The Fine Arts Series focuses on bringing art into the LUMC community. From concerts to theatrical performances, the FAS... The Fine Arts Series The Fine Arts Series is an annual offering that seeks to bring creative and artistic excellence to our church community. All performances and events will take place at Littleton United: 5894 S. Datura St. Our Master Artists series features free concerts by the finest professional musicians, while our Arts & Faith Series features the finest of sacred music and art. View the 2025-2026 schedule of events below, followed by a list of all participating concert events. UP NEXT: HANDEL'S MESSIAH December 14th 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM The Chancel Choir of LUMC will be joined by soprano Amy Maples, Mezzo-soprano Marcia Ragonetti, tenor Jason Baldwin, baritone Steven Taylor, and the Colorado Chamber Orchestra for two uplifting worship services featuring Handel's beloved masterwork. Experience the magic just in time for the holiday season! No admission required. MASTER ARTISTS SERIES COLORADO BRASS The 33rd season of the Fine Arts Series opens with the thirty musicians of Colorado's premiere British-style brass band performing a special concert for our Littleton audience. Come and hear this award-winning group play a variety of pieces — from marches to contemporary masterworks. Free tickets are available at LUMC! October 3, 2025 7:30 PM LEARN MORE GUITARIST MASAKAZU ITO Internationally acclaimed guitarist Masakazu Ito will perform an exquisite solo concert, featuring music of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Carlo Domeniconi, Joaquín Turina, and others. You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear this brilliant performer in person. Free admission! November 7, 2025 7:30 PM LEARN MORE BAROQUE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF COLORADO Five musicians from the Baroque Chamber Orchestra present "Now and Then," a time-travelling program of virtuoso chamber music from the 18th and 21st centuries, with selections by Telemann, Bologne (aka Chevalier de Saint-Georges), J. Haydn, and Kenji Bunch. Free admission! February 1, 2025 2:30 PM LEARN MORE ARTS & FAITH SERIES HANDEL'S MESSIAH The Chancel Choir of LUMC will be joined by soprano Amy Maples, Mezzo-soprano Marcia Ragonetti, tenor Jason Baldwin, baritone Steven Taylor, and the Colorado Chamber Orchestra for two uplifting worship services featuring Handel's beloved masterwork. Experience the magic just in time for the holiday season! No admission required. December 14, 2025 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE The Chancel Choir, will perform some of the most powerful music ever written by composers from across the generations in the context of a dramatic Service of Darkness. No admission required. April 3, 2026 7:30 PM ARTS FESTIVAL WEEKEND The 33rd annual celebration of the arts will feature a series of special events around a community art show. Saturday will feature a free performance by the Littleton Handbell Festival. On Sunday morning the art show will be open all morning during two festival worship services. Open to all! April 25th-April 26th 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES AT LUMC Saturday, September 13th @ 2:00 p.m. | Littleton Symphony Orchestra Stories in Music - A free family concert with music of Saint-Saens, John Williams and more. Friday, October 10th @ 7:30 p.m. | Voices West & Denver Children's Choir John Rutter's beautiful Mass of the Children with orchestra and organist Alice Crawford. Friday, October 24th @ 7:30 p.m. | Littleton Symphony Orchestra Earth - Vaughan Williams, Verdi, Respighi and more with violist Basil Vendryes. Sunday, November 16th @ 3:30 p.m. | Denver Young Artists Orchestra Golden Hour - Orchestras from the DYAO organization play Handel, Holst, Debussy and others. Friday, December 5th @ 7:30 p.m. | Littleton Symphony Orchestra Joy - A Holiday Concert of seasonal favorites with conductor Héctor Jardón. Friday, February 20th @ 7:30 p.m. | Littleton Symphony Orchestra Peace - Music of Price & Strauss with Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony. Friday, April 10th @ 7:30 p.m. | Littleton Symphony Orchestra Flow - Water-inspired music by Smetana, Debussy and others. Friday, May 8th @ 7:30 p.m. | Littleton Symphony Orchestra Light - Haydn's monumental oratorio The Creation with The Cherry Creek Chorale.

