You are Welcome at Herndon UMC!
The building may be closed, but the community is active.
God’s Love is Real.
God’s Love is Active.
God’s Love is for Everyone.
See what’s happening in the Herndon UMC community.
Outdoor Open Phase
began September 13
Watch the introductory video on YouTube or learn more about the Healthy Church Team planning and this phase here.
Worship from Home — Sundays at 10 am
Learn more about worship at Herndon UMC.
Are you a guest? Learn more about Herndon UMC.
Watch here, on YouTube, or on Facebook. Get worship resources here.
Herndon UMC’s mission is to serve and share God’s Love in community.
Be a Neighbor
These are unprecedented times but they offer us many opportunities to serve and share God’s Love with our neighbors. If you are looking for ways to offer assistance, there are opportunities here (to the right on desktop or below on mobile) and more opportunities listed on our Serve page. If you have another idea or need some help choosing, please contact a staff member.
Neighbor Hotline
If you are at greater risk in our community and have a need like picking up medications or groceries, mowing the lawn, or if you would just like someone to talk to, please call or text:
571-306-0540
Looking for something specific?
Find ministries (dropdown menu) or search for posts.
Staying Connected
We need to connect with others. Here are some of the ways that you can stay connected and share God’s love in community.
Be in Prayer
Through life, good times and bad, we are called to be a people of prayer. Please be in prayer this season. We would be glad to pray with you. Learn more about sharing prayers with the Herndon UMC community on our Pray Together page.
Be a Neighbor
There are many ways that you can help Be a Neighbor and serve those in need. Learn more by scrolling through the options above or by visiting our volunteer page.
Worship from Home (Online)
Herndon UMC is offering worship online on Sundays at 10 am. Services are offered here on the website, on YouTube, and on the Herndon UMC Facebook page. Learn more about worship and the resources being developed to support it here.
After worship on Sunday sign into Zoom for Sunday Fellowship. Break into random small groups around 11 am to visit for a short while and talk about the message, or whatever. The link is always bit.ly/SundayFellowship.
Attend Group Gatherings (Online)
We have Bible studies, small groups, and meetings happening over Zoom. To get links for upcoming studies and small groups, visit the detailed church calendar. To learn more about Zoom, visit bit.ly/helponzoom or contact a staff member.
If you’d like to schedule a Zoom meeting for your group, please e-mail Jen Score at office@herndonumc.org.
Know the Plan for Reopening
We are currently in the Pre-Opening Phase. (Here is the Herndon UMC Phased Reopening Plan as of July 30, 2020. There is also a video explanation of what you will find in the document on YouTube.)
What you should remember in this phase:
- The building and grounds are closed to public gatherings.
- Authorized personnel entering the building must report visits (e.g. when, where, how long, etc.) to Jen Score, office@herndonumc.org.
- Masks are required inside the church building.
Connect on Social Media
Information is shared via Facebook and Instagram (click on the icons below to connect).
About three days a week, you can find a message from Pastor Jonathan live on Facebook with “JP@3” at 3 pm. These messages are also saved on Facebook, if you want to catch one later.
HUMC KIDS have also been posting a number of resources on the KIDS Facebook group, getting together over Zoom, and using Messenger Kids! Check under Children’s Ministries for more details.
Sign up for the e-News
If you are not signed up already, sign up today for Herndon UMC’s e-News. You will get Community Updates from Pastor Jonathan and weekly updates on activities via the Friday e-News. Just go to bit.ly/HerndonEmails.
Ask if You Need Help
Call or text needs to the Neighbor Hotline. (571-306-0540) There are volunteers ready to help.
If you need help with technology or getting connected, contact any staff member.
If you need prayer or specific kinds of pastoral support, please contact Pastor Jonathan by e-mail (jonathan@herndonumc.org) or text (757-748-4785)
Watch JP@3 on Facebook.
Join Pastor Jonathan live on Facebook,
Monday through Wednesday at 3 pm.
Daily Prayer and Scripture
Read. Ponder. Pray. — Friday, October 30
As we continue in the Book of Malachi (chapter 3), Jonathan challenged us to think about how much we trust God? Do we bring the whole of ourselves as an offering, expecting God to “open all the windows of heaven”, or do we withhold expecting that we still need to “prepare for the storm”? Let’s read, ponder, and pray on that this week. Devotions are also available on Facebook and Instagram.
Read. Ponder. Pray. — Thursday, October 29
As we continue in the Book of Malachi (chapter 3), Jonathan challenged us to think about how much we trust God? Do we bring the whole of ourselves as an offering, expecting God to “open all the windows of heaven”, or do we withhold expecting that we still need to “prepare for the storm”? Let’s read, ponder, and pray on that this week. Devotions are also available on Facebook and Instagram.
Read. Ponder. Pray. — Wednesday, October 28
As we continue in the Book of Malachi (chapter 3), Jonathan challenged us to think about how much we trust God? Do we bring the whole of ourselves as an offering, expecting God to “open all the windows of heaven”, or do we withhold expecting that we still need to “prepare for the storm”? Let’s read, ponder, and pray on that this week. Devotions are also available on Facebook and Instagram.
Read. Ponder. Pray. — Tuesday, October 27
As we continue in the Book of Malachi (chapter 3), Jonathan challenged us to think about how much we trust God? Do we bring the whole of ourselves as an offering, expecting God to “open all the windows of heaven”, or do we withhold expecting that we still need to “prepare for the storm”? Let’s read, ponder, and pray on that this week. Devotions are also available on Facebook and Instagram.
Read. Ponder. Pray. — Monday, October 26
As we continue in the Book of Malachi (chapter 3), Jonathan challenged us to think about how much we trust God? Do we bring the whole of ourselves as an offering, expecting God to “open all the windows of heaven”, or do we withhold expecting that we still need to “prepare for the storm”? Let’s read, ponder, and pray on that this week. Devotions are also available on Facebook and Instagram.