Join us for Advent at Mentor UMC this winter season. Prepare for Christmas with meaningful services & performances, small groups, welcoming meals, and so much more. All are welcome.
Services
Christmas Cantata
The MUMC Christmas Cantata will take place on Sunday, December 13th at 11 AM in the Sanctuary. Join us in person or online for a fantastic presentation.
Blue Christmas
Join us on Wednesday, December 16th for a meaningful service for those grieving this holiday season. All are welcome to join us in the Chapel at 5 PM.
Prelude to Christmas
Each year, our Charter Member Men’s Choir, along with members of the men’s choirs from Painesville & Chardon United Methodist, present an evening of the Christmas story told through scripture and song. Join us on Friday, December 18th in the Sanctuary at 7 PM for a special service that includes candle lighting during the singing of “Silent Night”.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Join us on Thursday, December 24th for four different Christmas Eve Service options. All are candlelight.
Children & Family Ministry
Gift of Time
The annual “Gift of Time” is a Saturday afternoon of free childcare for families at Mentor UMC. Children may come to the church for holiday fun from 1 PM to 4 PM while parents & guardians take a break, get a nap in, or get their Christmas shopping done. Register online or reach out to Pastor Tammy. Youth & Young Adults are encouraged to help with childcare (this is a great way to get service hours or childcare experience).
Christmas Play: On Christmas Day in the Morning
MUMC’s Truth & Light Players present On Christmas Day in the Morning on Friday, December 11th at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets on sale soon! All sales go back into the theatre program at the church.
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Youth Group
Join us for Youth Group on Sunday, December 27th at 4 PM for devotion time and learning a life skill. Bev Lee will teach about table setting and etiquette. All students in grades 6-12 are welcome. Youth Group is on the fourth Sunday of the month.
Christmas Caroling
Youth & Young Adults are invited to Christmas Carol with us in the neighborhood around the church on Sunday, December 20th at 5 PM.
Adult Discipleship & Small Groups
Brews & Bibles
All adults are welcome to join us for “Brews & Bibles” on Tuesday evenings at 6 PM. We’ll meet on November 24th, December 1st, 8th, and 15 at a different holiday bar each week. The book we will discuss is Light of the World by Amy-Jill Levine. You can learn more and purchase the book online here. Reach out to Mackalyn Figgins for questions.
Schedule:
Advent Devotional
Find a copy of the Advent Devotional by Sanctified Art in the Information Hub OR online here. There are LIMITED physical copies available, so we encourage readers to check out the online version!
Other Advent Opportunities
Carols in the Gallery
Join us on Sundays during Advent at Fellowship Hour after worship for refreshments and beautiful Christmas music played by friends & members, such as the gifted Carol Haines.
4b Luncheon
The United Women in Faith invite you to their monthly luncheon on the second Wednesday of the month at noon in the Gallery. Join us on December 9th for a special holiday lunch. More details soon.
More Than a Meal
Every month on the last Saturday, MUMC hosts a free community meal at 5:30 PM (doors open at 5) in the Gallery. All are welcome to join us for dinner & dessert this holiday season!
