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Trunk or Treat | Oct 30

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On Sunday, October 30, from 2-4 pm,
enjoy all the Halloween fun at Trunk or Treat!

Come to 701 Bennett Street and visit Trunkers and their themed trunks “trick-or-treat style” in the front parking lot.  Then, head inside for some Halloween games, face painting, music, and more!

Feel free to invite a friend or neighbor! Everyone is welcome!  (This event is mask-optional.)

There are many ways to help make this community event SPOOKTACULAR!

If you would like to be a Trunker, go to bit.ly/TrunkorTreat22.

Looking for a different opportunity (maybe inside or donating candy)?  Visit bit.ly/HerndonUMCNeeds and scroll to look for the “Help with Trunk or Treat” or contact Mallory Hopper at mallory@herndonumc.org.

Sign up to be a Trunker
Volunteer in other ways

UMCOR Cleaning Kit Challenge

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UMCOR’s (United Methodist Committee on Relief) depot is empty and hurricane season is here. Our goal is to raise $1500 before the end of September to assemble 20 cleaning kits. Additional funds raised will go to more kits or UMCOR National Disaster Relief.  Make your donation to Herndon UMC and designate “UMCOR kits” by any of the usual routes–online or by check– or give directly at bit.ly/UMCORKitChallenge.  (Note: 2.2% in fees are deducted from online gifts.)  If you are interested in assembling a kit yourself contact Melissa Billman at Melissa.billman@verizon.net.

Men’s Breakfast

Groups, Men

Herndon’s United Methodist Men come together in fellowship, grow together in faith, and support our Herndon UMC missions, ministry, and community.  This monthly breakfast is a chance for some fellowship, to explore other opportunities, and to learn more about what is happening at Herndon UMC.

The men gather for breakfast monthly, usually on the first Saturday of the month.

If you are interested in knowing more about Herndon UMC’s United Methodist Men, explore opportunities here online or email men@herndonumc.org.

Worship Schedule

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As a reminder, this Sunday is the last Sunday for the 8 am outside worship! And 10 am moves into the Sanctuary.

After Sunday, October 2, there will be a 10 am service in the Sanctuary (and on You-Tube) and the 5 pm service in the Sanctuary.

Fall Women’s Retreat | Oct 14-15

Events, Women

Herndon United Women in Faith (UWF) invite all women to a special event created to help women grow spiritually–refresh, renew, and relax in the lovely Maryland countryside.

There is a beautiful flyer (pdf) attached with all the information you need to register for the Fall Women’s Retreat sponsored by the Herndon United Women in Faith (formerly the United Methodist Women). Here is a little taste of what the flyer contains:

Date: Arrive Friday evening October 14, stay overnight, and leave Saturday afternoon October 15

Where: The Claggett Center, Adamstown, MD 

Retreat Leader: The Reverend Ali DeLeo

Theme: Cup of Life

Cost: $140 per person for a single room/$125 per person for a double room

Registration: bit.ly/fallwomensretreat2022
The last day to register is October 2

Mission: Voluntary donations for the HUMC scholarship fund to support our youth and adults in their continuing education.
Cards will also be available at the retreat to send to UWF missionaries–there will be an opportunity for those attending the retreat to donate $$ toward postage

Additional information: There are 30 spaces (beds) available for us at the retreat center–this includes only three “double rooms”. This is an overnight retreat. Per the Claggett Center’s contract, no refunds can be made after September 25.

Questions: Chris Miller, registrar umwevents@herndonumc.org

Register today!

Life Groups

Families, Groups, Men, Women

At Herndon UMC, we believe that God’s love is real, active, and for everyone. Our vision is to live the teachings of Jesus so that everyone may know God’s love and grow in Spirit-filled relationships.

Life Groups emphasize the role of relationships in growing disciples, in serving and sharing God’s love. A Life Group is a Wesleyan class meeting small group, focused on journeying together in discipleship. Members share their answers to a single question. “How’s your spiritual life?” and then see where the Spirit leads. In the past, these groups were essential to the growth of the Methodist movement. In today’s world, church can not just be about Sunday mornings. Life groups add life to our church family by enriching relationships inside and outside of church. Group members watch over one another with love.

[If you want to learn more about Wesleyan class meetings, Jonathan did a sermon on small groups in August 2020, listen on Soundcloud or watch on YouTube.]

Life Group gatherings can occur around whatever works for the group–low or no prep required. A group might meet in a home, at a park, for a meal or beverages, or maybe go to or watch a game, show or movie. You can meet at the church or outside of it (preferred), in person  or over Zoom.

