United Methodist Church
Welcome to Lexington United Methodist Church
We look forward to meeting you! Here you will find a wonderful faith community whose lives are being changed by the love of Jesus Christ. All are welcome!
ALL ARE INVITED TO
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
7:00 pm
MORE GOOD STUFF HAPPENING
Stop in at the
The Holiday Market Bazaar:
Saturday, December 6. 9:00-1:00.
SUNDAY
WORSHIP
10:00 am
In the Sanctuary*
and on Facebook
December 7
Advent 2 - Peace
‘Is a Piece of Peace Enough?’
Luke 1: 5 – 25, 57 - 80
Red Bag Sunday
December 14
Advent 3 - Joy
‘Son of Mary: Can you Say Yes to Joy?’
Luke 1: 26 - 56
December 21
Advent 4 - Love
‘Enthroned by Love/Succession Planning’ Matthew 1: 18 - 25
Mission Moment Sunday: Cass Community Social Services
December 24
Christmas Eve Worship, 7 p.m.
‘The Babe: What Child IS This?’
Luke 2:1 – 20
December 28*
Sunday Funday, ‘Let the Angels Sing’ Matthew 2:1- 12
*This is also Sunday Funday so we'll gather in the fellowship hall (see the note below for more info. on Sunday Funday).
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*NOTE: This month Sunday Funday is
on December 28.
Join us as we gather
in the Fellowship Hall for
informal worship and fellowship.
Coffee, tea and snacks will be available.
What's Brewing, a time of
fellowship and snacks, follows worship
in the Fellowship Hall
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
11:30 am in the Classroom off the Fellowship Hall. Grab a cup of coffee and join us!
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What: United Women in Faith Annual Christmas Gathering
When: December 17, 2025, noon
Why: The gathering is a time for giving, and we take this time to name all the ministries and missions that we wish to support by our monetary donations accumulated during the year.
Also: If you wish to participate,there is a gift exchange ($15 max.)
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Men's Group
On Winter Break
until April 2, 2026
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PUB THEOLOGY!
Thursdays from 4-5 PM
NOTE: NEW LOCATION:
Steas’s Village Inn
5523 Main Street, Lexington
- How does our faith and common life intersect in the public sphere?
- Where can we discuss difficult subjects without alienating ourselves from friends and family?
- How do we learn to listen for the wisdom and values of others when tension is high?
Come and talk with people you know and people you can get to know about a variety of topics. All are WELCOME ... bring your friends and join in small group conversation using guiding questions. Something new every week. Non-alcoholic options and food is available.
Great Food, reduced prices during Happy Hour!
SEW WHAT?
SEW What? group is taking a break in November and December. The group has completed 76 pillowcases! They will be distributed to Eva's Place and Cass Community Social Services. The group will work on Betty's Beanies (hats for cancer patients) beginning in January. Betty's Beanies will be distributed locally at Karmanos Cancer Institute.
If you would like to join us, we meet on Thursdays,
9am at Lexington Coffee Shop, then 10am -12 Noon for sewing at church (sewing room is in the basement). You are welcome to join us for both, or just coffee or sewing...it's up to you!
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Please click below for more activities.
DECEMBER
Giving Opportunities
The Mission Giving Tree
This year’s recipients of the Giving Tree will be residents here in Sanilac County—both the women’s shelter (Eva’sPlace) and the men’s shelter (House of Hope).
The need is for gift cards to Wal-Mart not to exceed $20/card. These cards will be used by the clients and directors as they deem necessary. The tree is just outside the Sanctuary. You may place the cards in the gold box by the tree through December 21. Thank you for your generosity.
A special mission collection is taken on
the 3rd Sunday of each month.
The next collection will be December 21, 2025
and our mission offering will go to:
Located in Detroit, Michigan. the ministry of Cass Community Social Services began in the 1880s by a group of Methodists who purchased the Cass Farm and decided to start a new Methodist congregation. Years later, Cass Community Social Services is a testimony to those who had a vision.
Today, Cass stands as one of the prime social service agencies in the city of Detroit. Today, CCSS has health services, Mom’s Place l and ll, Oasis Detroit, Target Homes, TheWarehouse and the Brady Building and Tiny Homes, to name a few.
The most recent program expansions have been opening the Cass House (a residential program for homeless men withHIV/AIDS and the Green Industries (doubling the organization’s vocational training and employment opportunities while engaging the nonprofit in helping to clean at the City and recycle,) Please give as you are able.
More Opportunities for Giving
Special Sundays! The United Methodist Church, World Wide, has church wide Special Sundays which unite us in serving, giving and strengthening our faith. You will hear more about two of these Special Sundays in December so please, think about the value of giving through your church for the good of others.
December 7 Peace with Justice:
Your donations will support programs and ministries to educate, equip and mobilize networks to engage in building awareness and taking action for the good of our neighborhoods and communities.
December 28 United Methodist Student Day: Your donations will support over 70 scholarships for United Methodist students, nationally and internationally...many of whom have sensed a calling to ministry for the coming years and decades.
The next RED BAG SUNDAY is
December 7, 2025
Would you like to give the gift of food to help local neighbors? We collect food on the first Sunday of the month, often in available red reusable bags. Thus the name, Red Bag Sunday! All that is collected goes to the local food pantry, Project Blessing, for distribution.
Everyone is Welcome
First Time to Lexington United Methodist Church?
Church can be an intimidating place to visit for the first time— especially if you don’t know what to expect. We invite you to experience what the gospel means in mind, body & spirit at one of our Sunday worship services. You can engage with others as much as you want, or remain anonymous if you prefer. We hope that through visiting with us, you will experience the hope, love, and joy that comes from a community of people who love Jesus.
4th Sunday Fundays are Here!
All ages gather in a relaxed worship space created to bring all ages together and experience worship and faith formation together. Young disciples experience a meaningful message, create something that helps them connect to God, and help lead worship. And there are snacks! Every student gets a packet to take home with lessons and activities to help them learn about God, Jesus and the Church.
Children of all ages are always welcome in the sanctuary. Children of all ages are welcome to participate in Holy Communion which is on the first Sunday of each month.
If you have any questions contact Genie Bank
Parking and Accessibility
Parking: You will find off-street parking directly behind the church building off Lake Street. There is additional parking on Lake Street. Handicap parking spaces are closest to the main entrance under the canopy (facing east).
Accessibility: The main entrance is at ground level directly from the parking lot and brings you into the lobby. The restrooms, with changing tables and handicap access, are located on the this floor just off the lobby. The activity center/fellowship hall/gym is also on this level. Most activities throughout the week are held in the activity center.
From the lobby, stairs or the elevator take you to the upper level where the sanctuary is located.
Sunday worship
IN THE SANCTUARY
Sunday Worship is held in the sanctuary on the upper level. An elevator is available, along with helpful greeters to assist you.
The gathering area at the top of the stairs includes a unisex restroom.
The sanctuary is air-conditioned for comfort in the summer months.
A small room off the sanctuary is available for those who need to care for unhappy little ones or anyone who needs to step out of the service. This room has speakers to hear
the service.
