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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.

*COVID-19 Mitigation Plan (Updated March 23, 2022), for all in-person Ghent UMC happenings, is detailed in the bottom block.

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.

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

August 11 10:00am

 

Organ Music This Summer

Our Organist Brad Norris has played our Casavant organ for our 10am Worship service several times this summer. Come enjoy his gift and be blessed! Hear him Sunday, August 11.

After 36 years, Brad Norris retired at 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.

Sunday

September 8

4:30pm

Messy Church at Ghent Church

  • Mark your calendar for Game Night at our next Messy Church event. It will be Sunday, September 8, at 4:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
  • Do you love capturing special moments and bringing joy to others? Messy Church is seeking an individual to be our event 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.

Thursday

Weekly

8:00pm

Read with Rev. Ry

Everyone is invited to join Pastor Ryan for a new book study. This session, we’re reading the last book of the Bible – RevelationOur study is on Thursdays, 8 – 9p.m. on Zoom. Get the Zoom link by calling (757) 622-2843 or emailing the church office at office@ghentumc.org.  You may join in any week during the session.

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

Often

 

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