

Blood Drive
We will be hosting a blood drive for American Red Cross in our Fellowship Hall on Monday, June 9th. Use this link to sign up. (Enter zipcode 91355 to find specific blood drive.)

Aloha Sunday
Join us as we celebrate Aloha Sunday and the start of the Matticks’ fourth year with us at Valencia UMC. Wear your Hawaiian shirt and enjoy a popsicle on the way out!
Blessing of the Backpacks
Join us for our Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an ice cream treat on your way out!
Unpaid Servants Appreciation Sunday
Please join us for Unpaid Servants Appreciation Sunday. We will present the Towel and Basin award, an annual tradition since 2010. Thank you to all of our unpaid servants! There will be a gift for you on the patio. Enjoy!
World Communion Sunday
Join us on World Communion Sunday. Bring food donations for our local food pantries.
Rise Against Hunger
Please join Valencia UMC for a Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event, in the movement to end hunger by the year 2030. We are seeking donations to cover the cost of the 10,000 meals we will be packaging. Each meal costs 38 cents, so we need to raise $3800. We will be assembling the meals on October 5. Check back for a link to volunteer and/or to donate.
Women's Retreat
Reservations are now open for our upcoming Women’s Retreat, Dancing in the Rain: With Faith There’s Always a Choice to Dance. More details and a form to sign up are at this link. Deposit of $75.00 required for reservation.
KidZone Sunday
Join us for KidZone Sunday, in which our children will lead us in songs, scripture and sermons for both worship hours.
Trunk or Treat
Our annual Trunk or Treat party! There will be decorated car trunks, a DJ, candy, games and crafts. For children through sixth grade. No scary costumes, please!
All Saints Sunday
Join us for 9 and 10:30 a.m. worship as we honor and remember those who are no longer with us.
Advent Celebration
Please save the date to kick off Advent Season with our annual Advent Celebration, Sunday, November 30th, 4:30pm - 7:30pm.
Blue Christmas
The holiday season is difficult for some who have experienced a loss, stress, or loneliness. Join us for a different kind of service of comfort, peace and hope.
Discover Valencia UMC
Are you newer to the church? Do you have questions? Are you still not sure what programs, studies, and opportunities are available for you at Valencia UMC? Join us at 11:30 a.m. for a short tour of the campus, an introduction to what we are all about, and a question and answer time. We will meet in the Worship Center in front of the piano. No need to sign up, just show up.
Music Appreciation Sunday
Join us for a special Sunday when all of our music ministries join together for both worship hours - Chancel Choir, Worship Band and Children’s Choirs!
Children's Musical
Join us for worship on April 30 at both 9 and 10:30 a.m. for a special presentation by our KidZone Worship Team (singers from 2nd through 6th grades).
Partners In Ministry (Formerly Membership Class)
Learn about Valencia United Methodist Church and why partnering with us in membership is the next step in your faith journey! Dinner is included. Email Kim Brosnan if you’d like to attend. Deadline to RSVP is Sunday, April 28.
Keepin' It Local
Our annual "Keepin' It Local" Fundraiser is set for Sunday, April 27, beginning at 2:30 p.m. You won't want to miss out on this fun time and help raise funds for VUMC! To sign-up, click here.
We also need silent auction items and volunteers for this event. Please contact Sherry Klahs if you’d like to help with either of these things. Thank you!

Easter - Three Worship Times
Join us for joyous Easter Worship at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. Christ is alive, and Easter changes everything. You are invited to the celebration!
9:45 a.m. will be available online. Children’s Activities will be offered at 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.
Good Friday
Joint worship with Santa Clarita UMC at Valencia UMC. Children’s activities for kindergarten through sixth grade. Nursery care provide for birth to age four.
Holy Thursday
Joint worship with Santa Clarita UMC at Santa Clarita UMC. Childcare will be provided.
Broadway in the 'Burbs
CALLING ALL BROADWAY FANS IN SANTA CLARITA VALLEY!
Join us on Sunday, March 30th at 4pm for a family-friendly afternoon of Broadway songs featuring incredible Broadway talent.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Talent includes: Brian Calì (Pretty Woman, Master Class), Anthony Crivello (Tony Award Winner for Kiss of the Spider Woman, Phantom of the Opera), Ashley Moniz (Kinky Boots, Sister Act Tours), Grace Stockdale (Waitress, 1776), Lauren Zakrin (Rock of Ages, Once Upon a One More Time), and many more. Full cast announcement coming soon!
Music Director: Benet Braun
Produced by: Ashley Moniz Braun, Steven Applegate, and VUMC
This is a “Pay What You Can” Event! No ticket purchase necessary. Donations will be taken at the door before and after show. ALL DONATIONS will go towards assisting families of Altadena UMC and Community UMC - Palisades
Childcare provided for children 6 & under.
Approximate running time: 80 minutes (no intermission)
Hygiene Kits for UMCOR
Sign-ups will begin on the patio on March 9. We will be asking for volunteers to assemble the kits. We also need monetary donations to purchase the materials for the kits.
Work Day
Please come on Saturday, March 29 from 9 to noon to spruce up our campus for Easter. Donuts and coffee will be provided. You can sign up on the patio beginning March 2 or contact Sherry Klahs.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday: Kids’ Worship is at 5:00 p.m. Regular Worship will be at 7 p.m. (No online worship available.)

