40 Cans for 40 Days

February 18–April 2

During the season of Lent, we commemorate both the Israelite's 40 years and Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness as we prepare for the coming of Resurrection Sunday. 

Traditionally, people observe this time of preparation by fasting or abstaining from certain activities, foods, or habits.  

We would like to invite you to partner with us in one of AHUMC's Lenten practices. As you go through 40 days of preparation, we’d hope you will join us in prayer for the Hope Center. We also ask that you will consider donating a can of food for each of the 40 days of Lent.

FISHING UNDER THE BRIDGE

March 22, 2026

Once a month, every 4th Sunday, volunteers work at the Haven for Hope in the kitchen. 

This ministry needs people to help with cooking, serving the meal, and clean-up after the meal. This is an outreach ministry that gives volunteers in our church and the community a chance to serve those who are experiencing houselessness.

Please sign up within the first two weeks of the month.

PALM SUNDAY

March 29

Join us on Palm Sunday for a special day of worship with a slightly different schedule.

 8:30 a.m. | Sanctuary Service

 11 a.m. | Modern Service with Palm Procession

 11 a.m. | Sanctuary Service with Palm Procession

 12:15 p.m. | Egg Hunt

EGG HUNT

March 29

Egg Hunt begins at 12:15 p.m.

Join us for a fun morning of activities for kids, a photo booth, and an egg hunt for toddlers thru 5th grade.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP?

We need LOTS of eggs!

Bring your filled eggs to the Atrium or Children's Wing by Sunday, March 22.

VBS REGISTRATION OPENS

April 1

Get ready for the summer event that reminds kids that everything we have comes from God. At Food Truck Fiesta, we’ll build on the practice of using daily prayer to turn to God for our needs. 

June 8—12, 2026

9 a.m. — 12 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Open to kids kinder thru 5th grade for the 2026-27 school year 

TAIZÉ SERVICE

April 1, 2026

Please join us in the Garden Chapel at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month for our Taizé service.  This meditative prayer service features singing, scripture, and silence in the Taizé style of worship.

MAUNDY THURSDAY

April 2

Modern Service | 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday gets its name from the Latin word "mandatum," meaning "commandment."

On this day we remember the emancipation of the Israelites from Egypt and the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of the disciples and called us to be people of love.

Worship will be in the CLC and includes Holy Communion.

Childcare is available for children under age 10.

GOOD FRIDAY

April 3

Sanctuary Service | 7 p.m.

On Good Friday, we are prepared for the mystery of Easter as we remember the great love and sacrifice of Jesus.

New Zion Youth Choir will lead us through the story of Christ's suffering and death on the cross.

Childcare is available for children under age 10.

EARLY WORD

April 7, 2026

Early Word is a monthly update in the parlor where participants are able to discuss church initiatives with Senior Pastor Jason Adams.

Coffee will be provided.  All are welcome.

HEALING PRAYER SERVICE

April 14, 2026

The root of the word "healing" in New Testament Greek, sozo, is the same as that of salvation and wholeness. We are offered balance, harmony, and wholeness of body, mind, spirit, and relationships through confession, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

Join Rev. Linda Baumheckel for this service of healing prayer and wholeness in the Garden Chapel at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. 

All are welcome!

FOOD AND PRAYER SUPPORT

April 15, 2026

Mission Central volunteers and staff offer bags of food items and prayer in the Garden Chapel drive-through on the third Wednesday of each month.

All are welcome!

SPECIAL CALLED SESSION OF THE CHARGE CONFERENCE

April 16, 2026

Members of AHUMC are invited to a special called session of the Church Conference on Thursday, April 16 at 5 p.m. in the Seminar Room (W100-101).

At this Charge Conference, we will consider and vote on two candidates for ordained ministry.

LAUGHS FOR LEGAL AID

April 17, 2026

Laughs for Legal Aid is an annual event that brings together advocates, donors, and community members for an evening of comedy and impact. Since its inception, this event has provided a platform to support vital programs such as the Unaccompanied Children Program and other initiatives aiding immigrant communities.

Get your tickets now!

RUMMAGE & RECYCLE DAY

April 18, 2026

In celebration of Earth Day, AHUMC is hosting a Rummage and Recycling Day to help community members reuse and repurpose unwanted items.

Whether you are registering to sell your items, recyclying old electronics, shredding papers, donating items to Boysville, or shopping the community-wide rummage sale, we hope to see you. 

All are welcome!

5^th GRADE BLESSING

May 3, 2026

5^th graders and their parents are invited to the 5^th Grade Blessing & Dinner.
 

We believe celebrating the transition from AHUMC Kids to AHUMC Youth is an important step in child's developing faith. This catered dinner for 5^th grades and their parents is $30 per family. Childcare is available for younger siblings.