LUMC hosts and organizes with several sister-ministries to serve the greater Littleton community... Outreach Ministries LUMC hosts and organizes with several sister-ministries to serve the greater Littleton community. The work of the Church & Society Committee promotes outreach locally as a Community of Neighbors building relationships, and recruiting volunteers to recognize and serve needs in our community. We also are proud to host Break Bread – a free community meal program serving hungry neighbors, believing every situation is beloved, and serving in the loving spirit of Christ. Volunteers are needed – please reach out if you are interested in serving your community! Contact Outreach Ministries Current Outreach Opportunities November Coat Drive Search your closets for winter wear items you no longer use and bring them to the clothing bin in the breezeway. Men, Women and Children’s sizes are needed. Thank you for sharing the warmth! Gifts for Cherrelyn Hard to believe, however Church and Society is beginning their annual campaign to put together 50 overflowing Christmas gift bags for residents of our local Cherrelyn Care Center. Starting November 23rd we will have a table in Fellowship Hall where you may make your donation (suggested at $25 per resident). We will do the gift shopping for you. Thank you so much for your generosity. Collections for HAAT Force Our Church & Society Committee is sponsoring a food and clothing drive for HAAT Force! HAAT Force has replaced the Severe Weather Shelter Network (SWSN) by providing motel vouchers to families, people with disabilities, pregnant women, people with pets or service animals, older adults and others who are unhoused on severe weather nights in South Metro Denver. So how can you help? By collecting the following and placing them in the church's breezeway! We Need: -Hormel Compleats -Canned chill with pop-top lids -Crackers in a sleeve -Shelf-stable milk with expiration beyond November -Underwear packs for men, women and children (all sizes).

The extensive and diverse music offerings at LUMC has a place for everyone! Serving a variety of interests and settings, the Music Program, under Dr. David Kates, encourages and nurtures musicians of all ages and experience levels to praise God with joyful sounds. Music Ministries The extensive and diverse music offerings at LUMC has a place for everyone! Serving a variety of interests and settings, our Music Ministries, under Dr. David Kates, encourages and nurtures musicians of all ages and experience levels to praise God with joyful sounds. From our different choirs and ensembles to community musicals, and extra opportunities in worship, we welcome you to join us, lift your voice, and make a joyful noise! Please reach out to Dr. David Kates to find the best spot for you. Contact Music Ministries Chancel Choir The Chancel Choir for adults leads in worship during the 11:00 a.m. worship service each week, and in several musical worship services and concerts throughout the year. Its members share time in worship and in fellowship while preparing music for services and Fine Arts Series events. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. No audition required. Jubilation Choir The Jubilation Choir is a family of adult singers who meet together each Wednesday during the school year for fellowship fellowship and rehearsal. The group performs at selected events, luncheons and services each year. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. No audition required. Chancel Ringers The Chancel Ringers is our choir for intermediate-to-advanced adult and youth ringers, and adds a special dimension to worship services throughout the year. In addition, this group sometimes performs for weddings and community functions, and takes part in area handbell festivals. No audition required. CrossFire CrossFire, our middle and high school youth choir, leads in the 8:30 a.m. worship service each week, and in special worship services throughout the school year. The group meets after United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) on Sunday evenings from 4:30-5:30 p.m. No audition required. Rainbow Express Rainbow Express is a children's choir for grades 2-5. A vibrant part of the music program, Rainbow Express sings once a month during the 11:00 a.m. service and leads in worship on Children's Sunday each year. Children in this choir learn basic music theory, good singing habits, and all about worship. No audition required. Youth Ringers Youth Ringers is a handbell choir for ringers of all experience levels in grades 6-12. The group leads in worship throughout the year, and attends a festival each spring. Rehearsals take place on select Sundays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. No audition required. "God has placed a song in each of our hearts, and the Music Ministry at Littleton UMC encourages and nurtures musicians of all ages and experience levels to praise God with joyful sounds. Whether you are interested in singing or playing an instrument yourself, have a child who wants to learn about music and worship, or even if you are just a part of the congregational choir each week, you have a place in the musical life of our church." ~David Kates, Director of Music & Fine Arts Ministries

