Words of Grace Blog
Photo Album: All Saints Sunday + Celebrating Our Handbell Director
On All Saints Sunday, our congregation honored Lucy Butterworth for four decades of ministry and witness in church handbell choirs, including founding and leading the handbell choir at Mars Hill United Methodist Church.
Photo Album: Really Cool Pumpkins - Autumn Pumpkin Carving and More
Together with our sister church, Bright Hope Laurel, we hosted an evening of Pumpkin Carving, Games and a Community Potluck Dinner on Saturday, October 15. We’re grateful for all who joined in the fun!
Rejoice in God’s Saints: How to Share Thanksgiving for Those in Glory
Want to give thanks for a saint who continued onto Glory over the past year? We invite you to share a name for our All Saints Day Litany.
Photo Album: 2022 Blue Ridge Pride Festival and Welcome Procession
On September 24, 2022, members of our congregation and community participated in the annual Blue Ride Pride Festival and Welcome Procession.
Winter Coat Drive Through October 9
Our United Methodist Women are sponsoring a Winter Coat Drive. Please bring donations to Mars Hill United Methodist Church by October 9.
Photo Album: Blessing of the Animals on October 1
On October 1, 2020, we hosted a Community Blessing of the Animals in collaboration with our sister Church Bright Hope Laurel.
Pumpkin Carving, Games & Community Supper - October 15 at 4 pm
In collaboration and our sister church, we will host an evening of Pumpkin Carving, Games & a Community Hot Dog Supper on October 21 at 4 pm.
Getting Out to Vote, Board of Elections to Highlight October United Methodist Women Meeting
Getting Out to Vote highlighting the midterm election in November will highlight the United Methodist Women’s Meeting on Tuesday October 4, beginning at noon.
Community Blessing of the Animals - Oct. 1 at 2 pm
You’re invited to join our Oct. 1 Community Blessing of the Animals service at 2 pm at Bright Hope Laurel UMC.