Memorial United Methodist Church

Fellowship Hour
2026-11-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-29 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-13 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-20 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-27 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meet one another, share concerns, laugh together!
Event Date: Every Sunday after the Service
Location: Fellowship Hall
Fellowship Hour on Sunday mornings is one of our most popular opportunities for connection and community. Held in our inviting Fellowship Hall (Downstairs), “Fellowship Hour” often features delicious food and a chance to check in with friends, welcome new people, and learn about important opportunities to get involved both within and beyond the walls of our congregation.
Fellowship Hour is overseen by the Membership Committee which makes up the monthly schedule and provides printed instructions. It is enjoyed by all who attend and the serving committee members and summer volunteers.
For more social gathering opportunities, please visit the Koinonia (Fellowship) webpage.

The Other Good Book Group
2026-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Love reading?
Meeting Date: 3rd Sunday of the month (no meeting in December)
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Parlor and Zoom

About the group:

Join the inclusive, grace-filled, engaging group of disciples dedicated to learning together through books! The group meets monthly. Selections are made by the group and all are welcome to participate.
Our book group provides a warm and inclusive space where members come together to explore a diverse selection of literature. From thought-provoking novels to inspiring non-fiction, we delve into captivating stories that spark insightful discussions.
Whether you’re a dedicated reader or simply looking to connect with fellow community members, our book group offers a unique blend of literary exploration and camaraderie. Join us as we turn the pages of knowledge and imagination, sharing our thoughts and insights along the way.
For more details contact Heather Kelsey via the contact form.

Men's Breakfast
2026-11-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-12-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2027-01-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Friendly’s (Avon, CT), West Main Street, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Join us for our Men’s Breakfast!
Event Date: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Location: Friendly’s in Avon, CT
About the group:
This is a great opportunity to get to know the other men of the church, share experiences, and grow your faith to become the man God wants you to be. The agenda and purpose is fellowship. Discussions cover just about everything under the sun, mostly sports and deer hunting (thus the venison-egg stratas).
Contact Walter Sargent via the contact form for more info.

Bereavement Support Group
2026-11-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Here for you in your time of loss
Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month (except for July and August)
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Who: All bereaved members of the community
Location: Parlor and Zoom
The MUMC Bereavement Support Group is comprised of members whose spouse or partner has died. Everyone grieves differently and in their own way, and the Support Group provides a safe place for members to share each other’s experiences, concerns, and emotions that may be causing pain. It is a time set aside for the grieving person to process their own personal grief, away from the day-to-day frustrations and interruptions we all experience. The fundamental benefit of the Bereavement Support Group is knowing you are not alone, and Christ is always with you.
Allen Nixon facilitates each meeting and Pastor Lee attends to give us Christian guidance. There is no specific agenda, and at the meeting one may express what is troubling them, their emotions, cry, or remain silent, and do this without fear of judgement, as the members know what they are going through.
Also, around the first of each month, an article or two concerning the grieving process is sent to Group members; an example of this is “7 Strategies for Managing Grief During the Holidays.”
If you’d like to join or need more info, contact the pastor or Allen Nixon, Facilitator, via the contact form.
Learn more about MUMC’s Small Groups.

Thursday Lunch Bunch
2026-11-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-10 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-17 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-24 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meet one another, share concerns, laugh together!
Event Date: Every Thursday (except the first week of the month)
Time: 12:00 -2:00 pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
Pack up your own lunch and come join the casual gathering. Enjoy time together sharing stories, memories, lively discussion, and laughter. Coffee, tea, etc. provided.
For more social gathering opportunities, please visit the Koinonia (Fellowship) webpage.

Sunday School for All Ages
2026-11-22 09:30 - 10:20, 2026-11-29 09:30 - 10:20, 2026-12-06 09:30 - 10:20, 2026-12-13 09:30 - 10:20, 2026-12-20 09:30 - 10:20, 2026-12-27 09:30 - 10:20 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Sunday School for all ages is held at 9:30 am Sunday mornings (September through June)
Class Rooms:
PreK-Grade 4: Room 203 – upstairs on left
Grades 5-8: Room 105 – across from kitchen
Grades 9-12: Room 106 – off Fellowship Hall
Adults: Room 204 (Parlor) – upstairs on right
For more info, please visit the Children’s Ministry and Small Groups webpages.

First Friday Potluck Lunch
2026-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meet one another, share concerns, laugh together!
Please join us for great food, conversation and fellowship! If you can, bring a favorite main/side dish or dessert to share. Beverages provided. All are welcome!

Event Date: 1st Friday of the month
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
*Each month has a special theme.
Our first First Friday lunch was held on June 3, 2011. One of our elderly members, Aura Welch, had expressed that although she was fortunate to live with and enjoy the company of her family, she missed socializing with others. Pastoral Care Committee decided it would be beneficial to everyone, and especially those who were otherwise alone, to gather for a pot lunch luck once a month. Sadly, Aura passed away just two days before our first lunch. We are all thankful to her for these times we spend together sharing our good food, fellowship and friendship.
For more social gathering opportunities, please visit the Koinonia (Fellowship) webpage.

First Friday Fun Nights
2026-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
First Friday Fun Nights
Date: First Friday of the month
Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
Who: MUMC youth (grade 6-12) and friends
Gather, Grow, and Go!
Join us for First Friday Fun Nights, a MUMC youth-driven program sponsored by the Education Committee. We focus on spiritual growth, church and community service projects, and fun events for fellowship. On-site Fun Nights take place on the first Friday of the month, alternating with off-site activities mid-month. For all youth event updates, check our bulletin or the church calendar.

Prayer Warriors: A Prayer Meeting
2026-12-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: First Saturday of the month
Time: 9:30-10:30 am
Location: Prayer Closet (Room 201)
“Prayer Warriors” are committed individuals, not necessarily trained professionals, who intercede in prayer on behalf of others, often those in spiritual or personal distress. The phrase “prayer warriors needed” is a call to action, indicating that prayers are necessary for a specific situation, person, or goal, and it encourages others to pray persistently and faithfully for that need.
Come and share in this new exciting prayer group at MUMC!
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Arnold via the contact form.

Prayer Shawl Gathering
2026-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Wrap Others in Prayer!
Event Date: 2nd Monday of the month
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Parlor
Join us to knit or crochet while praying, weaving your prayers for those in need into every shawl. Share guidance, encouragement, and fellowship as we create comforting, handmade gifts that carry God’s love and care to others.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry of our church is a loving nurture and outreach that reflects Christ’s compassion and the Wesleyan call to serve through acts of mercy. Through prayer and handcrafted shawls, we share God’s grace, comfort, and presence with those in need. Learn more about the MUMC Prayer Shawl Ministry.
