upcoming events
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
UMMMC Adult Christmas Party @ First Church Campus - December 14 / Appetizers begin at 6PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ Paris Campus - 5PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ Third Ave. Campus - 6PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ First Church Campus - 7PM
UMMMC Adult Christmas Party! - December 14
You’re invited to join the UMMMC family for a festive evening of food, fun, and fellowship at our Adult Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14th in the Fellowship Hall at First Church. Appetizers begin at 6:00PM.
Enjoy mulled cider, punch, and appetizers, followed by a delicious potluck dinner.
Bring your favorite dish to share—main dishes, hot vegetables, salads, or desserts are all welcome! Please include the name of the dish in your RSVP or sign up on the poster in the Fellowship Hall at First Church. Part of the festivities include a White Elephant gift exchange - please bring a wrapped gift to give away. If this is a hardship, please let us know in your RSVP and we’ll take care of it for you.
RSVP by December 10 by emailing barbara@ummecosta.org or by calling the church office at 231-796-7771. We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season with you. See you there!​​
ADOPT A FAMILY
This year we will be sharing the blessings of Christmas with a family in need. We will be blessing a young single mom with 4 children all under the age of 6. Two of the children have some sort of special needs as well. Gift information is on the bulletin boards at each campus. Gift donations include clothing, toys, books, etc. In addition to the gifts we are seeking donations of wrapping paper, tape and bows. All of the children are girls so please shop for children's gift wrap. If we receive more gift wrap than we need, we will donate it to Angels of Action for their holiday needs.
Experience Advent with Us
This Advent season, we invite you to journey with us through Presence & Absence, an inspiring guide from “The Bible for Normal People”. This resource is designed to help us reflect on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Whether you are new to Advent traditions or have celebrated them for years, this study offers a fresh and meaningful perspective for the season.
Beginning December 2, 2024, the study will include daily readings and weekly discussions. Together, we will dive into thought-provoking insights into Scripture, explore the historical and literary context of the season, and engage in personal reflections that inspire spiritual growth.
The study will take place in a private Facebook group, allowing you to participate comfortably from home while connecting with others on the same journey. For those who prefer not to join the Facebook group, hardcopies of the material are available. If you would like a hardcopy or have questions, contact the church office.
To join the Facebook group, use this link:
https://tinyurl.com/umadvent24
Let’s prepare our hearts together and embrace the anticipation and beauty of Advent as we reflect on God’s presence in our lives and the world.
December FOCUS: Personal Care pantry Items
Each month we will collect featured personal care items for our little pantries. Items can be placed in the collection bin in Fellowship Hall. This month we are collecting:
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Adult / Child winter hats and gloves
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​Deodorant
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Children’s Toothbrushes
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Combs and Brushes​
MINISTRY TEAMS BEING FORMED
We are currently forming teams for 2025 and need passionate individuals like you to serve on the following teams: ministry, leadership, nominations, and building and property. If you are interested in making a difference and using your gifts to serve our community, please contact the UMMMC office or Pastor Jeremy.
Your involvement is vital to our mission and can have a lasting impact. Join us and be a part of something meaningful!​​​​
First church text line
We're thrilled to introduce a new way to stay connected and informed - introducing our First Church Text Line! Now you can send prayer requests and receive event updates and cancellations right to your phone. It's quick, easy, and FREE!
To subscribe, simply text "subscribe" to 833-204-1452. All event updates, including cancellations, will also be announced via email and posted to our Facebook page. If you have any questions about the service, or have difficulty registering, please contact the church office at 231-796-7771.
Disclaimer: While the service is free, please be aware that standard text message rates may apply depending on your cell carrier. Check with your carrier for details.
Free Community lunch
Third Avenue UMC located at 226 North Third Avenue serves a FREE LUNCH every Wednesday @ 11:30 AM and every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month @ 11:30 AM. Come and enjoy a great meal, and get to know the amazing people in your community!
Free Community dinner
First Church serves a FREE DINNER every Thursday in our Fellowship Hall. The doors open at 4:30PM for a time of fellowship and community building, and dinner is served from 5:30 - 6:00PM. Come and enjoy a great meal, and get to know some of the amazing people in your community! If you would like to volunteer to serve at the Community Dinner, please contact the church office at 231-796-7771 or via our Contact Us page, found HERE.
AA Meetings
Paris United Methodist Church - Tuesday & Thursday @ 7-8PM and Saturday @ 11AM - 12PM
Third Avenue United Methodist Church - Monday, Tuesday & Friday @ 12-1PM