Upcoming Events
The congregation of Greenwood UMC maintains a busy schedule of events throughout the year. There is an event for everyone.
2026
Sun., Aug 9 - Sun. Sep 6
9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Greenwood Choir Rehearsal
11:00 a.m. Worship
Sunday Morning Activities
This Sunday will be the second in a 5 week Sunday School and Worship series called Method(ist) in the Madness. In the coming weeks we will be exploring how being United Methodist can cultivate sanity in a mad, mad, mad world. The series will feature four clergy and intern voices from our congregation preaching on the Five Marks of Being Methodist: Loving God, Rejoicing in God, Giving Thanks, Praying Constantly, Loving Others.
The Greenwood Choir rehearses at 10:15 a.m. in between Adult Sunday School and Worship. Hymns by Charles Wesley will be highlighted for this series. All levels of experience welcome!
Mondays, Aug. 10, 17, 24, 29
10:00 a.m.
Make It Happen Mondays
Wednesdays, Aug. 12, 19, 26, Sep. 2
Method(ist) in the Madness Exploration Lab
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. If you like putting your hands and feet to work for the people of God, this is a great place to jump in!
Parallel to the worship series, we will be offering an experiential lab on what it means to be a Method(ist) in the Madness with brief presentations on core Methodist concepts and then working together in small groups through discussions and activities to take our learning next level. If you're looking to get to know our members, more about Methodism and have fun in small groups, this can be a great place to start. For more details you're invited to contact: admin@gumcva.org.
Fridays, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28
5:30 p.m. Volunteers,
6:00 p.m. Community Guests
Friday Night 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
Sun. Aug. 16
Sunday Morning Schedule (above) and Welcome Rev. Dr. Tripodi
in addition to the Sunday morning schedule, Greenwood will welcome Rev. Dr. Dorothee Tripodi, Director of Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning, Assistant Professor of Supervised Ministry for Union Presbyterian Seminary as part of its Charge Conference. We look forward to hearing Dr. Tripodi preach on the 2nd of 5 Marks: a Methodist Rejoices in God. Everyone is invited to greet her at the reception immediately following worship.
Sat., Aug. 29, 10 am - 12noon
Greenwood Squishy/Fidget
Swap Event
Straight from the mind of one of our youngsters, we are delighted to host a Squishy/Fidget Swap event in the Fellowship Hall with opportunity to haggle as well as give one - take one. All children must be accompanied by a parent/supervisor. Just check in at the door and get to trading. We can't wait to see you!
Sun., Sep. 13, Regular schedule above
Christ in Creation Sunday
We will continue exploring our Methodist tradition by celebrating a new holy day called Christ in Creation Sunday. 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.