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We invite you to join us this season for events, services, performances, and more! Sunday worship is 9 AM Modern & 11 AM Traditional, in-person and online.
Click this link to view ALL registrations, signups, and ticket sales for upcoming events.


Poinsettia Order Forms
Plants are $7. Pick up an order form in the Info Hub or fill out the online form HERE. Forms due by December 9, 2024.


Advent Candle Lighting
Sign up online to light candles this Advent season in service. Invite friends or family! Contact Pastor Tammy with questions.


Advent Devotionals
This year our devotionals were made by members & friends of Mentor UMC who contributed beautiful art, photography, and devotions for each day leading up to Christmas. Check out their amazing work by picking up a devotional in the Info Hub or flipping through the digital copy available here on browser or here as a PDF.


Giving Trees
Each year, MUMC provides Christmas gifts for families & organizations in need. Trees will be displayed throughout the church with tags on them for people to choose for gift giving. Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for more information about this annual mission.

Services & Events

  • Gift of Time
  • Children’s Ministry is offering the Gift of Time on Saturday, December 7 from 1:00-4:00 PM. This is an afternoon where parents can drop their children off at the church to free up time for Christmas shopping, errands, or a really good nap. Sign up online here.

  • Young at Heart Luncheon
  • This year’s Young at Heart Luncheon will be on Wednesday, December 11th at 12 PM at Mentor United Methodist Church. The MUMC Women of Faith are excited to host this wonderful Christmas Luncheon of chicken marsala, caprese salad, zucchini medley, and Andes mint chocolate brownies for dessert. A fun game of Christmas Jeopardy will follow lunch! All you need to do is call the Church Office at 440.255.3496 or sign up online by Monday, December 9th.

  • Christmas Play: Charlie Brown Christmas
  • MUMC’s Truth & Light Players presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, December 14th at 4 PM. Tickets are on sale now!

  • Christmas Cantata
  • Each year we prepare for Christmas with an incredible performance by members & friends of Mentor UMC. Join us in Traditional Worship at 11 AM on Sunday, December 15th in-person or online.

  • Blue Christmas
  • Blue Christmas is a service for those dealing with grief and loss this Advent season. Join us for a meaningful service in the Chapel at 7 PM on Sunday, December 18th.

  • Prelude to Christmas
  • Join us on Friday, December 20th at 7 PM in the Sanctuary to hear the annual performance from the Charter Members Men’s Choir & guests.

  • Christmas Eve Services
  • All of our Christmas Eve Services are candlelight.
    - Communion Service, 3 PM
    - Family Service, 5 PM
    - Modern Service, 7 PM
    - Traditional Service, 9 PM

  • Youth Holiday Lock-In
  • We will have a Holiday Lock-in on December 29th-30th. We will meet in the Youth Room from 7pm to 8am. This will be a time for us to gather together, celebrate the holidays, and have some Holy Shenanigans. RSVP here.

    Thanksgiving Meal 2024

    Our annual Thanksgiving Meal will be on Thursday, November 28th in Fellowship Hall. To-go & delivery options are still available but we encourage you to join us in Fellowship Hall where we will dine together from 11 to 1:30 PM. Reservations for to-go/delivery and sit-down are open now. Call 440.255.3496 or email info@mentorumc.org.


    Volunteers
    Volunteers are needed for Sunday, November 24th, Wednesday, November 27th, and Thursday, November 28th at various times for various tasks. Please visit our signupgenius to view what slots are available: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAAAE2EA3FCC25-thanksgiving


    Donations
    Donations of different food items are needed to make this year’s meal happen. From turkeys to desserts, you can see what items we need on our signupgenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAAAE2EA3FCC25-thanksgiving1

    Music at Seven: Snacks & Songs

    Music at Seven: Snacks & Songs
    Join us on Friday, October 25th at 7 PM in the Gallery for an exciting night of music! We’ll enjoy a SNACK potluck and beautiful performances by Pastors, staff, members, and more! No RSVP necessary.

