Events
What’s coming up at Big Pine
Worship, music, study and gatherings for the whole Lower Keys community. Everyone is welcome.
Celebrate the season with us
Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas Eve and the Christmas concerts, all in one place.
Christmas 2026Coming up
Upcoming events
-
Sunday · 10:00 AM
All Saints' Sunday
We give thanks for the saints who lived and died in faith, as we begin the November sermon series, “Ready: Living Between the Times,” with Matthew 5:1–12.
The November sermon series → -
Sundays · 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Chamber Choir & Orchestra rehearsals begin
Rehearsals for the Christmas concerts of the Lower Keys Chamber Choir & Orchestra.
Full schedule → -
Wednesday · Last day to donate
Thanksgiving food collection
Donations support the food banks at Keys Community Church and St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Bring them on Sunday mornings until noon, or during office hours, through November 18.
Ministries & outreach → -
Sunday · 10:00 AM
Christ the King Sunday
Also called Reign of Christ Sunday, the last Sunday of the Christian year celebrates Jesus as King before Advent begins. The sermon series closes with Matthew 25:31–46.
The November sermon series → -
Monday · 4:30 PM
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Members of all churches are invited to give thanks to God together. Rev. Sami Johnson of Lord of the Seas Lutheran Church will celebrate Holy Communion, and Rev. Rushing Kimball will preach.
-
Sunday · 10:00 AM
First Sunday of Advent
Prepare for Christmas with us each Sunday in Advent: November 29 and December 6, 13 and 20.
Christmas 2026 → -
Tuesday · 7:30 PM
Christmas concert at Big Pine UMC
The Lower Keys Chamber Choir & Orchestra in concert. Two more concerts follow on December 16 in Cudjoe Key and December 17 in Marathon.
All concerts → -
Thursday · 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Christmas Eve services
A Traditional Christmas Eve Service at 3 PM and a Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5 PM, both with Holy Communion.
Christmas 2026 → -
Saturday, 2027 · Details to come
Community health fair
The University of Miami Medical School Health Fair returns to our campus with health screenings for the community. More details to come.
Ministries & outreach → -
Monday, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Easter concert at Big Pine UMC
The Lower Keys Chamber Choir & Orchestra returns for Easter, with concerts on March 16 and 18 in Cudjoe Key and Marathon.
All concerts →
Dates coming soon
Christmas Festival
A festive gathering for the whole Lower Keys community. Date coming soon.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 28, 2027, including our sunrise service. Times coming soon.
Annual yard sale
Our yearly yard sale brings neighbors together on the church campus. Date coming soon.
Every week
The regular schedule
Sunday · 9:00 AM
Choir practice
In the choir room, Room 1, off the courtyard. Everyone with a passion for making music is welcome to join.
Sunday · 10:00 AM
Worship
Traditional and creative worship in the sanctuary.
Sunday worship →Sunday · 11:00 AM
Food & fellowship
A light early lunch in the Social Hall. Bring a dish to share if you like, but most of all, bring yourself.
Tuesday · 9:30 to 11:00 AM
Christian Book Study
Read and discuss books on faith and the Christian life together.
Coming soon · Day and time to come
Bible study
A new Bible study is coming soon. Contact Pastor Rushing if you would like to know when it starts.
Throughout the week · AA, NA & Al-Anon
Twelve-step groups
Recovery meetings gather in our building throughout the week.
Meeting details →Open to the community
Community yoga with Julie Frizzi
Yoga classes with Julie Frizzi are held here at the church and are open to the whole island. You do not need to be part of our congregation to join. All levels are welcome.
Days, times and pricing vary, and class sizes are small, so please check Julie’s schedule and register ahead.
A close partner
Lower Keys Chamber Choir & Orchestra
The Lower Keys Chamber Choir & Orchestra is a close partner of Big Pine UMC. For more information, email keyschamberorchestra@gmail.com.
Christmas concerts
Rehearsals · 2:30 to 4:30 PM
- Sundays, November 1, 8, 15 & 22
- Sunday, December 6
- Sunday, December 13Dress rehearsal
Concerts · 7:30 PM
- Tuesday, December 15, 2026Big Pine Key United Methodist Church
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026Venture Out Christian Church, Cudjoe Key
- Thursday, December 17, 2026San Pablo Catholic Church, Marathon
Easter concerts
Rehearsals · 2:30 to 4:30 PM
- Sundays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28
- Sunday, March 7
- Sunday, March 14Dress rehearsal
Concerts · 7:30 PM
- Monday, March 15, 2027Big Pine Key United Methodist Church
- Tuesday, March 16, 2027Venture Out Christian Church, Cudjoe Key
- Thursday, March 18, 2027San Pablo Catholic Church, Marathon
Never miss what’s happening
Get church news in your inbox about once a week.