Christmas Season

at Union

Come as you are! We can’t wait to get to know you, the beautiful YOU God has created.

We are more concerned with people’s hearts than what they are wearing. Feel free to wear what you’re comfortable in.

We offer both traditional and contemporary services. Worship in the style you prefer: all is for God’s glory.

Don’t be alarmed when you see an Irmo PD presence on campus; they’re here for everyone’s safety.

Our nursery is staffed by trained and background-checked caregivers, ready to love on children 0-3 years old. But babies are welcome in “big church” too!

Every Sunday, except the 1st Sunday, children leave before the sermon for their own church experience. But children are welcome to stay in worship too!

Welcome to Union United Methodist Church!

Join us for Christmas at Union! We celebrate the Christmas season and the coming of Jesus' birth through many events during the month of December. All are invited and welcome at every event.


Below you will find a listing of events and details for each. We look forward to seeing you!

Events & Worship
The Living Christmas Story
December 2-4, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

The Living Christmas Story is a drive-through "living" story of Jesus' birth.


Come enjoy this free event as you drive along a 1/3 mile route through the church’s parking area, which has been transformed into the city of Bethlehem to re-enact the ‘greatest story ever told.’ This is a gift to our community with no admission fee.

To learn more about The Living Christmas Store, click the button below.

Lessons & Carols Service
December 11,  9 a.m.

Join us for a Lessons & Carols service presented by our Chancel Choir at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary.


We will have readings from the nine traditional, scriptural lessons followed by music selections. The choral repertoire being performed is sure to inspire and bless those in attendance. Selections will range from literature in the Anglican tradition to contemporary coral music. The Chancel Choir will be joined by an orchestra to lead a dynamic service during Advent. We would love to have you and your family in attendance!


Contemporary worship service will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. on this Sunday to accommodate the orchestra.

The Living Nativity
December 18,  4 p.m.

The Living Nativity will be presented by the Union Praise Band on Sunday, December 18, at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This is a service with songs and children participating in the story of Jesus' birth.

First Sunday in Advent - Christ our Hope
November 27,  9 & 11 a.m. services

Join us for traditional worship at 9 a.m. or contemporary worship at 11 a.m. to start our season of Advent and we light the candle of Christ our Hope. 

Scriptures for the week: Isaiah 2: 1-5; Psalm 122

Second Sunday in Advent
- Christ the Way
December 4,  9 & 11 a.m. services

Join us for traditional worship at 9 a.m. or contemporary worship at 11 a.m. for our second week of Advent as we light the candle of Christ the Way. 

Scriptures for the week: Isaiah 11: 1-10; Romans 15: 4-13; Matthew 3: 1-12

Third Sunday in Advent - Christ our Joy
December 11,  11 a.m. service

Join us for our Goodness & Light special service at 9 a.m. or contemporary worship at 11 a.m. in the Chapel for the third week of Advent as we light the candle of Christ our Joy. 

Scriptures for the week: Isaiah 35: 1-10; Matthew 11: 2-11

Fourth Sunday in Advent
- Christ our Peace
December 18,  9 & 11 a.m. services

Join us for traditional worship at 9 a.m. or contemporary worship at 11 a.m. for our fourth week of Advent as we light the candle of Christ our Peace. 

Scriptures for the week: Isaiah 7: 10-16; Matthew 1: 18-25

Christmas Eve
Candlelight Services
December 24,  4 & 7 p.m. Services

Join us for our Christmas Eve services to celebrate Christ's birth!


Contemporary Service at 4 p.m.

Traditional Service at 7 p.m.


Everyone is invited and welcome!

Nursery will be provided for both services.

Christmas Day Service
December 25,  10:30 a.m. service

Join us to celebrate Jesus' birth with carols, coffee, and doughnuts!

No nursery, but children are encouraged to wear

their Christmas PJ's and bring a quiet toy to play with.