Upcoming Events at Acworth UMC
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Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays
November 14, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in C209 Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated? Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. |
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Thanksgiving Runs with FAN (Fitness Activity & Nutrition)
November 23 - Acworth Turkey Chase November 28 - MUST Gobble Jog (Marietta) During the Holiday season, stay healthy & feed the hungry. Register for Gobble Jog for Must Ministries and/or Turkey Chase to feed community hungry. FAN (Faith, Activity, Nutrition) is joining with Legacy Park & Overlook to encourage activity. Register for the events & order your shirt on our website. T-shirts $20, deadline is Nov. 14. |
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Hanging of the Greens Service
Sunday, December 1 6:00 pm in Sanctuary Celebrate the Advent Season and blessing of our beautiful Christmas decorations. Join us for an evening of joyful song and preparation for the coming of the Christ Child! |
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Georgia Festival Chorus Concert
Tuesday, December 3 7:30 pm in Sanctuary Experience the joy of the holiday season with a spectacular performance by a 100 voice chorus with brass quintet, percussion and piano. The concert, "Joyful & Triumphant" is a free event, no tickets required. |
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Christmas in Acworth Community Outreach
Friday, December 6 5:30 pm in Historic Downtown Acworth Join us as we welcome the Christmas season with the community, we’ll pass out popcorn and be merry! |
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Christmas Craft Camp
Saturday, December 7 9:30 am - 1:30 pm PreK 3 - 5th Grade Join us for a half day of Christmas Crafts and celebration! Age appropriate craft projects will be followed by games, Christmas movies, and cookie decorating! Make sure to pack a lunch, snack, and water bottle for the day. Pick up and drop off will be at the preschool playground. 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. |
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Blue Christmas
Sunday, December 8 6:00 pm in McClure Hall Are you struggling this season? We know that Christmas isn't always as joyful as we wish. Come acknowledge and remember with us as we recognize the loss and loneliness that this season also holds. Blue Christmas is a worship service that specifically allows us to acknowledge our grief—from loss, death, divorce, hurt, and more and to hopefully remind us that we don't walk through any of this alone. You aren't alone, no matter how it feels. |
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OWLS Trip to Acworth Community Theatre
It's a Wonderful Life - Radio Play Friday, December 13 Meet at the theater at 7:30 pm (Roberts School Community Center (4681 School Rd. Acworth) Join the OWLS for a radio production of "It's A Wonderful Life" by the Acworth Community Theatre. Show starts at 8 pm. Register on our . |
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Christmas Cantata
Sunday, December 15 11 am Service in Sanctuary Join us for our Christmas Cantata featuring the Chancel Choir and Community Orchestra. This annual event is a crowd pleaser with all your favorite Christmas music during our Traditional 11:00 am service. |