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Three Opportunities
to Prepare Your Hearts
and Minds for the Birth
of the Christ Child
4:00 P.M.*
A family-centered service with bells, drums, dancers and Christmas carols, all designed to captivate children of every age. Candles will be lit during the singing of Silent Night in preparation of the birth of Jesus.
8:00 P.M.*
Our traditional Christmas Eve service with a mix of tempos and spiritual experiences, featuring the reading of the biblical Christmas story, music performed by the Chancel Choir, dancers and the singing of Silent Night in candlelight.
11:00 P.M.*
A contemplative, candlelit service offering readings from the Christmas story (Luke:2) interspersed with music performed by soloists and small groups.
On this second Sunday of Advent, our Chancel Choir presents "The Nativity According to Saint Luke" by Randall Thompson, followed by the sacrament of communion. After worship, consider taking part in University Circle's 17th Holiday CircleFest. This event offers a variety of activities throughout the Circle from 1-7pm, including performances in our sanctuary by the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Chamber Ensembles from 2:45-3:30pm and the Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus and Preparatory Chorus from 3:30-4:15pm.
Sunday, December 12, 11:00am
Enjoy the music of bells preformed by the University Circle United Methodist Church Chancel Ringers. Following the service attend our Christmas Party Potluck in the Great Hall, complete with delicious holiday foods and carol singing.
Sunday, December 19, 9:30am
Danny Williams, Executive Director of the Cleveland Free Clinic and former Cuyahoga county administrator and director of Greater Cleveland Roundtable, is featured speaker at the MENS (Men Engaged in Needed Service) Quarterly Speaker's Forum in the Great Hall.
At 11:00am – The voices of UCUMC's Singing Children are featured during worship.
Sunday, December 26, 11:00am
Our worship service will be woven around our favorite Christmas carols.
Advent Opportunities to Learn
Adults in Action meet at 9:30am each Sunday for an Advent Study called "Christmas Gifts That Don't Break" facilitated by Lauren Green.
Wednesday Night Sup 'N' Study led by Dr. Chalker on December 8th promises an entertaining and educational evening on the topic, What Did Joseph Have to Do With It? Dinner is provided (free-will donations) from 5:30-6pm and the class is held from 6-7:30pm.
Advent Opportunities to Give to Others
Decorate a Gingerbread House and help support a Cleveland family through Habitat for Humanity© on Saturday, December 11th at 10am in our Great Hall. All necessary supplies will be provided for you to create a fabulous gingerbread house for this Christmas season. Tickets are necessary for this event and may be purchased (or donated) through the church office. Call 216-421-1200 for more details.
Give the Gift of a Book for the children of Willow Elementary School –– our Cleveland Metropolitan Schools partner for whom we provide needed supplies and tutoring support throughout the year. At Christmas our donations enable the 300+ Willow School children to have new books (non-religious) as well as gifts of scarves, mittens and hats for children with these needs. All items must be brought unwrapped to the church by December 12th to reach the children before their Christmas break. More detailed information is available through the church office.
Advent Opportunity for Food & Fellowship
Following worship on Sunday, December 12, celebrate the holidays with your church family at a potluck luncheon in the Great Hall. After feasting together on a variety of delicious holiday foods, we'll have time to sing our favorite Christmas carols and seasonal songs.
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