Celebrating 175 Years as Lexington UMC!
What began with 5 members in a shutterless, doorless hewn log cabin facing Fort Street has been persevered for 175 years, and we look forward to celebrating our legacy. Join us as we celebrate this milestone in our history
Ways to Celebrate!
Celebration Service & Luncheon – September 7th, 10 AM | Wesley Hall (Gym)
Purchase Lunch Tickets Here!
On Sunday, September 7th, we will worship together as ONE at 10 am in a blended service featuring music from both our praise band and our chancel choir, as well as messages from former pastors Rev. Ken Owens and Rev. Miyoung Paik. A catered lunch from Hudson’s Smokehouse will be served following the service. Tickets are now on sale at $15 per adult and $8 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here or in person during Coffee Time and after the 11 am service through August 31st. Also check out “Celebration Hall” which will highlight our missions and the art created by ourLUMC Members, as well as enjoy special music from church musicians during lunch.
Lexington United Methodist Day Declaration – August 4th, 6:30 PM | Lexington Town Council
We are being honored by the Lexington Town Council at their meeting on Monday, August 4th at 6:30 PM. Town Council will proclaim September 7th as “Lexington United Methodist Day.” We hope many of you will attend the Town Hall meeting on August 4th to celebrate this honor!
Commemorate
Commemorative T-Shirts | $20, Youth & Adult Sizes
Buy Your T-Shirt Here Commemorative t-shirts are on sale NOW for $20 a t-shirt in all youth and adult sizes. Click the link above to purchase and wear it leading up to and on the September 7th Celebration.
LUMC Note Cards | $15, Pack of 8
LUMC member Lib Brown has created notecards to commemorate this special anniversary of our church. They will be sold in packs of 8 for $15 with proceeds going to the church. They are available to purchase on Sunday mornings while tickets are being sold, while supplies last.
Contribute
Artist Showcase | Submissions Due Aug. 17th
The committee planning the 175th Anniversary Celebration of LUMC invites artists, writers, musicians and craftsmen from the church to express memories, thoughts, prayers, or appreciations for LUMC through original artwork, stories, poems, songs or crafts. We know that we have many talented members, and we would like to showcase these talents in conjunction with our 175th Anniversary Celebration on September 7th. Items may be submitted to Ann Cimburke (cimburkes@aol.com), Miyoung Paik (miyoungpaik2018@gmail.com), or Lynn Brewer (bmlynn75@gmail.com) by Aug. 16th.
Contribute to the Legacy Fund
The legacy of LUMC is the people — from the first 5 people who formed the church in 1850 through today. It’s the people who make our church what it is and establish what it will be in the future. As you remember our past, celebrate our legacy, and look towards the future, you have the opportunity to remember our church through a special contribution to the Legacy Fund. We ask that each person prayerfully consider a gift over and beyond your tithing. Whether it is $175 ($1 for each year of the church), $1,750 ($10 for each year), $17,500 ($100 for each year) or anywhere in between, your gift will improve the life of the church and this community for the next 175 years. The total gifts received will be distributed in this manner: 25% to missions; 65% for refurbishment projects including the Sanctuary, grounds, and other areas around the church; 10% to the reserve fund to keep the church legacy living on. To give, navigate to our Give page and select “Legacy Fund” in the drop down menu.