Memorial United Methodist Church

Summer Fellowship Hour
2026-07-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-07 10:30 - 11:30 (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.

Summer Healing & Anointing Service
2026-07-26 10:30 - 10:45, 2026-06-28 10:30 - 10:45 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Healing & Anointing Service
Date: Last Sunday of the month
Time: Following 9:30 am Summer Sunday Service
Location: Sanctuary
In the United Methodist Church, healing and anointing are important ministries, though they are not considered sacraments in the same way as Baptism and Holy Communion. Instead, they are understood as sacramental acts—means of grace through which God’s presence, love, and healing power can be experienced.
Our church will hold the healing and anointing service (5-10 minutes) after each Sunday service on the last Sunday of the month. During healing and anointing, you may come forward to the altar rail, and the pastor may place hands on the head or shoulder and anoint with oil on the forehead in the sign of the cross. Or you may remain in the pew and pray for yourself and others. Or you may leave quietly for Coffee Hour.
If you have any questions about the healing and anointing service, please feel free to contact Pastor Lee. May the Lord be with you, touch you, and make you strong and well in body and spirit through healing and anointing! Amen.

Summer Worship Service
2026-07-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Come Just As You Are!
We come together for our Worship Services to experience the love of Jesus and to respond to God in worship. The love of Jesus compels us to live lives that testify to the hope we have in him.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
Summer Schedule(June – Aug.)
9:30 am (In-person and Online) *Childcare is provided.
Regular Schedule (Sept. – June)
8:30 am (In-person only) & 10:30 am (In-person and Online) *Childcare is provided in the 10:30 am service.
For more info, please visit the Worship with Us webpage.

Saturday AA Meeting
2026-07-25 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-18 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-11 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-04 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-27 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-20 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-13 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-06 20:00 - 21:00 and 7 more dates | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Meeting Date: Every Wednesday and Saturday (Open Meeting)
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was founded in America in 1935 by Bill Wilson (Bill W.) and Robert Smith (Dr. Bob). Two centuries earlier, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, established Methodist penitent bands in England, which organized on Saturday nights, the evening on which members of these small groups were most tempted to frequent alehouses. The hymns and teaching provided during these meetings addressed the issues the members faced, thus the connection between these bands and the current practices of AA.
In addition, other Avon locations for AA meetings are available, one at the Avon Center Congregational Church each morning at 7:00 AM, and also on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM at the West Avon Congregational Church on Country Club Road.
If you know of anyone who would benefit from participating in any of these meetings, please have them contact any of the three churches mentioned. AA is truly a lifesaving program that has stood the test of time.

Private Event
2026-07-25 12:00 - 18:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Power of Peace
Date: 7/25/26
Time: 12-6:30 pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
#60 estimated attendance

Girl Scout Meeting (Troop 66304)
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Girl Scout Meeting (Troop 66304)
Date: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
See the Calendar for updates.
For more info, contact: Tiffany Noonan
Farmington/Foothills Girl Scouts
Service Unit Manager
Leader, Troops 66025, 66304 & 66162

Thursday Lunch Bunch
2026-07-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-16 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-11 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-28 12:00 - 14:00 and 4 more dates | 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.

Wednesday AA Meeting
2026-07-22 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-15 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-08 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-01 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-24 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-17 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-03 20:00 - 21:00 and 6 more dates | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Church Council Meeting
2026-07-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Parlor and Zoom
About the committee:
Church Council provides for the planning and implementing of a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church and for the administration of its organizational and temporal life. Envisions, plans, implements, and annually evaluates the mission and ministry of the church. The church council shall be amenable to and function as the executive agency of the church charge conference.
The responsibility for the review and acceptance of all proposed fundraisers and events taking place at and on behalf of Memorial lies with this committee as the Council is responsible for the careful planning of the church calendar in order to provide a balance of activities, as well as avoiding possible burden placed on church members to provide support of MUMC fundraising events.
Additionally chairpersons of all Committees and the Sunday School Superintendent serve as members of Church Council. All Church Council members serve as members of the Church Charge Conference. Vice-Chairperson serves in the absence of the Chairperson. Recording Secretary records the official minutes of the Church Council and distributes minutes to leaders and the church office (copies of minutes are available to the congregation on the landing); serves as the Recording Secretary of the Church Charge Conference.

