Words of Grace Blog
Important Update: Candlelight Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship
Worship alongside us this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as we join our sister congregation to celebrate the season.
Blue Christmas Service - When Seasons May Not Feel As Bright: December 21 at 6 pm
Our Blue Christmas coincides with the Winter Solstice as well as the traditional feast day for Saint Thomas the Apostle, making some connections between Thomas's struggle to believe the tale of Jesus' resurrection, the long nights just before Christmas, and the struggle with darkness and grief faced by those living with loss.
Photo Album: Advent and Christmas in Mars Hill
Enjoy the sights of the season from Mars Hill - from the first Sunday of Advent throughout Christmastide to Epiphany. Merry Christmas from Mars Hill!
Coming December 13: Annual Christmas Cookie Swap
United Women in Faith, formerly known as United Methodist Women will host its annual Christmas Cookie Swap on December 13 at noon.
Make Room for Others This Season: Angel Tree Gifts
Our annual Angel Tree Gift tags are now available. Here’s how you can love and serve others this season.
Love and Serve Your Neighbors This Season: Holiday Food Pantry
Make room for others this holiday season - help sponsor Christmas dinner for Madison County families
Photo Album: All Saints Sunday + Celebrating Our Handbell Director
On All Saints Sunday, our congregation honored Lucy Butterworth for four decades of ministry and witness in church handbell choirs, including founding and leading the handbell choir at Mars Hill United Methodist Church.
Photo Album: Really Cool Pumpkins - Autumn Pumpkin Carving and More
Together with our sister church, Bright Hope Laurel, we hosted an evening of Pumpkin Carving, Games and a Community Potluck Dinner on Saturday, October 15. We’re grateful for all who joined in the fun!
Rejoice in God’s Saints: How to Share Thanksgiving for Those in Glory
Want to give thanks for a saint who continued onto Glory over the past year? We invite you to share a name for our All Saints Day Litany.