May 5 - Senior Sunday, 11AM, The Ecker Fellowship Hall
May 12 - Wesley Woods Mother’s Day Offering
June 3 through 9 - Vacation Bible School, 9 AM - noon, Haygood gym
June 4 through 9 - Mission Camp, 10:00AM-12:30PM, Haygood parking lot
Are you new to Haygood or just want to learn more about our faith community? Join our three week class on April 14th, 21st, and 28th. In addition to a tour of our facility, you will learn about the history and mission of Haygood and the United Methodist Church. We’ll review some of our theological beliefs and you’ll get to know our staff and other new comers. Lastly, you’ll also discover opportunities for you to get involved in service and small groups. We will meet in the Living Room. Click here to register. If you have any questions, please email Rev. Zant (will@haygoodumc.org) .
Club 345 Night at the Braves
All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to join us for a night of fun at the Braves on May 17. All children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. The children will ride separate in a van driven by a church staff member. This is to help them build friendships and bond as a group before they go their separate ways for the summer. We will meet at the church at 5:15 pm.
Please bring $ for meals and souvenirs.
We have a limited block of tickets available in an accessible friendly area.
Cost for kid: $55 (includes ticket and transportation)
Cost for adult: $30 (includes ticket)
Siblings are welcome but they must ride with parents.
Register here by April 1st so we can get an accurate headcount and more tickets if needed!
Welcome Campers! You’re invited to Haygood VBS—Camp Firelight. VBS is open to campers who are rising pre-K (4 years old) to rising 4th graders. A snack will be provided each day. We ask each camper to bring their own labeled water bottle. If you are a Haygood CDC/Hut family, our staff can pick them up and drop them off at their classrooms. Please indicate this on the registration form. You can click here to register for this fun-filled week.
If your child is a rising fifth or sixth grader, have them join us for mission camp on June 4th-7th. Mission camp will go from 10 AM-12:30 PM each day. We will be helping our church family and community members at Wesley Woods and working the church grounds. Click here to sign up so your child can experience being the hands and feet of Christ.
We will celebrate Easter Sunday with three worship services. The morning begins at 7:00 AM on the plaza with a Sunrise Easter service led by the Haygood Youth Group. At 9:00AM and again at 11;00AM, there will be a traditional Easter service in the Sanctuary. The later service will conclude with refreshments on the plaza. The nursery will be available for the 9 and 11AM services.
March 28: Maundy Thursday, 6:30PM
Our Maundy Thursday Communion Service will begin at 6:30PM in the sanctuary. There will be a nursery available. The March 27 Wednesday Night Supper will shift to Thursday night, March 28 at 5:30PM, immediately preceeding the Maundy Thursday service.
March 29: Good Friday, 12:00 Noon
Join us in the sanctuary at noon. We will worship God and reflect on the passion of Christ as he died for the sins of the world on the cross. The service will last 30 minutes and be followed by a light lunch in the Ecker Fellowship Hall.
10:45AM Procession and 11AM Worship
Worship will begin with a processional into the sanctuary which includes a donkey and our children. Participants in the procession should line up in front of the church at 10:45 AM - all are welcome. Following the worship service, there will be animals (including the donkey) on the front lawn for petting. Please note there will be no Palm Sunday Parade from Sidney Marcus Park.
Let’s get our grounds ready for Easter! Join the crew to plant, mulch and prune. If you can bring your yard tools - trowels, shovels, rakes, pruning shears/clippers, wheelbarrows, yard gloves - it will be much appreciated and will help make quick work of our chores. Registration is not required but appreciated so that we will know how many to expect. Bring the whole family - we will have fun chores for all ages. Click here to let us know you are coming!
Wonderfully Made (Created by God) is back to make sure each child knows that they are Wonderfully Made in God’s eyes and to encourage a dialogue between parents and child about the normal changes a body goes through during this time. We are partnering with Glenn Memorial UMC (Emory Village) to bring you a Saturday session at Glenn UMC (March 9). Caroline Enright will still be the lead teacher with Rev. Susan Pinson assisting. To enroll your 5th or 6th grader, please click here.
On March 9, we wil have our 2nd Annual Kickball Tournament. THis is the third and last youth fundraiser for the youth summer mission trip to Guaremala. It will be $25.00 per person to join a team. Please have your team captain sign up for your entire team. When registering a team, please list the team members on the memo line. The tournament will be double elimination. Players should arrive and sign in at 8:30AM. The first games will kick off at 9AM. Click here to complete your registration.
