Events

Stay informed on what's happening at Vicksburg United Methodist Church.

Calendar

VUMC has a lot to look forward to! For more information on any of our events, you can contact the main office at (269) 649-2343 or email.

If you know of an event that should be on our calendar, please let us know and we will add it promptly!

Sunday Service Times

+ Worship — 10:30 am

+ Sunday School — 9:00 am

Staffed nursery care during the worship service.

NOW ScripCents Gift Cards +

Learn about VUMC's ScripCents program and download a printable ScipCents form HERE

NOW Preschool Open Enrollment +

Heart & Hands Preschool
Open Enrollment for 2018-2019

Go to Preschool page

[ Fall enrollment began January 29th. ]
9 - 6 Play Gym Session Begins +

Thursday
PLAY GYM
10 am or 6 pm

Fun, inexpensive “play with me” group for
1- to 5-year-olds and their
favorite adult.

Next session begins September 6th.
Class sizes are limited so be sure to
register early by calling the church
at 269-649-2343.
9 - 21 Red Cross Blood Drive +
Red Cross Blood Drive
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people.
You can help by giving blood on
Friday, Sept. 21, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
in the Family Life Center.
Register online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767. Walk-ins are always welcome!
Volunteers to work the Blood Drive are also needed. Set up is from 9 to 10 a.m., and tear down is from 5 to 6 p.m. No heavy lifting is involved. Shift workers are needed to help with signing in donors and assist with nourishment. Please call Jessica Hawkins at 275-3557.
Food donations are also needed: cookies, breads, 100% juice, veggies, fruit, cheese, crackers. Please call June French at 649-3374.
9 - 23 Beginnings Bible Study +

“Beginnings” Bible Study

David and Laurie Nic will lead a 12-week “Beginnings” Bible study on Sundays from 7:00-8:00 p.m., starting Sept. 23.
Some in the class have much Bible knowledge to start. Some have very little. No worries. ALL are welcome and ALL will be fed (both physically AND spiritually!).
Please contact David Nic, 269-823-5188, with any questions or to sign up and order your book. (He welcomes your text messages, or just call and leave a voice mes-sage.)
9 - 25 Fall Rummage Sale +

Our Fall Rummage Sale!

Drop off dates:
Monday, September 24 — 9:00 to 6:00
Tuesday, September 25 — 9:00 to noon
Sale Dates:
Wednesday, September 26 — 9:00 to 6:00
Thursday, September 27 — 9:00 to 2:00 (note new closing time)
Needed: Clean, gently-used clothing, electronics, jewelry, tools, toys, decorations, books, magazines, movies, CD, small appliances, furniture, household items, crafts, etc.! Clean, large paper grocery bags and food for the workers!
We also need YOU! Men and women – YOU choose the days and hours – no previous experience necessary AND you’ll have FUN while helping to make a positive difference in the world!
Did you know that monies are distributed to South County Community Services, Generous Hands Backpack program, Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, United Methodist Community House, WMU Wesley Foundation, Church Women United, VUMC Youth Mission Trip, Vacation Bible School and UMW educational programs. Want more information about The United Methodist Women? Ask any member, come to a meeting, or give Aileen Greanya a call at 649-9003!
9 - 29 UMW District Meeting +

UMW District Meeting

The First Annual UMW Greater Southwest District Meeting is scheduled for Sept. 29 at Westwood UMC
538 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo.
Superintendent Dwayne Bagley will be speaking. Registration forms and information are on the UMW bulletin board in the narthex and in the church office.
Registration deadline is Sept. 22.
12 - 8 Holiday Progressive Dinner +

Over a river and through the woods...

The
Holiday Progressive Dinner
is back
Plan now and save the date:
December 8
We only need 1 more house to volunteer to make it a go for our Holiday Progressive Dinner. Call or text Betsy Myers at 269-207-5212 soon so we don’t have to cancel.