General Worship Information

We also offer our livestream service that is also posted to our website, YouTube and on Facebook. You can view all our online services here.

Please join us! Worship includes a children’s message and great music. Children’s Sunday school, Youth, and Adult Sunday school are also meeting in-person and online. 

Contact office@genevaumc.org for more information.

Children’s, Youth, and Adult Sunday School also meet on Sundays during the school year.


UPCOMING SERVICES

If you have missed a recent Worship Service you can watch it online here.

The Light of Hope, Peace, Love and Joy: Preparing Our Hearts for Jesus

“The Light of Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy: Preparing Our Hearts for Jesus” invites us to journey through Advent, allowing Jesus to illuminate our hearts and our communities with hope, peace, joy and love. 

December 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Hope Through the Ages: Jesus’ Genealogy Unveiled, Matthew 1:1-17

Hope Through the Ages: Jesus’ Genealogy Unveiled” (Matthew 1:1-17) explores how Jesus connects us to the promises of the past so that we can live with hope for the future. Discover the significance of Christ’s lineage and how it empowers us to trust in God’s ongoing work in our lives today. 

December 8, 2024 at 9 a.m., Preparing the Way: John the Baptist’s Call to Peace, Luke 1:57-80 

“Preparing the Way: John the Baptist’s Call to Peace” (Luke 1:57-80) highlights how God prepares the way through John’s message of peace so that we may be ready for the coming of Christ. Discover how John’s prophetic role calls us to embrace the peace that Christ brings into our lives today.

December 15, 2024 at 9:00 am and 10:30 a.m. – Cantata, “Myrrh of the Forest”

Monday, December 16 at 7:00pm – Memorial Communion Service

December 22 at 9:00 a.m., “Mary’s Song: A Response of Love and Faith” (Luke 1:26-38, 46-56)
Mary’s Song: A Response of Love and Faith” (Luke 1:26-38, 46-56) explores how God chooses us as an act of love to bring about His redemptive purposes in the world. Reflect on the Annunciation and how Mary’s story invites us to embrace our role in God’s ongoing work of salvation. 

“Illuminating Love: Jesus, the Light of the World” (Luke 2:1-20) celebrates the birth of Christ, who illuminates our darkness with God’s love so that we may live with hope, peace, joy, and love. Join us as we rejoice in the Light that has come to guide and transform our lives this Christmas with carols and candlelight. 

December 22 at 7:00 p.m., “Classic UMCG Christmas Eve with Chancel Choir and Candlelight.

December 24 at 4:00 p.m., “Big, Bright, Brass Christmas Eve

December 24 at 10:00 p.m., “Relaxed Carols and Carols”  

As we continue our journey of spending a year with Jesus at UMCG, we begin with the series Jesus’ Early Years. This series invites us to explore the foundational moments of Jesus’ early life, from His revelation as King of Kings to His baptism and the discovery of His purpose. Through these stories, we’ll witness how God reveals Jesus’ true identity and how these early events shape our understanding of who He is. Each sermon will help us connect more deeply with Jesus, recognizing His presence in our lives today and understanding how God’s love and grace are always within reach. Join us as we reflect on the early years of Jesus and discover what they mean for our faith and journey with Him.

December 29, 2024 at 9:00am, Jesus’ Early Years: Temple Dedication. Shared worship service at Batavia United Methodist Church.
Join folks from Aurora Wesley, Baker Memorial, Batavia, and Geneva for shared worship to celebrate the Christmas Season. Pastor Rob Hamilton, preaches the sermon Jesus’ Early Years: Temple Dedication that reflects on the moment when Jesus was presented in the temple, marking the beginning of His redemptive mission. Just as the Holy Spirit claimed Jesus, the Spirit claims us for God’s redemptive  mission in the world, guiding our purpose today.

January 5, 2025 at 9:00 am, Jesus’ Early Years: Crowned the King of Kings
Jesus’ Early Years: Crowned King celebrates the revelation of Jesus as King of Kings. God reveals Jesus as King so that people of all nations may be drawn into God’s redeeming love. Reflect on the visit of the Magi and the universal call to recognize and worship Christ the King.

January 12, 2025 at 9:00 am, Jesus’ Early Years: Lost and Found
Jesus’ Early Years: Lost and Found reminds us that Jesus is never lost, even when we can’t find Him. God ensures Jesus is always within reach so that we may discover God’s presence when we seek Jesus earnestly. Join us as we explore how to find Jesus in our own lives today.

January 19, 2025 at 9:00 am, Jesus’ Early Years: The Beloved Son Revealed
Jesus’ Early Years: The Beloved Son Revealed focuses on the moment when God reveals Jesus as His Beloved Son. As the Holy Spirit descends, we are reminded that we, too, are loved and chosen by God. Explore how this divine revelation shapes our understanding of God’s love and our identity in Christ.