Pastoral Care Committee Meeting
2026-07-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: once every two months on the 3rd Tuesday
Time: 5:30 pm: Bring your own supper (time for fellowship) | 6 pm – 7 pm: Meeting
Location: Parlor and Zoom
About the committee:
The number one goal of the Pastoral Care Committee is to keep in touch with members of our congregation who are struggling with a life-changing situation, such as an illness or death in the family, aging issues, or loneliness. Some situations are obvious, and we are able to assist in various ways, including visits and meals.
Support may include phone calls, delivery of home-cooked meals, home or hospital visits, transportation, hospital survivor kits for the caregivers who may spend endless hours in a sterile waiting room, get well and thinking of you cards, or any other assistance that may be requested. Pastoral care partnerships ensure that contact is being maintained with those who may be alone or may have needs. It is amazing what a difference a friendly visit and a warm meal can make in lifting one’s spirits.
Ongoing study, speakers, and discussion keep committee members educated, informed, and equipped for one-on-one assistance to our members.
Chairperson serves as a member of the Church Charge Conference and Church Council.

The Other Good Book Group
2026-07-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-19 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.

SPR Committee Meeting
2026-07-16 19:15 - 20:15 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: Quarterly, 3rd Thursday of Jan., Apr., July, and Oct.
Time: 7:15 pm
Location: Palor and Zoom
About the committee:
The following are some key duties of the SPR committee. Most are taken from the UMC Book of Discipline, but not all are listed, and some are specific to MUMC.

To encourage, strengthen, nurture, support, and respect the pastor and staff and their family(s).
To develop and approve written job descriptions within employee agreements. To maintain the Personnel, Policies & Procedures Employee Handbook. Ensure these documents are signed upon hire, annually and when any changes. Keep these and other SPR documents in locked church file cabinet.
To confer with, consult, and counsel the pastor and staff on matters pertaining to priorities in the use of their gifts, skills, time; and priorities for the demands and effectiveness of the mission and ministry of the congregation.
To provide evaluation at least annually for the use of the pastor and staff in an ongoing effective ministry and for identifying continuing educational needs and plans. Keep written record of evaluations.
The committee shall cooperate with the pastor, the district superintendent, and the bishop in securing clergy leadership. Its relationship to the district superintendent and the bishop shall be advisory only. NYAC determines our pastor appointment, starting salary, travel/moving requirement, vacation/spiritual renewal time-off, health and life insurance, pension, housing requirement. We can decide salary increase. SPRC confers with the pastor and/or other appointed members of the staff if it should become evident that the best interests of the charge and pastor will be served by a change of pastor. -The committee and the pastor shall have the authority to hire, contract, evaluate, promote, retire, and dismiss non appointed personnel, but shall keep informed the Church Council regarding such matters. SPR will seek approval and direction from Church Council for any employment changes that affects church function, ministry, unity, etc. SPR will seek approval from Finance committee for any salary changes to the budget.
Members of the committee shall keep themselves informed of personnel matters in relationship to the Church’s policy, professional standards, liability issues, and civil law. They are responsible for communicating and interpreting such matters to staff.

Chairperson serves as a member of the Church Charge Conference and Church Council.

Men's Breakfast
2026-07-15 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-06-17 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-20 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.

Finance Committee Meeting
2026-07-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Parlor and Zoom
Compiles annually a complete budget for the local church and submits it to the Church Council for review and adoption; develops and implements plans that will raise sufficient income to meet the budget adopted; administers the funds received according to instructions from the Church Council.
Chairperson serves as a member of the Church Charge Conference and Church Council.
Financial Secretary oversees the counting and recording of all funds contributed to the local church and reports to the Finance Committee all contributions in aggregate; provides timely reports to all contributors of their giving. Serves as member of Church Council.
Current Treasurer disburses all money contributed to causes represented in the local church budget and other funds as the Church Council may determine; reports each month to the Church Council all church funds received and expended. Serves as member of Church Council. Position of Current Treasurer is a paid part time position of our church.
Plans and promotes a comprehensive program of stewardship through educating and engaging church members in the principles of Christian stewardship so that they contribute their time, talents, and treasures to MUMC, making the church and its community better over time; interprets the biblical and theological basis for stewardship; promotes giving consistent with a Christian lifestyle; develops funding concepts within the local church consistent with sound financial practices.
These goals are accomplished through the annual funding campaign, organizing major fundraisers and articles in the newsletter.

