December 2025
Here's what's happening this month at church and in our community.
Weekly
Services and more
WHEN YOU VISIT, PLEASE ENTER THE GLASS DOOR AT 318. W. ST CATHERINE.
Sunday 9:30am Worship service
Sunday 10:45am Adult Sunday School
First Sundays – Communion is offered to the homebound. Please contact the office to schedule a time for a visit.
2025 Christmas Week Services
Sunday December 21 at 9:30am
Christmas service at 4th Avenue
Wednesday December 24 at 5:30pm
Christmas Eve at Crescent Hill UMC
201 S Peterson Ave, Louisville, KY
Sunday 4:00pm Pastor Miguel Martinez leads Iglesia de Adoracion El Tabernaculo (AET Church)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7pm AET Church
Monday Prayer at 11:00am with Janie Goode. Contact her at 310-533-3040 or janesplacebff@gmail.com
Thursday 5:00pm Bridge Ministries for recovery support
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:00-12:30 Open Door Free Lunch
Saturday 12:00pm The Gathering for Lunch and Prayer.
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SOMEONE NEEDS YOUR HELP. Please consider a donation
KYUMH (Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes) Offering of Hope is Every 5th Sunday. KYUMH - Bringing Hope to Children Since 1871
UMCOR United Methodist Committee on Relief assists with disaster relief. UMCOR - Global Ministries
CLCM Central Louisville Community Ministries needs socks and underwear for the Clothes Closet, 809 S 4th ST
Link your Kroger rewards card to Fourth Avenue UMC and our church can receive rewards also.
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Sign-in or sign-up.
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Search for Community Rewards.
Monthly
Events and Resources
DEC 08 (2nd Monday) 6:00pm - Administrative Leadership Team (ALT) meeting
DEC 04 - 11am to 1pm. Middletown UMC free medical Clinic. No medical clinic on 4th Thursday in December due to the holidays.
Middletown UMC free medical clinic van offers basic screening and care from certified doctors and nurses.
DEC 13 (2nd Saturday 11am to 1pm
St. Paul Mobile Resource Center visits the 2nd Saturday of each month. The mobile resource center distributes new underwear, socks, and t-shirts, gently used shoes and clothing, hygiene items, and bottled water to those in need.
DEC 20 (3rd Saturday) United Methodist Men (UMM) meet. The UMM mission is to support spiritual growth among men, helping men to mature as disciples as they encourage spiritual formation in others. For details, contact office at 502.585.2176 or office@fourthavenue.us
Free Smiles Clinic - This is NOT at 4th Avenue UMC. Call or text 502-516-6678 to schedule an appointment. The Free Smiles Clinic provides free, quality dental services. For updates and Events, click the link Free Smiles Clinic - Louisville, Kentucky
CLOUT - Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together prepare for action on current initiatives. For details on how to support or get involved, go to website CLOUT or Facebook
October 27, 2025, the Community Problems Assembly selected "Housing" as the new focus area for research and action.
Central Louisville Community Ministries (CLCM) offers various assistance to our neighbors. For details on how to get involved or donate, go to: https://www.centrallouisvillecm.org/
Louisville Street Tips is a free reference guide for people in immediate need of shelter or other services. To view tips online go to 2024 Street Tips – Coalition for the Homeless
For daily updates including closings go to:
Open Door Community Ministry | Louisville KY | Facebook
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Calendar
December
FAUMC - Holidays - Outside Groups - Open Door Ministry
04 Middletown UMC Health Clinic.
06 Free Smiles Clinic - This event is NOT at 4th Avenue UMC. Call or text 502-516-6678 to schedule an appointment.
07 Second Sunday of Advent - for the PEACE that Christ brings.
07 1st Sunday communion offered to the homebound.
08 (2nd Monday) ALT meeting 6pm
09 Tuesday Mountain Mission Pick up at Fourth Avenue UMC
13 (2nd Saturday) - Paul Mobile Resource Center, 11am to 1pm
14 Third Sunday of Advent – JOY marks a shift from penance
20 (3rd Saturday) United Methodist Men meet
21 Sunday at 9:30am - Christmas service at 4th Avenue
21 Fourth Sunday of Advent – Represents God's LOVE
24 Wednesday– 5:30pm Christmas Eve service at Crescent Hill UMC
24 Christmas eve (Office closed)
25 Christmas day (Office closed)
Sept. 3 until spring 2027 - Due to I-65 Overpass Work, be aware of Old Louisville Street Closures (Hill, South Brook, Kentucky, and Burnett Avenue)
For more community events go to: Metro Council District 4 | LouisvilleKY.gov
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Welcome Louisvilleky.gov | LouisvilleKY.gov
TO ALL OUR MEMBERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, and NEIGHBORS CELEBRATING IN DECEMBER:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, AND CONGRATULATIONS!
IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSINGS:
For inclement weather, we follow the closing of JCPS. For instant updates, go to our Facebook page.
Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church | Louisville KY | Facebook
Past Highlights
From NOVEMBER
Open Door Community Ministry:
2000+ Lunches served
No Middletown UMC Health Clinic
98 guests at St. Paul Mobile Resource Center
See daily highlights at Open Door Community Ministry | Louisville KY | Facebook
KY UMC and Conference news from The Heartland District.
Kentucky Conference: Homepage (kyumc.org)
IN MEMORY...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of members, family, and friends:
Wayne R. Anderson departed on September 20, 2025, at the age of 80. Reverend Dr. Wayne R. Anderson Obituary - Courier-Journal
Sarah Ewing Ernst went to her well-deserved heavenly reward on March 12, 2025 Sarah Ewing Ernst Obituary - Courier-Journal
Carolyn Meachum Hawxhurst (mother of our friend and former Pastor, Jean Hawxhurst) passed away on March 6, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Carolyn Virginia Meachum Hawxhurst Obituary (2025) - Kentwood, MI - Ofield Funeral Home
Donald Alvin Powell, 91, died on December 26, 2024. Donald Alvin Powell Obituary - Courier-Journal
Margaret Elizabeth Butler, 88, passed away on November 18, 2024. Margaret E. Butler Obituary - Courier-Journal
Richard Beliles, passed away at age 90 on October 23, 2024. Richard Vincent Beliles Obituary - Courier-Journal
Sara H. Elizabeth “Sally” Rose, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Sara H. Elizabeth Rose Obituary - Courier-Journal
Dear God, we pray for those who have lost their lives across the world. We pray for peace, Heavenly Father. We come before You with heavy hearts, seeking Your divine intervention to end violence and war in our society. We pray for the sick and homebound. We pray for those who are unhoused and struggling to survive. We pray for those in the path of natural disasters around the world. We also pray for all who are affected by devastating accidents. Please help everyone find peace, comfort, and safety. Amen
CONTACT
FOURTH AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
318 West Saint Catherine Street
Louisville, KY 40203
502-585-2176
