Welcome to the information hub for all things Advent and Christmas at GCUMC! We are so glad you are interested in celebrating our coming savior, Jesus, with us this season. The holidays are a special time to be involved in the life and worship of Guilford College UMC. Use this hub to find out more about upcoming worship services and events. Or access our alternative gift market: a guide to local giving with our community partners that can be made in honor of a loved one.
2025 Advent & Christmas Hub
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Access the alternative gift market: a curated list of our community partners who you can donate to as a gift in honor of a loved one this Christmas. The gift guide has links to all of our partner organizations for easy navigation and donation. If you would like a printable greeting card acknowledging your gift in honor to send to your loved one, click here
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Traditionally the Christmas eve offering is received anytime during Thanksgiving and Advent and benefits an international and local mission project. The offering this year will be equally divided for the following:
- Kenya: for the essential water and electrical infrastructure necessary for the successful growth of the ministries at the Bio Intensive Training Center and the Methodist Treatment Center which are administered by the Methodist Church of Kenya.
- Greensboro: the purchase and installation of commercial grade appliances (commercial electric oven, a commercial clothes dryer and a commercial dishwasher) and facility repairs at the two residences of Sanctuary House.
All proceeds of the Christmas Eve worship offerings will go to the Mission offerings. Gifts to this fund can be made anytime through the button below. Offerings collected during regular Sunday worship do NOT go to the Christmas Eve Mission Offering unless they are marked "Christmas Eve Mission Offering"