Records and History Committee Meeting
2026-07-14 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-06-09 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-05-12 10:15 - 11:45 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Parlor
Mission Statement: The mission of the Committee on Records and History is to preserve the historical records of the church that future generations can know our heritage.
To fulfill that mission, the Committee on Records and History organizes, maintains and preserves the historical records of the church. This includes important documents, history of events, pictorial records and interviews of members to collect their oral histories. We wish to promote interest in the history and heritage of the United Methodist Church and of our own congregation. We also serve as facilitators to those who want to do research in church records.
The Historian serves as a member of the Church Charge Conference and the Church Council.

Prayer Shawl Gathering
2026-07-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-11 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.

First Friday Potluck Lunch
2026-07-10 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-01 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.

Trustees Committee Meeting
2026-07-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: 1st Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
Board of Trustees holds title to and manages the property belonging to the local church; keeps accurate records of its proceedings and reports to the Church Charge Conference to which it is amenable.
Chairperson facilitates the Board of Trustees’ work within the church; advises the Church Council concerning actions of the Board of Trustees; reviews annually, with the Chairperson of the SPRC, the church-owned parsonage.
Chairperson serves as a member of the Church Charge Conference and Church Council.
Bequests and Trusts: Receives and administers all bequests and trusts made to MUMC, and invests all trust funds of the church in conformity with the laws of the county and state in which the local church is located. Memorials & Special Gifts Committee is a sub-committee of Trustees, which keeps track of all gifts to the church and informs Trustees of how donors wish their gifts to be used.
Building Use: The trustees oversee the use of the church property, both for church members and for use by outside organizations. Room use forms are available on the landing and are to be filled out and given to the church office as soon as possible in advance of your event to reserve a spot on the church calendar and obtain Pastor’s signature and then forward to Trustees for approval at their monthly meeting.

America 250 Independence Day Picnic
2026-07-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
America 250 Independence Day Picnic
Event Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 12 -3 pm
Location: Upper courtyard, pavilion & upper grounds
Open to the community!
Hot dogs, beverages provided – potluck salads, desserts, etc. Games, music, fun for all. Ringing of Avon church bells at 2 pm!
*Seeking volunteers – please contact Kay Hunter via the contact form if you’d like to volunteer.

VBC Pre-event Meeting for Staff
2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Parlor

Guiding & Growing Committee Meeting
2026-06-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Parlor and Zoom
Revitalization continues at Memorial!
Come, share your ideas, and get involved in our efforts to revitalize our church and increase community outreach. Be a part of bringing the unchurched in our communities to our church so they can develop relationships with God and Jesus.
Guiding & Growing Committee generates at least one event at MUMC each month to encourage you all to come and participate, as well as invite friends and neighbors to join you. We publicize and invite our communities to join us.

Memorial Garden Committee Meeting
2026-06-23 18:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-26 18:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-28 18:30 - 19:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: Fourth Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Memorial Garden
About the committee:
Memorial Garden Committee is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Memorial Garden, recording of those remembered in the garden, purchase and installation of memorial plaques. Memorial Garden Committee is under the jurisdiction of and overseen by the Board of Trustees.
Memorial Garden was established to remember persons no longer with us who rest in the certain hope of resurrection into eternal life. It is a living memorial of simple and natural beauty where every season is a reminder of life’s eternal renewal. The quiet beauty found in the Garden is a source of comfort, encouragement and inspiration for all who visit. The privilege of having a name entered on the bronze Memorial Plaque and/or ashes scattered or placed in the Garden is reserved for MUMC members, their immediate families, past members and friends of the congregation. For a designated donation of $500, the name of the memorialized person will be placed on the Plaque located in the Garden. Pre-arrangements may be made for placement of cremains (ashes) and remembrance on the Memorial Plaque. Brochures with complete information about the Garden, as well as forms for submittal of information, are available in the display in the Narthex of the Sanctuary.
Chairperson serves as a member of the Church Charge Conference and Church Council.
*MUMC Memorial Garden is open year-around to everyone. Come relax, mediate, pray, and recharge your soul!

Bereavement Support Group
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-20 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: Bereaved members of MUMC
Location: Parlor and Zoom
The Bereavement Support Group is for MUMC members and friends whose spouse or partner has passed away.
Everyone grieves differently and in their own way, and your grief will vary from day to day. There is no simple answer or definitive process for your grief, but know that you are not alone. This is the fundamental benefit of MUMC’s Bereavement Support Group, knowing you are not along and to remember Christ is always with you, and His grace supports us.
This Support Group provides a safe place to share each other’s experiences, concerns and emotions that may be causing pain. Talking with the group about one’s experiences with grief and listening to what others have experienced affords a great benefit to understand and process our personal grief.
Your time with the Bereavement Support Group is a time specifically set aside for you to process your grief, away from distractions and the day-to-day frustrations and interruptions we all experience. Here you may cry, remain silent, and express your emotions without fear of judgment, as the members of this group understand what you are going through.
The meeting is held in the parlor and also on Zoom; the Zoom meeting ID and password will be sent to Group members several days prior to the meeting.
If you’d like to join or need more info, contact Allen Nixon via the online form.
Learn more about MUMC’s Small Groups.