A life group is about sharing life with others of faith.  Ask each other about your spiritual lives. Each week, a question will be posted on the Herndon UMC homepage (herndonumc.org) to help foster discussion in the group.  The goal is to keep up regular meetings, weekly (or bi-weekly).

 

Herndon UMC’s goal is to have everyone be a part of a Life Group.
That’s 100% participation!

 

Learn more about Life Groups from this August 3 episode of Real Talk.

How do I get connected to a group?

A list of all active Herndon UMC groups and teams is available at https://herndonumc.ccbchurch.com/goto/groups/public, and in the app (Grow >> Open/Public Groups & Teams >> View the list). At the top (mobile) or in the upper right corner, click where it says “Refine By” and then select the box for “Life Group.” This should give you a list of the available life groups and the ability to contact the group leader about joining the group.

Join a Life Group

How does a Life Group compare to other Herndon UMC groups and teams?

Life Groups

Purpose: growing disciples through Spirit-filled relationships

Meets: weekly (preferred) or bi-weekly

Size: 6-12 people

These groups may form around a common availability (e.g. Tuesday evenings), life stage (e.g. young families) or theme (e.g. football or educators). 

Familiar Examples: Monday Morning Men*, Lean on Me
Fellowship Groups

Purpose:  expanding church family connections through common interests or experiences 

Meets: monthly or periodic

Size: 15+

Familiar Examples: Youth Group, United Methodist Men, United Women in Faith (UWinF), UWinF circles, Top of the Hill
Discipleship Groups

Purpose: learning more about our faith and how our faith can transform our world

Meets:  varies by group and subject matter

Size: varies by group and subject matter

Familiar Examples: KIDS Club, Confirmation Cohort, Tuesday Bible Studies, Women’s Book Club, Women at the Well, etc.

* Please note that we are encouraging new life groups to be open to participation from anyone interested in the group (#godsloveisforeveryone), and thus not to be gender limited.  Herndon UMC already offers a wide array of activities for men or women.

Ministry Team

Purpose:  lead and support church activities

Meets: varies, but often monthly

Familiar Examples: Community Care Team, Resource Management Team, Missions & Ministries Team, Trustees, Children’s Ministry Team, Wesley Choir, etc.
Mission Teams

Purpose:  serve those in need in our community and around the globe

Meets: varies by activity

Familiar Examples: Thank God for Tutors, Refugee Support, Costa Rica Mission Trip, National Rebuilding Day, etc.

The hope is that members of Life Groups will choose to engage in Fellowship and Study Groups and to serve in Ministry and Service Teams together or to use their varied Fellowship, Study, Ministry and Service activities to enrich the faith of their Life Group and of our church family as a whole.  A Life Group does not replace the other types of groups and teams.

Have other questions? Check out the Life Group FAQs.

KIDS CLUB

Children, Events

Sundays, 10:15-11:00 am

KIDS CLUB is available every Sunday morning! This year, KIDS aged 3 to grade 6 will follow the life and teachings of Jesus, and support their Bible learning with hands-on favorites like games, object lessons, experiments, crafts, and more! KIDS will be invited up in worship for a Children’s Message, and afterward, transition to Room 103-104 with their adult leaders until the end of 10 am Worship.

If you have any questions or would like to help lead, please contact Mallory Hopper at mallory@herndonumc.org. 

Find Other Opportunities for KIDS and Youth at Herndon UMC!

The button below will take to a list of ways for families with KIDS and Youth to connect here at Herndon UMC.

Opportunities for families with kids and youth.

Herndon UMC Preschool

Children, Families

Herndon UMC Preschool has been nurturing children for over 25 years. We would love for your family to join our preschool family.

Call today to schedule a tour!   703-435-5688

More information and the registration form are available from the Preschool website.  All applications need to be printed out, completed, signed/dated and either mailed to HUMC Preschool Registration: 701 Bennett St., Herndon, VA 20170 or can be dropped in the secure locked box outside the preschool main door (back of church). ​

For information about registration for the current school year, please contact the Preschool office, herndonumcpreschool@gmail.com or 703-435-5688.

Go to the Preschool Website

Behind the Sermon — Podcast

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A behind-the-scenes look into worship production. 

This podcast from Pastor Jonathan Page and Scott Bach-Hansen is currently on hiatus, but you can find past episodes in the Herndon UMC app, on SoundCloud, and  Spotify. 

The intent was to provide insights and background about Sunday’s scripture and message. Learn more about the topic.  Find out what ideas or scripture passages did not make it into the sermon.  Learn more about how sermons and sermon series are planned.

Herndon UMC continues to experiment with new ways to share the gospel in new ways.  You are invited to be creative with us!  If you would like to offer an idea or get involved, please contact Julie Albanus, Director of Communications, julie@herndonumc.org.