Christmas Events for All
Wherever you are right now in life, Monaca UMC has a way for you to make the most of this Christmas season:
Looking to volunteer?
- Saturday, December 2—Help with Monaca’s Angel Card booth at Monaca’s Hometown Christmas. Call Vera Lovewell at (610) 462-5195.
- Now through December 24—Help as we prepare for our upcoming Nativity Play. All ages needed. Call/text Tina Allen at (610) 462-5193.
Looking for peace and quiet?
- Thursday, December 21 @ 7pm—Attend Monaca UMC’s “Blue Christmas” program. Featuring calming music (no singing) in an informal setting, this is a great opportunity for self-care during the busy holiday season. Anyone of Christian faith (or undecided) is invited. Light refreshments will be provided. See the event flyer here.
Looking for a kid-focused Christmas service?
- Sunday, December 24 @ 11am—Share in the story of the First Christmas with our Nativity Play!
Looking for a traditional Christmas Eve worship?
- Sunday, December 24 @ 5pm—Get into the spirit at Monaca UMC’s traditional Christmas Eve candlelight worship service.
- Sunday, December 24 @ 7pm—Enjoy the classics at Aliquippa First UMC’s traditional Christmas Eve worship service.
Whether you attend one event that fits your needs, or you attend them all, we hope these events bring you the peace and joy of the Holy Spirit!
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| 1 | 2 | 3AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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4Adult Sunday School from 9:30 am to 10:30 am Sunday School for adults seeking a deeper connection to the Word.
Overflow Room
+ Google calendarWorship w/ Communion from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Holy Communion Offered
Church Sanctuary
+ Google calendarChildren's Sunday School from 11:15 am to 12:00 pmOpen to children of all ages and no pre-registration required. After the children's message during worship, the children are welcome to receive additional age-appropriate lessons in the Word during this time that is all about them! Sunday School classrooms, Lower Level + Google calendar | 5 | 6Bowling from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am Join the Methodists at the lanes for laughs! Must pre-register.
Baden Bowl
+ Google calendar | 7AA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 8 | 9 | 10AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 11Adult Sunday School from 9:30 am to 10:30 amSunday School for adults seeking a deeper connection to the Word.
Overflow Room
+ Google calendarWorship from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns.
Church Sanctuary
+ Google calendarChildren's Sunday School from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm Open to children of all ages and no pre-registration required. After the children's message during worship, the children are welcome to receive additional age-appropriate lessons in the Word during this time that is all about them! Sunday School classrooms, Lower Level + Google calendar | 12 | 13Community Lunch from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Enjoy some chili and a taste of Christmas on 12/13 at MUMC's Community Lunch!Free and open to all local residents, food pantry patrons, and church members on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. See our Community Lunch page for more information. Carey Community Center + Google calendarChristmas Food Pantry Distribution from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm  Open to residents of Monaca and Center Township. Proof of income not requested. In addition to food bags, we'll be treating guests to gift cards to help with grocery shopping and a plate of Christmas cookies! Advanced sign-ups at 724-774-7068 encouraged.
+ Google calendarBowling from 7:00 pm to 12:00 amJoin the Methodists at the lanes for laughs! Must pre-register.
Baden Bowl
+ Google calendar | 14AA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 15 | 16 | 17AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 18Adult Sunday School from 9:30 am to 10:30 amSunday School for adults seeking a deeper connection to the Word.
Overflow Room
+ Google calendarWorship from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns.
Church Sanctuary
+ Google calendarChildren's Sunday School from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm Open to children of all ages and no pre-registration required. After the children's message during worship, the children are welcome to receive additional age-appropriate lessons in the Word during this time that is all about them! Sunday School classrooms, Lower Level + Google calendar | 19 | 20Bowling from 7:00 pm to 12:00 amJoin the Methodists at the lanes for laughs! Must pre-register.
Baden Bowl
+ Google calendar | 21Blue Christmas Program from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm For anyone not feeling the Christmas spirit this year. See our event link for details.
Church Sanctuary
+ Google calendarAA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 22 | 23Blood Donation Drive from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm You could save a life! We are partnering with the American Red Cross to hold blood donation drives at the Carey Community Center on October 7th (Noon-5pm) and December 23rd (9:30am-2pm). Blood donations are by appointment only. You can register via redcross.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
Carey Community Center
+ Google calendar | 24AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendarChristmas Eve Afternoon Worship from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Celebrate the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at MUMC! Two worship times being offered this year: 2pm and 8pm. A 6pm service is also being offered at First UMC, Aliquippa.
Church Sanctuary
+ Google calendarCANCELLED - Christmas Eve Evening Worship from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pmTap this link for details. Please enjoy a safe and merry Christmas
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| 25ALL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED all day + Google calendarCANCELLED - Cookies & Carols from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm There will be no worship at MUMC this morning. Please enjoy a safe Christmas.
+ Google calendar | 26 | 27NO BOWLING from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am + Google calendar | 28AA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 29 | 30 | 31AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
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