Join us for the Royal Family Kids #271 fundraising dinner at Mentor United Methodist Church on March 5th, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Please email Abbie Akucewich to reserve your table before February 17th at abbie.carle@gmail.com.
Sponsor a table of 8 for $200 and invite your friends and family to come learn about and support this wonderful mission. If you would like to come and not sponsor an entire table, there are seats available at tables already sponsored. Please contact Johanna Martin for more information: johannamartin@sbcglobal.net
Join us to celebrate 15 years of RFK and get ready for the next 15 years. We hope to see you there!
Young Adults (post High School to 35 years old), are invited to join us for discussion and fun on Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Youth Room. We have two awesome studies coming up this winter/spring.
The Journey: February 3, 10, & 17th
Join us for a three-week study in February as we look at The Journey: Forgiveness, Restorative Justice and Reconciliation by Stephanie Hixon & Thomas W. Porter. This book intertwines stories from the Bible and recent history to illustrate the redemptive power of forgiveness, the restorative power of God’s justice, and the Good News of reconciliation. Books are provided.
Taste and See: February 23, March 9, 17, 24, 31, April 7
For Lent, we’ll be meeting on Tuesday* evenings for the Taste and See study at the church. This is an exciting study that looks at scripture through the creativity of food. Since we will be doing activities and cooks, we recommend that you join us in person when you can. Individuals are also responsible for buying the book Taste and See by Margaret Feinberg in order to participate. Ebooks are available on Cokesbury for $8 or you can find a used book on sites like Thriftbooks for a little less. If you need help purchasing, just reach out to Mackalyn, mfiggins@mentorumc.org for more. This study includes optional field trips. See schedule below.
Study Format:
Week 1: Monday, February 23rd at 4 PM
You’re Invited to the Table - Making deeper connections around any table.
(Session starts early to accommodate Book Club at 6 PM)
Week 2: Monday, March 9th at 6 PM
Delighting in the Sweetness of Fruitfulness - A closer look at the imagery of fruit in the Bible.
- Field Trip: Monday, March 9th at at 4 PM at West Side Market in Ohio City.
Week 3: Tuesday, March 17th at 6 PM
Chewing on the Bread of Life - More than a biblical metaphor! Professional bakers respond.
- Field Trip: Tuesday, March 17th at 5 PM at Great Harvest Bakery in Mentor.
Week 4: Tuesday, March 24th at 6 PM
Savoring the Salt of the Earth - How many different kinds of salt can you think of?
- Field Trip: Tuesday, March 24th at 4:30 PM at Tea & Spice Co in Chagrin Falls (since this is further away, we’ll get an earlier start).
Week 5: Tuesday, March 31st at 6 PM
Relishing the Olive and Its Oil - Why the olive leaf is a miracle of creation.
- Field Trip: Tuesday, March 31st at 5 PM at local grocery stores (Trader Joe’s and Heinen’s in Mentor)
Week 6: Tuesday, April 7th at 6 PM
Discovering the Liturgy of the Table - Experience God’s goodness in community.
- Potluck party! Bring a favorite dish or snack of yours to share with the group as we complete this study.
Carpooling for field trips encouraged. We will shop items for our session then return to the church to discuss and cook. You are NOT required to make purchases. Funds for the ingredients are provided by the church.
Disclaimer from Margaret Feinberg: “I know that food is a source of pain for many of us. I’ve struggled with eating disorders and disordered eating throughout my life, and I hope you will be sensitive to those who wrestle with these and other food-related issues as well. Some days I think I am the last person who should be exploring food and the Bible. Yet the more I study, the more I am convinced that God wants to redeem food just as he is redeeming us.”
As we enter the season of Lent, Mentor United Methodist Church will begin hosting Wednesday night dinners starting February 25. These meals are a cherished time of fellowship, reflection, and community.
We are seeking individuals and groups who would like to help plan and cook a Wednesday meal. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve together and bless our congregation during this meaningful season. Contact membership@mentorumc.org or text/call Chris Fletcher – 740-739-2155
Let’s come together to make these evenings a time of nourishment for both body and spirit!
Those 65 years and older are invited to join us for a meal and some Valentine fun Wednesday, February 11th, at noon in the Gallery. This event is sponsored by Mentor United Women in Faith and is open to all. Cost is $5.00 per person cash or check payable at the door.
The luncheon will include pork tenderloin, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted vegetables, salad, and pie.
Missionaries Dr. Les and Debbie Dornon will speak with us following lunch on how they have been “Sharing God’s Love Near and Far” while serving at Tansen Hospital in Nepal for 25 years.
Please RSVP by Thursday, February 5th to uwf@mentorumc.org, register online here, or find the signup sheet in the Info Hub.
Join us on Tuesdays REMOTE from 8:15 to 9:15 PM, January 13th through February 17th for a study by Dr. Michelle Anthony. Spiritual Parenting introduces the simple but revolutionary concept that parents are, by the power of God’s Spirit, to obey and depend on God in order to create an environment God can use to beckon their children to God. He wants hearts and souls that are shaped in vibrant faith and love toward God and others.
Register online here or get in touch with Pastor Tammy.
All are invited to join the upcoming StrengthsFinder study here at MUMC. The goal of this group is to empower you in your relationships, passions, and spirituality through understanding your strengths. We’ll meet on Sundays for five weeks (Jan 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15) from 12:30 - 2:00 PM. Register online or talk to Pastor Tammy at tpalermo@mentorumc.org.
In order to take the StrengthsFinder assessment, you will need to purchase the book WITH an unused code (around $28). You can find books on Amazon, Christianbook.com, and more places. Please complete the StrengthsFinder assessment no later than Friday, January 16th.
This monthly event is open to all and FREE! Join us in the Gallery at MUMC for food, fellowship, and fun from 5:30 to 7 PM every second Thursday of the month. We’ll eat from 5:30 PM to 6 PM then enjoy different programming (fun) each month. If you are in choir or a committee, feel free to have dinner with us then meet with your group! RSVP online here.
Schedule for 2026:
Join Pastor Tammy and others on a day trip to the Charles Wright Museum in Detroit on Friday, February 6th through the East Ohio Conference.
The Charles Wright museum, or “The Wright”, is an African American History museum dedicated to exploring and celebrating the rich cultural legacy of African Americans (thewright.org)
DETAILS and SCHEDULE:
The East Ohio Conference is sponsoring a day at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan. You are invited to meet at and ride a charter bus from Mentor United Methodist Church, North Olmsted United Methodist Church, or Sylvania First United Methodist Church to the museum. Together, we will spend the day learning, meeting new friends, and fellowshipping. Lunch will be served on the bus. January 30 is the deadline to register for this opportunity.
Schedule for the Day:
8:00 a.m. – Pickup at Mentor UMC, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060
9:00 a.m. – Pickup at North Olmsted UMC, 4600 Dover Center Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
10:45 a.m. – Pickup at Sylvania First UMC, 7000 Erie St., Sylvania, OH 43560
11:00 a.m. – Lunch on the bus
12:00 p.m. – Arrive at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
3:30 p.m. – Depart the museum
4:30 p.m. – Drop-off at Sylvania First UMC
6:00 p.m. – Drop-off at North Olmsted UMC
7:00 p.m. – Drop-off at Mentor UMC
Registration will be through the East Ohio Conference. REGISTER ONLINE HERE.
The next Red Cross Blood Drive is:
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM in the Asbury & Wesley Rooms.
Click here to make an appointment.
Next:
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM in the Asbury & Wesley Rooms.
Mentor United Methodist Church celebrated its 200th year in 2018!
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