Celebrate Advent with BUMC

A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS

Date: Sunday, December 20th
⏰ Time: 8:15am & 11am services
Location: Melrose Campus Sanctuary

Join us for a beautiful Service of Lessons and Carols—a morning filled with music, scripture, and moments of quiet reflection as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. This special worship experience during our 8:15am and 11am services weaves together the story of God’s promise of peace through timeless readings and inspiring music from our choirs and musicians.

BRIGHT LIGHTS BASH

Date: Friday, December 11th
⏰ Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Greenwood Campus (5609 Scottsville Rd)
Get ready for a night of holiday magic at our Bright Lights Bash—a free Christmas celebration filled with joy for all ages!
Join us for an evening of:
✨ Photos with Santa
 Crafts for the kiddos
 Tasty cookies
❄️ Snow, yes snow! No matter the weather!
It’ll be a winter wonderland inside and out! Bring your family and friends to enjoy the festive fun and make magical memories. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

WHEN CHRISTMAS (DIDN’T) HURT

Date: Sunday, December 20th
⏰ Time: 6pm
Location: Greenwood Campus (5609 Scottsville Rd)

Christmas is good. Meaningful. Beautiful. Christmas is also HARD. Grief reminds us of missed loved ones. Chaotic scheduling dictates which party we attend and which we skip. Perhaps Santa can’t bring gifts this year.
Let’s be honest. There’s dread. Relational dynamics make it hard to show up. We’re supposed to be with people during this season, but maybe our current reality is anything but special and healthy.
The Greenwood Campus of Broadway UMC is offering space for those needing to sing and share on Sunday, December 20, at 6pm.

BROADWAY KIDS PANCAKE BREAKFAST & ADVENT WREATH MAKING

Date: Saturday, November 21
⏰ Time: 7:30-9:30am
Location: Melrose Campus MAC

The word Advent simply means “coming” or “arrival.” The season of Advent is a time for us to slow down, and take time to reflect on how incredible the coming of Jesus truly is! Families are invited to join our Kids Zone team on Saturday, November 21st from 7:30-9:30am where we will enjoy breakfast and create a special Advent wreath that can be used this Christmas. We hope our families will use this Advent wreath to spark a faith discussion with your children this holiday season as we wait the arrival of Christmas Day.

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BROADWAY KIDS LIVE: JINGLE JAM

Date: Wednesday, December 9
⏰ Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: Melrose Campus MAC

Jingle Jam is a high-energy Christmas celebration for the whole family! Join us for a fun-filled event packed with games, skits, music, and more as we celebrate the joy of the season together. Don’t miss this exciting night of laughter, faith, and festive fun!

Bring your own dinner and enjoy cookies with us on December 9th at 5:30pm or come for the program only from 6-7pm.

STUDENT MINISTRY CHRISTMAS PARTY

Date: Sunday, December 13th
⏰ Time: 4:30-6pm
Location: Melrose Campus MAC

All 6th–12th grade students are invited to our annual Christmas Party—a night packed with holiday fun, games, food, music, and plenty of Christmas cheer! Bring your friends, wear your favorite Christmas sweater, and get ready for an evening full of laughter, festive surprises, and memories you won’t forget. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season together!

BROADWAY CHRISTMAS STORE

Broadway’s Christmas Store is a ministry in partnership with TC Cherry Elementary School, where Broadway collects clothing items, displays them in a store setting, and invites parents from under-resourced families to come and shop for Christmas gifts for their children.  At a cost of $5 per child, parents choose 2 pairs of pants, 2 shirts, socks, underwear, tennis shoes, and a coat.  They also receive food assistance for the holiday break, if requested.

Volunteer at Our Christmas Store

DECEMBER AND CHRISTMAS EVE DOLLAR DIFFERENCE RECIPIENT: BUMC MISSIONARIES JUSTIN & ASHLEY GUEST

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