Upcoming Events
Bookbags of Love Packing
Bookbags of Love – Volunteers & Donations Needed!
Help share God’s love through food! Each week, Bookbags of Love provides weekend meals for children at Mint Hill and Lebanon Road Elementary Schools — and we need your help to keep this mission strong.
November Packing Dates:
Thursday, November 6th at 10:00 AM
Sunday, November 2nd at 12:30 PM
Usual Monthly Packing Schedule:
First Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM
First Sunday of each month at 12:30 PM
📍 Pantry (hallway off the Sanctuary)
Beer and Hymns
Get ready for an evening of fun and faith! The Brew Room in Locust 175 Ray Kennedy Dr, Locust, NC 28097 for another uplifting night of Beer & Hymns with Grace Junction: A Different Kind of (United Methodist) Church! It is now a mission of Blair Road United Methodist Church!
Fuel Up
Wednesday Fuel Up
Join us for our Fuel Up dinner and spiritual discussion. We will now have weekly Wednesday meals until the end of April. Let’s gather for a delicious meal, heartfelt friendship, and engaging conversation. We’ll see you at 5:45 PM in the Fellowship Room of the Family Life Center!
Feel free to contact the Church Office for the discussion topic of the week prior to gathering.
Blair Road Christmas Marketplace
Join us for one of Blair Road UMC’s most beloved holiday traditions!
Senior Social Connection
Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 9th at 12:30 as we launch a brand-new outreach opportunity—Senior Social Connection!
We will meet in the Fellowship Room and Pavilion. This afternoon gathering is the perfect chance to invite your friends and neighbors to experience the warmth of our church family. Laughter never gets old—just like friendships.
Trunk or Treat at Blair Road UMC
Invite your friends, family and neighbors! Better yet - Decorate your Trunk!!
Leash & Laugh Dog Walk
Leash & Laughs
Join us Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 9 AM at Rob Wallace Park (12900 Bethel School Rd, Midland, NC) for a doggone good time! All ages welcome—whether you have a furry friend or just want to unleash some fun. Walk, wag, and woof your way through a morning of laughs, fresh air, and tail-wagging camaraderie. Don’t miss this paws-itively awesome outing!
Sisters in Christ
The Third Tuesday of Each Month in the Wesley Room of the Family Life Center
Roadside Clean-up! All are Welcome
Join in the Fun! Garbage Pick Up is Saturday September 27th
Join us Saturday, October 18th at 8 AM at Blair Road UMC to clean a 2-mile stretch of roadside. Vests, bags, and grabbers provided—just bring a willing heart!
Recharge! Youth Group
Recharge: Real Fellowship, Real Fun, Real You
Plug into real fellowship—the kind that helps you grow, love, and live like Jesus.
10 Commandments Bible Study with Pastor Rick
Come explore how the 10 Commandments are relevant to us today! Come even if you haven’t come out before.
The Roof Above
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, we will prepare and serve a meal for the men at Roof Above. This ministry is a vital way we share Christ’s love, and we need your help!
Volunteers Needed: Join us for meal prep at noon, then whoever would like to join us to serve the meal we head out at 4:00 PM to serve at The Roof Above located at 1210 North Tryon. We usually finish serving by 6:00 PM.
Cakes Needed: Bring a whole, uncut cake to the church on Sunday, Sept. 21 or Monday, Sept. 22.
Leash & Laugh Dog Walk
Leash & Laughs
Join us Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at 9 AM at Rob Wallace Park (12900 Bethel School Rd, Midland, NC) for a doggone good time! All ages welcome—whether you have a furry friend or just want to unleash some fun. Walk, wag, and woof your way through a morning of laughs, fresh air, and tail-wagging camaraderie. Don’t miss this paws-itively awesome outing!
Children's Church
We’re launching an exciting new ministry just for our elementary students EVERY SUNDAY during the 11:11 service! Room 312 in the Christian Education Building. Led by Amy Pennell, Children’s Church will be a special time of worship designed for young hearts to grow in faith.
Biscuits & Blessings – Blair Road UMC’s Breakfast Church
You’re invited to a special one-service Sunday at Blair Road United Methodist Church! Our 8:45 AM Traditional Service and 11:11 AM Contemporary Service will come together for one joyful gathering at 10:00 AM—and we’ll worship around the breakfast table
Blessing of the Backpacks & S'more!!
For Students, Teachers, Parents and Grandparents. All are Welcome to share the blessing.
Gamechangers VBS! Get in the Game!
Gamechanger VBS – Challenge Accepted!
Join us July 28-31 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Blair Road UMC for an action-packed week of fun, faith, and epic challenges! Kids will dive into Bible adventures, create awesome projects, and learn how following Jesus changes the game.
Candlelight Deep stretch with Sound Healing Yoga
Join me for a relaxing Slow Flow Yoga class held outdoors in the beauty of nature (or indoors if there is inclement weather). Perfect for beginners, this class focuses on gentle movements, mindful breathing, and finding calm.
