Current worship is a contemporary style and is held in our Fellowship Hall, located at the end of the colonnade area on the left.  Bring your coffee or tea and join us.  This service is low key but energetic!

A traditional worship service at Skyland UMC may include a greeting and opening prayer, time for people to greet each other, scripture readings, silent prayer and meditation, an offering, the Lord’s Prayer, a children’s message, the sermon, special music and hymns, and a closing prayer.  Join us for a quieter style of worship!

Egypt Vacation Bible School 2025:

Joseph’s Journey from prison to palace

Join us for a week of our Holy Land Adventure VBS—

where the Bible comes to life right before your eyes!

At Egypt, everyone gets to explore first-hand the culture of Joseph’s world. Alongside Joseph, you’ll experience the heartbreaking trials, joyous victories, and tear-filled celebrations of this unique Bible hero.

God’s word comes alive as kids enjoy traditional Bible-time customs,

occupations, food, and even games!

The Skyland UMC congregation has a partnership with Manna Food Bank to provide monthly food distribution from our Skyland Campus.

Our April market is next Monday afternoon, the 21st. Join us for an hour or two any time from 1:30-2:30 (for setup) or from 3:00-4:30 (for shopping time). Contact Patty at pjolb@yahoo.com or 828-243-7250 if you’d like to help with this community outreach.

Bridges Summer Enrichment Summer 2025 – the Bridges Literacy Enrichment Program will be offering Summer Literacy Enrichment Camp beginning July 28 through August 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Skyland United Methodist Church.

No charge. Early drop off available upon request. Mornings will be devoted to Reading and STEM. Lunch will be provided. Afternoons will be off campus field trips. The NC Arboretum, Elijah Gem Mine, Asheville Science Museum, Jeter Mountain Farm, Hendersonville Hands on Museum and Lakeview Putt-Putt are all on the list.

This camp will be offered to the children enrolled in Bridges Literacy Enrichment Program and to rising second and third graders from Skyland United Methodist Church. We have limited slots for SUMC children, sign up by March 31, 2025. Contact Sandi Heckman at sheckman46@gmail.com or Candace Hall at hall_Candace@hotmail.com for more information!

On Saturday, August 2 Skyland will have its second Habitat for Humanity workdate of 2025, starting at 8:15 AM, and finishing by 3 PM at 904 Glenn Bridge Road SE, Arden. This is located around 2-3 miles from church and has ample space for parking.

On the workdays we work on whatever tasks the Habitat staff needs done on houses that are being built for lower-income individuals who qualify for the organization’s zero-interest loans. While it is very satisfying to help fulfill those individuals housing needs, we may be doing construction, landscaping, or even painting the interior of a house (so volunteers may wish to bring some painting duds).

A signup sheet will be posted in the sanctuary’s lobby for those interested in this opportunity. All adults and minors 16 and over can work. Shelley Stone will contact those who indicate interest after July 22 with further information, including requirements on attire, and with the form for Waiver of Liability each volunteer will need to sign (parents or guardians of those under 18 need to sign approval). So please sign up if this interests you. A good time will be had by all!

Communion on the 1st Sunday of each month. Children remain in the service with their families – NO Children’s Church.

Skyland’s Night At The Tourists Game

We are joining together again to root for the Asheville Tourists on Tuesday night August 5. For now, we are looking for some early commitments (we may be able to add a few later, but we need a good “head count” now in order to secure a good number of tickets). It’s a night game starting around 6:30 p.m. Come with the whole family. Enjoy that delicious ballpark food and the company of your Skyland Church family.

A sign up sheet is in the Colonnade now! Tickets are around $12 each (maybe a little less). For more information, contact the church office. Hope you’ll come out!