Christmas at Epworth
Gingerbread Workshop . Fri Dec 6 . 5:30pm
Grab a pre-assembled gingerbread house, a bag of candy to share and come build with us! We'll have lots of royal icing and sticky treats to get those houses looking festive! There will be s'mores and hot dogs for roasting and Fa-la-la-la-la-las ringing from the rafters!
Fellowship Group Christmas Dinner . Sat Dec 7 . 6pm
We're celebrating friendships and getting together for a holiday meal right here at Epworth. Dinner is $10 per person and we would love to have you join us. Contact the church office to reserve your spot. 704-786-6183.
Fun Friday . Fri Dec 13 . 11am
It's our Christmas Fun Friday and the luckiest Friday the 13th of the year. Bring a covered dish to share (protein will be provided). Our program is a musical collaboration with our own charming and talented Matthew Davis and straight off the naughty list, Jen Hedrick. Don't forget the BINGO!
Epworth Handbell Choir . Sun Dec 15 . 11am
Make plans to join us for a special Christmas performance from Epworth's handbell choir during the 11am worship service.
Children's Nativity Program . Sun Dec 15 . 5:30pm
Epworth's Children Ministry invites you to "The Real Story of Christmas;" a reminder of the good news of great joy meant for all people. There will be a dessert reception immediately following with a visit from a special guest that we hear has a thing for milk and cookies.
Messy Church . Mon Dec 16 . 5:30pm
Messy Church is a creative, hands-on way fo all ages to engage in worship. This month we'll be talking about the birth of Jesus. We've got dinner covered so just come worship with us and extend an invitation to someone who may need to be reminded of the good news!
Flock Preschool Christmas . Thurs Dec 19 . 10am
Our Flock pre-school students will share the story of Christmas and celebrate with family and friends. We have lots opportunities for folks to help with this celebration and would love to find a way for you to serve. Contact Teresa Gray at epworthchildren@epworthnc.com
Epworth Chancel Choir Cantata . Sun Dec 22 . 11am
Epworth's Chancel Choir will perform its Christmas Cantata during the 11am worship service. We hope you'll plan to enjoy this moving performance and let it open your heart to the joy of our Savior's birth!
The Longest Night . Sun Dec 22 . 6pm
This service, in close proximity to the Winter Solstice, marks the longest night of the year. For many, this season can be a painful reminder of loss and difficulty. If you, or someone you know needs to express their sadness or is need of compassion, please consider joining us for this impactful service.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service . Tues Dec 24 . 6pm*
Our Christmas Eve Candlelight service opens its doors to ALL who seek the newborn king! We'll begin gathering at 5:30pm with light refreshments. At 6pm there will be a harp prelude and our worship service will begin promptly at 6:30pm. JOY TO THE WORLD! THE LORD IS COME!
More than just Sundays
THE FLOCK PRE-SCHOOL
The Flock Preschool is a Christian pre-school supported by Epworth UMC. Our preschool provides a safe learning environment for children 1 - 4 years old. We also offer a transitional kindergarten (TK) program for children who are not quite ready for kindergarten.
Contact Teresa Gray
EPWORTH HOT DOGS
Epworth has been serving hot dogs in our community since 1946 and we are still going strong. Come see us on Thursdays (August - June) between 9:30am-2pm. We also offer FREE delivery!
FOR DELIVERY CALL:
704.786.5500
(Thursdays only)
SOS (SERVING ON SATURDAY)
SOS (Serving on Saturday) helps out our neighbors who need a hand. We do things like odd jobs, yard work, and a little minor construction. SOS is fueled by Epworth's youth ministry but there is an open invitation to ANYONE who would like to serve. SOS meets the second Saturday of the month at 10am (Sept - April) weather permitting. We are happy to take requests for help if you have a home project.
Contact Jen Hedrick
FELLOWSHIP GROUP
Epworth's Fellowship Group meets the first Saturday of the month for dinner at a local restaurant. It's a perfect opportunity for all ages to come together and share a meal. We'd love to have you join us and invite a guest. Dinner is usually around 6pm; reservations are made in advance so we'll always have a seat for you!
SAT. DEC 7 at 6pm
Holiday Meal at Epworth UMC
$10 per person . Call 704.287.0698 to RSVP