Past Events
August 2016
CUMC hosts National Night Out
Community United Methodist Church, located behind the Heights Theater, will be hosting a National Night Out Block Party, Tuesday August 2, 5:30-7:30 P.M. There will be free food and live music.
Find out more »September 2016
Rummage sale at CUMC
Community United Methodist Church of Columbia Heights, 950 Gould Ave. NE, will have a Fall Rummage Sale, Friday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Find out more »October 2016
Dinner and market at Community United Methodist
Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave. NE, will have a Lasagna Dinner and Community Market, Wednesday, Oct. 19, serving 5-7 p.m.
Find out more »November 2016
Hanging of the Greens
Both adults and children will place greens and flowers around the church and the Christmas Tree will be lit, while the Christmas story is told and favorite Christmas Carols are sung.
Find out more »December 2016
Community United Methodist cookie walk and sale
Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave. NE, will have its annual Cookie Walk, Boutique, and Poinsettia sale, Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-noon.
Find out more »September 2018
Rummage Sale at CUMC
Craft Boutique, Bake Sale and Café with good, low-cost food.
Find out more »October 2018
Lasagna dinner at Community United Methodist
The community is invited to a lasagna dinner at Community United Methodist Church of Columbia Heights, 950 Gould Ave. NE, Saturday, Oct. 20, 4:30-6:30 pm.
Find out more »December 2018
Benefit concert at Community United Methodist
Community United Methodist Church of Columbia Heights, 950 Gould Ave. NE, is hosting a Benefit Concert featuring the Camerata Brass, Saturday Dec. 1, at 4 pm.
Find out more »10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Learn about the ten warning signs of Alzheimer's disease at Community United Methodist Church, Wedsnesday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. Rev. Leah Challberg, pastor of Northeast United Methodist Church, is a counselor at the Alzheimer's Association. She will lead the one-hour presentation, which discusses typical age-related changes; common warning signs; how to approach someone about memory concerns; early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic procedure; and Alzheimer Association resources. Community United Methodist is located at 950 Gould Ave.…
Find out more »Community United Methodist Cookie Walk
Each year over 100 different kinds of cookies are available. Everything from ethnic cookies such as krumkake, lefsa, and spritz, to traditional thumb prints and decorated sugar cookies, to no-bake cookies like Christmas wreaths and date balls, and everything in-between including some candies.
Find out more »February 2019
HeightsNEXT volunteer potluck
HeightsNEXT will have its fourth annual volunteer potluck, hosted by Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave. NE, Thursday, Feb. 21, 5:30-8 pm.
Find out more »March 2019
Columbia Heights Fix-It Clinic
Have items that need fixing? Want to help avoid throwing stuff away? Interested in learning HOW to fix your stuff? Then come to this free fix-it clinic.
Find out more »April 2019
Spring Salad Luncheon at CUMC
Crafts and baked goods are also for sale and takeout is a great option for short lunch hours.
Find out more »May 2019
Community United plant and rummage sale
Community United Methodist Church of Columbia Heights, 950 Gould Ave. NE, will have a plant and rummage sale, Thursday and Friday, May 9-10, 9 am-5 pm, and Saturday, May 11, 9 am-1 pm.
Find out more »September 2019
Rummage Sale at CUMC
Low cost food and beverages served at all times.
Find out more »October 2019
Volunteers needed for Columbia Heights cleanup
HeightsNEXT is organizing volunteers for a fall cleanup along Central Avenue, Saturday, Oct. 19, at 8:30 am.
Find out more »Dinner and boutique at Community United Methodist
Community United Methodist Church of Columbia Heights, 950 Gould Ave. NE, behind Heights Theater, will have its annual Lasagna Dinner, Saturday, Oct. 19, 4:30-6:30 pm. Takeout is available. There will also be a Community Boutique, and Walgreens will be on hand to give flu shots.
Find out more »November 2019
Family Movie Night at Community United Methodist
Everyone’s welcome to Family Movie Night, Friday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 pm, at Community United Methodist Church of Columbia Heights, behind the Heights Theater on Central Avenue NE.
Find out more »December 2019
Cookie Walk at Community UMC
The kids will be allowed to choose one item for each parent/guardian for free, and kids are invited to decorate a cookie and make a Christmas ornament.
Find out more »March 2020
Columbia Heights Fix It Clinic
Have items that need fixing? Want to avoid throwing stuff away? Interested in learning how to fix your stuff?
Find out more »April 2020
PRE-ORDER: Plant Sale at Community United Methodist
Plants available include several varieties of hanging baskets, patio pots, vegetables, herbs and annuals, both for shade and sun.
Find out more »October 2020
Takeout Lasagna Dinner
Meat, vegetarian and gluten free choices will be available.
Find out more »December 2020
Canceled: Cookie Walk at Community United Methodist Church
This year it will be a drive-through preorder process with a limited supply and varieties of cookies.
