Upcoming Events

  • 🦃 Thanksgiving Potluck for Sojourners — Sunday, November 23 🕧 12:30 PM

    “A Place to Belong, A Table for All”

    If you’re far from home or new to the area, you are warmly invited to our special Thanksgiving meal.
    Come share in friendship, gratitude, and a celebration of the cultures that make our community beautiful!

    Bring your favorite holiday or traditional dish from your home to share and enjoy flavors from around the world! 🌍

    Sign up at (office@southumc.com) so we can plan seating and organize our potluck.

    📍 Location: TBA (21 Hartford Rd or Café)

    Let’s give thanks together for God’s goodness and the gift of community.
    All sojourners are welcome — no one is a stranger here!

  • 🅿️ Fundraiser — Thursday, November 27 🕖 7 AM

    We’ll be parking cars from 7–9 AM, to raise funds for the Church Mission Share Fund.

    It’s quick, fun, and a great way to give back before the turkey’s even in the oven!
    Contact Jenn Dupont for details or to sign up! 🦃

  • ✨ Spread Christmas Joy — Sunday, November 30

    Brighten the holidays for 🏥 Touchpoints Healthcare Center residents (60 women & 50 men) where we’ve enjoyed hymn sings and communion!

    Suggested Gifts:
    🎨 Large-print word search & coloring books
    ✏️ Crayons & colored pencils
    🧦 Gripper socks & slippers
    🧴 Lotions, body wash & chapstick
    🧩 100-piece jigsaw puzzles
    🛏️ Throw blankets & neck pillows
    🎵✍️ CD players, headphones & writing pads

    Please wrap and label your gift, return it by Sunday, November 30.

    Together, we can make the season brighter for everyone!

    Please see Bill McGugan for more details.

  • 🌟 Dec the Halls — Monday, December 1 🕘 9 AM

    We’d love to dress our church in its holiday best!

    Join us in Reception Hall and wear your most festive outfit! ❤️💚

    We’ll deck every corner of the church and wrap up with a 🍕

    ‘Tis the season to get festive, come Dec the Halls with us, the more the merrier!

    More info will be forthcoming. If you have questions, please contact Nancy Dawson.

  • 🎉 100th Anniversary Celebration — Sunday, December 7 🕙 10 AM

    Join us as we celebrate 235 years of faithful ministry and 100 years in this building!

    This special service will be held at 10 AM and will feature a combined celebration of the Chancel Choir and the Wild Band, lifting their voices together in praise and thanksgiving.

    We are honored to welcome Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton as our guest preacher for this event.

    After worship, stay for a Potluck, Trivia, and Videos reflecting on our church’s rich history and bright future, hosted by our 100-Year Building Committee.

    “To God be the glory, great things He has done!”

  • 🎶 Christmas Concert — Sunday, December 14 🕟 4:30 PM

    🎄Celebrate the season with an evening of Christmas music and holiday joy!

    Please email music@southumc.com for more details.

  • 🕯️Christmas Eve — Sunday, December 24 🕕 6 PM 🕙 10 PM

    Join us for a peaceful time of worship and reflection!