For many years, local churches have gathered in Fernandina Beach to give thanks together in an interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service. This year, Memorial decided to add a dinner on to this tradition. There is no better way to connect with others than by sharing a meal together (even Jesus knew that!) So, thanks to the help of an anonymous donor, a catered dinner was provided for free to anyone who RSVPed. We even invited some of our neighborhood unhoused to eat with us. Ove

Gratitude, music, and joy filled the air as Memorial United Methodist Church welcomed over 1,000 neighbors to its first-ever Gathering in Gratitude Free Community Fall Festival. The aim of this event was to celebrate the season of thanks and the many helping hearts in our community.

In honor of the recent Laity Sunday, Memorial was blessed to have a meal and discussion with Derrick Scott, III at the last Wesley Dinner Club. A long-time friend of Memorial, Derrick wears many hats within in the Conference and Denominational work of the United Methodist Church. Using his gift of breaking down topics into the core issues, and his skill with communicating to multiple generations, he spoke to the group about the role of the laity, our relationship with young p