WELCOME TO VILLAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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There is a place for YOU at Village United Methodist Church! We welcome all who desire a deeper connection to our Lord to join us in mission and ministry to the Village and beyond.
Our Purpose and Mission in making disciples of Christ is growing spiritually and sharing Christ. It's that simple! Our desire is to be a church that offers meaningful worship and fellowship that is uplifting, inspiring, and challenging. We teach the Bible, we love Jesus, and we celebrate God's grace every week. We earnestly want to grow spiritually, and we want to help you share Christ in our community and beyond! Use this website as your personal resource for learning more about our community of faith, our ministries, discipleship opportunities, and activities you can engage in weekly. It will be our privilege to offer hospitality and fellowship anytime. We invite you to explore all that VUMC has to offer in ministry. We believe that you will respond as many before you have responded: “Village UMC is the community I’ve been looking for!” |
50 Years and Counting!
Village United Methodist Church, located in the heart of beautiful Hot Springs Village, was the very first church to be established in Hot Springs Village. Of the wonderful amenities found in those early days in the village, a church was not among them! Early residents drove into Hot Springs for worship services.
In the spring of 1973, a meeting was held in the community room of the Calella Fire Station to establish a United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village. Thirty-one people joined the new church that same day! Many others soon followed and joined the new Village UMC.
On May 26, 1974, Village United Methodist Church celebrated her first year of ministry.
Since those early days, the village has grown abundantly, and Village UMC has grown as well. By 1984, with two services and a completed building addition, the church was bursting at the seams. At the 1984 Annual Conference, Village UMC declared their full support to establish a second United Methodist Congregation in the village. Four years later in January 1988, 27 members of Village UMC formed Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church on Balearic Road.
It was a joyous year for members of Village UMC! Not only had they seen the birth of a second United Methodist Church, but it was also the year that 16 breathtaking stained-glass windows were unveiled in the sanctuary of Village UMC. These windows were designed and created by twenty talented members of the church using 3,554 pieces of stained glass. The windows depict the four seasons of God’s World and took over 7,000 hours and nearly a year to complete. It was truly a labor of love we still enjoy today. The full image found in these windows are included at the top of this page. Stunning!
Since 1973, Village UMC has remained resilient and has continued to evolve and flourish through losses, cultural changes, and joyful growth. Pastors and members with vision, purpose, and resolve have woven its history and ministry. We embrace our connection to our sister churches and our denomination. Our current pastor, the Reverend Chris Hemund, continues to lead the church from its past into our future.
Now celebrating our 50th year in 2023, Village UMC is remains committed to expanding our outreach in the community; taking specific actions to connect all generations in a Spirit filled church by honoring our past while preparing for the future.
In the spring of 1973, a meeting was held in the community room of the Calella Fire Station to establish a United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village. Thirty-one people joined the new church that same day! Many others soon followed and joined the new Village UMC.
On May 26, 1974, Village United Methodist Church celebrated her first year of ministry.
Since those early days, the village has grown abundantly, and Village UMC has grown as well. By 1984, with two services and a completed building addition, the church was bursting at the seams. At the 1984 Annual Conference, Village UMC declared their full support to establish a second United Methodist Congregation in the village. Four years later in January 1988, 27 members of Village UMC formed Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church on Balearic Road.
It was a joyous year for members of Village UMC! Not only had they seen the birth of a second United Methodist Church, but it was also the year that 16 breathtaking stained-glass windows were unveiled in the sanctuary of Village UMC. These windows were designed and created by twenty talented members of the church using 3,554 pieces of stained glass. The windows depict the four seasons of God’s World and took over 7,000 hours and nearly a year to complete. It was truly a labor of love we still enjoy today. The full image found in these windows are included at the top of this page. Stunning!
Since 1973, Village UMC has remained resilient and has continued to evolve and flourish through losses, cultural changes, and joyful growth. Pastors and members with vision, purpose, and resolve have woven its history and ministry. We embrace our connection to our sister churches and our denomination. Our current pastor, the Reverend Chris Hemund, continues to lead the church from its past into our future.
Now celebrating our 50th year in 2023, Village UMC is remains committed to expanding our outreach in the community; taking specific actions to connect all generations in a Spirit filled church by honoring our past while preparing for the future.