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!
SUNDAY
WORSHIP
10:00 am
In the Sanctuary*
and on Facebook
The Season of Epiphany points us to the light of God through the Star that led the Wise Ones to the manger of Jesus.
This year, in these weeks after Christmas, we will engage in ‘Seeing the Light: Glory
Revealed’ in and through Jesus, Emmanuel, God With Us. Come and be blessed by the Words of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
January 4
Epiphany Sunday
Guest Preacher, Bruce Hurd,
Matthew 2:1 – 12
Red Bag Sunday
January 11
Communion Sunday/Baptism of the Lord
John 1:1-18, Matthew 3:13 – 17,
Isaiah 42:5- 9
‘Remember to Remember!’
January 18
John 2:1 – 12
‘A Sign: Glory Revealed’
Mission Moment: Cros-Lex Project Blessing
January 25*
Sunday Funday,
'Blessing of the Child'
Matthew 4:12 – 23, Isaiah 9:1 - 4
Pop-up Choir
*On Sunday Funday we' 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 January 25.
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
each week 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! On January 11 We'll begin new series:
AN INTRODUCTION & REFRESHER TO THE UMC This A six-week class is led by Patrick Beach.
- Do you want to know more about the UMC?
- Do you have questions about what
United Methodists believe and why?
- Are you curious about what we do and
why?
This class will explore this and more using the book Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace by Laceye C. Warner.
The church office will be ordering the book. Please sign-up on the clipboard
in the Fellowship Hall so we’re sure to have enough books for everyone. If you have questions, please contact Patrick All are welcome!
MORE GOOD STUFF HAPPENING
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?
The Sew What? group will resume meeting on Thursdays, 9am at Lexington Coffee Shop, then 10am -12 Noon for sewing at church (sewing room is in the basement). All are welcome to join us for both, or just coffee or sewing...it's up to you!
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MEN'S GROUP
On Winter Break
until April 2, 2026
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UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
Will be meeting on January 28 at 1:00 pm.
All Women are Invited!
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Spiritual Formation Class:
DISCERNMENT -
READING THE SIGNS OF DAILY LIFE.
This four-week Zoom class, led by Ellen Olson Schippert, begins Tuesday January 13, 2026
10 am – 11 am. A group will join via Zoom in the church library, or you can join on your own. All Are Welcome! Invite your friends!
- What is discernment?
- How is it different than decision-making?
- How can we use discernment in our daily life to grow closer to God?
The book, Discernment –Reading the Signs of Daily Life, by Henri Nouwen will be our guide. Nouwen was a remarkable person, a Roman Catholic priest comfortable with Protestant leaders, Latin peasants, urban intellectuals, US senators, wealthy patrons, and the mentally and physically disabled. His parish was everywhere and his congregation was everyone. Nouwen has much to teach us about discernment!
The church office will be ordering the book. Please sign-up on the clipboard in the Fellowship Hall so we’re sure to have enough books for everyone. Your email is needed to send you the Zoom link. The book is also available on Kindle and Audible.If you have questions, please contact Ellen.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Project Blessing provides hundreds of families in the area with food for three days. In addition, Cros-Lex Project Blessing provides financial relief to many families to prevent eviction or utility shut-
off.
The shelves of Project Blessing are filled with donations from area churches and individuals.
The pantry is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm.
Volunteers stock the shelves, greet
guests and answer the phone.
The third Sunday of January, the 18th, is our Mission Moment Sunday where you will hear more about this valuable mission in our town. You are welcome to give at any time—just put your gift in and
envelope with the words “Mission Moment/Project Blessing” and we’ll be
sure your donation gets to them. Thank you for your generosity and support.
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Local Community Meals:
All are 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
➢ Every Monday: Mama’s Mission, Croswell Community of Christ Church 122 Croswell Ave.
➢ Every Thursday: Croswell Free Methodist Church 13 No. Howard Ave.
➢ First Tuesdays: Valiant Ministries, Croswell 5242 N. Black River Rd.
Gardens of Hope
Join us as we plant seeds of hope in Haiti Envisioning a healthier future for Haiti---That’s the focus of Grace Children’s Hospital in Port au Prince, Haiti.
Grace Children’s Hospital began more than forty years ago, when James and Virginia Snavley made their first trip to Haiti. What began as a vacation became a mission of love. They decided to open a small clinic for boys and girls with tuberculosis. Writing to their friends in North America, they shared a vision to restore health and wholeness to hurting children—one precious life at a time.
Grace Children’s Hospital continues its ministry today and is one of the four missions that the Gardens of Hope Campaign supports. The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church is committed to supporting Haiti through the Gardens of Hope Campaign. Some people have already donated to this worthy cause and we will continue to make information available during this first half of 2026. You are invited to place your donation in an envelope with the words ‘Gardens of Hope’ at any time during the year and we will be sure your offering is forwarded to plant seeds of hope in Haiti.
The next RED BAG SUNDAY is
January 4, 2026
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, Cros-Lex Project Blessing, for distribution.
Please click below for more activities.
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.
