Christmas Poinsettia Dedications
2025-11-13 08:00 - 2025-11-23 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Each year, we honor and remember our loved ones by dedicating poinsettias—symbols of love and remembrance that fill our church with beauty throughout Advent. This year, these meaningful tributes will be placed during our Hanging of the Greens service, as we decorate the sanctuary and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Order forms are available in the Welcome Hall, or you can email the church office. Poinsettias are $15 each and payment can be turned in with your order form at church or made online: https://ppay.co/fCfqtQw-5uU

Poinsettias may be taken home following the Christmas Eve Service.

Single Ladies Lunch Outing
2025-11-22 11:30 - 14:00
Join us for a fun and friendly lunch at Main Street Cafe!

Meet us at the restaurant at 12:00 PM, or gather in the church parking lot at 11:30 AM to carpool.

Please RSVP by November 15 to Joanne Yager or contact the church office at office@fordschapel.org.

We’d love to see you there!

Friendsgiving for College Students
2025-11-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Lakewood United Methodist Church, 2614 Mastin Lake Rd NE NW, Huntsville, Alabama, 35810
Not every student gets to go home for the holidays—so let’s bring the warmth of home to them! Join us for a cozy, joy-filled Friendsgiving where college students can relax, eat well, and feel loved.

Join members from Ford’s Chapel, Holmes Street, Huntsville First, Lakeside, and Lakewood UMCs in blessing college students from UAH and AAMU with a home-cooked meal on November 29. Come for the meal or just drop off! Thanks to Lakewood UMC for hosting!

Details:

Saturday November 29th

Set up from 10am-noon.

Meal and games or football on the big screen from noon-3pm.

Clean up from 3-4:30pm

How You Can Help:

We’re looking for volunteers to bring dishes and spend time with students who are staying local this Thanksgiving. Whether you’re a casserole queen, a dessert dynamo, or just great at making people feel welcome—there’s a place for you at the table.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044AAEAA2FA20-60583077-campus

What to Expect:

Football on the big screen

Board games and card games for non-sports fans

Plenty of food, laughter, and connection

Let’s make this a day of belonging, generosity, and gratitude.

Hanging of the Greens Service
2025-11-30 10:00 - 12:00
Step into the season of Advent with beauty, meaning, and community. Join us for a special Hanging of the Greens service as we decorate the sanctuary, hallways, and gathering spaces – transforming our church into a place of joyful anticipation.

Together, we’ll kick off Advent, a sacred season to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Through scripture, song, and hands-on decorating, we’ll reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Christmas brings.

All ages welcome to this participatory service. Come ready to worship, wonder, and work together as we make room – both in our church and in our hearts – for the coming of the Christ child.

Angel Tree for Harvest Youth Club
2025-12-01 09:00 - 2025-12-28 12:00
This holiday season, Ford’s Chapel invites you to share the joy of giving through our Christmas Angel Tree. Each year, we partner with the Harvest Youth Club, a local non-profit dedicated to nurturing children through their after-school program.

From December 1–28, our Angel Tree will be filled with tags representing items the Youth Club needs to support students everything from school supplies and snacks to games and learning materials. Simply choose a tag, purchase the item, and return it to the church (no wrapping needed!). Together, we’ll help provide the tools and encouragement these children need to thrive.

Advent Sacred Pause - Lakewood UMC
2025-12-04 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-12-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-12-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Lakewood United Methodist Church, 2614 Mastin Lake Rd NE NW, Huntsville, Alabama, 35810
During this Advent season, you are invited to a sacred pause each Thursday at 12:30 PM at Lakewood UMC—a time set apart for quiet learning, gentle practice, and deeper awareness of God’s presence. Advent invites us to wait, to listen, and to prepare our hearts. Together we will explore simple ways of resting in God’s love, opening ourselves to grace, and nurturing peace within and around us.

Each gathering will include a brief reflection, a shared period of silent prayer, and time for conversation about the experience. No prior experience is needed, only a willingness to be still and open to God. This is an opportunity to slow down, breathe, and let the season speak to your heart in a new way.

