Unto You a Child is Born
Celebrate with us
Christmas at Roswell UMC brings a multitude of options to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. From stunning musical spectaculars to seasonal service projects and a variety of worship opportunities, there is something for everyone this holiday season, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!
All our Christmas events are open to the public and free of charge.
Christmas Festival Concerts
Come and celebrate the season with the Roswell UMC Christmas Festival Concerts!
- Friday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, December 12 at 3 p.m.
Complimentary tickets are available in the Worship Arts Office, Sanctuary Building; Main Office, Chapel Building; or by calling 770.594.0512. The tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
For information, contact Ann Moore.
The RUMC Christmas Gift and Craft Show
It's back! Festive gifts. Artisan crafts. Delicious goodies. You'll find all that and more at RUMC's Fifth Annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show.
Join us in the Dodson Youth Center for a festive show supporting RUMC Student Ministry Missions and 80 small, local businesses. Our vendors offer diverse, high-quality merchandise for shoppers to purchase for their entire family, friends, and teachers.
Service of Remembrance
In the midst of seasonal festivities, we invite you to gather to remember those we miss. Whether a recent or distant loss, the clergy of RUMC stand with you to acknowledge your grief as we enter into this season of Advent.
- Wednesday, December 1, at 6 p.m. in the Chapel
The Sights and Sounds of Christmas
The Charis Gallery, located in the Sanctuary building, will feature 29 works by 17 local artists. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of the season!
- Exhibit dates are November 14, 2021 - January 9, 2022.
- Current gallery hours are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Birthday Party for Jesus
You're invited to join RUMC Kids for a birthday party for Jesus! We will be celebrating the birth of Jesus with a live nativity, crafts, and fun. Parents of children 5 and younger are requested to attend. 1st-5th grade children will attend with their Sunday School class. Please bring a gift for Jesus – a hat, gloves, or mittens that will be given to the Foster Care Support Foundation for children who are in foster care.
- Sunday, December 12 at 10 a.m.
- Fellowship Hall, Chapel Building
Christmas Eve
- 10 a.m. Worship Service with Communion in the Chapel
- 4 p.m. Family Worship Service with Candlelight in the Sanctuary
- 6 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary
- 11 p.m. Candlelight and Communion Service in the Chapel
- On-Demand all day at rumc.com/live
Sunday, Dec. 26
- One worship service, 11:15 a.m. Sanctuary Building
Sunday, Jan. 2
- One worship service, 11:15 a.m. Sanctuary Building
GIVE BACK
The spirit of giving is an integral part of Christmas. Opportunities to give back include:
- Next Step Pledge Drive - LEARN MORE
- Noah's Ark & InCommunity Angel Tree - Located in the lobby of the South Entrance of the Sanctuary building beginning December 5.
- Vickery Mill Angel Tree - Located in the lobby of the South Entrance of the Sanctuary building beginning November 14.