**Please fill out the waiver to register for Class**
https://www.freedomandstrengthyoga.com/copy-of-bradfield-farms-registration
Good News! Community Dog Walk
Take a walk with us this Saturday and connect with others in the community—dogs welcome, conversations encouraged.
Chick-Fil-A Day
BRUMC Mission and Outreach Chick-Fil-A Day
Come out all day to the Mint Hill Chick-Fil-A to support Blair Road UMC’s Mission Team. We will get 15% of all qualifying sales, and this will greatly help fuel our mission and outreach efforts - locally, regionally, and beyond. What a creative and tasty way to make a difference in people’s lives. NOTE: When ordering in-person, make sure to tell the store that you’re supporting Blair Road UMC. Online orders can also participate. Just toggle through your order and you’ll have the option to support Blair Road UMC.
Finance Committee Meeting
If you count the coins, crunch the numbers, approve the budgets, or nod thoughtfully at spreadsheets—we hope to see your face in the place!
Cinco De Mayo BRUMC Kids & Youth Fiest
¡Cinco de Mayo FIESTA!
Calling all niños y niñas ages 5–17
it’s time to party!
Tacos!Crafts! Music! Photo fun! Games galore!
Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts are coming...are you?
Kids 10 & under bring a VIP (very important parent)
Don’t miss YOUR party
¡Vamos a celebrar!
Easter Sunrise Service
Experience the joy of Easter morning in the outdoor amphitheater as we greet the dawn with hope. There will be a continental breakfast following the service in the Fellowship Room of the Family Life Center.
Maundy Thursday Service
We’ll gather in the sanctuary to remember Jesus’s last meal with His disciples and His commandment to love and serve one another.
Easter Egg Hunt At The Post of Mint Hill
Blair Road UMC invites you to a joyful Easter Egg Hunt and a chance to share love with the residents of The Post at Mint Hill!
Sunday, April 13th (Palm Sunday)
10:00 AM (Between our 8:45 & 11:11 services)
The Post at Mint Hill, 10215 Connell Rd, Mint Hill,
Sisters in Christ
The Third Tuesday of Each Month in the Wesley Room of the Family Life Center
February Committee Meetings
Thank you for being a vital part our Blair Road UMC Family.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Experience the peace and beauty of the holy night at our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Tuesday, December 24, at 5:00 PM in the sanctuary.
With traditional carols, Scripture, a message of hope, and the glow of candlelight, we’ll rejoice together in the birth of our Savior. This sacred tradition is a perfect way to celebrate with family and friends. We can’t wait to see you there!
Christmas Eve-Eve Service
Can’t wait until Christmas Eve—or perhaps you’ll be traveling to see loved ones? Join us on Monday, December 23, at 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center for our Christmas Eve-Eve Service!
This special gathering will feature uplifting music with a festive twist—our Contemporary Worship Music Director, Pat Cray, has invited some talented friends to join us and make the music truly unforgettable. Paired with a meaningful message and the warmth of fellowship, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss.
Bring your family and friends and share in the hope, light, and joy of the season. See you there!
Blue Christmas Worship Service
The holidays can be a challenging time for many, but there is comfort in God’s presence. Join us for a reflective Blue Christmas worship service on Sunday, December 15, at 3:00 PM in the sanctuary.
This special service is designed for those experiencing loss, grief, or hardship during the season. Come as you are, and allow the peace, hope, and love of Christ to renew your spirit. All are welcome.
Christmas Dessert with the Schillings
You’re invited to a warm and festive Christmas-season Dessert with Pastor Rick and Suzanne Schilling on Saturday, December 14. Drop in anytime between 2:00-4:00 PM at their home, 5313 Birchhill Road, Mint Hill, for delicious homemade desserts and great fellowship.
Come and enjoy this special opportunity to spend time with Pastor Rick, Suzanne, and your church family during the holiday season. You don’t need to bring anything but yourself —we look forward to celebrating with you!
Blair Road UMC's 2024 Christmas Marketplace
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Fuel Up :: Mid Week Supper
Join Us for Fuel Up!
Fun, Fellowship, and Fantastic Food
Looking for a chance to sit down for a good family meal and connect with others? Bring the whole family (and your neighbors!) to Fuel Up this October! It's a time for fun, fellowship, and some seriously amazing food.
We’ve got two Fuel Up Wednesdays coming your way:
October 23rd: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, and Salad
We’ll be gathering from 5:45 PM to 7:30 PM, but if you're feeling musical, stick around and join the choir!
If you have a special dessert you would like to share, let Lea Oglesby know! Come fuel up—your seat at the table is waiting!
To make the night even more special, we’ve got some fun surprises lined up for you. It’s going to be a perfect opportunity for our traditional and contemporary members to mingle and get to know each other — a little fun, a little fellowship, and a whole lot of connection!
We’ll have Fuel Up meals on the following dates (all Wednesdays): October, 23, November 6, November 20, December 4. All meals start at 5:45 pm.
We’ll see you for this season’s Fuel Up meals!