Bay Village, Ohio

BAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

"Therefore, welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." 

                                                             - Matthew 25:35

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Worship Service every Sunday at 10 am.


Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm

Physical Office Closed on Friday

(We can be reached by phone or email on Friday)

Office Phone: 440-871-2082

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Gray Eagles - Christmas Pancake Breakfast & Christmas musical program

December 18 in the fellowship Hall. 

We will start gathering @8:45 am. 


UWF dates to remember 

Saturday, December 8 @ 4 pm- Christmas Tea (Sanctuary & Parlor)

Tuesday, December 10 @6:30 pm- Lydia Circle-(Offsite)

Friday, December 15 @ 10:00 am- Christmas Cookie sale


Christmas Oratorio

The Bay UMC Chancel Choir presents

G.F. Handel's Messiah

December 15th during worship starting at 10am


Longest Night SErvice

Saturday, December 21 @ 7:30 PM


Children's Christmas Pageant

Sunday, December 22 during worship


Christmas EVE SErvice

Tuesday, December 24 @ 7:00 PM






WELCOME

At Bay United Methodist Church, we believe relationships matter. Strong, stable, wholesome relationships are the basis for a better life, a better community, and a better world. Most importantly, we want to help you find the one relationship that matters most of all: a growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ. Come seek Him with us. You will be the most welcome among us.


SUNDAY MORNINGS

09:00 am  Confirmation Class

09:45 am   Nursery Care available

10:00 am   WORSHIP SERVICE

10:15 am  Sunday School

11:30 am   Adult Studies


December 2024 Calendar

To schedule meeting rooms on the church Master Calendar, please contact the church office at office@bayumc.org.


Church Staff

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ongoing programs

Amplify Media

Online/smart TV resource center with programs for adult studies, children studies, women's groups, etc. To access Amplify, click on this link. 


Adult Discipleship

Adult Bible Study

The Adult Bible Study class will meet at 7:30 pm on Monday, December 9th, in the Upper Room. We will discuss Chapter 1 of our Advent study, “The Christmas Letters” by Magrey DeVega. The title is “Good News: Looking Back to Look Ahead”. Our text is Romans 1: 1-7.


Second Blessing

The Second Blessing class will meet at 11:20 in the 4th-5th grade room on Sunday, December 8th to continue our Advent study, “Incarnation”, by Adam Hamilton. We will discuss Chapter 2 “The Savior and Our Need for Saving:”. (Please note we will meet in the room at the end of the hall on the office level, not in the parlor. )


Thursday Morning Bible Study

Thursday Morning Bible Study will meet on Thursdays @ 10:00 am. 

Join Reverend Lisa in RM 41-UC to study SENT Delivering The Gift of Hope At Christmas by Jorge Acevedo with Jacob Armstrong, Rachel Billups, Justin LaRosa & Lanecia Rouse.


Upper Room Devotionals

The Upper Room devotional booklets for November/ December are available on the tables in the narthex and lower lobby.   




KIDS & YOUTH

BAY YOUTH

Confirmation Class meets on Sunday mornings at 9am. 


BAY KIDS
Sunday School
  • Children are always welcome in worship! Children are welcome to come forward for the children's sermon. After the children's sermon, children from four-years old - fourth grade will be accompanied to their classroom on the third floor of the Sunday School wing, where they can be picked up after worship.
  • Quest Kids' Club will meet on Thursdays 4:30 pm- 5:30 pm. 
  • Children's Christmas Pageant         December 22 during worship.

We're Hiring!

We are looking for a passionate and nurturing leader of Young Disciples to coordinate and teach our Sunday School program and youth ministry initiatives.

As Youth Education Coordinator, you will shape the spiritual development of young people from age 5 to 15, fostering an environment of inclusive learning and faithful discipleship.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate Sunday School programming, including curriculum selection, teacher recruitment, and volunteer training

• Ensure compliance with Safe Sanctuaries policies

• Coordinate special programs (VBS, ASP, holiday events, youth Sunday)

• Facilitate youth participation in church life and Methodist traditions

• Engage parents and families in youth faith formation

Qualifications:

• Experience in youth education or ministry

• Understanding of Methodist theology and values

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to recruit and coordinate volunteers

• Background check required

• Safe Sanctuaries training required

We offer a competitive hourly pay commensurate with experience. Come lead and grow our enthusiastic Young Disciples programs as part of a very supportive, engaged, and loving church community. Email Libby Johnson at Libbylovesmusic@gmail.com to apply.