Upcoming Events
The congregation of Greenwood UMC maintains a busy schedule of events throughout the year. There is an event for everyone.
2026
Grab Your Phone, Some Bread, A Cup of Juice, & Let's Worship!
Sunday, February 1, 11:00 a.m.
Worship Via Conference Call
Friday, January 30,
February 6, 13, 20, 27
5:30 p.m. Volunteers,
6:00 p.m. Community Guests
Friday Night Food Donation Connection
Sunday, February 8,
Scouting Sunday
With Cub Scout Pack #744
Friday, February 13,
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m,
Small Group Experiment Debrief
Sunday, February 15
Transfiguration Sunday
Wednesday, February 18
Ash Wednesday Worship, 1:30 p.m.
Drive Thru Ashes, 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 22 -
Sunday March 29
Lenten Series:
Renewed in Mercy
Friday, April 3,
Combined
Maundy Thursday/Good Friday Worship
Saturday, April 4
Easter Egg Hunt
and UMCOR Service Project
Sunday, April 5
Easter
​​Due to continued inclement weather, Greenwood will continue its Where Two or More Are Gathered Series with worship via conference call this coming Sunday.
Participants are invited to gather: a candle, bread of any kind, along with some water or juice, and a Bible,
We will join together in a time of proclamation and communion in the Body of Christ.
Sunday Morning Small Group will also meet via conference call at 9:15 a.m.
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For decades, Greenwood UMC has participated in the Food Donation Connection. Every Friday volunteers gather at 5:30 p.m. to organize food to be given away to our guests at 6:00 p.m. Greenwood currently gives away food donations from Starbucks, WaWa, McDonalds- along with staples and sometimes sundries to members of the community.
The Food Connection takes place in the education building (next door to the sanctuary building) on our campus.
In keeping with our When Two Or More Are Gathered Series, we look forward to the worship leadership of our Cubs; as well as an inspiring word from Scoutmaster Gladfelter on The Healing of Paralytic found in the Gospel of Matthew. We will also take up a Communion Offering which we missed on February 1 for Heart Havens.
We will celebrate the conclusion our Small Group experiment at Greenwood UMC with a large group debrief in the Sanctuary from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., including a brainstorming session about what we would like to try next!
Greenwood will conclude its When Two Or More Are Gathered Series with worship on Transfiguration of Our Lord Sunday. On this high holy day we we will reflect on the how participating in small groups has transformed us in new ways.
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Worship, 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to receive communion and the imposition of ashes during this Ash Wednesday service.
Drive Through Ashes, 4:30 p.m.
Later on Ash Wednesday, Pastor Crystal and Rev. Jim Calderone will be available in the church parking lots to provide the imposition of ashes for members of the community.
Lenten Hymns and their Meaning, 9:30 a.m.
Following Christmas Carols and Their Meaning, Mary Cullom will return as the Adult Sunday School instructor through the season of Lent to share the stories and meanings behind some of our most beloved Lenten hymns.
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Greenwood will engage the Renewed in Mercy series from Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church. The series will help to shape:
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Pastor Crystal's sermons,
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Lenten Small Group Series on spiritual disciplines,
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and a congregational mission in keeping with the theme.
Stay tuned for my details!
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This worship service will include a creative experience of the Stations of the Cross, and traditional Lenten hymns in observance of the events of Christ's passion.
Journey with Mary Cullom duringas she presents the history and meaning of some of our most beloved carols that are traditional to this time of year. Class takes place in the Sanctuary Classroom from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. on Sundays December 7, 14, 21, and 28.
For over 25 years, Greenwood has hosted community children and their families on Holy Saturday for crafts, games, a spiritual lesson from the pastor, refreshments, and of course- an Easter Egg Hunt.
The event also includes the opportunity for neighbors to join together in making hygiene kits for the United Methodist Commission on Relief.
We look forward to welcoming everyone for this colorful celebration of Christ's resurrection!
Greenwood looks forward to an Easter worship service with festive hymns, a lively proclamation and holy communion. Everyone is invited to celebrate Christ's resurection with family, friends, and neighbors.