Join us for our Christmas Eve services, December 24th at 4pm or 8pm.

At 4pm we celebrate Christmas with a service tailored for the children in the congregation and end with candlelight singing Silent Night.

At 8pm we have a more traditional service and will also end with candlelight singing Silent Night.

Join us for our Christmas Eve services, December 24th at 4pm or 8pm.

At 4pm we celebrate Christmas with a service tailored for the children in the congregation and end with candlelight singing Silent Night.

At 8pm we have a more traditional service and will also end with candlelight singing Silent Night.

Are you ready for a Very Mixed Up Christmas Pageant? The Grace United Methodist Church Sunday School program will be presenting a Christmas Play in worship during Advent, December 15th at 10am! You won’t want to miss this gift of silly and endearing love from the Sunday School as they put their acting talents on display, sing Christmas songs, and remind us of the true joy of Christmas. Join us Sunday in worship all Advent long and especially December 15th!

Join our 8th annual cookie walk for some delicious homemade cookies sold by the pound.
Get all your Christmas treats in one place! Come early because we sell out quick!

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED WHILE SELECTIONS LAST

COOKIES SOLD BY WEIGHT ($12 per lb.)

You are invited to attend “Candles at Noon,” a Blue Christmas Service on Wednesday, December 11th at noon at Grace United Methodist Church. This service is especially geared for those who are grieving or hurting during this season, or just those who are overwhelmed by the things that come with this time of year. Come away and spend some quiet time with us.  A light lunch will be served after the service.

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 season, and these differences are a sign to us that God is about to do something radical and different. Join our small group study winter ‘24 December 4, 11, 18...

Join the worship committee in decorating the church for Christmas! Its all hands on deck as we prepare for Jesus this December! The youth will also have breakfast and prepare Advent Wreaths as part of the fun!

Wreath sale! Funds supports the youth ministry. Orders are due soon. Wreaths can be picked up December 1st, after church or Monday morning at the Nursery School. Price is $25 per wreath.

Wreath making for the youth will happen November 30th in conjunction with the hanging of the greens. Breakfast will also be served!

Wyckoff Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

November 24, 2024 @ 12:30pm

hosted at Wyckoff Reformed Church (580 Wyckoff Ave)

Theme: “Give Thanks to the LORD!"

Tickets are no longer for sale, but here’s the information:

Join members and friends of Grace United Methodist Church for a Christmas dinner you won't soon forget! With live Christmas music and a delicious four course meal, you'll be glad you were there for it! November 22nd at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall at 555 Russell Avenue Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Get a discount on kids meals and orders of three or more!

Every kids meal is $10 off. Use the code GRACEKIDS
Every 3 tickets purchased is $20 off and a free tricky tray ticket! Use the code Buy3

Please note, for large orders or orders that may require multiple discounts you should call the church. Tickets for any improperly used discount codes will not be honored.

Youth group for youth in 6th grade through 12th grade. Pizza costs $2 per slice. Email Pastor.Brian@gumc.org for details.

Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but you don't know what to do next. Let go of bound-up resentment and overcome the resistance to forgiving people who aren't willing to make things right. Join our short term study Fall ‘24 November 6, 13, 20, 27

Confirmation Class for youth 7th grade and up. Dinner Provided. Email Pastor.Brian@gumc.org for details.

Join us for All Saints Day November 3rd at Grace UMC and honor the saints of the church that have gone before us. Submit a name for us to honor during the roll call of the dead by emailing events@gumc.org with the name of the saint you’d like to honor.

The youth group and confirmation class is taking a trip to an ecumenical center to explore a different religious community. Any youth not accompanied by a parent needs to have a permission form filled out found here on the youth page.

The Gurudwara is the name of a temple of the Sikh religion. The name of the Gurudwara in Glen Rock is “Sri Guru Singh Sabha”. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded by Gurus, or “teachers”, that calls its followers to seek justice and equality of all, and perform acts of service. 

