Advent Movies at Parkwood UMC
Thursdays 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary
December 5 – White Christmas
December 12 – The Polar Express
December 19 –Double Feature!
A Charlie Brown’s Christmas (25 minutes)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (26 minutes)
December 5 – White Christmas
December 12 – The Polar Express
December 19 –Double Feature!
A Charlie Brown’s Christmas (25 minutes)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (26 minutes)
Angel Memorial Tree
Hang an angel ornament on the tree in the church hallway as a way of lovingly remembering someone who has passed away.
Underwear & Socks Drive
The Women of Parkwood UMC are leading an underwear and sock drive throughout the month of December. These items will go to Urban Ministries to serve our greater Durham Community. Collection boxes will be located under the Angel Memorial Tree in the church hallway.
Needed: NEW socks, NEW underwear, NEW bras for men, women, and children in ALL sizes
Holiday Meal Boxes – 12 FULL Meals is our Goal
Turkeys, Stuffing, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy. Bob N. will coordinate our efforts
Angel GIFT WALL for Christmas Giveaway
Coordinated through Parktown Food Hub and Parkwood Elementary School. Pick a tag off the hallway wall near the Hub. Sign up on the Sheet. Drop off the wrapped gift(s) at the Parktown Food Hub anytime Dec 12-17 between 1-6 pm.
December Drop-Ins
Offered by SoDuCo at Parktown Food Hub. Quiet time to discuss our hopes, followed by Christmas giveaway food box assembly. Family-friendly! Something for everyone!
Tuesdays December 3, 10, and 17 at 6:30 PM
Sunday, Dec. 1 – First Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)
** Hanging of the Greens & Communion
Sunday, Dec. 8 – Second Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)
** Moravian Love Feast
Sunday, Dec. 15 – Third Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)
** Chancel Choir presents “Night of the Father’s Love” by Pepper Choplin
Saturday, Dec. 21 – Potluck and Longest Night Service
(4:00 PM)
Attentive to the needs of those who may feel blue at Christmas, you are invited into a sacred space to join with others who may be living through difficult times. This service will be reflective, accepting of where we really are, while holding out healing and hope.
Sunday, Dec. 22 – Fourth Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)
** Potluck Refreshment Time at 10:30 AM
** Lessons & Carols
Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service (7:00 PM)
** Join us for our candlelight and communion worship service at 7:00 pm. We will have two (2) Special Offerings for this service.
Sunday Dec. 29 – 1st Sunday of Christmas (11:00 AM)
** No Sunday school or fellowship time on Dec. 29.