KIDS
Sunday School
Sunday School classes are held each Sunday morning at 9:00 AM during the school year. There are 3 different classes. Children ages 3 to kindergarten enjoy learning bible stories through music, videos and art projects. Children in grades 1 -4 learn about their religion through projects and crafts incorporated into each week’s lesson. Youth in grades 5 – 8 learn about the book of Psalms, which leads to very interesting discussions!
Nursery Care
We have trained nursery staff who love children and will warmly welcome your child during the 10:00 service. Parents are always welcome to attend and observe any of our children’s ministries.
Sunday School classes are held each Sunday morning at 9:00 AM during the school year. There are 3 different classes. Children ages 3 to kindergarten enjoy learning bible stories through music, videos and art projects. Children in grades 1 -4 learn about their religion through projects and crafts incorporated into each week’s lesson. Youth in grades 5 – 8 learn about the book of Psalms, which leads to very interesting discussions!
Nursery Care
We have trained nursery staff who love children and will warmly welcome your child during the 10:00 service. Parents are always welcome to attend and observe any of our children’s ministries.
MEN
The ministry of men is a spiritual growth opportunity for all males in our church. Everyone has different gifts, graces and areas of interest. Each follower's growth in Christ is a process. We want to support the diversity of our congregation as much as possible. As such, participation occurs in a variety of ways, including many different ministries such as:
- Bible studies
- Team workdays
- Fundraising
- Leadership on committees
- Assisting in leading worship service
- Men's breakfast monthly get-togethers (United Methodist Men often meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 8:08 AM at Peppermints Restaurant for casual fellowship.)
WOMEN
United Methodist Women is an active fellowship of members who work, study, laugh and grow together while giving support and guidance to each other. They follow the church’s teachings and grow spiritually by serving God in a loving way. Avon United Methodist Women continues to contribute extensive time, leadership and dedication to the church, community and the world. Their activities include:
AUMW meets most 2nd Mondays of each month at 7:00 pm at the Church.
- Bible studies
- Leading fundraisers (e.g. church supper, bake sales, and dinners)
- Organizing special dinners/luncheons
- Participating in a yearly winter retreat
- Collecting Christmas gifts for nursing home patients
- Furnishing birthday gifts and desserts for local nursing home patients.
AUMW meets most 2nd Mondays of each month at 7:00 pm at the Church.
PARTNERSHIP
Partnership is a social fellowship open to all single or married persons. They host monthly potluck dinners where they break bread together, enjoy light-hearted conversation, and give support by building mutual spiritual closeness. There is always lots of laughter. On special occasions, speakers are brought in to share their experiences. This group meets almost every 4th Monday at 6:30 pm from September through June. We will set a place for you! Good Food Good Fun!
SERVING OUR WORLD
At Avon United Methodist Church, we believe in missions and helping other people in other communities around the world. We have listed below a handful of our efforts, but our mission activities are ever-growing and ever-changing. If you would like to help those in need around the world please phone the church office 585-226-8600 for more information.
Our Mission Trips have included:
We have collected funds for:
Our Mission Trips have included:
- Helping flood victims in Oneonta and the Southern Tier Red Bird Mission in Beverly, KY (doing organizational work and picking garden vegetables for local residents)
- Helping youth in Philadelphia, PA and West Virginia.
- Collecting supplies for flood victims, distributed by UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).
- Collecting school kits for UMCOR Creating health Kits for UMCOR.
We have collected funds for:
- United Methodist Missions.
- Africa University.
- Food relief for Hurricane Sandy.
- Relief for earthquake in Haiti.
- Support UMCOR – help for immediate world crises.
- Elderly residents in our communities.
- School supplies for West Virginia (WV) Missions.
- Christmas gifts for Missions in WV.
- Sleepwear for the Mission in WV.
- Gloves and scarves to distribute to local students in need.
- Supplies for a local women's veterans home.
serving our community
Contributions
Our congregation contributes funds for the primary purpose of aiding community members in need. We have provided funds to supplement heating bills, gas and rent monies, and medical bills for those who need extra financial support to help them through troubled times.
– We are involved in the community food pantry that collects food items for the Community Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive. We not only collect food items for Thanksgiving, but also expand our program to provide groceries to community members in need all year long.
Teresa House
Teresa House is a home that supports the terminally ill and their families. Avon Methodists are committed to Teresa House and support all of their efforts.
Zion House
We support the Zion House for women veterans.
Community Organizations
We give support to our community organizations providing them meeting rooms for their sessions. Currently we are providing space for:
T.O.P.S.
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Brownie Scouts
Overeaters Anonymous
COME HELP US HELP OTHERS!
Our congregation contributes funds for the primary purpose of aiding community members in need. We have provided funds to supplement heating bills, gas and rent monies, and medical bills for those who need extra financial support to help them through troubled times.
– We are involved in the community food pantry that collects food items for the Community Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive. We not only collect food items for Thanksgiving, but also expand our program to provide groceries to community members in need all year long.
Teresa House
Teresa House is a home that supports the terminally ill and their families. Avon Methodists are committed to Teresa House and support all of their efforts.
Zion House
We support the Zion House for women veterans.
Community Organizations
We give support to our community organizations providing them meeting rooms for their sessions. Currently we are providing space for:
T.O.P.S.
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Brownie Scouts
Overeaters Anonymous
COME HELP US HELP OTHERS!
SERVING CHURCH
A weekly email sent by our church, the church prayer chain calls on the congregation to give spiritual comfort to those in our congregation and their families who are going through difficult times. The prayer chain gives thoughts for cards, phone calls, meals as additional gestures of support and love to our fellow churchgoers.
Heart of Ruth is a group of church members who visit those who are sick and home bound or recuperating in hospitals or nursing homes. Members of the Heart of Ruth are particularly passionate about seeking out God's will in our church community.
If in need of special prayers in time of difficulty phone Pastor Keith Griswold at the church office at 585-226-8600 or send an email to him by clicking here.
Heart of Ruth is a group of church members who visit those who are sick and home bound or recuperating in hospitals or nursing homes. Members of the Heart of Ruth are particularly passionate about seeking out God's will in our church community.
If in need of special prayers in time of difficulty phone Pastor Keith Griswold at the church office at 585-226-8600 or send an email to him by clicking here.