In The Third Day: Living the Resurrection, Tom Berlin uses his gifts of storytelling and understanding the Scriptures to connect the reader to the experiences of several individuals around Jesus in his final days, focusing on new life and redemption rather than loss. Join Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they feel the despair of losing Jesus and the surprise and joy that awaits them in the resurrection. This study traces events around these characters, along with Paul and the disciples at Emmaus, and how the resurrection transforms their lives.
This spring we are offering two study groups. The Thursday morning study begins on February 15 and will be led by Wally Rice. To register, please click here.
Please join the youth group for our first annual youth mission trip gala dinner on Saturday, February 10th to support the upcoming 2024 summer mission trip to Guatemala. We will work with Praying Pelicans and partner with a local church to participate in community outreach projects. Our work will consist of small home construction projects, home visits, food distributions, and working with local schools.
The welcome and seating for this fundraising gala will begin at 5:30 PM, and dinner will be served at 6 PM. Registration is $50 per person. Child care will be provided for an additional $20 per child and includes dinner for the children. The gala dinner is for those 18 years and older. Suggested dress is business formal. To register to attend the dinner, please click here. Our youth will serve a three-course meal of salad, spaghetti, and desserts. They will also share more about their mission trip experiences and excitement for our Guatemala trip. Donations will be accepted through Venmo, cash, and check throughout the night by youth leaders. Any gift is greatly appreciated.
The Haygood Altar Guild invites you to honor those that have been a witness in your life through Easter Lily Dedications. Your dedications will contribute to the Flower Guild ministry. To make your dedication, please click here.
Children’s Sunday School will be back on February 4th through March 17th from 10:00-10:45 am. We will meet in The Living Room. This spring, the children will be learning about Jesus’ miracles for 6 weeks. We will meet 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, 3/17, and 3/24. Each week, our dedicated teachers will bring these timeless wonders to life through engaging lessons and hands-on activities for children 3 years old through 5th grade. We invite parents to enroll their children in this enriching experience where values are instilled, friendships blossom, and spiritual growth flourishes. To sign your child up, click here. To ensure the success of this program, we need your support! We are seeking volunteers to join our team. Your involvement will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our young learners. Whether you can contribute occasionally or on a more regular basis, your time is valuable, and your support is appreciated. All materials are provided and nursery care is available for volunteers. To express your interest in volunteering, please contact Anne McGlamry (amcglamry725@gmail.com), Caroline Enright (Caroline@haygoodumc.org), or Tess Welch (twelch@haygoodumc.org).
Rev. Zant will lead this study which examines the connection netween memory and identify as the people of God. Participants will find common themes, including calls to remember, calls to repent, calls for renewal, and calls for community. The curriculum will focus on the Old Testament major and minor prophets. The group will meet in Haygood’s Living Room for twelve sessions from 5:00-6:15PM. Child care will be avaiable. Click here to enroll.
In The Third Day: Living the Resurrection, Tom Berlin uses his gifts of storytelling and understanding the Scriptures to connect the reader to the experiences of several individuals around Jesus in his final days, focusing on new life and redemption rather than loss. Join Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they feel the despair of losing Jesus and the surprise and joy that awaits them in the resurrection. This study traces events around these characters, along with Paul and the disciples at Emmaus, and how the resurrection transforms their lives.
This spring we are offering two study groups. The first begins on January 28th and will be led by John Yambasu, Candler intern and Haygood member. To register, please click here.
Are you new to Haygood or just want to learn more about our faith community? Join our three week class on January 21st, January 28th, and February 4th from 9:45-10:45AM. In addition to a tour of our facility, you will learn about the history and mission of Haygood and the United Methodist Church. We’ll review some of our theological beliefs and you’ll get to know our staff and other new comers. Lastly, you’ll also discover opportunities for you to get involved in service and small groups. We will meet in the Living Room. Click here to register. If you have any questions, please email Rev. Zant (will@haygoodumc.org).
Our 6:00 PM worship service will include candlelight and communion with choirs, instrumentalist and message from our pastor. The nursery is available for children 6 weeks to 3 years old.