5K Run Walk - Save the Date!
We’ll have snacks and start at 11:45 a.m. This 5K Run/Walk is a fund-raiser to support the youth’s ASP mission trip in June.
For more info, click here.
To sign up to run/walk, click here.
To donate, click here.
To volunteer, contact Mike Barber
Family Camp
Registration is open! Click here to sign up.
We will be staying in Wrightwood again this year. Cost is $175 per person age 11 and older; $75 per person for kids 10 and under.
Registration deadline is February 9.
Charge Conference
Our annual charge conference will be held on February 9th at 11:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will be voting on the business of the church and updating the congregation on the latest VUMC progress and the status of our growth. All are invited and welcome to attend.
Souper Bowl of Caring
VUMC youth will be taking a special offering after each service to benefit local food banks.
Deep Roots Open Skies Kickoff Event
Join us for worship in our sanctuary at 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 26 as we listen to speaker Brad Griffin and learn how we can build a stronger church for our children and their children. A Mad Science activity will be provided for children during Brad’s talk.
Dinner ($5 per person) and musical entertainment will follow in our Fellowship Hall.
To sign up, click here. Please pay at umcv.org/give. Thank you.
Partners In Ministry (Formerly Membership Class)
Learn about Valencia United Methodist Church and why partnering with us in membership is the next step in your faith journey! Dinner is included. Email Kim Brosnan if you’d like to attend. Deadline to RSVP is Sunday, January 5.
Discover Valencia UMC
Are you newer to the church? Do you have questions? Are you still not sure what programs, studies, and opportunities are available for you at Valencia UMC? Join us at 11:30 a.m. for a short tour of the campus, an introduction to what we are all about, and a question and answer time. We will meet in the Worship Center in front of the piano. No need to sign up, just show up.
Communion Sunday Food Drive
For Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry please bring canned goods of all kinds: meats, chili, soup, fish, fruits, and also peanut butter.
Thank you for supporting this important outreach of helping the hungry in our community.

One Worship - Dec. 29 - Blessing of the Gifts
Join us for one worship hour at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 31. Blessing of the Gifts Sunday! Bring your favorite gift. No live animals, please!
Christmas Eve Worship
Please join us for Christmas Eve. We will have an interactive family-friendly worship at 3 p.m. with a Christmas pageant. At 7:30 and 9 p.m., there will be candlelight and festive music with both the worship band and traditional choir. At 11 p.m., we will have a traditional worship with candlelight and Holy Communion.
Advent Celebration
Please join us to kick off Advent Season with a Celebration! Sunday, December 1st, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
TICKETS are $15/pp or $50 max per immediate family. RSVP & payment due by Nov 25th
Schedule of Events:
4:30-6:00pm. Dinner will be served. Family & Kids Crafts. Christmas Photo Booth. (Take a print home.) Games in the Youth Room. Carolers and more.
6:10 7:00pm. Advent Worship in Sanctuary (Open to All, no tickets or RSVP needed for this part only.)
7-7:30pm. Living Nativity and Dessert
Sign up here. Deadline to sign up is November 25th.
We also need volunteers. For more info and to sign up to volunteer, click here.
Work Day
Please come on Saturday, November 16 from 9 to noon to spruce up our campus for Advent and Christmas. Donuts and coffee will be provided. You can sign up on the patio beginning October 27 or contact Sherry Klahs.
Amos Presentation (Nicaragua Mission)
You are invited to learn about AMOS’s projects in Nicaragua, which are supported by Valencia UMC. Check back for details on who’s speaking.

Do Unto Others - Election Day Communion and Worship
On Election Day, communion is being offered between 7 and 7:30 a.m. and from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. Joint worship with Santa Clarita UMC will be held at 7 p.m. on the Valencia UMC Campus, featuring praise bands from both churches.
All Saints Sunday
Join us for 9 and 10:30 a.m. worship as we honor and remember those who are no longer with us.
KidZone Sunday
Join us for KidZone Sunday, in which our children will lead us in songs, scripture and sermons for both worship hours.
Trunk or Treat
Our annual Trunk or Treat party! There will be decorated car trunks, a DJ, candy, games and crafts. For children through sixth grade. No scary costumes, please!

Women's Retreat
Registration is now closed for our Women’s Retreat beginning Friday evening, October 18 and ending after worship Sunday morning, October 20.