318 West Saint Catherine
Louisville KY 40203
502-585-2176
December Events
Here's what's happening this month.
Weekly
Services and more
Sunday 9:30am Worship service
Sunday 10:45am Sunday School
First Sundays – Pastor José offers Communion to the homebound. Please call the office (502.585.2176) to schedule a time for a visit.
Sunday 4:00pm Pastor Miguel Martinez leads Iglesia de Adoracion El Tabernaculo (AET Church)​
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7pm AET Church
Mondays Prayer Meeting at 11:00am. For details, contact Janie Goode at janesplacebff@gmail.com or 310-533-3040
Thursday 5:00pm Bridge Ministries for recovery support
Coming back in 2025 The Stopping Point Narcotics Anonymous
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:00-12:30 Open Door Free Lunch
Saturday 12:00pm The Gathering Lunch, Worship, and Prayer service
(Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church | Louisville KY | Facebook
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Monthly
Events and Resources
Dec 05 Thursday 11am to 1pm.
MUMC Health Clinic. Regular schedule will resume (4th Thursdays) January 2025. Middletown UMC free medical clinic van offers basic screening and care from certified doctors and nurses.
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Dec 09 Monday 6:00pm - The ALT meeting (Every 2nd Monday)
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​Dec 14 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.
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For daily updates including closings go to:
Open Door Community Ministry | Louisville KY | Facebook
Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church | Louisville KY | Facebook
Calendar
December
01 First Sunday of Advent 2024
05 Thursday - 11am to 1pm MUMC Health Clinic
08 Second Sunday of Advent
09 Monday - 6pm ALT Team meeting
14 Saturday - 11am to 1pm Paul Mobile Resource Center
15 Third Sunday of Advent
16 Fourth Avenue congregation created in the year 1888
22 Fourth Sunday of Advent
24 Tuesday End of Advent and Christmas Eve Church Closed
25 Wednesday Christmas Day Church Closed
26 Thursday Church Closed
31 Tuesday New Year’s Eve Open Door serving lunch. Office closed
Jan 1 Wednesday New Year’s Day Church closed
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​​TO ALL OUR MEMBERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, and NEIGHBORS CELEBRATING IN DECEMBER:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, AND CONGRATULATIONS!​
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IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSINGS:
For Sunday and Saturday cancellations, please check your email or our Facebook page. Church Closings during the week due to inclement weather may also coincide with Jefferson County Public Schools. For the most up to date info, check either of the following links:
Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church | Louisville KY | Facebook
Past Highlights
From November
Open Door Community Ministries:
1640 LUNCHES SERVED
16 DENTAL PATIENTS
60 RESOURCE CENTER GUESTS
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See daily highlights at Open Door Community Ministry | Louisville KY | Facebook
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KY UMC and Conference news from The Heartland District.
Kentucky Conference: Homepage (kyumc.org)
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​IN MEMORY...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of members, family, and friends of the Fourth Avenue congregation:
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Margaret Elizabeth Butler, 88, passed away on November 18, 2024. Margaret E. Butler Obituary - Courier-Journal
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Richard Beliles, passed away at age 90 on October 23, 2024. Richard Vincent Beliles Obituary - Courier-Journal
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Sara H. Elizabeth “Sally” Rose, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Sara H. Elizabeth Rose Obituary - Courier-Journal
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