Christmas Events for All

Wherever you are right now in life, Monaca UMC has a way for you to make the most of this Christmas season:

Looking to volunteer?

  • Saturday, December 2—Help with Monaca’s Angel Card booth at Monaca’s Hometown Christmas. Call Vera Lovewell at (610) 462-5195.
  • Now through December 24—Help as we prepare for our upcoming Nativity Play. All ages needed. Call/text Tina Allen at (610) 462-5193.

Looking for peace and quiet?

  • Thursday, December 21 @ 7pm—Attend Monaca UMC’s “Blue Christmas” program. Featuring calming music (no singing) in an informal setting, this is a great opportunity for self-care during the busy holiday season. Anyone of Christian faith (or undecided) is invited. Light refreshments will be provided. See the event flyer here.

Looking for a kid-focused Christmas service?

  • Sunday, December 24 @ 11am—Share in the story of the First Christmas with our Nativity Play!

Looking for a traditional Christmas Eve worship?

  • Sunday, December 24 @ 5pm—Get into the spirit at Monaca UMC’s traditional Christmas Eve candlelight worship service.
  • Sunday, December 24 @ 7pm—Enjoy the classics at Aliquippa First UMC’s traditional Christmas Eve worship service.

Whether you attend one event that fits your needs, or you attend them all, we hope these events bring you the peace and joy of the Holy Spirit!

Coming Up…

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1Worship w/ Communion 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holy Communion Offered Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Sunday School 11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship. + Google calendar
2 3 4Meeting of the Eves 6:30pm @Aliquippa First from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Evening women's group of Monaca & Aliquippa First UMCs
Meeting location alternates between the two churches.
Monaca UMC: Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov
Aliquippa First: Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec
+ Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
5Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group
Carey Community Center + Google calendar
6 7AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
8Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Sunday School 11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship. + Google calendar
9Book Club 7pm @Aliquippa First from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
"Reading United Methodists" Discussing:
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendar
10Food Pantry Distribution 11am-Noon from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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11"PhDs" 6:30pm @Aliquippa First from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
For "Projects Half Done" - knitting/crochet group; 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
12 13 14Coffee Mugs & Kids Club 10am from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
2nd Saturday of each month. Stories and activities for kids; coffee and conversation for moms and friends! Carey Community Center + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
15Happy Father's Day! all day
+ Google calendarWorship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Fun-day School 11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Our focus through the summer is FUN!
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship; ends when worship concludes.
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16 17Hymn Sing 1:30pm from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Brighton Wellness & Rehab + Google calendar
18AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
19Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group
Carey Community Center + Google calendar
20 21AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
22Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Fun-day School 11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Our focus through the summer is FUN!
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship; ends when worship concludes.
+ Google calendar
23Vacation Bible School 9am-Noon all day
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24Vacation Bible School 9am-Noon all day
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25Vacation Bible School 9am-Noon all day
+ Google calendar"PhDs" 6:30pm @Aliquippa First from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
For "Projects Half Done" - knitting/crochet group; 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
26Vacation Bible School 9am-Noon all day
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27Vacation Bible School 9am-1pm from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
VBS: 9-Noon
Wrap-Up Party: Noon-1pm
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28Monaca Community Day / Fireworks all day
Visit our booth! We'll be selling hot sausage sandwiches and haluski + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
29Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Fun-day School 11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Our focus through the summer is FUN!
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship; ends when worship concludes.
+ Google calendar5th Sunday Donut Fellowship 12pm from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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