Upcoming Events
Experiencing Christmas: Christ in the Sights and Sounds of Advent
Find the divine signs of Christmas. Everything seems different at the end of the year. We put lights on our houses to dispel the growing darkness, Christmas music floods local radio stations, apple cider and cranberry sauce are again on the menu, and wrapping paper and tape are always ready. Things just look, smell, and taste differently during the Advent and Christmas...
Youth Mission Breakfast
Join us for a delicious warm breakfast on Sunday, December 3rd after both worship services in the Parlor. Donations will be accepted to support our Youth Ministry.
Get to know Chardon UMC
Interested in learning more about the church? Do you have questions about joining? Baptism? Bible Studies? How to support one of our many missions? Being part of a ministry? Or just who CUMC is? Monthly gatherings are starting…Come join us in the parlor December 10th at noon. See Pastor Jody for more information.
Messy Church
You're invited to Messy Church at CUMC! At Messy Church, you will eat a family meal, explore the month's theme through crafts & activities, and worship together in a family-friendly way! There will NOT be MESSY CHURCH in December. Messy Church will return on January 26, 2024. Visit https://bit.ly/MessyCUMC for more info. Invite a friend! See you there!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Donate Blood and help save lives. Chardon United Methodist Church will host a blood drive for the Red Cross on Thursday, November 30th from 12-6pm in Hayden Hall. *The Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urgently needed now. Please make a difference in someone’s life by making an appointment to...
Special Events
Christmas Baskets
CUMC continues our tradition of providing food & gifts for families & seniors at Christmas. With these difficult times in our country, the less fortunate are in even more of a desperate situation. We realize that you also are experiencing challenges, but we would ask that you consider contributing in anyway you are able. Sign up on the board in the atrium or...
“Re-Shined Christmas” Celebration
Attention all volunteers and friends who helped with our "Re-Shined Christmas" Night to Shine Fundraiser in October: You are invited to a Thank You Celebration Party on Friday, December 1st, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Atrium. This is a White Elephant themed party. Dig through your own Christmas items that you are willing to part with and wrap it up for someone else to enjoy....
Service of Reflection
A service of reflection for those who find the holidays to be a challenging time. So many in this year have struggled in different ways. If you have experienced a loss, or a difficult life change, we invite you to share in this special time of music and worship. Join us on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. Contact Rochelle Dellaria for more information.
Family Advent Workshop
Join us on Sunday, December 3rd from 4pm-6pm in Hayden Hall for a special Family Advent Workshop. This family event includes dinner, advent wreath making, activities and more. Let's share some laughter and fun together while preparing for the Advent season! Contact Christine Jones for more information at cjones@chardonumc.org.
Night To Shine 2024
Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God's love for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. This complimentary event is open to anyone living with disabilities, ages 14 and older. Activities included are a red carpet entrance, limousine rides, dancing, karaoke, gifts, a...
Current News
A Message from CUMC Finance Committee
Dear Chardon Church Families, We hope this letter finds you well. As we come to the close of another year many look to the new year to make changes in different aspects of their lives. One of those changes might be assessing your financial situation; where it may have been and where you see it going. Some people look at where they have given funds in the past and might...
Fellowship Hall Renovations
Funds were donated by Church members several years ago for the renovation of Fellowship Hall as it is a highly used activity room within our Church that is in disrepair. The renovation was delayed during Covid. But now in fairness to those that donated the funds, the Leadership Board has decided work will begin in mid-September with a tentative completion before year's...
Opportunity to Serve
Interested in an opportunity to serve? We are in need of ONE woman to help co-chair Red Bag Sunday (our collection of non-perishable food items for the local food pantry) once a month. Responsibilities will include set up the week prior to the event and coordinating the loading and unloading of vehicles. In addition, TWO men who can assist in the loading and unloading...
Pickleball
Teams are playing Tuesdays from 9am-12pm. No equipment needed! Want to play? Contact Steve Bidgood at stevebidgood@roadrunner.com or Dale McCartney at dmccart650@gmail.com