Dedicated to the adults at LUMC, our Adult Ministries offer a chance to take a deeper dive into your faith... Adult Ministries Dedicated to the adults at LUMC, our Adult Ministries offer a chance to take a deeper dive into your faith. Adult Small Groups Our adult small groups and Sunday School classes span a diverse spectrum of interests and theological perspectives. Groups meet at 9:45 am (before our second Sunday service) in various rooms throughout the church. Sunday Adult Education Opportunities: Seekers The Seekers meet each Sunday in the church Reception Hall from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Class coordinators include Sue Poet, Jean Lundy and Hank Wyeno. The curriculum includes three major areas of study which are taught by members of the class and guest speakers. Those three areas include: (1) the Bible and Topics of Theology, (2) Social Issues and (3) Personal Interests and Growth. In addition, periodic socials such as potluck dinners and BBQ’s are hosted by members of the class. All are welcome. Friends in Faith The Friends in Faith class meets in Room 204 (upstairs above the stage) from 9:45-10:45 a.m. This group includes a wide age range of couples and singles, many with older children s well as aging parents. As a more informal group, Friends in Faith shares their lives and studies what topics seem most relevant and interesting. The group has a range of perspectives from traditional to progressive, and often finds themselves questioning or rethinking some of their previous theological understandings. Friends in Faith is dedicated to learning from each other as they share the opportunity to lead and support each other through difficulties. The group also engages in different social and service activities throughout the year. All are welcome. Fantastic Fellowship/Crusaders This class is made up of older adults and meets in the Parlor every Sunday (year round) for in-depth Bible study and lively discussion. The class is led by the members and lasts from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Fantastic Fellowship also hosts social events monthly for a more personal connection outside of class. Everyone is welcome! Young Adults This new Young Adult Sunday School class meets every Sunday in the Way Station (located across the parking lot to the east) from 9:45-10:45 a.m. This group is designed to create community and good discussion with others in their 20s and 30s. Contact Hannah Lolley with questions! In addition to study groups, LUMC offers many other opportunities for adults to connect and serve. Contact our church office to speak with someone about how you can get involved! Classes at LUMC Current Class: The After Party Six weeks of class begin on October 15th at 7:00 p.m. and are led by Pastor Chris. Learn More Here

Check out this week's announcements at Littleton United Methodist Church... Announcements Here are the announcements for the week of November 16th. Stewardship Update: Our current pledges are $565,000 from 151 pledging units. Your prayers, presence, service, and witness are the lifeblood of LUMC's work in the world; now is the time to make your financial gift commitment and ensure that work is generously supported! Please return your pledge cards via mail or dropping by the office. Young Adult Sunday School: A new Young Adult Sunday School class is meeting in the Way Station (across the parking lot to the east) between services. Community and good discussion with others in their 20s and 30s await you! Chrismon Workshop: Continuing this Sunday from 10:00-10:20 a.m. all 4th graders will gather to participate in the annual tradition of making a Chrismon to hang on the Sanctuary tree at the Hanging of the Greens service on November 30th. Coat Drive: November is Coat Drive Month! Search your closets for winter wear items you no longer use and bring them to the clothing bin in the breezeway. Men, Women and Children’s sizes are needed. Thank you for sharing the warmth! Christmas Pageant Rehearsals: Sunday mornings 9:30-9:50 a.m. weekly, downstairs in the Children's Worship room for all children to learn and tell the story of Baby Jesus on December 14th between services in Grant Fellowship Hall. Terrific Tuesday: Our next Terrific Tuesday will be November 18th at 12:00 p.m. in Grant Fellowship Hall. The Jubilation Choir will entertain and lunch is provided (donations appreciated). Please RSVP to the church office by November 13th. Soul Food Sunday Friendsgiving: On November 23rd at 5:30 p.m. all youth and young adults are invited to join us for this Soul Food Sunday, where we will share a meal, break into groups for devotion and discussion, and complete a service project. Bring your friends and their families, and together we’ll fill our bellies and our souls! Thanksgiving Dinner at LUMC: Looking for a meaningful way to spend your Thanksgiving Day? Gracious volunteers are needed to help extend LUMC hospitality to all the neighborhood folk who will find their way through our doors for a holiday meal. If you can assist from about 1:45-4:30 p.m. please call the church office to RSVP. Advent Festival: On November 30th at 4:30 p.m., come celebrate the beginning of the Advent Season with dinner, crafts, caroling, cards for shut-ins, the annual paper chain, and Santa! Stay for the Hanging of the Greens service led by the Youth of LUMC at 6:00 p.m. and celebrate the addition of Chrismons from this year's 4th grade class. Handel’s Messiah: Save the date for our presentation of Handel’s Messiah on December 14th during both services! The After Party: The final class of the After Party is Wednesday the 16th at 7:00 p.m. To attend, click here . Stay Up to Date There's always something happening at the church! To stay up to date with information and event updates at LUMC, make sure to subscribe to our newsletter! Sign Up Here!

