Join us this Christmas Season at Anaheim United Methodist Church to celebrate the birth of Christ. Our hope is that these Sunday services and special events fill your life with His hope, peace, joy, and love.

Weekly Experiences

  • Join Us for "Experiencing Christmas" Advent Study!
    This Advent season, deepen your understanding of Christmas with "Experiencing Christmas" by Matt Rawle. This study invites you to explore the themes and traditions that enrich our celebration of Christโ€™s birth.

    Details:
    You have 3 options for participating!
    When:
    In-Person: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM (with Pastors Jessica and MJ)
    Zoom: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM (with Pastors Jessica and MJ)
    In-Person: Sundays, 11:15 AM-12:15 PM (with Mary Ann Jones)
    Start Date: Wed. November 20th or Sun. November 24th (No session on Thanksgiving week; resumes December 4th-18th)

    Whether you prefer to gather in person or join us online, we look forward to journeying through this meaningful season together. Come and experience the joy and hope of Christmas!

  • To Kids from 1-92+: Join Us This Advent Season!

    As we journey through this Advent season together, we invite youโ€”kids from 1 to 92+โ€”to experience the joy, peace, hope, and love that Christmas brings. Letโ€™s celebrate with meaningful traditions, warm fellowship, and a spirit of anticipation for Christโ€™s coming.

    Hope: Christmas Carols
    Join us for a joyful time of singing timeless carols like Silent Night

    Peace: Christmas Movies
    Relax with us as we hear about classics like Itโ€™s a Wonderful Life, a story of peace and gratitude. 

    Joy: Christmas Stories
    Gather for the meaning of A Christmas Carol and explore our collection of holiday books in the narthex. 

    Love: Christmonds & Cookies
    Celebrate the love of Christ with Christmond cookies. Each one is shaped to reflect a symbol of faith, and thereโ€™s plenty to share.

    Come and celebrate with usโ€”thereโ€™s something for everyone this Advent season! Letโ€™s reflect on the reason for the season together.

  • We'll be caroling at Walnut Village on December 1st at 11:30 a.m. After church, weโ€™ll carpool over and go door to door, singing festive Christmas carols for the residents. Join us for a joyful time and bring your holiday spirit!

Christmas Experiences

  • ๐ŸŽ„ Youโ€™re Invited to "Christmas Around the World" ๐ŸŽ„

    Join us for a musical journey celebrating the spirit of Christmas across cultures!

    On December 7 at 2 PM, experience the joy of the season through songs and traditions from around the globe. Our talented choir, organist, pianist, and solo vocalists will fill the air with festive music that celebrates the diversity and unity of Christmas worldwide.

    Bring family and friends to this unique holiday event โ€“ a celebration of joy, peace, and harmony from around the world.

    Letโ€™s share the joy of "Christmas Around the World" together!

  • Messy Church: Christmas Experience

    Join us for a unique and exciting Messy Church: Christmas Experienceโ€”a modern worship service designed for all ages! Whether you're young, young-at-heart, or somewhere in between, there's something for everyone to enjoy as we celebrate the wonder of Christmas together.

    What to Expect:
    ๐ŸŽถ Interactive Worship: Engaging music and meaningful reflections to capture the joy and hope of the season.
    ๐ŸŽจ Creative Stations: Hands-on activities to explore the Christmas story in fresh and fun ways.
    ๐Ÿช Tasty Treats: Enjoy festive snacks and refreshments as part of the celebration.
    ๐ŸŽ Community & Connection: Build relationships and experience the warmth of fellowship with others.

    Bring your friends, family, and neighbors as we come together to embrace the joy and love of Christmas in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

    Come as you areโ€”casual, comfy, and ready to celebrate!

  • Join our Family Christmas Service to hear the Christmas story in a fun and engaging way for the entire family. We will sing carols together, and after the service, we will have hot cocoa and cookies for everyone to enjoy. Make sure you wear your Christmas best to take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. 

  • This year, we will have a Longest Night service as a part of our Advent and Christmas season. In the long nights just before Christmas, we remember that not everyone feels festive at this time of year. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss of a job, living with illness or some other dis-ease that puts a question mark over the future, and a number of other human situations make parties and joviality painful for many people in our congregation and community. This service is an opportunity to gather together in a sacred space for a time of reflection, prayerful music, candlelighting, and hope in Emmanuel, God with us.

  • ๐ŸŽ„โœจ You're Invited! โœจ๐ŸŽ„

    Join us this Christmas Eve for our Candlelight Services filled with warmth, joy, and the beautiful sounds of the season, presented by our choir.

    ๐Ÿ•ฏ 7 PM // AUMC Chancel Choir & Celebratory Music

    Illuminate your Christmas Eve with the glow of candles at our 7 PM Candlelight Service, featuring the harmonies of the AUMC Chancel Choir, joyous celebratory music, and a retelling of the nativity story accompanied by timeless Christmas carols. Join us for an evening of inspiration and festive spirit. 

    ๐Ÿ•ฏ11 PM // AUMC Chancel Choir & Communion & Contemplative Music

    Experience the serenity of Christmas Eve at our 11 PM Candlelight Service, enhanced by the AUMC Chancel Choir and offering contemplative music. We will celebrate communion together, which is open to everyone. At midnight we will sing Silent Night by candlelight creating a sacred and meaningful end to this special night.