    New Worship Times Beginning Dec 1

    I am about to do a new thing;
    now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
    Isaiah 43:19



    Effective Sunday, December 1st, Mentor United Methodist Church will transition from four services to two. Our Modern Worship Service will be at 9:00 AM and our Traditional Worship Service will be at 11:00 AM each Sunday, both will also be livestreamed. The MUMC Administrative Council, with affirmation from our Church Ministry teams and staff, proactively embraces the impacts of the pandemic, staff and member transitions, and General Conference emphasis that all who seek Christ are seen and valued in our church.  This decision has gone through several stages of discernment involving many leaders, prayer, and conversations since July 28th.


    It is our prayer that this new schedule will provide the most impactful Worship Services to inspire and transform our faith.  Our Leadership team understands this change will have an impact on each of our schedules and preferences.  Please reach out to our Pastors or leaders so that we can be of support during this time of adjustment.


    We invite you to join us as we anticipate and pray for the potential benefits of this change for the mission of the church:
    Higher attendance per worship service

  • More connection and care as we consolidate worship attendees
  • Pastor Ivy and Pastor Steve both in worship together
  • More pastoral connections with church members and visitors as a result of having both pastors at both services
  • More consistency with who is preaching
  • Increased sense of God’s spirit in worship
  • More volunteers available to assist with worship and other ministries like Sunday school, Youth Ministry, and Hospitality
  • Involving Chancel Choir, Bell Choir and/or Charter Members in the same worship service
  • Allowing Pastor Ivy to fill the Pastor of Visitation responsibilities
  • What else?  We invite you to imagine the possibilities, share your visions and ideas and pray about how God is calling you to help bring this new thing God is doing into fruition. 


  • We look forward to seeing you in Worship and for your continued volunteer and financial support of our church family. We are excited to Worship with each other in our much-anticipated Advent Season.  Look for future communications and the many exciting opportunities planned around this change!


    Blessings!


    Dan Gallagher, Lay Leader, Administrative Council Chairperson


    Healthy Congregations Workshop

    Equipping leaders to prevent destructive conflict and continue the path set before them by Christ.


    When:  February 8, 9:00-4:00
    Where:  Mayfield UMC 7747 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026
    Who: Clergy, Church Leaders, Church Members
    Download flyer here.


    Join us on Saturday, February 8th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Mayfield UMC (7747 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026) for a special workshop with lunch & 15 minute breaks included. The Healthy Congregations workshop is designed to equip leaders to respond to the presence or potential threat of anxiety in a congregational system in ways that prevent destructive conflict and help the church stay focused on its unique mission and purpose. This event is open to anyone but church leaders are especially encouraged to attend.


    The cost is $15 and can be paid by cash or through MUMC’s online giving: https://www.mentorumc.org/onlinegiving (click “Healthy Congregations” on the Fund dropdown). This fee covers the cost of materials you will receive. Lunch is provided through support from Northern Waters District & District Churches.

    This Workshop Will Help You/Your Church

  • Learn how to positively influence the health of your congregation
  • Learn how to keep anxiety from being infectious
  • Gain confidence in responding to challenges and opportunities
  • Learn how to limit invasive behavior, manage reactivity, and overcome sabotage
  • Learn to focus on strengths, resources, options, and the future

  • Who Will Benefit

  • Clergy who are interested in learning a proactive approach to managing anxiety in their church
  • Church lay leaders who want to gain confidence in their position and how to best manage challenges
  • Anyone interested in learning how to manage self and become a positive representative for the church

  • Workshop Leader – Rev. Jay Wittmeyer

    Executive Director of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, Jay Wittmeyer, will present the workshop. Rev. Jay Wittmeyer is an educator, organizational development consultant, and mediator with broad experience, serving conflicted churches and organizations in the U.S. and international settings. Grounded in an Anabaptist peace-building tradition and working from a Bowen family systems perspective, LMPC works to transform conflict in a healthy manner. Learn more about The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (LMPC) here:https://www.lmpeacecenter.org/


    Please register here




    Support Acknowledgements
    This workshop typically cost participants up to $99 per person. Because of the support of the Northern Waters District and the following churches, this event is available to participants for just the cost of the printed materials each will receive.

  • Mentor UMC
  • Mayfield UMC
  • Painesville UMC
  • North Mentor/Willoughby UMCs
  • Rocky River UMC
  • Strongsville UMC


  • For questions, contact Mentor United Methodist Church: info@mentorumc.org
    MUMC Office Hours:
    Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Now Hiring!

