Upcoming Events
40th Annual House Tour and Holiday Craft Fair
Season's Greetings from the Island Heights United Methodist Church! We are writing to let you know that we are again hosting the 40th Annual Christmas in Island Heights 2026 House Tour and Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 5th from 10am to 4pm.
Tickets for the House Tour are $35 through December 4th and $40 on the day of the event. A free pop-up Holiday Craft Fair (open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm) at the local elementary school will feature jewelry, artwork, accessories, and other unique handmade items from area artisans.
The Holiday Craft Fair will be held at the Island Heights Elementary School (115 Summit Avenue, Lake Avenue entrance). Ticket holders will also have access to a bake sale and holiday crafts at the church (111 Ocean Avenue). Guests can participate in a free drawing at the Craft Show on tour day for the chance to win a Christmas collectible.
Breakfast is available at the Church from 8:00 am 10:30 am and guests can enjoy hot beverages and homemade sweets in one of two private homes set up as tea rooms from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm for $5.
For a nominal fee, lunch will be served at the church from 12 pm. to 3 pm and will include homemade Methodist Minestrone soup, sandwiches, and desserts.
As part of these holiday festivities, the Church will host a Christmas Caroling Service and Community Blessing at 7:00 pm on house-tour eve, Friday, December 4th. All are welcome.
Our Food Pantry is Open!
First and third Tuesdays
9:00 am - 11:00 am
If you, or someone you know
is in need of food assistance
please call 732-929-0444
Please enter via our
Simpson Ave. entrance.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
Breakfast is back at Island Heights UMC on the 3rd Saturday of each month, seatings from 8am to 10am in Fellowship Hall! We also have take out. If you want to order ahead of time please email or call Steve Nycz at steven.nycz@gmail.com or 732.904.3932 Cost $7.00 pp.
Calendar of Events
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9:30am Worship (S)
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10:30am Knitters (FH)
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9am Food Pantry
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9:30am Crafters (CR)
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10:30am Bible Study (Conf Rm)
6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (FH)
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8pm AA (FH)
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5pm First Worship (S)
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9:30am Worship (S)
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10:30am Knitters (FH)
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9:30am Hope and Hospitality (FH)
12pm United Methodist Men
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9:30am Crafters (CR)
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10:30am Bible Study (Conf Rm)
6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (FH)
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8pm AA (FH)
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9:30am Worship (S)
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10:30am Knitters (FH)
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9am Food Pantry
6:30pm Trustees (FH)
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9:30am Crafters (CR)
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10:30am Bible Study (Conf Rm)
12pm UMW- Book Club (FH)
6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (FH)
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8pm AA (FH)
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8am Men's Breakfast (FH)
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9:30am Worship (S)
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10:30am Knitters (FH)
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9:30am Crafters (CR)
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10:30am Bible Study (Conf Rm)
6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (FH)
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8pm AA (FH)
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9:30am Worship (S)
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10:30am Knitters (FH)
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9:30am Crafters (CR)
1
10:30am Bible Study (Conf Rm)
6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (FH)
2
8pm AA (FH)
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5pm First Worship (S)