Want to join us for in-person worship?  In addition to our 11:00 ONLINE service, we are offering TWO OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICES on Sunday morning at 9:00 OR 10:00 on the north lawn.  Social distancing protocols will be practiced, and masks will be required until all are seated. 

​Bring your own lawn chairs.  Building and bathrooms are not accessible for this 30-minute service. 

Advance reservation is required, and attendance is limited to 50/service.  Click on the button to the left to make your reservation!
We offer brief 10-minute afternoon/evening communion services on the first Sunday of the month.  (If you sign up for the 9:00 or 10:00 outdoor service, you will receive communion at that time.)  We will gather on the north lawn, and the communion elements are distributed in a very safe manner.  Bring your lawn chair.  All social distancing protocols will be practiced, and masks will be required until all are seated.  ​Advance reservation is required, and attendance is limited to 50/service.  Click on the button to the left to make your reservation!
Several of our church folks are telling us you want to find ways to get together in a safe and secure manner.  Some are more comfortable on Zoom; others will prefer an outdoor gathering. 
We already have over 150 ready to meet in one of these two ways!  So, we are  MIXING up the deck to give you the opportunity to meet and get acquainted better with others in our church family.  Each event will be limited to 10-20 people to give us the opportunity to share information and be able to hear each other. It won’t surprise us if you find something in common with folks you haven’t even met before!    
All social distancing protocols will be followed!  Advance reservation is required by clicking the blue button to the left.  Hurry and secure your spot!

a word from our pastor

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.
These are unprecedented times for our world, our families, and our churches.  We are experiencing great uncertainties, unrest, injustice, and pain.  I invite you to join me in praying for healing to:
     - heal the hurt caused by this pandemic
     - heal the pain caused by racism and social injustice
     - heal the deep divides found within our world
     - offer ourselves as agents of God's peace and grace
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!”

Serving alongside you,
Pastor Chris

news you can use

  1. Join us Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. for a Zoom Prayer gathering.  To join, simply click on the blue words 'Zoom Prayer' above.  
  2. Pastor Chris shares a brief Facebook Live update on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.  Visit our church Facebook page to participate.  You can also submit questions in the comments section during the update, and he will address them along the way.
  3. The Explorers' Sunday School class is hosting a weekly Zoom class on Sunday afternoons at 4:00.  To join, click here:  https://zoom.us/j/98145071264
  4. Join our pastor and church family in praying for our school administrators, teacher, faculty and staff every morning at 8:00 a.m.  Pray specifically for God's blessing, grace, and God's hedge of protection for teachers and students alike.
  5. Join us for “Windows Into Wesley,” a four-week class on the life and times of the Wesley family and the early Methodist movement. The Bible Study class will begin Friday, September 11, at 10:30 a.m. and the teacher will be Art Torpy. Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98047372932