Christmas & Advent at GCUMC

The Advent and Christmas seasons are a truly special time at Guilford College UMC.  December is full of opportunities to give, connect with others, worship, go deeper in your faith as you look forward to the birth of Jesus, and simply have fun with the festivities.  There are events and offerings for all ages and stages of life.  Click the button below to go to our page housing all things Advent & Christmas! 


Advent & Christmas Hub 

Christmas Eve Worship

Read below about each of our unique Christmas Eve Worship options to find the perfect service for you and your loved ones.

  • Christmas Eve worship especially designed for children and young families. This service features an interactive telling of the Christmas story, fun costume pieces, joyful noise-making, and flameless candles to welcome the birth of Jesus.  The service lasts about 45 minutes and is casual. There is NOT a nursery provided

  • Welcome the birth of Jesus with us at 7:30pm. This service features music by our praise band along with your Christmas favorites, and candlelit singing. This service is livestreamed on our  YouTube channel, Facebook page, and here on our website. Nursery  provided for this service beginning at 7:15pm. 

  • If you like traditional Christmas Eve worship with gorgeous choral music and Holy Communion, this is the service for you! Our Chancel Choir and other musicians will lead us in worship.  Welcome the birth of our Savior just past midnight as the service wraps up with candlelit singing. No nursery provided.  

  • Dia de los Muertos

    & All Saints Day

    November 3

    5pm-7pm

    Join us on Sunday, November 3rd

     at 5:00pm for an evening to remember and celebrate our loved ones organized by Brazos Abiertos. Bring a photo or an object that reminds you of a loved one who is no longer with us and your favorite story about them to add to our offerings. We will join in a short time of remembrance and worship, then spend time sharing stories together. This is an event for all ages, there will be face painting for kids.

  • Apple drop

    november 9

    9am-1pm

      Curious what 20 tons of apples looks like? Serve your local community by helping us prepare and bag 40k lbs of gleaned apples for local food ministries. This is a fun way to be involved in the community and get to know other folks in the GCUMC family!

  • Advent Festival

    December 8

    4pm-6pm

    Save the date! December 8th is our yearly Avent Festival.  Kick off the Advent season with activities for the entire family. Various projects for all ages are offered to help you ready your heart and home for the birth of Jesus and the Advent season. 

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The LINK@GCUMC for August 29, 2024

Are you searching for Hope?

Join us for Easter Worship at 9am or 11am at GCUMC!

What is Easter? How can I be involved in this season in the church? When is Holy Week? Your questions answered below in our Holy Week & Easter 2024 Portal. 

  • Sunday March 31st:

    • Sunrise Service with Holy Communion- 7:00am, Front parking lot
    • Resurrection Sunday Worship with NC Brass Quintet- 9:00am, Sanctuary
    • Donuts, pastries, coffee and juice breakfast- 10:00am-10:40am, Fellowship Hall
    • Resurrection Sunday Worship* with NC Brass Quintet, children's worship and butterfly release- 11:00am, Sanctuary
    After each service there will be a photographer available to snap your family in their Easter best by our flower cross. 

    We will be taking a group photo immediately following all services in front of the Sanctuary! Join us!

    Do you have some gorgeous Spring blooms popping up? You're invited to bring flowers to place on our flower cross before or after any of our worship services.  A limited supply of fresh flowers will be available for those who need them. 

    *¿Habla español? Se ofrecerá interpretación en español en el servicio del Domingo de Pascua a las 11:00 am.

    In addition, you can visit our season portal to see all opportunities to worship, connect, & serve during Holy Week.  HOly Week Portal 

  • We are so very glad you're considering joining us for some of our biggest celebrations of the year! You are wanted, welcome, and accepted in our church. 

    • What should I wear? While Easter Sunday is typically thought of as a time when people dress their very best, we have a range of dress at GCUMC.  You'll be right at home whether you come in jeans or a suit.  Feel free to have fun with your Easter attire!
    • Will I be greeted? We have greeters and parking lot assistants ready to help you find your way and a good seat.  We do have a short "fellowship greeting" within our service when people often shake hands and say "hi" to those around them, but we do not recognize or single out guests in any way during our services. 
    • What is the worship style? We have a blended service with a mix of traditional favorites and some more modern music.  You can expect some responsive liturgy, a stirring message, uplifting music and an offering.  
    • Will there be activities for my children? Yes! We love kids at GCUMC.  At the 11:00am service there will be a children's moment as well as special children's worship for kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade.  A butterfly release is also planned immediately following the 11:00am service.  If you choose to keep your children with you in worship, that's fine too! We have worship bags to help keep our kids engaged during the service. Nursery is provided by professional staff for infants through age 4.  

  • Check out these video resources explaining Easter and some of the Holy Week traditions we celebrate.

      I Want to Learn More! 

  • We would love to chat with you! Send a message to welcome@guilfordcollegeumc.org and request to be connected with a pastor or ministry staff who can help!

  • Each year we collect a special offering during Lent through Easter Sunday. This year's offering benefit's Greensboro Urban Ministry.  In 2023 we were able to provide 21 weeks of fresh produce ($21,000+). Click the button below to learn more about GUM and how you can support this critical Greensboro community organization. 

    GIVE NOW 

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