Come as you are, bring your curiosity and openness, and step into this rhythm of holy attentiveness as we journey toward the light of Christ’s birth.

This sacred event is facilitated by Dr. Robert Ferrell, NAC Spiritual Formation Team member.

Men's Breakfast
2025-12-06 08:30 - 10:00
MEN’S BREAKFAST — Meet us at Mia’s Cafe in December!

Mia’s is on the southwest corner of Hwy 72 and County Line Road, in Madison.

Join our Men’s group for a great breakfast and even better fellowship.

Christmas Cantata
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:00
Celebrate the season with a heartwarming musical experience as the Ford’s Chapel Choir joins voices with the Lakewood UMC Choir for a special Christmas Cantata.

This musical offering is a beautiful way to usher in the spirit of Christmas. Come be uplifted, inspired, and reminded of the joy that unites us all.

Super Adults Ministry Christmas Luncheon
2025-12-17 11:30 - 14:00
Celebrate the season with joy, laughter, and a delicious catered meal at our annual Super Adults Ministry Christmas Luncheon! This festive gathering is our way of saying thank you for the warmth, wisdom, and fellowship you bring to our church family all year long.

Enjoy a beautifully prepared lunch, holiday décor, and the company of friends as we reflect on the blessings of the season. The meal is provided at no cost, but RSVP is required to ensure we have a seat (and a plate!) ready for you. Contact the church office, or Roddy or Joanne Yager.

Come hungry, come festive, and come ready to make merry memories!

Blue Christmas Service
2025-12-17 18:30 - 19:30
The holiday season is often filled with joy and celebration, yet for many it can also be a time of remembering losses, facing struggles, or carrying heavy hearts. Our Blue Christmas Service offers a sacred space of comfort, reflection, and hope for anyone who finds the season difficult.

Through scripture, prayer, music, and quiet moments, we will acknowledge both sorrow and God’s promise of light in the darkness. This gentle service reminds us that Christ’s peace is for all, especially those who need healing and reassurance.

All are welcome to come as you are—whether seeking solace, offering support, or simply resting in God’s presence. We will gather in the Worship Center.

Office Closed
2025-12-24 00:00 - 2026-01-02 23:59
The church office will be closed December 24 – January 4.

In case of emergency, email office@fordschapel.org or

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2025-12-24 18:30 - 19:30
Celebrate the wonder of Christ’s birth in the glow of candlelight. Our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is a cherished tradition filled with scripture, carols, and the story of God’s love made flesh. As we lift our voices together and light candles across the sanctuary, we welcome the true Light of the world into our hearts and homes.

All are invited – bring family, friends, and neighbors to share in this holy night of joy and peace.

Men's Breakfast at Sunny Street Cafe
2026-01-03 08:30 - 10:00
Kick off the new year with good food and great fellowship! The men of Ford’s Chapel will gather for breakfast on Saturday, January 3 at 8:30 a.m. at Sunny Street Café.

This is a wonderful chance to enjoy a hearty meal, share conversation, and start 2026 with encouragement and connection. Bring your appetite and a friend—everyone is welcome!

Super Adults Ministry Potluck & Bingo
2026-01-07 11:30 - 13:00
It’s January, which means two things: leftovers are gone… and it’s time for our Super Adults Potluck Lunch & Bingo!

Bring your favorite dish to share, and don’t forget those “what‑were‑they‑thinking?” Christmas gifts or other treasures you’re ready to re‑gift. They’ll make perfect bingo prizes! (Yes, that singing fish plaque does count.)

Join us for good food, lots of laughs, and the thrill of shouting “BINGO!” while winning someone else’s unwanted fruitcake.

Women's Bible Study
2026-01-21 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-28 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-04 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-11 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-18 13:30 - 15:00
You’re invited to join us for a 10‑week Bible study exploring Ten Women of the Bible: One by One They Changed the World (Updated Edition) by Max Lucado. Together, we’ll look at the lives of remarkable women such as Sarah, Esther, Mary Magdalene, and others whose stories continue to inspire faith today.

