy, and Tammy. The concepts in the book provide a strong foundation for equipping members of the Body of Christ to be their best, non-anxious selves living more fully as disciples of Christ.
The pastors will facilitate discussions about the book after worship from 12:15-1:30 PM on Sunday, March 2 (please read the first half of the book prior to March 2) and then on March 30 (please read the rest of the book before March 30). You are welcome to bring your own lunch and eat during the discussion. We will meet in either Asbury or Wesley room at MUMC.
A Vision and Prayer for 2025
Hello Members & Friends of Mentor United Methodist Church,
I continue to be grateful beyond words for the opportunity to serve as one of the Sr. Pastors at Mentor UMC. You are an incredible church!
As I have been praying about the coming year, I feel God has placed a prayer and a vision on my heart. I shared this with Pastor Ivy and Pastor Tammy. Their positive response gave further affirmation that this prayer and vision is truly of God. It is simple. I invite you to consider making it your own. Just three things:
1. Immerse ourselves in scripture
2. Devote ourselves to prayer
3. Commit ourselves to spiritual practices
Imagine everyone at MUMC embracing this vision! Imagine the impact on our lives individually and collectively as a church. I know that many of you are already doing these things in your own ways which I celebrate. Keep on doing what you are doing and invite others to join you! Some of you may be feeling God nudging you to take a new step in your faith journey. I hope you will follow that nudge!
I pray that each of you will hear God’s call on your heart to know the next step in your faith journey and that you will be encouraged, equipped, and empowered to take that next step.
Blessings to you!
Pastor Steve
Read a scripture a day in 2025.
You can follow along by purchasing DeVega’s book, “The Bible Year” (found on Aamzon, Barnes & Noble, anywhere books are sold) or you can follow Pastor Ivy’s monthly updated guide here or on the slack channel linked below. Pastor Ivy bases her guide on DeVega’s book. Join ANY TIME throughout the year!
Stay in touch with others who will be doing this by joining the slack channel: https://join.slack.com/t/mentorunitedm-y5z9662/shared_invite/zt-2xcdhymo0-JevTTdgdRah7xabuXdw6RQ
If link does not work, email the office or Pastor Ivy and we will add you to the channel via email address!
Slack is a communication & sharing platform where you can chat and discuss in a group setting! Download the app on your phone or computer by searching “Slack” in your app store. We are using the FREE version so do NOT purchase anything.
Beginning in the new year, we will start Discipleship Bible studies. Pastor Steve will lead a Disciple 1 class on Thursdays, 4-6 PM starting January 16th. Syndie Toth will lead Disciple 1 on Mondays from 10-12 PM and Lucas & Wendy Rhoads will lead Disciple 2 on Thursdays from 7-9 PM. This will go all 2025, with a break in the summer. Pastor Tammy will facilitate the fast track version, which is 24 weeks. The prayer is to have 100 plus people involved to learn more about the Bible. Register here.
Mentor UMC is hiring a Part-Time Assistant Facility Specialist. The person in this position is uniquely responsible for supporting the Lead Facility Specialist in the upkeep, care and maintenance of Mentor UMC and the equipment in the facility. The Part-Time Assistant Facility Specialist will work with Church staff, congregation members, volunteers and other Mentor UMC leaders. The Assistant Facility Specialist will contribute to a positive-working atmosphere in a team-based setting that supports the Church’s mission. If you want to learn more about this position, visit the job page & apply HERE.
Mentor UMC is hiring a Lead Facility Specialist. The person in this position should be uniquely responsible for the upkeep, care and maintenance of Mentor UMC and the equipment in the facility. The Lead Facility Specialist serves the members of Mentor UMC as the primary contact person among congregational members, community members, and business affiliates relative to the facility and maintenance matters of the Church. The Lead Facility Specialist will work with coworkers, such as the Assistant Facility Specialist, Church staff, congregation members, volunteers and other Mentor UMC leaders. The Facility Specialist will contribute to a positive-working atmosphere in a team-based setting that supports the Church’s mission. If you want to learn more about this position, visit the job page & apply HERE.
Mentor UMC is hiring a part-time Director of Modern Worship. This integral role supports the mission of MUMC: to lead all onto a path of Christ-centered discipleship—KNOW the love of God in Jesus Christ; GROW in their love for God; SHOW God’s love by serving others. This PATH of Discipleship will result in a church that lives out Christ-like qualities and helps transform communities. Check out the details below!
Elevate Worship, Inspire Faith: Become Our Director of Modern Worship
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for music, technology, and creating worship that resonates with today’s congregation? Mentor United Methodist Church is looking for a dynamic and creative Director of Modern Worship to evolve of our contemporary worship services and programs. This pivotal role is your opportunity to create engaging and meaningful worship experiences that support our mission to lead all onto a path of Christ-centered discipleship.
If you’re eager to lead our community by planning transformative worship, utilizing your talents in music, technology, and leadership to draw hearts closer to God, then we invite you to join us. Let’s create a space where faith is deepened, spirits are lifted, and the worship experience is unforgettable. Your vision and creativity could be the key to unlocking a more profound sense of connection and devotion within our church family. Apply online through Indeed HERE.
Bread, Broth, Brownies, & Bingo
Don’t miss the international flavors & fun at Mentor UWF’s May luncheon! Menu includes naan flatbread, chicken tortilla soup, Australian Tim Tam (cookie) brownies, and an opportunity to sample teas from around the world. Carol Haines will share a personal story of an amazing “international connection” made through a youth group project.
We hope to see you on Wednesday, May 7th at noon in the Gallery! Please RSVP to uwf@mentorumc.org, register online here, or find the signup sheet in the Info Hub.
The next Red Cross Blood Drive is:
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 PM
Click here to make an appointment.
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May 13
Mentor United Methodist Church celebrated its 200th year in 2018!
Celebrating the past, living in the present, building for the future.
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