"Hanging In the Balance: Stewardship of Sharing". Pastor Michelle's Bible study will be a part of this series. Her Bible study meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 . This week's bible study will be held at the home of Terry & Barbara Scott. Thank you to the Scott's for lending us their home so that we may gather and learn together.

All are welcome to join the Open Door Sunday School Class for their study of The Journey by Adam Hamilton during this Advent and Christmas season. This study will meet at 11am beginning on Sunday, November 28. Please reach out to Pastor Cade with any questions about this opportunity.

We will continue to have our weekly Chancel Choir rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. All are welcome! If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact our Director of Music, Zach Thompson at: zach.thompson@dilworthchurch.org

If you are interested in playing an instrument or singing with the Loft Band please contact our Director of Music, Zach Thompson at: zach.thompson@dilworthchurch.org

Please join us this Sunday morning as we welcome Griffin James Mills into our family of Christ. His baptism will be held during our 10am worship service in the Sanctuary as well as being streamed on Facebook live.

Our annual Charge Conference will be held via zoom on Sunday, November 14th at 4:00pm with District Superintendent, Dan Pezet, and several other local UMCs. All church members are invited to join in. Please let Madison know by clicking here and she will send you the link a few days before the event.

The church always has lots of exciting things happening and we want to make sure that everyone is able to join us! Under the “Connect” page of the website, we have gathered the electronic sign-up forms into one place. Here you will be able to sign-up for events, volunteering opportunities, and ways to serve with your church. We hope to see you at lots of events in the future!

If you have any sign-up genius forms that you would like added to this section of the website, please email the link to Madison Rubottom (madison.rubottom@dilworthchurch.org)

You are invited to meet the Yaqobi family (the Afghani family we have been supporting) and extend Christian love and hospitality as they get settled in Charlotte. After church play date, 1:30pm at Veteran's Memorial Park with the Yaqobi family! Treats will be provided. Limit of about 30 people. Sign up here or get in touch with Anna.

Ladies of all ages & abilities are invited 4.5 mile greenway “hike” through Matthews from Squirrel Lake Park to Brakeman’s coffee shop in downtown Matthews! Sign up here!

All youth (6th-12th grade) are invited to hit the slopes February 4-6. Let’s go back to Winterplace, WV for a great weekend away. Deadline to sign up is this Sunday, November 14. Sign up here!

Looking for other adventures? Sign up for our Mission Trip (14+) and Wilderness Trail (12+)!

Save the Date! Church Wide Covered Dish & Christmas Tree Competition

Go ahead and mark your calendars for December 12 at 4:30pm! This is when we will begin the Christmas tree walk-through and after we will gather to eat and enjoy everyone's company!

Sign-up here if you have a group that would like to decorate a tree!

Sign up to help Dilworth this winter as we partner with Roof Above to host folks experiencing homelessness through Room in the Inn. Volunteers are needed to help our church show hospitality to those in our community who need it the most. To be a part of this ministry opportunity, search for a weekend (or two!) that you are available and sign up for the role listed that you would like to help in. Please reach out to Pastor Cade with any questions about this outreach opportunity.

Big news! The children’s ministry is doing an Angel Tree for the Salvation Army this year! We have the opportunity to provide Christmas joy for 15 families. Come select an angel from the tree next Sunday (11/14) in the 605 room. Gifts are due Nov. 28th.

There are a few ways that you can sign up to provide the altar flowers. If you are at the church, you can come by Madison Rubottom's office and use the sign-up sheet posted on her door. If you would prefer to sign-up online, here is the link to our altar flower sign-up genius. If you have any questions you can email madison.rubottom@dilworthchurch.org or drop by her office!

Join Dilworth members and friends on our next Amplify team field trip to the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture on Sunday, November 21st at 3pm. After our tour of the museum, we will meet back at Dilworth UMC for a discussion over a catered fellowship meal provided by Catering by Cordre. Please RSVP to Pastor Cade (cade.barefoot@dilworthchurch.org) to be a part of this trip.

The season of Advent is almost upon us! The four weeks leading up to Christmas are for preparing our hearts, minds, and homes for the coming of Christ. To help our children understand the meaning of this season, we have created Advent at Home packets for every family to use. There are devotions, crafts and activities suitable for ages 3-12 with materials and directions prepped and ready for you. Sign up here to reserve your packet. Pick up on Nov. 28th after church.