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November 1, 2026

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1 Church Online Church Online November 1, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 at live.acts2umc.org or on our YouTube channel See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship November 1, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 9:15 am. See more details Small Group: Friends… Small Group: Friends & Followers November 1, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building C-1-Classroom 8 (40) See more details Confirmation Class Confirmation Class November 1, 2026 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Building A-1-Chapel (200) Our Confirmation Class is open to all youth in grades 6-12. For more information or to sign up, please contact our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten at [email protected]. See more details High School Youth Bi… High School Youth Bible Study November 1, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Youth Room in Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship November 1, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 10:45 am. See more details Middle School Youth … Middle School Youth Bible Study November 1, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Classroom 6 - Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details Small Group: Faithbu… Small Group: Faithbuilders November 1, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) See more details Youth Parent Small G… Youth Parent Small Group November 1, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am North Portable-1-North Portable (40) See more details • • • • • • • • •	2	3 Mom Connection Mom Connection November 3, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Building B-1-Gathering Space (50) Mom Connection is a group designed specifically for women with babies 18 months & under. You can bring your baby! They can stay with you or childcare is provided. Come for food & fellowship with other moms! See more details •	4 Acts 2 University Acts 2 University November 4, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Acts 2 University is an opportunity for people of all ages to share a meal, connect with others, and grow in their faith on Wednesday nights. Dinner takes place in Building C between 5:30-6:25, and then classes and small groups begin at 6:30. For more information, contact our Executive Pastor, Brandon Blacksten ([email protected]). See more details Youth Camp Fire Nigh… Youth Camp Fire Night November 4, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Gym Youth Camp Fire Night: Youth will gather for games and small groups around a camp fire. Youth are encouraged to bring a friend, a camping chair, and wear their favorite flannel! Contact our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten, at [email protected] for more information. See more details • •	5	6 Church Sabbath Church Sabbath November 6, 2026 See more details •	7 Men's Group Men's Group November 7, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) Contact Rev. Tim Travers for more information. See more details Sleep in Heavenly Pe… Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Building Event November 7, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Acts 2 United Methodist Church, 4848 W Covell Rd, Edmond, OK 73012, USA See more details • •
8 Church Online Church Online November 8, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 at live.acts2umc.org or on our YouTube channel See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship November 8, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 9:15 am. See more details Small Group: Friends… Small Group: Friends & Followers November 8, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building C-1-Classroom 8 (40) See more details Confirmation Class Confirmation Class November 8, 2026 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Building A-1-Chapel (200) Our Confirmation Class is open to all youth in grades 6-12. For more information or to sign up, please contact our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten at [email protected]. See more details High School Youth Bi… High School Youth Bible Study November 8, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Youth Room in Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship November 8, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 10:45 am. See more details Middle School Youth … Middle School Youth Bible Study November 8, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Classroom 6 - Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details Small Group: Faithbu… Small Group: Faithbuilders November 8, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) See more details Youth Parent Small G… Youth Parent Small Group November 8, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am North Portable-1-North Portable (40) See more details Acts 2 Exploration Acts 2 Exploration November 8, 2026 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm Interested in what it means to be a member of Acts 2 UMC? Have questions about who we are and what we believe? Want to meet other guests of the church while eating a catered lunch from Hideaway Pizza? This event might be just what you are looking for! Please contact Chantelle Foster at [email protected] with questions or to sign up to attend. See more details • • • • • • • • • •	9	10	11 Rooted in Christ Wom… Rooted in Christ Women’s Ministry November 11, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Building C-1-Classroom 8 (40) Rooted is a monthly gathering of women of all ages. We’ll have food, fellowship, and Bible Study. Contact Chantelle Foster at [email protected] for more information. See more details Acts 2 University Acts 2 University November 11, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Acts 2 University is an opportunity for people of all ages to share a meal, connect with others, and grow in their faith on Wednesday nights. Dinner takes place in Building C between 5:30-6:25, and then classes and small groups begin at 6:30. For more information, contact our Executive Pastor, Brandon Blacksten ([email protected]). See more details Wednesday Night Yout… Wednesday Night Youth November 11, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Gym Youth Group \| Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM Join us for a fun and meaningful night each week! We kick things off with games and hangout time from 6:30–7:00 PM, then split into small groups by age and gender for conversation, connection, and faith-building until 8:00 PM. Contact our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten, at [email protected] for more information. See more details • • •	12	13 Church Sabbath Church Sabbath November 13, 2026 See more details •	14 Men's Group Men's Group November 14, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Building A-1-Chapel (200) The Acts 2 Men's Group is open to all men. The group meets on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturday of the month. Contact Rev. Tim Travers for more information at [email protected]. See more details •