LUMC hosts and organizes with several sister-ministries to serve the greater Littleton community... Classes at LUMC LUMC is dedicated to the ongoing spiritual development and exploration f our congregation. To that end, we're pleased to offer classes and learning opportunities beyond Sunday sermons. Current Class: The After Party As a Christian, are you frustrated and concerned by the political polarization we can’t seem to shake in the U.S. right now? If so, this Zoom class from Pastor Chris may be right up your alley. With the After Party, you’ll be equipped and encouraged to do the hard work of engaging across differences, reframing your political identity in light of the Gospel’s promises, and focusing your heart and mind on the “how” of relating to each other before the “what” of political opinions. We'll go through the course together so we can share in conversation and foster our own relationships through creation of a brave space. Class Details Facilitator: Reverend Chris Carr Schedule: Six weeks of class begin on October 15th at 7:00 p.m. RSVP: Not required Access: Use the button below to directly access the Zoom meeting via your computer browser. Access the Zoom Link Here Meeting ID: 891 1605 3365 Passcode: 171605 Access the Work Book Here Class Recordings LUMC Class Archive Radicle Methodism This fresh take on the foundational roots of The United Methodist Church is perfect for anyone new to the UMC and for long time members. Hosted by Rev. Chris Carr in September 2025. View Class Recordings Here Access Class Materials Here

The Justice Team at LUMC is a volunteer group dedicated to creating a more just world for all. Grounded in the Social Prinicples of the United Methodist Church... Justice Team The Justice Team at LUMC is a group of volunteers dedicated to creating a more just world for all. Meetings are held the first Sunday of every month at 12:10 p.m. following the church's second service. Everyone is welcome! Who We Are We believe in justice for all. We seek to follow Jesus who taught and modeled love for all, especially the marginalized and the most vulnerable. Together we learn, we write letters, we advocate, we take a stand, and we volunteer toward the goal of making God’s “Kindom” a reality on earth. We draw inspiration, courage, strength and support from our faith and from each other. We ground our work in the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church . We seek to engage in the work of justice with humility and respect. See these guidelines for engagement in the public arena. Learn More Here

Great Escape is an outreach ministry of Littleton United Methodist Church, dedicated to providing parents full or part-time Toddler and Preschool programs. Great Escape Early Learning Center Helping children develop, learn, and grow! Great Escape is an outreach ministry of Littleton United Methodist Church, dedicated to providing parents full or part-time Toddler and Preschool programs. A fully-licensed Colorado Shines Level 4 facility and CCCAP provider for all qualifying families, Great Escape strives to provide a safe learning environment, fostering lifelong learning and development of each child’s God-given gifts. Experienced Staff The teachers and staff at Great Escape are trained in the latest Early Childhood coursework and research to keep your little one safe, loved, and thriving. Arts and Music Daily Music Class and unique arts and crafts projects foster creativity and expand learning connections across multiple content areas. Kindergarten Readiness Academic and social-emotional curriculum to prepare your child for all markers of kindergarten aptitude. Learn More Here

