Save the Date!
Sundays
10:00am
In-Person Worship
Join us each Sunday morning for in-person Worship. Please use the sanctuary doors that face Stockley Gardens. Park in our back parking lot or on the street.
Sundays
10:00am
Sunday Worship Details
Come as you are and join us 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 cup/wafer, gluten-free option available.
Sat. – Sun.
May 17-18
10am
Parking Lot Fundraiser
On Saturday AND Sunday, you can park in our parking lot for a $5 donation. This is important because our parking lot is only ONE block away from the Stockley Gardens Art Festival! The festival is all weekend. We’re at 531 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk.
Because we could not get enough volunteers, we, unfortunately, have had to cancel our Spring, Used Book Sale.
*Ghent volunteers, please add October 18, 2025, to your calendars right now. The Fall SGAF will be October 18-19 and we will try to have our used book sale at that time.
Proceeds from the book sale and festival parking benefit missions and church programs for children and youth.
Sundays
10:00am
Organ Music
Our Organist Brad Norris plays our Casavant organ for our 10am Worship service several times a year. Come enjoy his gift and be blessed! His next dates are Pentecost on June 8 and a date in July that will be announced later.
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.
Sunday
June 8
9:45am
Messy Church at Ghent Church
Let’s celebrate the birth of Christianity during our Worship service on Sunday, June 8, starting at 9:45am. We ask everyone to wear red in celebration of Pentecost, the day the disciples received the Holy Spirit in a special way. Looking forward to seeing a sea of red!
Our Messy Church activities will be during this service. Because it is Pentecost Sunday, we’re having a Birthday Party that lifts spirits! Stay after to chat with others and have lunch together. Everyone is invited!
* “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.
Sundays
10:00am
Want to Sing or play?
If you would like to sing with us on Sundays, let our Music Director know. There is choir rehearsal on Sundays from 11:30 to 12:30pm through Pentecost (June 8, 2025).
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.
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.