STEWARDSHIP 2025

November 2024

Join us in worship during the month of November as we give thanks for the light and love of 2024 and look toward 2025. We will learn more about answering the call to live, love, and give together.

ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET  

November 24 — December 15, 2024

Each year, AHUMC partners with local mission and ministry initiatives to create the Alternative Christmas Market. Each donation comes with a beautiful Christmas Card that you can give to someone and let them know a donation has been made in their honor. 

Come by the market in the Atrium on Sundays from November 24 through December 15 and learn how your donation will help serve and love others.

ADVENT CANDLE READERS NEEDED  

December 1 — 24, 2024

Throughout the month of December, we are in need of worshipers to light the Advent wreath candles and help us tell the story of the coming Christ.  

No experience or writing required.  We will provide the candles and the readings.  Volunteer to participate in a Sanctuary or Modern worship service that works for you, your household, or small group.

All are welcome!

MANGER COLLECTION DRIVE

December 1 — 24, 2024

We're happy to announce that our Manger Collection Drive is returning for the 2024 season of Advent!

We hope you'll join us in being the miracle this Christmas by donating items that will benefit others. Any donation, big or small, can make a difference this season.

Donations can be left in any of the mangers starting the Sunday of its posted date, and then throughout the week until the next week's drive begins. Mangers will be located in the Atrium, Christian Life Center, and Sanctuary.

25^th ANNIVERSARY TAIZÉ SERVICE

December 4, 2024

Join us on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. as we celebrate 25 Years of Prayer in the Style of Taize at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church. 

The candlelight service will be held in the Garden Chapel with music provided by the AHUMC Taize Ensemble. Holy Communion will be available to all. Following the service there will be a time of fellowship and refreshment.

YOUTH WING OPEN HOUSE

December 8, 2024

Join us for an open house of the AHUMC West Wing!

The Youth Ministry will host this event that includes an opportunity to grab some fun pictures with Santa! As always, all are welcome.

2024 CHARGE CONFERENCE

December 8, 2024

Our annual Charge Conference will be on Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m.

It will be held at St. Matthew's UMC.

District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Robert Ortiz presides over the annual Charge Conference which includes the approval of church reports and the nomination of church leadership for the coming year.

THURSDAY LUNCH BUNCH HOLIDAY DELIGHT

December 12, 2024

Join the Thursday Lunch Bunch this event that's sure to be full of joy, amazing food, and great company.

Meals are only $6 per person.  This year's menu includes: Chicken with White Wine Sauce, Rice, Green Beans Almodine, Yeast Rolls, Carolina Christmas Wassail, and Red Velvet Cake.

Reservations must be made by Thursday, December 5. Reserve online or contact Leah Jayne.

LESSONS & CAROLS WORSHIP SERVICE

December 15, 2024

Join us for a special Lessons & Carols worship service at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

This musical celebration of Advent includes a full orchestra and all of the AHUMC choirs.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

December 24, 2024

Please join us for worship on Christmas Eve. All five services will be live-streamed and feature carols and candlelight.

The 4 p.m. service is the Children's service and the 5 p.m. service is the Modern service.

ONE SERVICE AT THE END OF THE YEAR

December 29, 2024

Join us for a special final worship service of 2024! We will worship together in the Sanctuary at 11 a.m. Rev. Donna Strieb and Rev. Janet Weatherston will lead this service before the new year begins.

While Sunday School classes will not meet, the nursery will be open for childcare.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION

Begins February 2, 2025

Registration now open!

The AHUMC Youth Ministry is inviting 8th graders and high schoolers to begin their Confirmation journey this spring.