Words of Grace Blog
Photo Album: Pizza and Game Night
On March 22, three churches - Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church and Mars Hill United Methodist Church gathered to celebrate the arrival of spring with a pizza and game night.
Photo Album: February Fellowship Luncheon and Birthday Meal
Our Fellowship Luncheons are a monthly tradition being held on the third Sunday of each month. All are welcome to join us.
Annual Women’s Valentine’s Day Luncheon: Coming February 14
The United Methodist Women, also known as United Women in Faith, will host its Annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon on February 14 at 11:45 am in the church fellowship hall. All ladies are welcome to attend.
2022 - A Look Back on the Past Year
As always the turn of a new year brings reflection and celebration for what has been accomplished through our witness and ministry as Mars Hill United Methodist Church. It’s truly amazing to consider how much we’ve done together!
Former Handbell Choir Director Honored with Ringer-Signed Photo
Lucy Butterworth, our former Handbell Choir Director, retired in November after four decades of faithful witness and ministry.
Photo Album: Advent + Christmas 2022
Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate the Advent and Christmas Season - from Decorating in November through Epiphany Sunday in January.
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!
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.