Girl Scout Meeting (Troop 66162)
2026-06-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Girl Scout Meeting (Troop 66162)
Date: 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
See the Calendar for updates.
For more info, contact: Tiffany Noonan
Farmington/Foothills Girl Scouts
Service Unit Manager
Leader, Troops 66025, 66304 & 66162

Annual Car Show
2026-06-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
MUMC’s 4th Annual Car Show
Event Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Rain date: Saturday, June 20)
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Location: MUMC Parking Lots
All makes – all models! Free food – raffle!
Bring your own unique vehicle – or come see others! Enjoy coffee, hot dogs, chips, and beverages. Donate your dollars and receive tickets for the opportunity to win prizes donated by local merchants. Help spread the word and invite friends and neighbors!
*Show vehicles will be parked in the upper parking lot while patrons/visitors can park in the lower parking lot. (*Bathrooms in the Education Wing accessible during the event.)
*Seeking volunteers and prizes – please contact Kay Hunter via the contact form if you’d like to volunteer and/or donate a basket, gift card, etc.

Memorial Choir Rehearsal
2026-06-11 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-06-04 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-05-28 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-05-21 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-05-14 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-05-07 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:15 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Memorial Choir Rehearsal Time and Performance Schedule:

Memorial Choir: Ages 14 and up
Rehearsal Time: Thursdays, 5 pm to 6:15 pm, Room 201 & Sundays, 9:40 am, Sanctuary
Performance Schedule: Sunday Worship Services & Special Worship Services

Contact Tamar Witkin, Music Director, if you are interested in joining a choir regardless of experience.
For more info, please visit the Music Ministry webpage.

RFL - Post Event Evaluation
2026-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting of Relay for Life event leadership team to discuss our event.
Fellowship Hall

Education Committee Meeting
2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Date: 1st Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Parlor and Zoom
Education Committee organizes, supervises and oversees the total program of Christian education in the local church at all age levels.
The chairperson serves as a member of the Church Charge Conference and Church Council.
To learn more, visit the Children & Youth Ministry and Small Group webpages.

Education Committee Meeting - Parlor
2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Planning/brainstorming about plans for upcoming year.

Fellowship Hour
2026-05-31 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-24 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-17 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-26 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Healing & Anointing Service
2026-05-31 11:30 - 11:40, 2026-05-31 09:30 - 09:40, 2026-04-26 09:30 - 09:40 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Healing & Anointing Service
Date: Last Sunday of the month
Time: Following 8:30 am and 10:30 am Sunday Services
Location: Sanctuary
In the United Methodist Church, healing and anointing are important ministries, though they are not considered sacraments in the same way as Baptism and Holy Communion. Instead, they are understood as sacramental acts—means of grace through which God’s presence, love, and healing power can be experienced.
Our church will hold the healing and anointing service (5-10 minutes) after each Sunday service on the last Sunday of the month. During healing and anointing, you may come forward to the altar rail, and the pastor may place hands on the head or shoulder and anoint with oil on the forehead in the sign of the cross. Or you may remain in the pew and pray for yourself and others. Or you may leave quietly for Coffee Hour.
If you have any questions about the healing and anointing service, please feel free to contact Pastor Lee. May the Lord be with you, touch you, and make you strong and well in body and spirit through healing and anointing! Amen.

Family Worship Service
2026-05-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Come Just As You Are!
We come together for our Worship Services to experience the love of Jesus and to respond to God in worship. The love of Jesus compels us to live lives that testify to the hope we have in him.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
Regular Schedule (Sept. – May)
8:30 am (In-person only) & 10:30 am (In-person and Online) *Childcare is provided in the 10:30 am service.
Summer Schedule(June – Sept.)
9:30 am (In-person and Online) *Childcare is provided.
For more info, please visit the Worship with Us webpage.

Sunday School for All Ages
2026-05-31 09:30 - 10:20, 2026-05-17 09:30 - 10:20, 2026-05-10 09:30 - 10:20, 2026-05-03 09:30 - 10:20, 2026-04-26 09:30 - 10:20, 2026-04-19 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.

