Colonial Hills United Methodist Church offers a variety of ministries and programs designed to reach people of all ages and walks of life. To learn more about our ministries, click on the tabs below.
Colonial Classics is open to anyone who are 55 years or retired. They meet on first Monday of each month for morning program followed by catered luncheon at noon. Programs vary each month from special singers to informative presentations.The second and last Tuesdays of each month are "games days" in the Hospitality Center.
Attend local events such as plays, take field trips, bus tours, and occasionally take out-of-state or out-of- country trips. Such trips include trip to Burnet to see the Bethlehem Village, Palo Duro Canyon, and many more.
There currently is about 80 members in CHUMC's Classics. You do not have to be a member to join.
Inner City Development Provide tutorial and recreational programs for youth, help families in emergencies with food and clothing and assist the homeless in crisis. We have a toy drive at Christmas.
Habitat for Humanity Builds low cost homes for qualified families
Metro Alliance Goal is the consideration and inclusion of religious and ethical values in deliberations and decisions of public bodies such as City Council Lobbies on behalf of services impacting basic family needs such as education, housing, jobs and health care.
Meals on Wheels Colonial Hills participates in daily delivery of meals.
Woman At The Well Provides short term housing and support for successful re-entry into society for women recently released from incarceration.
Wesley Community Center A United Methodist Church agency providing Day Care, services for children and youth, counseling, medical and dental services, enrichment and educational opportunities.
The United Methodist Campus Ministry Offers diverse and caring Christian community for students, faculty and staff at San Antonio College and UTSA .
United Methodist Women is...
. . . a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Colonial Hills UMW is a Five Star Unit due to their contributions to all channels of undesignated giving. The channels are: pledge to mission, special mission recognition, gifts to mission, gifts in memory, and the World Thank Offering.
UMW volunteer their help with Wesley Community Center rumage sale, serves lunch to Habitat for Humanity workers and much more. The annual Christmas cookie sale proceeds go to missions.
CHUMC Circles:
Esther Circle meeting the second Monday of each month in various member homes.
Naomi Circle meets the third Thursday of each month in the CHUMC Hospitality Center.
Mission Meeting meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the CHUMC Hospitality Center.
For more information, please call:
Jacque Albrecht
E-mail: albrechtjc@hotmail.com
Opportunities:
Bible Study: Tuesday morning at 10:00 am in the Adm. Bldg. Conference Room.
Centering Prayer Group: Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm in the Adm. Bldg. Conference Room.
Prayer Group: Wednesday morning at 9:30 am in the Adm. Bldg. Prayer Room.
Piecemakers (Quilters): Thursday afternoon at 1 pm, CLC 203.
Men’s Breakfast: Third Saturday at 8:30 am in the Conference Room. Reservations requested (349-2401).
9:40 a.m. Sunday mornings
ADULT BIBLE STUDY:
Meets in the Prayer Room in the Administration Building. This class studies the Adult Bible Series.
NOVA: Christian Life Center, Room 207
This is a "Boomer" generation class that engages in lively discussions while trying to broaden our understanding of God's message to us.
NEW WILLS: Christian Life Center, Room 203
This class studies different books of the Bible.
THE FORUM: Christian Life Center, Room 206
Led by Miriam McDowell. A group of fascinating minds and warm hearts which enjoys its Sunday "get-togethers" for discussion of unusual topics generally related to uncovering and dealing with mysteries of the Bible and to a digging-into ethics and morals of our society.
CAPPUCCINO GROUP: Hospitality Center
This group studies "Faith Links," a different current event topic every week. It is for all ages. Join them for interesting and lively conversation.
FAITH CONNECTION: Ed. Bldg. Room 21
This class focuses on studying God's presence in our lives through our relationships, careers, service, and on our well being, by seeking a deeper understanding of how Christ's teachings help us with daily challenges.
Stephen Ministers are those trained and supervised lay caregivers who provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people.
Stephen Leaders are the pastors, church staff, and lay leaders who have attended a Stephen Series Leader's Training Course and now direct their congregation's Stephen Ministry.
The Stephen Series provides congregations with the structure, training, and resources to set up and administer a complete system for lay caring ministry (called Stephen Ministry) in the congregation. In Stephen Ministry congregations, lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) provide one-to-one Christian care to the bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, and others facing a crisis or life challenge. Stephen Ministry helps pastors and congregations provide quality caring ministry for as long as people need it.
People Who Need Care . . .
Receive quality, Christ-centered, confidential care for their hurts and needs
Find hope, healing, and a new sense of self-worth through the support of a Stephen Minister
Know they are remembered and supported by their congregation in times of personal difficulty
Receive ongoing care for continuing needs long after the onset of a crisis, when many others have forgotten about them
Grow in a deeper relationship with their Lord as they experience God's unconditional love for them through their Stephen Minister
The "Walk to Emmaus" is a 72-hour experience. The weekend begins on Thursday evening and ends Sunday evening. At Emmaus you will spend three busy but very enjoyable days, usually at a retreat center. You will live and study together in singing, prayer, worship and discussion. Discussions center around fifteen talks given by laity and clergy. These talks present the theme of God's grace, and how that grace comes alive in the Christian community and expresses itself in the world. You'll also discover how grace is real in your life, and how you can live in the life of grace, bringing grace to others. You will have the opportunity to participate in the daily celebration of Holy Communion, and to begin to understand more fully the presence of Christ in his body of believers. You will experience God's grace personally through the prayers and acts of service of a living support community.
Colonial Hills has several reunion groups. The monthly meeting is held the fourth Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Hospitality Center.
Colonial Hills also participates in Kairos ministry. Kairos ministers to incarcerated individuals, their families, and those who work with them. Go to www.kairosprisonministry.org for more information about Kairos.
Family Fiesta is held the Thursday of Fiesta week, from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
This event is sanctioned by the San Antonio Fiesta Commission. This is a children friendly event and is alcohol and smoke free.
There are rides, children's games, and Fiesta Food. Coupons are .50 cents each.
Parking and admission are free.
You will find Moon Bounce, Jolly Trolley Cars, Obstacle Course, Face Painting, Pony Rides and Petting Zoo, Music, clowns, cascarones and a whole lot more.
Colonial Hills United Methodist Church offers a wide range of opportunities for all ages to participate in the music ministry of the church.
Children's "Joyful Kids Choir" is for children age four years through 2nd grade. There is also a choir for 3rd grade through 6th grade and they meet in the choir room of the Administration Building on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. during the school year. Both choirs sing regularly and present a musical each year.
Youth God Squad
This Jr. and Sr. High group of performers work weekly on singing and acting in preparation for tours.
Adult Choir
The Adult Worship Choir sings at the 8:30 and the 11:00 worship services. Special music is performed for Christmas, Easter and other special events.
Bell Choir
The hand bells share music in worship approximately every other month. The bells often combine with the choir for special anthems.
