Musical Blessings

Not surprisingly, one of the most well-attended worship services for Christian denominations is held on Christmas Eve, the night that Joseph and a very pregnant Mary found themselves without a place to stay for the night, which resulted in the first Christmas being celebrated in a stable.

At Monaca UMC, our Christmas Eve service features warm decorations, soft lighting, Christmas music, and a message of hope. We also engage in an annual tradition of closing out the service by singing “Silent Night” to candlelight.

This year, the congregation was also blessed by the musical performances of former pastors David Vaughn and Ross Pryor and soloist John Hesser.

Check out the music for yourself, and carry a little bit of Christmas with you all year!

ABOVE: Pastor Ross delights worshippers by playing the conga drums in accompaniment to Pastor Dave’s vocals and guitars for “Mary’s Boy Child.”

BELOW: The talented John Hesser moves worshippers with his beautiful rendition of “Christmas Hallelujah.”

Coming Up…

< May 2023 >
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  1 2Bible 101 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bible study led by Pastor Jim, Tuesdays through May - join at any time! + Google calendarBowling Banquet from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Paid event for bowling league members and guests to celebrate a great season + Google calendar
3AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
4Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendarPickle Ball from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
At this time, for members only - See John H or Deb C for details Carey Center + Google calendar
5 6AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
7Adult Sunday School from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Sunday School for adults seeking a deeper connection to the Word. Overflow Room + Google calendarWorship w/ Communion 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holy Communion Offered Church Sanctuary + Google calendarChildren's Sunday School from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Open to children of all ages and no pre-registration required. After the children's message during worship, the children are welcome to receive additional age-appropriate lessons in the Word during this time that is all about them! Sunday School classrooms, Lower Level + Google calendar
8Hymn Sing from 1:30 pm to 12:00 am
Click/tap for details Brighton Rehab + Google calendar
9Community Lunch from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Held during monthly food pantry + Google calendarFood Pantry Distribution from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
+ Google calendarBible 101 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bible study led by Pastor Jim, Tuesdays through May - join at any time! + Google calendar
10AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
11Refresh & Recharge: Revival from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Click/tap for details! Sanctuary + Google calendar
12 13AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
14Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
15 16Municipal Primary Elections from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Carey Community Center + Google calendarBible 101 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bible study led by Pastor Jim, Tuesdays through May - join at any time! + Google calendar
17United Women in Faith Meeting from 1:00 pm to 12:00 am
(formerly United Methodist Women) business meeting and informative program at Aliquippa First UMC Map+ Google calendarExecutive Council from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am
+ Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
18Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendarPickle Ball from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
At this time, for members only - See Deb C for details Carey Center + Google calendar
19 20AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
21Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
22 23Bible 101 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bible study led by Pastor Jim, Tuesdays through May - join at any time! + Google calendar
24AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
25Organ Dedication & Recital from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am
Click/tap for details! + Google calendar
26 27AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
28Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
29 30Bible 101 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bible study led by Pastor Jim, Tuesdays through May - join at any time! + Google calendar
31AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar