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Sundays
10:00am
In-Person Worship
Join us each Sunday morning for in-person Worship. Please use the sanctuary entrance that faces Stockley Gardens.
Sundays
10:00am
Sunday Worship Details
Come as you are and join us in-person, each Sunday at 10am for worship and fellowship.
Bring the children! We have a special message for your children and grandchildren during Worship. And after they hear the Children’s Message, they can stay in the sanctuary OR go to Children’s Church. There will be an age appropriate Bible lesson from the Grow Kids Curriculum, craft and activities.
You can watch previous services and videos on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Ghent UMC is licensed to stream our FB Live worship services through CCLI #20175590 and One License A-727358.
Sundays
In December
Advent & Christmas Seasons
- On Sunday, December 1, we began our Advent season. Each Sunday until Christmas, we will be lighting our Advent candles and singing songs of the season. Join us as we anticipate and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ each Sunday at 10am.
- You’re invited to experience the wonder of your Savior’s birth on Sunday, December 8, 4:30 – 6:30pm. We’re having our Annual Living Nativity with Animals! Celebrate Christmas in our lobby with cookies, hot cocoa and warm cider. Hear beautiful Christmas music in our sanctuary. Outside, experience the wonder of our Savior’s birth with live actors and petting zoo animals in our life-sized stable in Stockley Gardens. Our littlest guests can borrow and dress in our angel and shepherd costumes. This child and family-friendly event is free & open to all. Enter using the doors that face Stockley Gardens.
- You are also invited to come to our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Tuesday the 24th at 5pm. Christopher Taylor will play the violin as we prepare our hearts for the birth of our savior Jesus Christ.We will also worship as the family of God by symbolically coming to Christ’s table and sharing Holy Communion. A gluten-free cracker option is available.
1st Sundays
10:00am
Holy Communion
Join us on first Sundays for our Worship Service when we celebrate Holy Communion! We always have pre-packaged cups/wafers, gluten-free option available.
Sunday
Once a month
4:30pm
Messy Church at Ghent
- Do you love capturing special moments and bringing joy to others? Messy Church is seeking an individual to be our photographer! Your role will involve snapping photos during our exciting events and sharing them with our office to help us document the fun and memories.
- Additionally, we are also in need of a new or gently used Bluetooth speaker to enhance our gatherings and create a lively atmosphere. If you are willing to help with either of these, please email the church office asap at office@ghentumc.org or tell Melanie C. or Rev. Ryan.
* Messy Church is a DIFFERENT kind of church! It typically includes a welcome, creative time to explore the Biblical theme through “getting messy” with crafts and activities; a short interactive celebration time involving a story, prayer, and music; and a sit-down meal together at tables. The entire experience is designed for people of ALL AGES! Take a look at our Facebook group page to see previous events.
Sunday
Weekly
9:00am
Adult Sunday Bible Discussion
Weekly, in-person*, discussions are Sundays, 9 – 9:45am. Meet in the back of the sanctuary. If needed, use the new ramp to the front porch. Please enter through the Stockley Gardens doors. We will maintain safe social distancing to accommodate those with and without COVID vaccines.
This group reviews the Bible using the Standard Lesson Quarterly series.
If you are interested, email Peter Griffin.
Sunday
January 5
10:00am
Organ Music – Epiphany Sunday
Our Organist Brad Norris plays our Casavant organ for our 10am Worship service several times a year. Come enjoy his gift and be blessed! He is next scheduled to play January 5, 2025 for Epiphany Sunday.
Brad is Dean of the Tidewater Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. After 36 years, he retired from St. Andrew’s Church and School in Newport News. He lives in Hampton and enjoys doing work as an organ/piano substitute and accompanying various singing groups in Hampton Roads, such as Bellissima.
Thursday
Weekly
7:00pm
Read with Rev. Ry
Sundays
10:00am
Want to Sing or play?
If you would like to sing with us on Sundays, let our Music Director know.
There are also musical opportunities, if you want to play an instrument. The Gathering Jam Band meets 15 minutes before the service on the second Sundays and plays through the service that day. We also provide the music for Messy Church services. If you don’t play an instrument, come out and play the maracas or other hand percussion. Let Nellwyn Beamon know if you have any questions.
Once
Monthly
7:30pm
Ghent Inspire Book Group
Book Group is on hiatus so everyone can join Rev. Ry’s book study. (See other block.)
Join us for fellowship and a discussion of our chosen book. Ghent Inspire Book Club meets one Monday each month at 7:30pm. These hybrid meetings are in person* and on Zoom. All are welcome to join the meeting for fellowship, whether or not you have read the book.
Updated
March 2022
Covid-19 Mitigation Plan
*COVID-19 Mitigation Plan (Updated March 23, 2022) – For all in-person Ghent UMC Happenings:
Remember that our call is to love our neighbors and to do no harm. The VA UMC recommends that everyone, who is eligible, be vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.
- For everyone, whether vaccinated or not, wearing face masks is currently optional; although children under 2 years of age should not wear a mask.
- At least 6 feet of physical distancing must be maintained by everyone (we understand this may not be possible for children), except for those who are in the same household group. Hugs and handshakes are not allowed.
- All are required to stay home when sick. After 5 days of quarantining, you are to wear a fitted mask for 5 additional days when around others.
- Lastly, we ask everyone to self-check in at each entrance with our Health Acknowledgement Poster. To read the poster, click here.