Upcoming Events
The congregation of Greenwood UMC maintains a busy schedule of events throughout the year. There is an event for everyone.
2026
Sun., Sep 13 - Sun. Oct. 4
God's Big Beautiful Creation Series
9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Greenwood Choir Rehearsal
11:00 a.m. Worship
5:00 p.m. The Open Circle (A House Church experience without the House)
Sunday Opportunities to Engage
This Sunday will see the beginning of our God's Big Beautiful Creation series with the celebration of the new feast day: Creation in Christ. United Women in Faith President Dr. Karen McElfish will be our guest preacher during worship.
We are also excited to welcome our new ministry partners Morning Meadow Preschool with the signing of our formal contract.
Sunday morning activities will center on creation care and justice. We look forward to acknowledging God's great gifts of the earth and how we as creatures can collaborate together for a better planet.
The Greenwood Choir rehearses at 10:15 a.m. in between Adult Sunday School and Worship. Hymns about Creation will be highlighted for this series. All levels of experience welcome!
Sep. 13 will also see the launch of our new worship service called The Open Circle: an informal time of music, group devotion, and a simple meal. All ages are welcome. The presence of youth and young adults is coveted.
Mondays, Sep.7, 14, 21, 28
10:00 a.m.
Make It Happen Mondays
Our "Make It Happen Monday" Crew is a fix-it, move-it, organize-it group of people that gathers every Monday to do whatever needs doing at the church. During our God's Big Beautiful Creation series, MiHM will focus on work projects that are environmentally focused.
If you like putting your hands and feet to work for the people of God, this is a great place to jump in!
Weekly Small Groups
Opportunity for Spiritual Formation
and Fellowship
As part of the God's Big Beautiful Creation series we will be offering small group opportunities:
Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays 6:00 p.m.
Through scripture readings and discussions we will reflect on the gift of God's creation and how God is calling us to be in relationship with the natural world: from the caterpillar to the cosmos.
Fridays, Sep. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2,
5:30 p.m. Volunteers,
6:00 p.m. Community Guests
Food Donation Connection
For decades, Greenwood UMC has participated in the Food Donation Connection. Every Friday volunteers gather at 5:30 p.m. to organize food to be given away to our guests at 6:00 p.m. Greenwood currently gives away food donations from Starbucks, WaWa, McDonalds- along with staples and sometimes sundries to members of the community.
The Food Connection takes place in the education building (next door to the sanctuary building) on our campus. If you like showing God's hospitality to those who are vulnerable in our community, this could be the place for you1
Thurs., Sep. 17, Messy Church
We are delighted to become apart of the Messy Church movement - an intergnerational experience which features a craft, worship, and a shared meal. This hour and a half event is designed for all ages. Families are escpecially invited to come for a wonderful intergenrational fun, soul nourishment, and a night off from cooking!
For questions: admin@gumcva.org
Sun., Sep. 20, 12noon
Church Potluck Supper
Food. Fellowship. And fun- are the names of the game at our monthly potluck supper. All are invited regardless of bringing a dish (homemade, store bought, or a mixture thereof). Just come and enjoy time together with fellow travelers on the journey.
Sat., Sep. 26, 10:00 a.m.
Blessing of Animals
We could not be more excited to host our thurd annual Blessing of Animals service for the Longdale Community. Everyone is invited to bring their household pets, or domestic livestock (photos are welcome, too, if a leash won't do) for this brief ceremony which concludes with photo fun and pet treats.
Sat., Sep. 26, 10:00 a.m.
World Communion
& Feast of St. Francis
Our series God's Big Beautiful Creation will culimnate with World Communion Sunday which features a commuion liturgy recognizing peoples from around the world. The coinciding of the Feast of St. Francis gives us an opporunity to recognize the natural world as part of the global community. You won't want to miss it!