In times of uncertainty and challenge, meditation, breath work and mindful movement practices take on increasing importance — as do connection and community — so Karen Williams has offered to teach a FREE Online Chair Yoga Class to members and friends of HLUMC using Zoom. Join Karen on Tuesday, April 21 and 28 at 9:00 […]
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Welcome to our new youth director! Ornella Umubyeyi starts at HLUMC on March 1st and is very excited to see where God will take the youth thisyear as we worship, grow, and serve together. We are excited for her leadership! A little about Ornella: Ornella Umubyeyi calls Rwanda, Burundi and Shelby, North Carolina, her homes. […]
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Each week day while we are in stay at home orders and social distancing the staff at HLUMC will be sharing a reflection at 12 noon for a few minutes – 5-10 minutes. A short break in our day to reconnect with one another and most importantly to God. We may be separated by space […]
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While it may not be cold outside, there are still items needed by our homeless neighbors. One of the most frequently requested items at Urban Ministry and Men’s Shelter of Charlotte is new underwear. We would like to use the month of March to collect New undies for both men and women. The following items […]
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Sacred Space A gathering for women New study begins January 14th All are welcome to join in. Get your book on amazon and read along or just come and join the conversation! Sunflour Bakery – 6pm Tuesdays About the Book: God is a foodie who wants to transform your supper into sacrament. One of America’s most beloved […]
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Come celebrate the birth of the Messiah with us at Hawthorne Lane. We will have three different options for worship on Christmas Eve. Live Nativity Worship – 5:30pm – Outside on the front lawn. Live action of the birth story, simple christmas carols, real animals as well as hot chocolate and cookies to share! Family […]
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Our HLUMC Children’s Ministry will be selling Poinsettias for display in our sanctuary on Sunday, December 22nd. Each Poinsettia will be $12.00 and can be purchased in “memory” or “honor” of a loved one or friend. All proceeds will go to help support our Children’s Ministry programs. Order Here
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Each Sunday the HLUMC Children’s Ministry will be collecting “gently” used toys to donate to “Turn Around Toys” . We will have boxes in the sanctuary for children to place their used toys that they want to donate. This will be a VERY good teaching opportunity for our children to “let go” of a toy […]
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Often the best place to gather is around the dinner table. This also can be the place where we can share in fellowship, worship, pray, and study together. HLUMC is experimenting with a new idea for small group gatherings that involves gathering in homes around the dinner table. “Dinner church” is a growing concept that […]
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Where True Love Is: An Affirming Devotional for LGBTQI+ Christians and Their Allies by DeWitt Hall, Suzanne. Where True Love Is offers a 90-day Biblical exploration of God, scripture, the law, gender, sexuality, marriage, and more. After reading it, you’ll be able to offer a Bible-based defense of the validity of LGBTQI+ Christian faith. More […]
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