January 2026
Here's what's happening this month at church and in our community.
Weekly
Services and more
WHEN YOU VISIT, PLEASE ENTER THE GLASS DOOR AT 318. W. ST CATHERINE.
Sunday 9:30am Worship service
For Link to online service, go to Worship page.
Sunday 10:45am Adult Sunday School
First Sundays – Communion is offered to the homebound. Please contact the office 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
For Prayer Request, contact Janie Good at 310-533-3040 or janesplacebff@gmail.com
Thursday 5:00pm Bridge Ministries for recovery support
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:00-12:30 Open Door Free Lunch
Saturday 12:00pm The Gathering for Lunch and Prayer.
UPDATED OFFICE DAYS:
9am-2pm: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (Closed on Tuesdays)
(Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church | Louisville KY | Facebook
SOMEONE NEEDS YOUR HELP. Please consider a donation
KYUMH (Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes) Offering of Hope is Every 5th Sunday. KYUMH - Bringing Hope to Children Since 1871
UMCOR United Methodist Committee on Relief assists with disaster relief. UMCOR - Global Ministries
CLCM Central Louisville Community Ministries needs socks and underwear for the Clothes Closet, 809 S 4th ST
Link your Kroger rewards card to Fourth Avenue UMC and our church can receive rewards also.
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Search for Community Rewards.
Calendar
January
31 Dec - New Year’s Eve (Building closed)
01 Thursday - New Year’s Day (Building closed)
02 Friday – Office closed
04 (1st Sunday) Communion is offered to the homebound (Call to schedule a visit)
10 (2nd Saturday) - Paul Mobile Resource Center, 11am to 1pm
12 (2nd Monday) ALT meeting 6pm
17 (3rd Saturday) United Methodist Men Meet
22 (4th Thursday) 11am to 1pm Middletown UMC Health Clinic
Sept. 3 until spring 2027 - Due to I-65 Overpass Work, be aware of Old Louisville Street Closures (Hill, South Brook, Kentucky, and Burnett Avenue)
For more community events go to: Metro Council District 4 | LouisvilleKY.gov
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Welcome Louisvilleky.gov | LouisvilleKY.gov
TO ALL OUR MEMBERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, and NEIGHBORS CELEBRATING IN JANUARY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, AND CONGRATULATIONS!
IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSINGS:
For inclement weather, we follow the closing of JCPS. For instant updates, go to our Facebook page.
Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church | Louisville KY | Facebook
Monthly
Events and Resources
JAN 12 (2nd Monday) 6:00pm
Administrative Leadership Team (ALT) meeting
JAN 10 (2nd 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.
JAN 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
JAN 22 (4th Thursday) - 11am to 1pm. Middletown UMC free medical Clinic.
Middletown UMC free medical clinic van offers basic screening and care from certified doctors and nurses.
CLOUT - Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together prepare for action on current initiatives. For details on how to support or get involved, go to website CLOUT or Facebook
October 27, 2025, the Community Problems Assembly selected "Housing" as the new focus area for research and action.
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/
Louisville Street Tips is a free reference guide for people in immediate need of shelter or other services. To view tips online go to 2024 Street Tips – Coalition for the Homeless
For daily updates including closings go to:
Open Door Community Ministry | Louisville KY | Facebook
Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church | Louisville KY | Facebook
Past Highlights
From DECEMBER
Open Door Community Ministry:
2000+ Lunches served
35 assisted at Middletown UMC Health Clinic
100+ guests at St. Paul Mobile Resource Center
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:
Roger Brewer (brother of Joyce Ware) died on December 10, 2025, in Hopkinsville, KY Roger Brewer Obituary (1954 - 2025) - Hopkinsville, KY - Christian County Now
Wayne R. Anderson departed on September 20, 2025, at the age of 80. Reverend Dr. Wayne R. Anderson Obituary - Courier-Journal
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.
Sara H. Elizabeth Rose Obituary - Courier-Journal
NEW YEAR PRAYER
Dear God, in 2026, we come before You with humble hearts. We ask You to guide our steps, shape our thoughts, and guard our spirits. Let this prayer for the new year draw us closer to Your will. When the path is unclear, lead us with Your wisdom. When we feel weak, strengthen our faith. We surrender every plan and desire to You, trusting that You will order our steps according to Your perfect purpose. Amen.
CONTACT
FOURTH AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
318 West Saint Catherine Street
Louisville, KY 40203
502-585-2176
