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!
Christmas Eve
- 10 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary
- 4 p.m. Family Worship Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary
- 6 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary
- 11 p.m. Candlelight in the Chapel
- Live Stream is available at 10 a.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. HERE.
Sunday, Dec. 31
- One worship service, 10 a.m. Sanctuary Building
- No childcare provided. We invite you to worship with the whole family!
Childcare is provided ages 6 weeks-5 years old at 10, 4, and 6 p.m.
All our Christmas events are open to the public and free of charge.
We look forward to celebrating the season with you!
The Christmas Festival Concerts will be held on Friday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 10 at 3 p.m. The concerts feature the RUMC Sanctuary Choir, Festival Orchestra, Roswell Ringers, RUMC Kids Music, and Tom Alderman, organist. Tickets are not required to attend the concerts this year. Preschool childcare is available.
RUMC will deliver 150 meals to families in the community who are served by our mission partners. On Tuesday, November 21, volunteers will be making gift bags and packaging meals. On Wednesday, November 22, volunteers will pick up these meals to deliver them in the community. This is a great opportunity for all ages!
Join us Tuesday, November 28 at 6 p.m. in the Chapel for a Service of Remembrance. Whether a recent or distant loss, the clergy of RUMC stand with you to acknowledge your grief as we enter this season of Advent. If you would like your loved one’s name to be read during the service, please email their name to remembrance@rumc.com by November 20.
Join the RUMC family as we gather on November 29 for a night of fellowship and fun. Wednesday Night Supper begins at
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall followed by dessert and hot cocoa on The Commons. Stop by our Family Advent Wreath Station to create your own Advent Wreath to take home and prepare for the coming of Christmas.
Join us for our annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show and shop over 100 vendors throughout the Commons and the Dodson Youth Center. Show hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1, and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, December 2. Proceeds benefit Roswell Student Ministry missions and scholarships.
On Sunday, December 17, enjoy a delicious brunch with your family and hear Santa share the true meaning of Christmas—the Birth of Jesus. Each family will be given a table assignment and the chance to take one picture with Santa! This will be an RSVP only event; sign up at rumc.com/rk. Registration will close on December 10.
If you would like to order a poinsettia for the Sanctuary in memory or honor of a loved one, you may pick up an order form in the church office. Include a check for $20 made out to “RUMC Altar Guild” and return to the church office, in the offering plate, or mail to:
RUMC, Attn: Christmas Poinsettia, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA 30075.
Poinsettias may be picked up in the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 24 following the 6:00 worship service. Order deadline is Thursday, December 7. Call the church office for details: 770.993.6218
Consistent, planned generosity makes it possible for us to budget (and dream) responsibly. Your gifts are what allow us to continue our programs, events, service projects, and good works. And for that, we thank you.
Ushers and greeters are needed during the season of Advent. Share God's love by serving at our Christmas Eve worship services. For a complete list of opportunities or to learn more contact JoAn Hobbs.
The spirit of giving is an integral part of Christmas. Opportunities to give back include:
Get in the Game Giving Campaign. Be a part of what God is doing at Roswell UMC in 2024. - LEARN MORE
Our first Angel Tree will go up on November 18 at the Chapel Connection Desk. This Angel Tree is for families in need at Vickery Mill Elementary School. Please select an ornament and return a wrapped gift to the office no later than December 21. Questions? Emaill missions@rumc.com
