find your

home this christmas!

In Maryville we feel a connection with the Great Smoky Mountains, the Tennessee River and the rich Christmas traditions of the region. 


Throughout this time of year, there is also a call to build stronger connections with each other and experience the shared joy for EVERYONE that comes with the Good News of Christ's birth. 


Whether you are looking for family friendly Christmas fun, extraordinary musical presentations, or need to dig deeper into the meaning of Christmas and what it means for your faith, Christmas in Maryville helps you find the true JOY and HOPE of the season!


Christmas in Maryville is a way of showing our LOVE FIRST as we seek to Do Justice, Love Kindness and Humbly Walk with God. 


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experience Christmas in Maryville!

WAYS TO EXPERIENCE

CHRISTMAS IN MARYVILLE

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insisting on hope

The world at the time of Jesus was not that different than the world we live in now when it comes to reasons to be afraid. Oppression, economic disparity, uncertainty, and instability remain concerns more than two-thousand years after Christ's birth.  


One lesson to learn from the Christmas story is how it helps us not be afraid of what is going on around us and reminding us that we should always insist on hope, no matter our degree of despair. 


In the weeks leading up to Christmas and going through the beginning of January learn how it is possible to be fearless in a fearful world.  


November 30th

In the Time of Herod, We Long for God to Break In


December 7th

When We are Running Out of Hope, God is at Work


December 14th

Even in Our Fear, We are Called Forward


December 21st

When You're Afraid, Give Me Your Hand


December 24th (Christmas Eve)

Good News is Louder Than Fear


December 28th

Let Fear Fuel a Fire for Justice


January 4th

Fear Doesn't Stop Us


Some regular worship services will have music specials during this time and may not have a message directly following the theme of the season.  Please click here for a more detailed schedule of each worship service. 





find your joy THIS

christmas in maryville

There are so many things happening during Christmas in Maryville, you may wonder, "Where do I begin?" 

Below you will find a breakdown of events by category to help you better plan your Christmas in Maryville experience. 

daily devotionals for

the advent and christmas seasons

Grace for All is a daily devotional podcast written and recorded by the people of 1st United Methodist Church in Maryville, Tennessee.  During the Advent and Christmas seasons we invite you to pause and reflect as we work to inspire and help you in your journey of understanding and faith through special devotional episodes written with this season in mind. 


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