Advent at GUMC

advent processional

December 1 at 5:30 pm

This event helps us mark the first Sunday of the Advent season. We will again be in community with St. George’s Episcopal Church and Germantown Presbyterian Church as co-hosts of this moving act of faith. We will start at St. George’s, then proceed to GUMC, and finally move to Germantown Presbyterian. 

memphis symphony orchestra

performances of Handel’s Messiah

 

December 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary

Due to popular demand, this performance is offered twice! These concerts offer amazing music and the opportunity to extend welcome to hundreds of people in our community. 

Go to https://memphissymphony.org/calendar to purchase tickets. Use promo code, GUMC. 

Children’s Choirs Christmas Concert & Plum Pudding

December 8 at 5pm in the Sanctuary

A GUMC tradition! Children require really one thing from us, our love. That love can be manifested by your presence and support of their efforts. This event isn’t just for mom, dad, and grandparents. Neighbors, teachers, aunts and uncles, too, may be invited! 

Houston high school holiday choirs concert

December 10 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary

Prepare to be entertained by the talented voices of the Houston High Choir. 

community carol festival

December 15 at 6 pm in the Sanctuary

Another GUMC seasonal tradition, this event features our Chancel Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Matins Handbells, and our congregation, as we share in numerous carol settings throughout the evening. This year, we will add our children’s choirs, youth choir, and special guests—members of the music program at Forest Hill Elementary School, led by our own Prism Music Director, Mr. Peter Simons. 

matins handbells

December 17 Time TBD at Crosstown Concourse