Table 2 Table: Lite Bites & Children's Christmas Musical

Sunday, December 7 @ 11:00am

Celebrate the season with a joyful morning of food, fellowship, and music!

Start in the Fellowship Hall at 11:00 AM for Table 2 Table: Lite Bites, a festive appetizer and treat potluck. Bring a ready-to-serve appetizer or sweet treat and drop it off with the Bereavement Team in the Fellowship Hall before worship. Enjoy warm conversation and delicious bites as we gather around the table together.

Then, at 11:30 AM, make your way to the Sanctuary for the Children’s Christmas Musical. Our Children’s Choir has been working hard, and they can’t wait to share the joy and wonder of the season through song.

Come for the bites, stay for the music, and help us celebrate the gifts and spirit of our children and our church community!

Upcoming United Women in Faith Meetings

Deborah Circle, TUE, DEC 9 @ 10:00 AM

Deborah Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM in a member’s home. All are welcome to join us. On December 9, we will celebrate the blessings of the season with lunch and Christmas fellowship, thanking God for the opportunities He gives us to serve women, children, and youth in need.

We will also join the other Central United Women in Faith for the annual brunch on December 17.

For questions, contact:

Susan Snell at ssnell123@bellsouth.net.

Martha Circle, TUE, DEC 9 @ 6:30 PM

Martha Circle members will meet at the home of Kathy Leftwich on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM for our annual Appetizer and Dessert Fiesta (with ornament exchange!). Bring an appetizer or dessert to share, and an inexpensive tree ornament to exchange, and join us on Tuesday, December 9th.

We will collect boxed macaroni and cheese for ABCCM's food drive. We'll talk more about our continued service projects, the UWF Christmas Brunch on Wednesday, December 17, and the coming year's opportunities.

All are welcome to join us for this meeting. Come! And experience great food, fellowship, fun, and a celebration of Advent. For more information please email Kathy Leftwich at kathleencleftwich@gmail.com.

ABCCM's Return to Bethlehem Cast Volunteers

Thursday - Sunday, December 11-14

Roles remain for ABCCM's Return to Bethlehem, where church members from across the community come together to share the story of Jesus' birth with our neighbors.

The event runs from Thursday, December 11th, through Sunday, December 14th. Cast and crew are especially needed for Saturday, the 13th, and Sunday, the 14th.

To learn more and sign up go to abccm.org/return-to-bethlehem/, call (828)398-6618, or email pam.barbee@abccm.org.

Parents' Morning Out:

Christmas Story Stations Edition

Saturday, December 13 @ 9am

Take a breather during the busy holiday season! Kids will experience the wonder of Christmas through hands-on, interactive Christmas Story Stations, while parents enjoy a morning to themselves.

• Participants: Children 3rd grade and younger
• Helpers: Students 4th & 5th grade (assistants)
• Leaders: Youth are invited to help guide and lead stations

Register on Realm, or at https://CentralUMC.org/EVENTS. Questions? Contact Maggie at mchristy@CentralUMC.org. It’s a morning of joy, learning, and Christmas fun for our kids—and a little peace for parents, too!

Longest Night Prayer Service

Thursday, December 18 @ 6:00pm

As the holidays approach, many of us carry grief, stress, or burdens that can feel especially heavy this time of year. Our Longest Night Prayer Service offers a quiet, sacred space to acknowledge that pain and to rest in God’s presence.

Through prayer, reflection, and gentle music, we gather to remember that the light of Christ meets us even in our darkest nights. All are welcome to come, breathe, and be held in community and hope.

Family Life Christmas Caroling

Sunday, December 21 @ 11:30am

Celebrate the joy of the season with your church family! Families, children, youth, and adults of ALL ages are invited to join us for Christmas caroling at Brooks-Howell. We’ll share the gift of music and holiday cheer with the residents — a beautiful way to spread love this season.

After caroling, we’ll head to Asheville Pizza & Brewing at 12:00 noon for pizza and a Christmas movie! Whether you love to sing, enjoy great food, or just want to spend time together, you are warmly welcome.

If you have questions, contact Maggie at mchristy@CentralUMC.org or Linda at lhaggard@CentralUMC.org. Come help us make spirits bright – we’d love to see you there!