    Mentor United Methodist Church is hiring a part-time Director of Modern Worship. This integral role supports the mission of MUMC: to lead all onto a path of Christ-centered discipleship—KNOW the love of God in Jesus Christ; GROW in their love for God; SHOW God’s love by serving others. This PATH of Discipleship will result in a church that lives out Christ-like qualities and helps transform communities. Check out the details below!


    Part-time Director of Modern Worship

    Elevate Worship, Inspire Faith: Become Our Director of Modern Worship


    Are you a visionary leader with a passion for music, technology, and creating worship that resonates with today’s congregation? Mentor United Methodist Church is looking for a dynamic and creative Director of Modern Worship to evolve of our contemporary worship services and programs. This pivotal role is your opportunity to create engaging and meaningful worship experiences that support our mission to lead all onto a path of Christ-centered discipleship.


    If you’re eager to lead our community by planning transformative worship, utilizing your talents in music, technology, and leadership to draw hearts closer to God, then we invite you to join us. Let’s create a space where faith is deepened, spirits are lifted, and the worship experience is unforgettable. Your vision and creativity could be the key to unlocking a more profound sense of connection and devotion within our church family. We can’t wait to hear from you: 

    Bread, Broth, Brownies, and Bingo

    Bread, Broth, Brownies, & Bingo
    Bread, Broth, Brownies, & Bingo
    Join Mentor UWF for another bread, broth, and brownies luncheon! November’s menu includes blueberry muffins, cream of turkey soup, deviled eggs, salad, and pumpkin swirl brownies. With the holidays approaching, we will celebrate food with “How Did the Devil Get in Deviled Eggs and Other Fun Food Stories.” We hope to see you on Wednesday, November 13th at noon in the MUMC Gallery! Please RSVP to uwf@mentorumc.org, register online, or find the signup sheet in the Info Hub: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4DA8AA2BAA8-51477854-bread

     

    Gingerbread House Arts & Crafts Fair 2024

    The Gingerbread House Arts & Crafts Show is a United Women in Faith event.


    Join us for the 117th Gingerbread House Arts & Crafts Show Friday, Nov. 8 from 4 PM - 8 PM and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 AM - 3 PM! FREE admission and parking! Shop the wonderful array of handmade items with over 70 local crafters, Attic Treasures, Bake Shoppe, UWF Crafts, Rada knives, and Middlefield cheese. This craft show is sponsored by the Mentor United Women in Faith. All proceeds benefit the local, national, and international mission projects of the UWF. Please contact gingerbread@mentorumc.org with any questions or to inquire about participation. All crafter correspondence is directed to this email.

    Volunteer

    Click this link to see how you can volunteer for this year’s Craft Show.



    ATTIC TREASURES
    Now’s your chance to do some cleaning out before the holidays. We are looking for donations of small appliances, pots & pans, bakeware, kitchen items, knick-knacks, crystal, dishes, jewelry, etc. (It’s like a mini-rummage sale). Bring your items to the church the week of November 4th.


    COUNTRY CUPBOARD
    Keep us in mind as you gather in your fall harvest and prepare home pickles, jellies, applesauce, etc. Also, donations of homemade baked goods, snacks, candies or any of your homemade specialties are needed. Please make sure to list all ingredients on the package or on a list for display. Items can be left in the church kitchen beginning Wednesday, November 6th.


    United Women in Faith (formerly Mentor United Methodist Women)
    CRAFT ROOM
    Your donations of handmade arts & crafts – ornaments, wreaths, knitted/crocheted items, potholders, table runners, etc. Whatever your talent is. Donations can be brought to the church the week of November 4th.


    Click HERE to view the website for the Gingerbread House Craft Show. You can also follow them on Facebook!

    Blood Drives


    The next Red Cross Blood Drive is:
    Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 9 AM to 3 PM
      Click here to make an appointment.



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    Church History

    Mentor United Methodist Church celebrated its 200th year in 2018!
    Celebrating the past, living in the present, building for the future.

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    Click here to read the monthly Through the Years column in our Steepletalk Newsletter

    Do you have any MUMC history you would like to share with the congregation?
    Please send it to:
    Don Humphrey
    7330 Holly Park Dr.
    Concord, Ohio 44060-6704 or e-mail to: dhumphrey@ameritech.net

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