LENTEN MEALS
Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Join your church family for a meal starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Can’t make it right at 5:30 p.m.; no sweat, just come when you can. We will continue these every week through Lent.
LENTEN STUDY
Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
This Lent, commit to a short-term discipleship group as we gather for a Wednesday evening study and conversation. Childcare is provided; please indicate your need for that when you sign up for the meal.
This is a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect, and grow in community during the Lenten season—no long-term commitment required, just a willingness to show up for a few weeks. The study is “Traveling the Prayer Paths of Jesus” by John Indermark. Purchase the book.
LENTEN OFFERING
UMCOR & NGUMC HOUSING AND HOMELESS OFFERING
As we journey through this sacred season of reflection, sacrifice, and renewal, we are collecting a special Lenten offering that will be shared between two powerful ministries: the North Georgia Housing and Homeless Offering, which supports neighbors in our own community experiencing housing insecurity, and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), which responds to disasters and humanitarian crises around the world.
One of the remarkable things about UMCOR is that this offering underwrites its own administrative costs, so every dollar you give to disaster relief goes directly to those in need.
Lent calls us to simplify, to give generously, and to love boldly. Your gift this season will bring hope to families close to home and across the globe, because when we give, we participate in God’s work of restoration and renewal.
Your giving to this Lenten mission is above and beyond your normal tithe. You can give online by selecting “missions” from the “fund” menu, or give cash or a check in a clearly labeled envelope.
PALM SUNDAY
Sunday, March 29
Worship Service at 10 a.m.
It is always a joy-filled service as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem with special music and more. You can worship online with us or in the Sanctuary.
Pancake Breakfast for BUMC Youth at 11:15 a.m.
A youth favorite; fill up on pancakes (thanks, Derek!) and we will complete the prayer stations for Holy Week.
Easter EGG-Stravaganza from 3-5 p.m.
All are welcome for an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt! The hunt will be grouped into ages, with everyone beginning in the Fellowship Hall. After the egg hunts, there will be crafts, a petting zoo, a cake walk, and more fun activities for your family.
PRAYER STATIONS
Monday, March 30 – April 2
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center
The BUMC Youth have prepared prayer stations to guide you through Holy Week. They are open to the public anytime during church hours and also for Maundy Thursday Drop-In Communion and Living Last Supper.
We are incredibly proud of the ideas the youth have had for these, and we hope you will make time to stop by and experience them.
MAUNDY THURSDAY’S LIVING LAST SUPPER
Thursday, April 2
7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Student Center
Drop by to experience the prayer stations prepared by the BUMC Youth, receive Holy Communion, and experience the Living Last Supper. In the United Methodist Church, all are welcome to receive Holy Communion, and at Birmingham UMC, our communion elements are all gluten-free.
A GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE: IN THE DARKNESS… HOPE
Friday, April 3
7 p.m. in the Sanctuary
All are welcome to worship in-person or online. This service is an opportunity to pause and remember the profound significance of Good Friday. Organized by Jan Eaton, Director of Choral Ministries and the BUMC Choir, you can expect wonderful music and Scripture woven into the service.
EASTER SUNRISE WORSHIP SERVICE
6:30 a.m. in the Amphitheater
This service is outside (weather pending) so please dress accordingly, bring chairs and/or blankets!
This is an intimate service outside as the sun rises while we reflect on that first Easter and our Risen Lord.
On April 16, 1995 Birmingham UMC hosted its first community-wide Sunrise Service. It was located at the foot of a dam on Providence Road, just east of Bethany Road. People came from far and wide.
When we transitioned to our 63-acre campus in September 2005, our first Sunrise service here occurred on April 16, 2006. What was once a pasture for cows became a sacred space for our outdoor amphitheater. It is located about 200 yards directly south of the front doors of the Sanctuary. We look forward to welcoming YOU to our amphitheater this year again for Easter Sunrise.
TRADITIONAL EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES
9 a.m. in the Sanctuary & Online
11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
All are welcome as we cheerfully celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There will be special music by the BUMC Choir and Sanctuary Worship Band with a message from Senior Pastor Rev. Mike Morgan.
Nursery for preschool and under is available. Elementary-aged children will remain with their families for worship. Activity bags will be provided to keep their hands and minds busy.
You can be a part of our online congregation at 9 a.m. (or anytime after) by watching at any of these three links:
WEBSITE
YOUTUBE