Our 4:00PM worship is a family-friendly service featuring Christmas favorites, a sermon, a lively retelling of the nativity story from our children and a message from our pastor. We will conclude the service with the singing of “Silent Night” by candlelight. Our nursery is available for children 6 weeks to 3 years old.
Santa is coming for breakfast so be here to join in the fun of a church-wide breakfast. The men’s group will be cooking up pancakes, eggs and bacon. Santa will be here for pictures and visits with the children. All Haygood members and friends are invited. Cost is $5 a person. The date is Sunday, December 17th. We begin serving breakfast in the Ecker Fellowship Hall at 9:30AM and conclude at 10:45AM. You can reserve your spot here.
Come celebrate the Advent Season with us on Saturday, December 16 or on Sunday, December 17 from 5-7PM as the Haygood youth present the Live Nativity. There will be live animals and hot chocolate to enjoy. Invite your friends and family to the Live Nativity and experience the Christmas Story come to life. The Haygood Happy Camper will be open and serving Hot Chocolate - and some Christmas Treats! - on Saturday and Sunday from 4:30 until 7:30PM.
Enjoy an evening of holiday music from our choirs, soloists, chamber orchestra, organist, and handbells.
Haygood choirs, orchestra, soloists, organist, and hand bells present sacred classics and holiday favorites for the entire family.
A children’s Christmas movie is available during concert for children 4 years-5th grade in The Living Room (formerly the Haygood Chapel). A nursery is available for 6 weeks-3 years old.
Join us on the plaza after the concert to enjoy cider, hot chocolate, and holiday treats.
The Altar Guild will be doing the annual “Hanging of the Greens” on Saturday, December 2 from 9:00AM to 2:00 p.m. and we need your help! All of Haygood is invited to help decorate our Sanctuary on this day. It’s a great time to get in the Christmas spirit by hanging wreaths, stringing lights and being with friends, so come join us for a couple of hours. We would especially like to have some agile volunteers who can climb ladders and put lights on the Sanctuary Tree. Questions:? Please contact Alice Gepp at 404.644.3149.
It’s time to prepare our hearts for Christmas. Let’s start with a community tree lighting on the Haygood Plaza. We are very excited and honored to feature the Georgia Boy Choir as part of our event again this year. Our special guest, Bishop Robin Dease, will light the tree.
You are invited to come early and place a decoration on the tree. Bring one from home if you’d like. We’ll also have our Christmas Campfire and our Hot Chocolate Bar from the Haygood Happy Camper.
Our tree lot – a neighborhood institution for almost 30 years – opens on Friday, Nov. 24. at 3 PM. This year we will feature Christmas Trees, wreaths (12” and 16”) and 25’ garland.
We are an all-volunteer, not-for-profit tree lot. All proceeds from our sales will support Intown Cares, Wesley Woods, and Habitat for Humanity.
Our hours are listed below. SHOP EARLY! We will close when the trees are gone!
Opening Day: Saturday, Nov.24, 3PM to 7PM
Saturday, 9AM-7PM
Sunday, noon-5:30PM
Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:00PM
We will need help unloading the beautiful trees that are coming for the Haygood Christmas Tree lot. This year, the trees will arrive on Saturday, November 18. We will need help unloading. If you can be there for a couple of hours on Nov.18, please email Rob Townley (rob@townleykenton.com).
We need volunteers on Saturday, October 21, to distribute a flyer listing needed foods along with a collection bag and then collect the filled bags on the following Saturday. Please consider participating in the drive by dropping off and collecting bags on streets near you.
To sign up or for more information, call or text Richard Newman at 404-710-5569 or Lynn LeBreton at 678-522-6816.
For more information on the drive and how you can help, please click here to visit our web page.
Sundays, October 15 and 29 and November 5 and 12, Haygood Gym
This small group, led by our Candler intern John Yambasu, is offered on four consective Sundays to all adults and it runs concurrently with Children’s Sunday School so there is built-in childcare. Participants will be guided through a discussion of the book An Unlikely Advent by Rachel Billups. Registration is encouraged, but not required, and ordering the book in advance is optional.
Join us for supper on Wednesday, October 4, 5:30-6:30 PM in the Ecker Fellowship Hall.
Our prices are $11/adult and $6/child. Please use the button above to make your reservation for dinner by 2PM on October 3.