15 Church Online Church Online November 15, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 at live.acts2umc.org or on our YouTube channel See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship November 15, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 9:15 am. See more details Small Group: Friends… Small Group: Friends & Followers November 15, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building C-1-Classroom 8 (40) See more details Confirmation Class Confirmation Class November 15, 2026 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Building A-1-Chapel (200) Our Confirmation Class is open to all youth in grades 6-12. For more information or to sign up, please contact our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten at [email protected]. See more details High School Youth Bi… High School Youth Bible Study November 15, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Youth Room in Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship November 15, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 10:45 am. See more details Middle School Youth … Middle School Youth Bible Study November 15, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Classroom 6 - Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details Small Group: Faithbu… Small Group: Faithbuilders November 15, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) See more details Youth Parent Small G… Youth Parent Small Group November 15, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am North Portable-1-North Portable (40) See more details Confirmation Service… Confirmation Service Project: OCU Youth Service Day November 15, 2026 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm Our Youth Confirmation class will be participating in Youth Service Day, an annual day of service for United Methodist youth hosted by OCU's Wesley Center campus ministry. For more information, please email our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten. See more details • • • • • • • • • •	16	17 Mom Connection Mom Connection November 17, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Building B-1-Gathering Space (50) Mom Connection is a group designed specifically for women with babies 18 months & under. You can bring your baby! They can stay with you or childcare is provided. Come for food & fellowship with other moms! See more details •	18 Acts 2 University Acts 2 University November 18, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Acts 2 University is an opportunity for people of all ages to share a meal, connect with others, and grow in their faith on Wednesday nights. Dinner takes place in Building C between 5:30-6:25, and then classes and small groups begin at 6:30. For more information, contact our Executive Pastor, Brandon Blacksten ([email protected]). See more details Wednesday Night Yout… Wednesday Night Youth November 18, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Gym Youth Group \| Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM Join us for a fun and meaningful night each week! We kick things off with games and hangout time from 6:30–7:00 PM, then split into small groups by age and gender for conversation, connection, and faith-building until 8:00 PM. Contact our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten, at [email protected] for more information. See more details • •	19 Joyful Journeys Joyful Journeys November 19, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Joyful Journeys is a fellowship group for single women who are 50+. They meet monthly to enjoy a meal and share their lives together. The purpose of Joyful Journeys is walking together in faith, growing in grace, and serving in joy. Contact Madelyn Thane at [email protected] for more information. See more details •	20 Church Sabbath Church Sabbath November 20, 2026 See more details •	21 Confirmation - St. E… Confirmation - St. Elijah's Visit November 21, 2026 As part of our Confirmation journey, we’ll visit St. Elijah’s Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church to learn about the Orthodox Christian tradition and experience how another Christian community worships. We’ll have the opportunity to explore the church, learn about its history, traditions, and practices, and discover the ways Christians across different denominations share a common faith in Jesus. This is a great opportunity to grow in our understanding of the broader Christian Church and appreciate the beauty of our differences and what unites us. Contact our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten, at [email protected] for more information. See more details Men's Group Men's Group November 21, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) Contact Rev. Tim Travers for more information. See more details • •
22 Church Online Church Online November 22, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 at live.acts2umc.org or on our YouTube channel See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship November 22, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 9:15 am. See more details Small Group: Friends… Small Group: Friends & Followers November 22, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building C-1-Classroom 8 (40) See more details Confirmation Class Confirmation Class November 22, 2026 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Building A-1-Chapel (200) Our Confirmation Class is open to all youth in grades 6-12. For more information or to sign up, please contact our Youth Director, Courtney Blacksten at [email protected]. See more details High School Youth Bi… High School Youth Bible Study November 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Youth Room in Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship November 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 10:45 am. See more details Middle School Youth … Middle School Youth Bible Study November 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Classroom 6 - Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details Small Group: Faithbu… Small Group: Faithbuilders November 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) See more details Youth Parent Small G… Youth Parent Small Group November 22, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am North Portable-1-North Portable (40) See more details • • • • • • • • •	23	24	25	26	27 Church Sabbath Church Sabbath November 27, 2026 See more details •	28
29 Church Online Church Online November 29, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary Join us for Church Online every Sunday at 9:15 at live.acts2umc.org or on our YouTube channel See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship November 29, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 9:15 am. See more details Small Group: Friends… Small Group: Friends & Followers November 29, 2026 9:15 am - 10:15 am Building C-1-Classroom 8 (40) See more details High School Youth Bi… High School Youth Bible Study November 29, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Youth Room in Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details In-Person Worship In-Person Worship November 29, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building B-1-Sanctuary (500) Join us for in-person worship at 10:45 am. See more details Middle School Youth … Middle School Youth Bible Study November 29, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Classroom 6 - Children and Youth Building Sunday Mornings \| 10:45 AM – Youth Bible Study Middle and high school students are invited to worship at 9:15 AM and then join us in the Gym at 10:45 AM for Youth Bible Study. Together, we explore real-life faith, questions about the Bible, and what it looks like to live like Christeach day. Our hope is that this time helps students grow deeper in faith and reflect Christ’s love in their daily lives. Contact Youth Director Courtney Blacksten at [email protected] for more information. See more details Small Group: Faithbu… Small Group: Faithbuilders November 29, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Building A-1-Classroom 5 (15) See more details Youth Parent Small G… Youth Parent Small Group November 29, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am North Portable-1-North Portable (40) See more details • • • • • • • •	30

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