Logistics

We will meet at Grace at 5:30, and Melanie can give out scarves, and chaperones will drive youth to the Gurudwara at 5:45-6. Others can meet us there at 6. We will have dinner while we are there. (If you are a picky eater, you should have a snack before we arrive. Please inform us of any allergies). 

Dressing - cover your head & make sure your backside is covered 

Cover your head- Everyone should cover their hair with a cloth, because this is a norm and we should show respect. In this tradition, covering your head is done in recognition that God is above you, and an expression of humility before God. At the temple, most men wear turbans and women drape scarves over their head. Some people also tie a bandana over their head. If you need one, Melanie has plenty of pretty and fancy scarves to share, or you can bring a scarf or bandana yourself. There are also bandanas and scarves at the Gurudwara for visitors.

Dress appropriately- Folks sit on the floor most of the time, both for the worship and at the food hall. So, please wear clothes that are comfortable for sitting and that keep your backside covered when sitting cross-legged. 

Order of Activities

The Friday service starts around 7 and runs until around 8:30-9:30 depending on the day, but it is typical for people to come and go. About 1/3 of it is readings with translation on screen, 1/3 is songs with translations, and 1/3 is spoken, similar to Brian’s sermons, and does not have translations. We will visit the hall for the music and go to the langar hall - the free community kitchen dedicated to feeding everyone and representing equality and love of God - to learn about their community service initiatives during the sermon. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and it is heavily encouraged. 

New member classes are typically offered in the fall or spring. Explore both the ministries of the church and the theology of the United Methodist Church. These two classes will help you discover the purpose and meaning for membership, as well as your own connection with the church. Fall ‘24 October 20, 27 after church.

We’ll review the church conference documents that will be presented on Saturday, October 19th at Parsippany United Methodist Church at 9am for the annual Grace United Methodist Church Conference. (Note, decisions at the PreChurch Conference will be forwarded to the official Church Conference the following Saturday).

October 18th is a movie night under the stars! Join us on the field for popcorn and the movie ‘Garfield’ at 7pm. Be sure to bring your own chair or blanket!

7th Grade and older youth are welcome to join in a two year process to become confirmed and join as members of Grace United Methodist Church. Classes begin October 6th at 6pm, monthly to May 4th.

Youth Meetings begin for 6th-12th grade once a month on September 22nd at 7pm.

Youth Meeting dates: September 22nd, October 20th, November 17th, December 15th.

Let us know you plan to come by using the register button on the youth group page!

Join the Grace Youth Group for an exciting trip to Six Flags, Great Adventure!

Join Pastor Brian Neville after the Founder’s Day concert (approximately 12pm) for lunch and a brief orientation meeting for confirmation. All youth from 7th grade and up, who have not been confirmed, are welcome to participate in confirmation. Confirmation begins October 6th at 7pm

GRACE YOUTH GROUP MUM SALE
Payment Due September 9th in the Church Office
Print out an order form below or go to our online shop - gumc.org/shop

Purchase a beautiful chrysanthemum (mum) in single, sets of three or as a large patio pot in support of the youth ministry at Grace United Methodist Church! Proceeds will support the activities of the youth group throughout the next year. Payment is due at noon on September 9th. You can pick up your mums on September 22nd after Sunday worship or Monday around Nursery School pick up time (approximately 11:30am).

On September 8th celebrate all our members with us, and especially those who have been members for 25+ and 50+ years! We’ll also have our kick off for a new year of Sunday School. Let us know you will attend by survey

Vacation Bible School at Grace United Methodist Church
in Wyckoff, New Jersey

 August 12th-16th, 9am-12pm ages 3.5 to 5th grade

What’s a better pairing with a barbecue than a pool party?! Come join the Grace Youth Group for a great time as we celebrate the summer! Let us know if you’d like to chaperone

Congregational Care Team Lunch, Sunday, July 14th

Join the Congregational Care Team for lunch and discussion July 14th after worship (approx. 11:15am).  New members and anyone curious about the team is invited to join us.  Please rsvp to Hilda: info@gumc.org