MENU:
Adults: Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich with pickles, baked beans, fresh fruit, baked macaroni and cheese, seasonal salad and tasty desserts.
Children: Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Sausage link, plain or chocolate chip Pancakes with syrup (if your child would like chocolate chip pancakes, please text or email Wally Rice at 404-277-4588 or wrice@haygoodumc.org), fresh fruit, hash browns and tasty desserts.
Casting call: Sunday, October 1
Rehearsals: Sundays, October 15-November 26
Performance during worship: Sunday, December 3
Is your child interested in playing a part in our kids’ Advent drama, "Glory to God In the Lowest"? There’s a place for them. Join us on Sunday, October 1st from 4-5pm in the Ecker Fellowship Hall for a casting call. Speaking roles are for children ages 2nd-6th grades. Our two children’s choirs will be incorporated into our production.
Participants must attend rehearsals on Sundays from 4-5pm from Oct 1 until the performance on Dec. 3. There will be no rehearsals on Oct 8 and Nov 19 due to school breaks. (note: Children’s choir rehearsals remain on Wednesdays.)
When angels appeared outside the town of Bethlehem proclaiming the greatest news the world had ever heard, they didn’t deliver their message to the high and mighty, but to the simple and lowly - shepherds! And not just any shepherds, but easily disregarded "night shepherds." "Glory to God in the highest" became "Glory to God in the lowest," too, as the Son of God came to the world as a tiny baby in a lowly manger! With great dialogue and familiar carols, all presented with an upbeat vibe that incorporated humor, this play is sure to be a hit with kids and audiences alike!
Children play the parts of shepherds (male and female), as well as a census taker and a narrator.
If your 2nd - 6th grade child is interested in a part, join us for a casting session on October 1st. All children will receive a part in the play.
This play will be performed in worship on December 3rd at 11am.
Our director is Rev. Taylor Pafford (who grew up at Haygood). She is an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church.
click here to register
Join us for supper on Wednesday, September 27, 5:30-6:30 PM in the Ecker Fellowship Hall.
Our prices are $11/adult and $6/child. Please use the button above to make your reservation for dinner by 2PM on Tuesday, September 26. Click here to register.
MENU:
Adults: Shrimp Etouffee topped with long grain rice, vegetable du jour, fresh fruit, Ali's coleslaw, baked bread and tasty desserts.
Children: Griddled hamburger or cheeseburger (if your child would like a cheeseburger, please text or email Wally Rice – 404-277-4588/ wrice@haygoodumc.org ), crispy tater tots, fresh fruit, buttered carrot coins and tasty desserts.
Children ages 3 years to 5th grade are invited to join us for Sunday School programming. This fall we are taking a look at the book of Exodus and the stories of Moses. This is a 6-week course with time off for Atlanta Public School fall break (October 9th-13th) and taking October 22 off for Children’s Sunday. Registration not required but encouraged for staffing purposes. Click here to register.
If you would like to help lead a Sunday School class, please contact Caroline Enright caroline@haygoodumc.org for more details. Nursery care will be offered to volunteers who are leading classes. All materials will be provided.
Join us for supper on Wednesday, September 20, 5:30-6:30 PM in the Ecker Fellowship Hall.
Our prices are $11/adult and $6/child. Please use the button above to make your reservation for dinner by 2PM on Tuesday, September 19.
MENU:
Adults: Mexican Ranchero Chicken breast, topped with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream and cilantro, Mexican dusted roasted potatoes, fresh fruit, seasoned black beans, flour tortilla and tasty desserts.
Children: Mexican seasoned Beef Soft Taco with cheese, buttered long grain rice, fresh fruit, seasoned black beans and tasty desserts.
This 12-week study immerses the participant in the New Testament. This class is designed to provide an opportunity for busy people seeking comprehensive engagement over time with the New Testament. Participants read a manageable 3-5 chapters of the Bible daily in preparation for the weekly meetings, which last approximately 75 minutes.
The class will be facilitated by Rev. Will Zant every week on Sunday. It will meet in The Living Room at Haygood, and a nursery will be available. To register, click here.
When: Sep 17, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024 (5:00 PM - 6:15 PM)
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HAYGOOD MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1015 EAST ROCK SPRINGS RD. NE, ATLANTA, GA 30306 Phone: 404.872.9613