Sunday Worship with Communion
2026-05-31 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-05-24 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-05-17 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-05-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-05-03 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-26 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-19 08:30 - 09:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Come Just As You Are!
We come together for our Worship Services to experience the love of Jesus and to respond to God in worship. The love of Jesus compels us to live lives that testify to the hope we have in him.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
Regular Schedule (Sept. – June)
8:30 am (In-person only) & 10:30 am (In-person and Online) *Childcare is provided in the 10:30 am service.
Summer Schedule (July – Aug.)
9:30 am (In-person and Online) *Childcare is provided.
For more info, please visit the Worship with Us webpage.

Memorials & Special Gifts Committee Meeting
2026-05-26 10:15 - 11:15 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 26
Time: 10:15 am
Location: Palor and Zoom
About the committee:
Accepts, records and acknowledges all memorial and special gifts made to Memorial United Methodist Church. Makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding the thoughtful disposition of said monies or items. Maintains record of all donations received and items purchased for the church with these donations. The Memorial & Special Gifts Committee is under the jurisdiction of and overseen by the Board of Trustees. Requests for use of memorial monies must be submitted to the Chairperson for approval by members of the committee in advance of any use of monies.
Chairperson serves as a member of the Church Charge Conference and Church Council.

Memorial Service for Adva Volle
2026-05-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Memorial Service for Adva Volle
The loss of Adva Volle, our dearest friend and a longtime member of our church, deeply saddens us. Please keep Adva’s family in your prayers.
A memorial service celebrating Adva’s life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 11 am, in the Memorial Garden at Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, with Rev. Sungmu Lee officiating. Everyone is welcome to attend as we remember her beautiful life and celebrate all her incredible accomplishments. Please join us in sharing your favorite memories of Adva. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall after the service. Everyone is welcome.
Adva Jean Volle (née Runnels), age 93, of Avon, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of February 8, 2026. Born on October 16, 1932, in Magee, Mississippi, Adva was the daughter of Vardeman and Virgie Runnels. She grew up surrounded by love, laughter, and the spirited companionship of her three beloved sisters. … Read More about Adva’s Life.

Worship Committee Meeting
2026-05-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: once every two months on the fourth Monday
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Palor and Zoom
Coordinates worship services with the pastor and music director; ensures a holy and sacred place for the service of worship; educates the congregation concerning the worship of God.
Chairperson serves as a member of the Church Charge Conference and Church Council.
For more info, visit the Nurture webpage.

Churchery School Spring Concert
2026-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Churchery School’s Spring Concert
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Location: Sanctuary / Fellowship Hall
You’re invited to Churchery School’s Spring concert on Monday, May 11, at 6 pm in the MUMC Sanctuary. Come enjoy an evening of beautiful music sung by our 4-year-old and Pre-K students. It promises to be an evening that will celebrate spring! A reception will be followed in Fellowship Hall.

Missions & Outreach Committee Meeting
2026-05-07 18:15 - 19:15 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Meeting Date: once every two months on the first Thursday
Time: 6:15 pm
Location: Parlor and Zoom
Mission: The Missions & Outreach Committee is called to fulfill Jesus’ commandment to serve God’s people.
We do this by supporting people and programs both local and in the wider world with our prayers, gifts, and service.
The committee coordinates and facilitates the mission ministry of the congregation; educates the congregation about outreach opportunities; supports both local and international outreach. Chairperson serves as a member of Charge Conference and Church Council.
For more info, visit the Missions & Outreach Ministry webpage.

Tres de Mayo Mexican Dinner
2026-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Come celebrate Tres de Mayo!
Event Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
Enjoy a delicious meal of build-your-own tacos, enchiladas, tasty desserts, and wonderful fellowship. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of great food and joyful community!
*Free-will donations are welcome in support of MUMC’s missions.
Invite family, friends, and neighbors for good food and fellowship.

Tres de Mayo Mexican Dinner
2026-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Memorial United Methodist Church, 867 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
Come celebrate “Tres” de Mayo!
Event Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
Enjoy a delicious dinner including build-your-own tacos, enchiladas, tasty desserts, and wonderful fellowship. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of great food and joyful community!
*Free-will donations are welcome in support of MUMC’s ministries.
Invite family, friends, and neighbors for good food and fellowship.

Prayer Warriors: A Prayer Meeting
2026-05-02 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.
