Christmas Eve for the Young and Young-at-Heart
3pm
An interactive high-energy retelling of the first Christmas in multiple languages!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
7:30pm
We’ll have candles, the music you look forward to at Christmas with choir and organ, along with tidings of good news, great joy and encouragement! Wear whatever you’re comfortable in – no dress codes, no expectations! All we need is you to complete our celebration.
Our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will also be livestreamed on our website, MorristownUMC.org.
2026 Volunteer Celebration and Planning
Gather with us on Sunday, January 11 after worship for a time of celebration and planning!
We’ll start with lunch to give thanks and praise for all of the volunteers who serve our church. Then, we’ll dream big and make plans for 2026!
Coming in 2026: The ARISE Please & Thank You Initiative
A year-long spiritual practice rooted in Christian virtues such as gratitude, humility, and hospitality. Jesus’ ministry consistently modeled interpersonal respect—from calling people by name to restoring dignity to those ignored by society. A “please” acknowledges agency; a “thank you” acknowledges grace.
Beginning in 2026, we will intentionally practice these virtues through simple weekly actions—speaking with kindness, noticing one another, expressing gratitude, and honoring the image of God in every person we encounter.
Mitten Collection: Warming Hands, Honoring Christ
This winter, we are collecting new or gently used mittens (all sizes) to support families waiting in line to visit loved ones at Delaney Hall, as well as others in our community who need warmth and care.
As we remember the Christ who was born into vulnerability, we give as an act of love—offering warmth, dignity, and compassion in his name.
Mittens may be placed in the collection bin in the narthex.
The church office will be closed the week after Christmas so the staff can take a long winter’s nap.
Pastor Luana is available for pastoral concerns and needs.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Next Book Study: Vanishing Grace by Philip Yancey
Christians have proclaimed the good news about Jesus for centuries. But the good news isn’t sounding so good these days, at least to some. More and more surveys show that people view Christians as bearers of bad news, judgment, and intolerance.
In Vanishing Grace, bestselling author Philip Yancey acknowledges the problem and then explores how we can respond with both grace and truth. He offers a discerning look at what contributes to a hostility toward Christians, and identifies three groups–pilgrims, artists, and activists–who can show us a different way.
Meets Sundays at 9:15am in the Wesley Room starting January 4
Praise and Worship Night
January 9, 2026 | 7pm
PRAISE GOD WITH SINGING!
We’ll gather and sing a variety of contemporary and classic praise and worship songs.
Sing. Praise. Listen.
All are welcome!