Each session highlights their unique journeys and the lessons they offer – showing how God worked through ordinary, imperfect people to accomplish extraordinary things. The study also includes daily prayers and reflections to help deepen understanding and connect their experiences to our own lives.

Books should be purchased in advance and are available from Amazon: https://a.co/d/g3FYPaj

We meet each Wednesday at 1:30 PM in the downstairs classrooms. All are welcome to come, learn, and grow together.

Safe Sanctuaries Training - Online & In Person
2026-01-25 12:00 - 13:00
Help us keep our church a safe, welcoming place for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. Join us for Safe Sanctuaries Training, offered both online and in person. All volunteers and anyone who serves—or hopes to serve—are encouraged to attend.

Join us in the Gathering Room at noon, or use this link to join online: meet.google.com/nkr-fgfy-giv

Safe Sanctuaries Online Training
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00
Safe Sanctuaries Training (Online Only)

Join us for our online Safe Sanctuaries Training as we work together to ensure a safe, caring environment for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. All volunteers—and anyone interested in serving—are encouraged to attend. Your participation helps keep our ministries strong, welcoming, and protected.

Use this link to join: meet.google.com/ddn-tmqz-uzy

Super Adults Ministry Super Bowl Party
2026-02-04 11:30 - 13:00
Get ready to kick off the fun—no football knowledge required! The Super Adults are hosting a Super Bowl–themed potluck, and it’s guaranteed to be a winning afternoon.

We’ll provide the chili, and you bring the MVP sides and championship‑worthy desserts. Think of it as a tailgate without the tailgating… or the game… or the yelling at the TV. Just great food, great laughs, and great people.

Wear your favorite team’s jersey (or just pick a color you like) and come enjoy a lighthearted gathering filled with fellowship and friendly team spirit. It’s the perfect way to warm up your February.

Come hungry. Leave happy. Enjoy the fellowship in between.

FCLC Moms' Meetup
2026-02-05 09:00 - 11:00
Hey FCLC Moms!

Looking for connection with other Learning Center moms? Join us for Moms’ Meetup — a relaxed time to chat, laugh, and build friendships.

No agenda, no pressure … just coffee, conversation, and a chance to connect with other moms who are walking the same road. Come as you are, stay as long as you can, and enjoy a little mid‑morning encouragement.

Whether you’re new or have been here for years, there’s a place for you at the table. We look forward to spending the morning with you.

Scout Sunday
2026-02-08 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a special morning of worship as we celebrate Scout Sunday at our 11:00 AM Traditional Service! Our Scouts will help lead worship, offering a meaningful reminder of service, leadership, and community. Pastor Emmanuel will share an inspiring message on “Love God & Love Neighbor,” inviting us all to live out the heart of the Gospel in our daily lives.

We’d love to have you—families, friends, Scouts, and the whole community are welcome!

Friends & Neighbors
2026-02-10 10:00 - 12:00
Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or brand new to the game, come enjoy a fun morning of laughter and connection. Everyone’s welcome!

Valentine's Parents' Night Out
2026-02-13 17:30 - 20:00
Registration for this event is now closed.

Give yourself the gift of a peaceful evening while your kids enjoy a night packed with fun! On Friday, February 13 from 5:30–8:00pm, children infant through 5th grade are invited for a sweet evening of crafts, dinner, and a cozy movie time with friends.

You get a night out. They get a night they’ll love. Win–win.

Cost is $10 per child.

Single Ladies Ministry Lunch Out
2026-02-14 10:30 - 14:00
The Single Ladies will be going out for lunch on Valentine’s Day – to a surprise location! Meet us at the church parking lot at 10:30am, and we’ll carpool to our destination.

RSVP by February 10 to Joanne Yager – 256-721-1704.

Ash Wednesday Service
2026-02-18 18:30 - 19:00
Begin the season of Lent with a quiet, contemplative Ash Wednesday service at Ford’s Chapel. This time of worship invites us into reflection, repentance, and renewal as we receive the imposition of ashes and turn our hearts toward Christ in this sacred season.
