Ministries

Learn more about ways Herndon UMC ministers to our community.

Easter Sunday Worship | Apr 9

Easter Sunday Worship | Apr 9

Alleluia! Worship Easter at sunrise, at 10 am and in the evening. There are three different opportunities for worship. Learn more here.

Easter Vigil | Apr 8 at 7 pm

Easter Vigil | Apr 8 at 7 pm

Bring a chair and sit around the fire (outside, weather permitting) for this storytelling worship experience as we keep watch for Easter. A casual, invitational, worship experience that is appropriate for all ages.

Good Friday | Apr 7  at 7 pm

Good Friday | Apr 7 at 7 pm

There will be a “Service of Nails” for Good Friday worship. This is a powerful and intense worship experience, with intentional silence. Childcare options will be available for newborns to grade 6. Livestream will be available.

Way of the Cross | Apr 6

Way of the Cross | Apr 6

Explore Jesus’ path to the cross with all of your senses. All are welcome for this self-paced, devotional experience.

Palm Sunday | Apr 2

Palm Sunday | Apr 2

Raise a palm and sing Hosanna! Celebrate holy communion at both services.

Ash Wednesday | Feb 22

Ash Wednesday | Feb 22

There will be a Fellowship dinner of soup. salad, and bread at 6 pm followed by the Ash Wednesday worship service in Doe Fellowship Hall. Worship will begin around 6:45 pm and will also be live-streamed at youtube.com/herndonumc

Amahl and the Night Visitors | Jan 7 & 8

Amahl and the Night Visitors | Jan 7 & 8

Save the dates 1/7 & 1/8 to celebrate Epiphany with Herndon UMC! There will be three presentations of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” with Epiphany activities for all ages. Admission is free (donations gladly accepted)! Learn more here!

Christmas Benefit Concert | Dec 10

Christmas Benefit Concert | Dec 10

HHS Madrigals and students from HHS and HMS instrumental groups will perform a benefit concert in the Herndon UMC Sanctuary. The concert is free. Donations to support a Rise Against Hunger food packing event at Herndon High School in the Spring of 2023 will be gratefully accepted.

Christmas Orchestra | Dec 18

Christmas Orchestra | Dec 18

It’s not too late to sign up! Music is now available. Middle and high school instrumentalists along with adults from the community provide Christmas music for the 10am worship service. Click to learn more. Donations for Rise Against Hunger will be collected during the service, as well.

Rise Up! Concert | May 20

Rise Up! Concert | May 20

Singers and instrumentalists of all ages will provide solo and small ensemble music for a concert based on themes of hope and resilience to promote mental health awareness and support the free resources NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) provides to individuals and families facing mental health challenges in our local community. Singers can sign up to participate in the Rise Up! Choir, a multigenerational vocal group that performs in the concert. Rise Up! Choir rehearsals will be held at 7pm on Wednesday evenings beginning in mid-March.

Youth Singers Wanted!

Youth Singers Wanted!

If you sing in your school choir, acapella group, or just love singing in the shower, you’re invited to be a part of a small youth vocal ensemble that will share a song in worship at the 10am service on 10/16. This will be a low-key, low-time commitment pop-up group with only a few 30 minute rehearsals happening right after youth group on 10/2 and 10/9 from 12:30 – 1pm. Rehearsals will be held in the Sanctuary. Hope to see you there. Contact Shannon, shannon@herndonumc.org.