Concord United Methodist Church | November 5, 2026

TREKK Christmas is off to a great start, with more than 115 children signed up to receive support this Christmas! About half already have sponsors, and we need your help to ensure every child is sponsored.

Sponsorship includes providing an outfit, a book, and a toy for each child. Once all information has been collected, sponsors will receive details about the child or children they are sponsoring.

You can make a difference by sponsoring one or more children through TREKK Christmas Sponsor Sign-Up. The deadline to sign up is Monday, November 9. For questions, contact Pastor Brooke at bhartman@concordunited.org.



Thank you for caring for kids and families in our community!

CLICK HERE to learn more about how you can be a part of CONCORD CARES.

Celebrating Joan De Tar’s 24 Years of Service

Please join us as we honor Joan De Tar, who is retiring after 23 years of faithful employment with Concord United. Her many years of ministry have touched countless lives in our church family, and we invite everyone to help send her off with gratitude and joy.

Sunday, November 8, 10 AM, East Corridor - Stop by for a reception in Joan’s honor. Baskets will be on the table for cards, so be sure to bring a note of thanks or a favorite memory to share with her.

Wednesday, November 11, Concord Community Nights - Come celebrate Joan’s many years of ministry at Concord United during our Community Nights gathering.

SERVING OTHERS

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HARVEST CAMP TEAM

Please keep the harvest camp team in your prayers as they travel to and from Camp Dickenson in Virginia to make apple butter. And be sure to get yours at the craft fair or shoppes!

CRAFT FAIR – Saturday, November 14

Calling all bakers and creatives! We’re looking for homemade cakes, pies, and sweet treats to sell at the Craft Fair. It’s a great way to support missions and share your talents. Interested in helping? Email us at missions@concordunited.org. We also need help in our booth. If you can accept the baked goods on Friday, Nov 13 or work in the booth selling our goods on Saturday, Nov 14. Go to the events page by clicking HERE and sign up. Thanks!

SHOPPES OF CONCORD – Sunday, November 15

If you can help prepare the breakfast food or help with selling the items, go to the events page by clicking HERE and sign up. If you have any questions about either of these events, reach out to Jane Currin or Marilyn Giles at missions@concordunited.org 

THE THRIFT STORE

The Thrift Store needs your donations! As you set up for the holidays, consider cleaning the house and bringing your items to our store. We are in need of everything—but decor, seasonal items, and knick-knacks are always on our bestseller list. If you are interested in volunteering at the store, please reach out to mmcneil@concordunited.org for info. We have a variety of ways to serve from sitting and folding grocery bags to use at the checkout to furniture pickups where you need strong muscles. 

COATS FOR THE COLD

This year’s KARM Coats for the Cold drive has begun. They want to ensure everyone in our community has a way to stay warm during the upcoming frigid winter months, and they invite you to join them in that mission. Collection: Tomorrow, November 6 is the last day for donations. While all coats are welcome, each year they find they especially need children’s coats and adult coats sized XL and above. PLEASE TAKE YOUR COATS TO ANY OF THE KARM STORES OR ANY PRESTIGE CLEANERS LOCATION.

NOVEMBER PANTRY LIST

Requested pantry items: Boxed stuffing, Turkey Gravy Dry Mix Packets, no glass jars, Chicken Broth, Vegetable oil, 40 oz. plastic bottles, Boxed au gratin potatoes, Macaroni and cheese and Reusable shopping bags. Drop off on the silver rack in the connector or outside the Worship Center under the covered drive. And you can always help with a financial donation at ConcordUnited.org/give and select Food Pantry or with a check with Food Pantry in the memo line. Thanks for helping support our pantry.

READY TO TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP IN SERVING? 

At Concord, we believe that God calls us all to serve, there is a place for all to serve, and there is a need for all to serve. You can serve through opportunities within the walls of the church, beyond the walls of the church, or in one-time opportunities. Check out https://concordunited.org/serve/ for more information.

GROWING IN FAITH

ADULT MINISTRY

55+ LUNCH GANG

Join us for lunch at Chesapeake's Seafood on November 9 at Noon. Please register so that we can let the restaurant know how many of us will be there. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT

The United Women in Faith invite you to attend Advent by Candlelight on December 1 at 7pm in the Worship Center. This evening will be a special night of preparing our hearts for Christmas. Our guest speaker will be Anita Henderlight. This event will be a beautiful evening of fellowship and reflection. Plan to get here around 6:45 so that you will have time to look at all of the beautiful tables. Click here to register.

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Check out the new Worship Playlist! This list includes songs that will be included in the Contemporary services for the next several months.

SAVE THE DATE

A Topping Out Celebration!

We’re reaching an exciting milestone in the construction of our new Children's Wing, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration!

Please save the date for our Topping Out Celebration as we mark the placement of the final structural beam in this exciting addition to our church.

This centuries-old tradition, originating in Scandinavia, celebrates the completion of a building's structural framework. Historically, builders placed an evergreen tree or branch atop the highest beam as a symbol of blessing, gratitude, and hope for all who would one day gather within its walls.

For us, this milestone is about so much more than construction. It represents answered prayers, faithful generosity, countless hours of hard work, and our shared commitment to creating a place where children can learn, grow, build relationships, and experience God's love.

Come celebrate what God is building among us!

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Time: 2:15 PM

Location: Concord United gym parking lot (behind church off of Farr Drive)

More details to come!



We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with our church family!

Concord United Methodist Church | 11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934

865-966-6728 | ConcordUnited.org