Welcome to Littleton United Methodist Church, where faith and life meet! Located in Littleton, CO and led by Reverend Chris Carr... FAITH. LIFE. TOGETHER. Watch the Live Stream Here Join us in-person for service at 8:30 AM and online and in-person at 11:00 AM The LUMC community has a long-standing culture and commitment of lifting up all members of our church, our neighborhood, and our greater community through worship, service, inclusion. We welcome and support all individuals, all families, and all seasons of life, and believe in the paramount teachings of Christ that all persons and situations are beloved. Welcome home! A Rich History Established in 1890, LUMC has been a foundational force within Littleton. We are an inclusive community of faith, welcoming and engaging all people with God’s grace, peace and love. Our mission is to bring faith and life together through Jesus Christ, growing followers to connect with the community and the world. LEARN MORE Options for Worship You can j oin us in person in our Sanctuary at 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. We also offer online for worship at 11:00 A.M. on Sundays, with replays available later in the week. Replays include the whole service, but you can also watch just the anthem or pastor's message. LEARN MORE A Home for the Whole Family Experience the beauty of God’s love every Sunday at every stage of your life! Relevant sermons, a world-class music ministry, and an awesome environment for families Not only do we have thriving ministries for Children and Youth, but we also provide a nursery on Sundays for children up to two years old. LEARN MORE The After Party As a Christian, are you frustrated and concerned by the political polarization we can’t seem to shake in the U.S. right now? If so, the next Zoom class from Pastor Chris may be right up your alley. The After Party class will run six Wednesdays beginning on October 15th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Access the Class Here MEET OUR PASTOR Reverend Chris Carr, Senior Pastor "Living into and out of God’s abundant, overflowing grace—in which we all soak whether we realize it yet or not—is in our DNA as United Methodists. I feel blessed to participate in the work of Littleton UMC, with its track record of embodying the good news of Jesus Christ in the local community and beyond." Connect with Reverend Carr Worship at LUMC Children and Family Ministries Youth Ministries Music Ministries Outreach Events Our Team Get Connected

Together through our collective contributions, we will be able to continue to serve our congregation and our greater community in the loving spirit of Christ. Stewardship 2026 In Matthew’s Gospel (13:45-46), Jesus speaks of a pearl so precious that one man sells all he has to obtain it. Life with Jesus is just as precious, and just as worth it, as that pearl. This Stewardship season, we’ll show you the many reasons why your contributions of time, talent, and treasure are all WORTH IT as, together, we pursue that precious life with Jesus. How to Give With a variety of payment methods, you have the option to give weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually depending on your financial needs. Pledge cards will be sent to your home address for you to complete and return on Stewardship Sunday, October 26th! Your pledges allow us to do great work in the year ahead, and we are grateful that you are a part of our family. Did you know? Littleton United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This means your giving is tax deductible! Make sure to keep a record of your contributions so you can write them off your taxes come April!

Learn more about the Encore Players, the drama ministry at Littleton United Methodist Church! Encore Players Formed in the 1980s, the Encore Players serves as the Drama Ministry at Littleton United Methodist Church. Led by Kelly Kates and Renee Posey, this ministry offers our members the opportunity to express in theater and music the message of our love of God, and the teachings of the United Methodist Church. We strive to bring, at no cost to the public, a variety of productions each year: some liturgical, some comedic, and some musical. Performances are typically scheduled for the Terrific Tuesday Seniors Ministry, LUMC’s Fine Arts Festival, Western Welcome Week, and a musical every other summer. Past shows include Music Man, Oliver, Godspell, Harvey, Twelve Angry Jurors, Diary of Anne Frank, Steel Magnolias, the Sound of Music, Jesus Christ Superstar , and more! GET INVOLVED There are many ways to get involved with Encore Players, and we welcome everyone, regardless of age or experience, to participate in our productions. Whether you'd like to perform, or help behind the scenes with sound, lights, costumes, or sets, there is a place for you! Watch for our notices in the LUMC newsletter for new productions coming up! On Stage Now Showdown at the Hoedown August 10th and 11th Admission is free! "It's the late 1890s, and the little town of Astaire, Wyoming has just elected the first female sheriff west of the Mississippi! The mayor and his town council are holding a hoedown in honor of Daisy, but this celebration is tap-dancing with trouble when the infamous Bullmoose Brothers arrive on the scene. Will these yahoos looking for a showdown be out-danced by Daisy? Can the mysterious Widow Astaire shed any light on the situation? And finally, who will win the pie baking contest? Because if it’s not the mayor’s wife, he may be sleeping in the barn!"

Learn more about the exciting groups and events hosted here at Littleton United Methodist Church! Calendar To stay up to date with information and event updates at LUMC, make sure to subscribe to our newsletter! Sign Up Here! Going On Now 2025 Charge Conference Christmas Pageant 1/11