Our Response to COVID-19
VUMC is leading by example in social distancing. As you know, all are encouraged to shelter in place as we are able to slow the spread of this virus. Social distancing does not mean social isolation! Call your neighbor or that friend who usually sits on the same pew or in front or behind you. Check on those who are more vulnerable among us. Check on your shepherd group. Offer to pick up groceries or a prescription or run an errand (being sure to take precautions yourself). We may be distancing, but we must not be isolated!
Until further notice, we have suspended all ‘in-person’ worship services and all ‘in-person’ activities. We are following CDC guidelines of maintaining 6 feet distancing and less than 10 people at any one time. However, we are only allowing staff to access the church building at this time.
This does not mean that we cannot worship! In fact, we are live streaming worship opportunities on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. To watch and participate, you can click on this click and join us at these times:
https://www.facebook.com/hsvumc/
You DO NOT need a facebook account to view this live stream. Anyone can simply click this link and both see and hear our pastor as he leads us in worship. These videos will archive at this same link, so if you miss a live stream, you may still access and worship at any time.
Some Bible studies and committee meetings are still meeting ONLINE utilizing a video conference app ZOOM. Our pastor is hosting these online events. Be watching our church email with more information of upcoming ZOOM gatherings.
The office is staffed Monday-Thursday from 8:30-12:00 noon with a reduced number of staff members. They are available by phone, text, or email. Many of our ministry functions can be accommodated through technology. At any time, you may call or text our pastor on his cell number.
Remember, the church still needs your financial support. We have bills to pay, mission and outreach to support, and new ministry opportunities to engage our community and world through a very new model for ministry. Your support is vital. You can send your tithes and offerings by mail at this time to the church office (our address is listed at the bottom of this page). We are looking at options for online giving.
While so many of our regular outreach ministries have properly restricted volunteer support, you may desire to participate in our food drive. A big box is located right outside the main entrance under the porte-cochere. We know the need will be evident among many who are facing restricted hours or employment lay-off, and we are preparing to assist as we can.
Finally, let us pray. We are a faith community. Taking precautions, practicing social distancing, even closing our doors to ‘in-person’ gatherings is not based upon fear nor is it an indictment of our faith. It is loving our neighbor in a very new way. It is our sense of responsibility to care for one another in a community where many of us are retirees with compromised health. We pray for God’s strength, peace, and healing as we navigate these next days together.
VUMC is leading by example in social distancing. As you know, all are encouraged to shelter in place as we are able to slow the spread of this virus. Social distancing does not mean social isolation! Call your neighbor or that friend who usually sits on the same pew or in front or behind you. Check on those who are more vulnerable among us. Check on your shepherd group. Offer to pick up groceries or a prescription or run an errand (being sure to take precautions yourself). We may be distancing, but we must not be isolated!
Until further notice, we have suspended all ‘in-person’ worship services and all ‘in-person’ activities. We are following CDC guidelines of maintaining 6 feet distancing and less than 10 people at any one time. However, we are only allowing staff to access the church building at this time.
This does not mean that we cannot worship! In fact, we are live streaming worship opportunities on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. To watch and participate, you can click on this click and join us at these times:
https://www.facebook.com/hsvumc/
You DO NOT need a facebook account to view this live stream. Anyone can simply click this link and both see and hear our pastor as he leads us in worship. These videos will archive at this same link, so if you miss a live stream, you may still access and worship at any time.
Some Bible studies and committee meetings are still meeting ONLINE utilizing a video conference app ZOOM. Our pastor is hosting these online events. Be watching our church email with more information of upcoming ZOOM gatherings.
The office is staffed Monday-Thursday from 8:30-12:00 noon with a reduced number of staff members. They are available by phone, text, or email. Many of our ministry functions can be accommodated through technology. At any time, you may call or text our pastor on his cell number.
Remember, the church still needs your financial support. We have bills to pay, mission and outreach to support, and new ministry opportunities to engage our community and world through a very new model for ministry. Your support is vital. You can send your tithes and offerings by mail at this time to the church office (our address is listed at the bottom of this page). We are looking at options for online giving.
While so many of our regular outreach ministries have properly restricted volunteer support, you may desire to participate in our food drive. A big box is located right outside the main entrance under the porte-cochere. We know the need will be evident among many who are facing restricted hours or employment lay-off, and we are preparing to assist as we can.
Finally, let us pray. We are a faith community. Taking precautions, practicing social distancing, even closing our doors to ‘in-person’ gatherings is not based upon fear nor is it an indictment of our faith. It is loving our neighbor in a very new way. It is our sense of responsibility to care for one another in a community where many of us are retirees with compromised health. We pray for God’s strength, peace, and healing as we navigate these next days together.
Your Place to Connect, and Grow, and Share in the joy of Jesus Christ
Welcome to the web presence of Village United Methodist Church!
Located in the heart of beautiful Hot Springs Village, we are one block off DeSoto Blvd four miles in from the West Gate. Easy access from anywhere in the village.
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We have a clear vision for ministry that is summarized in three words: CONNECT, GROW, and SHARE.
Our vision is to connect people to God and to one another. Through worship and fellowship, we seek to grow spiritually in Christ. And in our work of Nurture, Outreach, and Witness, we share Christ as we serve as His hands and feet in our community and beyond.
We are here for YOU! This is your place to call home!
Ready to learn more? Explore our website, give us a call, send us an email, or find us on Facebook.
Once you explore all that VUMC has to offer, we believe that you will respond as many before you have responded: “This is the family I’ve been looking for!”
Located in the heart of beautiful Hot Springs Village, we are one block off DeSoto Blvd four miles in from the West Gate. Easy access from anywhere in the village.
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We have a clear vision for ministry that is summarized in three words: CONNECT, GROW, and SHARE.
Our vision is to connect people to God and to one another. Through worship and fellowship, we seek to grow spiritually in Christ. And in our work of Nurture, Outreach, and Witness, we share Christ as we serve as His hands and feet in our community and beyond.
We are here for YOU! This is your place to call home!
Ready to learn more? Explore our website, give us a call, send us an email, or find us on Facebook.
Once you explore all that VUMC has to offer, we believe that you will respond as many before you have responded: “This is the family I’ve been looking for!”