Find out more »March 2021
Drive-thru Easter Bake Sale at CUMC
A few of the items are cookies, including decorated Easter cutout sugar cookies and melting moments, banana bread, brownies, and glazed lemon muffins.
Find out more »May 2021
Plant Sale at CUMC
There will be Patio containers, hanging baskets of several varieties and colors, also annuals and bedding plants, all available to browse through and to purchase on site or pre-order.
Find out more »September 2021
CUMC Rummage Sale
Community United Methodist Church of Columbia Heights, 950 Gould Ave. NE, will hold their Rummage Sale Thursday and Friday, Sept. 16-17, 9 am-5 pm and Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 am-1 pm. Church members have accumulated many objects, clothes and furniture over the last two years. They will be separated and spread throughout five different rooms for easier access and social distancing. Masks are required to enter the church. Food will be available to purchase for takeout. Bake Sale, too. Info:…
Find out more »October 2021
CUMC takeout lasagna dinner
Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave. NE, will hold its annual lasagna dinner Saturday, Oct. 16, 4:30-6:30 pm. The cost is $10. Dinners must be preordered by Monday, Oct. 11, by calling 763-202-0796 or by accessing the order form on the church website, www.communitymethodistchurch.org. Meat, vegetarian and gluten free choices will be available. The meal will include lasagna, garlic bread, salad and dessert. You will also be asked for your preferred time to drive through to pick up your…
Find out more »November 2021
Drive-thru community dinners at CUMC
Free drive through-community dinners, the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month through the end of 2021.
Find out more »December 2021
CUMC Cookie Walk
Community United Methodist Church's annual Cookie Walk will be held Saturday, Dec. 11. This year it will be a drive thru – preorder for a limited supply and varieties of cookies. There will be a few specialty items priced separately, otherwise cookies are priced $4 a 1/2 dozen and $7 a dozen, or $20 for a variety box of 3 dozen cookies. Choose from 12 popular Christmas cookies. See the list at www.communitymethodistchurch.org. Orders need to be called to 763-202-0796,…
Find out more »April 2022
CUMC Salad Luncheon
Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave., will hold its annual Salad Luncheon on Saturday, April 23. This year it will be a take-out-drive-thru event, pickup 11 am-1 pm. There will be 6 salads to choose: chicken salad, Thai carrot salad, acini de pepe salad (dessert salad), Tequilaberry salad (broccoli/cauliflower salad), potato salad, and strawberry-spinach salad; $10. Dessert will be included. Pre-orders need to be placed with Mary Tholkes at marytholkes@gmail.com or 763-202-0796 no later than Saturday, April 16. The funds…
Find out more »May 2022
Plant & Rummage Sale at CUMC
Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave. NE, will holding their Plant & Rummage Sale Thursday and Friday May 5 & 6, 9 am-5 pm and Saturday, May 7, 9 am-1 pm. They will sell hanging baskets, patio and bedding plants, and some vegetables and herbs in time for Mother’s Day gifts. As always, there will be low-cost food available. Info: www.communitymethodistchurch.org
Find out more »October 2022
Takeout Lasagna Dinner
Community United Methodist Church of Columbia Heights, 950 Gould Ave. (behind Heights Theater), will hold its annual lasagna dinner on Saturday, Oct.15, 4:30-6:30 pm. Again this year, it will be a takeout/drive -thru event and the cost is $15. Dinners need to be preordered by Monday, Oct. 10, by calling 763-202-0796 or by accessing the order form on the church website www.communitymethodistchurch.org. Meat, vegetarian and gluten free choices available. The meal will include lasagna, garlic bread, salad and dessert.
Find out more »December 2022
CUMC Cookie Walk
The Annual Cookie Walk at Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave., will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 am-12 pm. It will be a drive-thru, preorder process. Specialty items priced separately, otherwise cookies are priced $5 a half dozen and $9 a dozen, or $25 for a variety box of 3 dozen cookies. There will be 12 popular Christmas cookies to select from. Order form: www.communitymethodistchurch.org. Orders need to be called to 763-202-0796, no later than Dec. 4 with your…
Find out more »April 2023
CUMC Salad Luncheon
Community Methodist Church of Columbia Heights will hold their annual Salad Luncheon on Saturday, April 29, 11 am-1 pm. Again this year, it will be a take out/drive-thru event. Six salad options are available. Order 4 salads from the list of 6 for $12. Dessert is included. To see order form: www.communitymethodistchurch.org. Orders need to be called to 763-202-0796 no later than Sunday, April 23.
Find out more »May 2023
“Talk Saves Lives” at CUMC
Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave., will host a program put on by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention called "Talk Saves Lives. " The community-based presentation covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide and how to keep themselves and others safe. The program will be held Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30 pm. Register at this…
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