May Events
Here's what's happening this month at church and in the neighborhood.
Weekly
Services and more
Sunday 9:30am Worship service
Sunday 10:45am Sunday School
First Sundays – Pastor José offers Communion to the homebound. Please call the office (502.585.2176) to schedule a time for a visit.
Sunday 4:00pm Pastor Miguel Martinez leads Iglesia de Adoracion El Tabernaculo (AET Church)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7pm AET Church
Monday Prayer at 11:00am with Janie Goode. Contact her at 310-533-3040 or janesplacebff@gmail.com
Thursday 5:00pm Bridge Ministries for recovery support
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:00-12:30 Open Door Free Lunch
Saturday 12:00pm The Gathering Lunch, Worship, and Prayer service
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Monthly
Events and Resources
MAY 10 Saturday 11am to 1pm
St. Paul Mobile Resource Center visits the 2nd Saturday of each month. The mobile resource center distributes new underwear, socks, and t-shirts, gently used shoes and clothing, hygiene items, and bottled water to those in need.
MAY 12 (2nd Monday) 6:00pm - Administrative Leadership Team (ALT) meeting
MAY 17 (3rd Saturday) United Methodist Men (UMM) meet. The UMM mission is to support spiritual growth among men, helping men to mature as disciples as they encourage spiritual formation in others. For details, contact office at 502.585.2176 or office@fourthavenue.us
MAY 22 (4th Thursday) 11am to 1pm.
Middletown UMC free medical clinic van offers basic screening and care from certified doctors and nurses.
MAY 31 Saturday 8am Free Smiles Dental Clinic at Fourth Avenue UMC First come first served. 502.585.2176
Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together (CLOUT) prepare for action on current initiatives. For details on how to support or get involved, go to website CLOUT or Facebook
Central Louisville Community Ministries (CLCM) offers various assistance to our neighbors. For details on how to get involved or donate, go to: https://www.centrallouisvillecm.org/
For daily updates including closings go to:
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Calendar
May
01 Thursday Office closed May Day and National Day of Prayer
02 Friday Office closed Oaks Day
03 Saturday Office closed Derby
05 Monday Cinco de Mayo
08 Thursday Christ Church is collecting cleaning kits United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) UMCOR Cleaning Kit - Global Ministries
09 Friday Collegiate Chorale of Bowling Green State University 7pm at Christ Church UM.
10 (2nd Saturday) - 11am to 1pm Paul Mobile Resource Center
10 Saturday Central Park Improvement Day starts at 8:30 am at the Old Louisville Visitors Center
10 Saturday How-to-Festival at the Main Library 10am – 3pm FREE
11 Sunday Mother’s Day
12 (2nd Monday) ALT meeting 6pm
16 Friday Old Louisville LIVE! In Central Park 8pm FREE
17 (3rd Saturday) United Methodist Men (UMM) meet
17 Saturday Old Louisville Springfest 10am -7pm at Toonerville Park (Brook and Oak Streets)
18 Sunday Gregory Partain piano recital 3pm at Christ Church
22 (4th Thursday) 11am to 1pm MUMC Health Clinic
26 Monday Memorial Day
28 Wednesday Shakespeare in Central Park begins. Preshow events at 6pm. Show starts at 8pm FREE www.kyshakespeare.com
MAY 31 Saturday 8am - 12pm Free Smiles Dental Clinic at Fourth Avenue UMC
31 Saturday Polynesian Fest at Central Park 1pm-5pm. FREE for the whole family
TO ALL OUR MEMBERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, and NEIGHBORS CELEBRATING THIS MONTH:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, AND CONGRATULATIONS!
IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSINGS:
For the most up to date info, check our Facebook pages:
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Past Highlights
From April
Open Door Community Ministries:
2000 LUNCHES SERVED
20 MEDICAL PATIENTS
70+ RESOURCE CENTER GUESTS
See daily highlights at Open Door Community Ministry | Louisville KY | Facebook
KY UMC and Conference news from The Heartland District.
Kentucky Conference: Homepage (kyumc.org)
IN MEMORY...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of members, family, and friends:
Sarah Ewing Ernst went to her well-deserved heavenly reward on March 12, 2025 Sarah Ewing Ernst Obituary - Courier-Journal
Carolyn Meachum Hawxhurst (mother of our friend and former Pastor, Jean Hawxhurst) passed away on March 6, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Carolyn Virginia Meachum Hawxhurst Obituary (2025) - Kentwood, MI - Ofield Funeral Home
Donald Alvin Powell, 91, died on December 26, 2024. Donald Alvin Powell Obituary - Courier-Journal
Margaret Elizabeth Butler, 88, passed away on November 18, 2024. Margaret E. Butler Obituary - Courier-Journal
Richard Beliles, passed away at age 90 on October 23, 2024. Richard Vincent Beliles Obituary - Courier-Journal
Sara H. Elizabeth “Sally” Rose, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
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Louisville KY 40203
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FOURTH AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
318 West Saint Catherine Street
Louisville, KY 40203
502-585-2176