Advent
The holiday season is here, and we invite you to join us this Advent season. Our Advent schedule has been designed with you in mind – something for everyone. So, we hope you will be our guest this year at Riverchase United Methodist as we celebrate the gift of Christmas, the birth of Christ!
Events
November 23 – 3 PM
Handel’s Messiah. The 78th Presentation of Handel’s Messiah will take place at RUMC in our Sanctuary on November 23rd at 3 PM. The concert is free and open to the public. Learn More.
November 30 – 9:30 Traditional & 11 AM Modern Worship
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30 – 6 PM
Hanging of the Greens service. Let us prepare the sanctuary and our hearts for the Advent season.
December 7 – 9:30 & 11 AM Worship
2nd Sunday of Advent & Music Sunday
December 7 – 2:15-3:30 PM
Riverchase Student Ministries – RSM on Ice. An RSM Christmas party at the ice skating rink. It’s going to be a blast for all our youth.
December 10 – 6 PM
RUMC Annual Holiday Hoopla. Dinner and Christmas fellowship. Learn More.
December 12 – 5:30-9 PM
Riverchase Children’s Ministry hosts Parent’s Night Out
December 14 – 9:30 & 11 AM Worship
3rd Sunday of Advent
December 14 – 2-4:30 PM
Riverchase Children’s Ministry – Christmas ADVENTure. We can’t wait to share the Good News of Jesus’ Birth with all the children with Skits, Worship, and Crafts! Learn More.
December 14 – 5 PM
Campfire Christmas is a time for cookies, cocoa, and music. A whole church event, join us with the entire family for a good time. Learn More.
December 21 – 9:30 & 11 AM Worship
4th Sunday of Advent
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24th
All services feature music, candlelight singing, and Communion.
Traditional Worship – 11 AM, 3, 5, & 11 PM
Modern Worship – 5 PM
Nursery provided at 11 AM, 3 PM & 5 PM services for 6 weeks – 2 years old.
Riverchase UMC Christmas Eve Candlelight Services – What to Expect?
With 5 Christmas Eve Candlelight services to choose from, we thought it might be helpful to let you know what you can expect from each, so you can make an informed decision.
11 AM Family Service – Service Link (with live stream)
- Designed with children in mind.
- Serious worship service led by our children.
- Christmas Hymn sing.
- Children’s Choir
- Candles
- Reading of the Christmas Story, but no formal sermon.
- Communion.
- Children’s Choir.
- Silent night will be sung as candles are lit.
3 PM Traditional Service – Service Link
- Full Choir.
- Christmas Hymn Sing.
- Candles.
- Short message – Tony Johnson
- Communion
- Silent Night will be sung as candles are lit.
5 PM Traditional Service – Service Link (with live stream)
- Full Choir.
- Christmas Hymn Sing.
- Candles.
- Short lighthearted message focusing on the Christmas Story as told by Luke – Tony Johnson
- Communion
- Silent Night will be sung as candles are lit.
5 PM Modern Service – Service Link (with live stream)
- Modern Service with Live Band
- Christmas Carols
- Short message – Reid Turner
- Candles
- Communion
- Silent Night will be sung as candles are lit.
11 PM Traditional Service – Service Link
- Candles
- Short Message – Nancy Harper
- Communion.
- Silent Night will be sung as candles are lit.