About Herndon UMC Our Staff Our Leadership Map
Information about Herndon UMC
Welcome Guests! Here are some guest information and Frequently Asked Questions. If you have another question, send us an email. We would love to hear from you!
Where is Herndon UMC?
Herndon UMC has a wonderful building at 701 Bennett Street in Herndon. There is plenty of parking, and you can park on the street too when school is not in session.
The building serves as a community center for many activities–Herndon High School teams, basketball leagues (including our Upward Basketball ministry), Girl Scouts, homeowners associations, the LINK Christmas toy drive, and so on.
Who is Herndon UMC?
This is a church made up of all kinds of people from all kinds of backgrounds. There will be people from nearby in Herndon and Reston and farther in Leesburg (and even farther through worship online). Our church is made stronger by your presence here. We consider everyone a part of the family so make yourself at home. We are a “come as you are” church. Some will dress up for worship and some will not.
Herndon UMC has a rich legacy and an over 160 year history. There is a History Ministry that helps us remember our longstanding commitment to the community around us. You can explore more of that around our building.
Is there a statement of beliefs?
At Herndon United Methodist Church, we believe . . .
God’s Love is Real
God’s Love is Active
God’s Love is for Everyone
God’s Love is Real – God loves us without conditions. We do not have to earn it and there is nothing we can do to lose it. It is not theoretical or figurative, it is always with us, now and forever. Nothing will separate us from God’s Love.
God’s Love is Active – God is all around us. While our faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen, we celebrate His creation of our world. We see His Spirit in the kindness and compassion of strangers, in the laughter of children, in our ability to forgive and to be forgiven, and in our love of others.
God’s Love is for Everyone – God’s blessings are universal. There is no condition, prerequisite action, or life situation that will deny God’s grace and comfort. His mercy and compassion are shared by all his creation and the creatures within it. God, through Jesus, has taught us to love one another as He loves us – no exceptions.
What if I am interested in membership?
What a joy that you are interested in taking next steps with us!
Monthly, usually on the second Sunday of the month, there is a lunch gathering around Herndon called Discover Herndon. Look for specifics in the News and worship announcements. This is an opportunity to explore what membership at Herndon UMC might be like. It is not a commitment to join, just an opportunity to have lunch with a Pastor or staff member to learn more and discover more about Herndon.
Following attending Discover Herndon, you will be invited to join the Newcomers Life Group for a few weeks (about a month). This is another opportunity to learn more about Herndon UMC and to get to know more people.
Of course, at any time you are invited to contact the staff, welcome@herndonumc.org, and to join other groups and teams in serving and sharing God’s love! Our community is richer for having your set of unique gifts as a part of it!
You are welcome here!
Whether you are visiting the area for a short time, just moved in, or are a long-time neighbor, we look forward to growing in faith and getting to know you.
The 10 am worship is live-streamed on YouTube and may be watched at any time that works for you! Please feel free to share feedback on your worship experience to welcome@herndonumc.
A professionally staffed Nursery is available for newborns to age 3 years. If you have questions about the Nursery, contact Mallory Hopper, mallory@herndonumc.org.
KIDS Club (ages 3 - grade 6) offer KIDS an opportunity for hands-on Bible learning time and is offered during the 10 am worship. Normally, KIDS start out in worship with their family and then gather for a Children's Message when they will be invited to go to KIDS Club. There are also worship tools available for KIDS to help them stay engaged as they join in the worship service. If you have questions about KIDS Club or worship tools, please contact Mallory Hopper, mallory@herndonumc.org.
701 Bennett Street is right on the corner of Dranesville Road and Bennett Street in Herndon, VA. There are entrances off of Dranesville Road and Bennett Street. The Bennett Street entrances bring you into the front parking lot. The Dranesville Road entrance brings you into the back parking lot, closer to the Children's Place and LINK pantry building. There is plenty of parking, and handicap-accessible spaces are available near most doors. If you need access to the Sanctuary, you may be dropped off at the front door (door 1) or may park on the circle at the rear and come in door 10.
Herndon UMC is blessed with a wonderful facility. There are gathering spaces and classrooms all around our Fellowship Hall.
There is free wifi available in the building. Come in and check the "Connection Corners" (inside doors 1 and 2) for the password.
The office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm; and from 9 am to Noon on Fridays. Door 1 is the best way to come into the office.
Staff members work a variety of hours in a variety of spaces. It is best to contact the staff member that you would like to meet with to find out if they will be in their office at 701 Bennett Street or working out in the community somewhere around the greater Herndon area.
What a joy that you are interested in taking next steps with us!
Monthly, usually on the second Sunday of the month, there is a lunch gathering around Herndon called Discover Herndon. Look for specifics in the News and worship announcements. This is an opportunity to explore what membership at Herndon UMC might be like. It is not a commitment to join, just an opportunity to have lunch with a Pastor to learn more and discover more about Herndon.
Following attending Discover Herndon, when you are ready, you will be invited to join Herndon UMC. Contact the office, office@herndonumc.org, when you are ready
Of course, at any time you are invited to contact the staff, welcome@herndonumc.org, and to join other groups and teams in serving and sharing God's love! Our community is richer for having you as a part of it!
Looking for more?
If you are new or looking to get more connected or learn more about Herndon UMC, please email welcome@herndonumc.org or complete the request for information form linked below. We look forward to growing in a Spirit-filled relationship with you.
Karen Craley
Nursery Worker
Diana Grace
Nursery Worker
Kayla Miller
Nursery Worker
Herndon UMC Lay Leadership
Herndon UMC is blessed to have some incredible leaders steering our church, ministries and missions. Here are some names and contact information for our leadership teams.
If you would like to make contact with someone from the leadership team, please contact admin@herndonumc.org with your name and contact information and we will have them reach out to you.
Ellen Bawiec
Preschool Ministry
Melissa Billman
Conference Delegate | Resource Management Team
Mary Lou Blevins
Membership Secretary
Michael Branson
Resource Management Team Chair
Jessica Dzara
Children’s Ministries
Larry Greenfield
United Methodist Men
Jay Horstman
Trustees Chair | Resource Management Team
Madeline Hunt
Resource Management Team
Sheridan Kramer
History Ministry | District Representative
Al Meilus
Resource Management Team
Pat Simons
United Women in Faith
Steve Thompson
Treasurer | Resource Management Team
Jim Seevers
Lay Leader | Missions and Ministries Chair
Jon Simons
Conference Delegate | Resource Management Team
