Announcements appear at the beginning of each worship service as well. View Virtual Worship for details.
LISTEN: Lenten Worship Series
Have you ever misplaced your phone—which is on vibrate of course—and then asked someone to call it? We get quiet, listening in order to be ready to hear that little buzz. It is a quieting down and high alert all at the same time. We will quiet down and heighten our attention to the “still, small voice” of God and our true self in this series.
FUMC Always Has and Always will Welcome All: Our Response to General Conference 2019
Re: Actions of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church As many of us are aware, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 concluded the called General Conference of the United Methodist Church on human sexuality. You can read more about the details here (www.vaumc.org/GC2019), but know that the delegates adopted a “Traditional Plan” that retains current restrictions against gay marriage in the church, and the prohibition on ordination of self-avowed, practicing, homosexuals. It also adds tighter accountability and discipline regarding violation…
Worship Series: a Future with Hope
Beginning February 17th “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” -Jeremiah 29:11 The image of a tree and the progression of the growth of living things offers a way to focus on our own growth as the people of God: who we are and what we are called to do and be. In a time when hope is needed…
Sermon Series 2019: Adam Hamilton’s “Unafraid”
Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times In this series, based on the book by Adam Hamilton, we explore the most common worries and fears experienced by Americans today, consider practical steps for overcoming these fears, and reflect upon fear in the light of scripture and a faith that promises again and again that we don’t need to live in fear. Let’s live with courage and hope. January 20—An Age of High Anxiety January 27—Fear of the Other…
Jan. 13 Sermon _ Baptism of the Lord
The sermon title for January 13 – “the Baptism of the Lord” Sunday is “Baptism-Shaped Life” Are you wondering about this Sunday’s topic? Who baptized Jesus? Why would the son of God need to be baptized? Read more here.