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Weekly News & Updates
June 12, 2026
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This Sunday - 10am
During the month of June, we will be singing hymns from “Songs for the Holy Other,” which was commissioned and presented by the Hymn Society in 2019. This collection emerged from a desire by Hymn Society members to make queer hymns - hymns by, for, or about the LGBTQIA2S+ community - accessible to a wider range of congregations.
Rev. Dr. Chris Terrell will be delivering the sermon.
Our Gathering Jam Band will begin playing at 9:45am. So, arrive early and enjoy the music!
Enter the building at the top of large staircase that faces Stockley Gardens (Rd).
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Pastor's Pick for the Week
For the World and It’s Peoples
O God, you are the hope of all the ends of the earth,
The God of the spirits of all flesh. Hear our humble
Intercession for all races and families on earth, that
You will turn all hearts to yourself. Remove from our
Minds hatred, prejudice, and contempt for those who
Are not of our own race or color, class or creed, that
Departing from everything that estranges and divides,
we may by you be brought into unity of spirit, in the
Bond of peace. Amen
* Church of Scotland, 20th CENT., ALT
| | Warm up your voice for our Hymn Sing Service on Sunday, June 21, 10am. | |
Pick Up Choir
Our choir is off for the summer. They will start again on the second Sunday in September.
But, there will be some opportunities to sing during the summer with a pickup choir. Watch for the announcements!
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Jesus Loves You
"...I live by faith, indeed, by the faithfulness of God’s Son, who loved me and
gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20
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Current Mission - Collecting Travel Size Toiletries
Please bring unused, travel-size toiletry items to Ghent UMC. We are collecting them for folks in need. Suggested items include (but are not limited to) combs/picks, bar and liquid soaps, shampoos and conditioners, lotion, face wipes, hand wipes and sanitizer, deodorant, toothpaste, floss picks, feminine care items, and lip balm.
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Workshop Results
Remember our Visioning workshop from spring? We will be going over the results with Rev. Stephanie Kimec-Parker (our district’s Director of Church Vitality) on Sunday, June 28th at 11:30am.
Please RSVP to office@ghentumc.org.
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Music Ministry
All are welcome to join our Minister of Music, Nellwyn Beamon, in the music ministry of the church.
Contact Nellwyn Beamon, at music@ghentumc.org, if you have any questions or want more information.
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Church Choir
Choir rehearsals are on Sundays from 11:30am to 12:30pm in the choir room upstairs. Our choir is off for the summer and will start again Sunday, September 13. There will be a pickup choir during the summer.
If you are interested in joining us, please get in touch with Nellwyn. Email address is above.
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Gathering Jam Band
Each 2nd Sunday, all ages are invited to bring an instrument or use one of ours and play along during the gathering part of our service at 9:45am. If you would like the music beforehand, contact Nellwyn. Next Jam Band dates are Sundays, June 14 and July 12. No band in August.
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Organ Music at Ghent
Our Organist Brad Norris plays during our worship services.
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Congregational Care
In response to Christ's call to love one another, we want the members of our congregation to care for one another. In-person visits, prayers, phone calls, and mail are examples of the ways we reach out to one another.
If you would like to volunteer or request a visit for someone, call or email the church office.
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GUMP (Our Preschool)
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GUMP earns $5 for each sale on its GUMP's Spirit Wear Store! Use the discount code WELCOMETOFIDGETY for free shipping on your first order.
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Children are Always Welcome at Ghent UMC
Our Children's Church* takes place each Sunday during our worship service, following the children's message. Children ages 3 through 5th grade meet down the hall from the sanctuary for an age-appropriate Bible lesson and related craft or activity.
Children are welcome to remain in the service and utilize the activity bags in the back of the church.
Our nursery* is available for infants to age 3 beginning at 9:50am.
Our professional workers are CPR certified, and our staff and volunteers are fully background checked.
*Children's church and nursery are optional. You are welcome to keep your child(ren) in worship with you, if you prefer. Activity bags and rockers are in the back of the sanctuary, if you wish to use them.
A baby changing station is in the lobby. Go out the swinging door to the right of our Coffee Station. The changing station is near the staircase.
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Ways to Give
- To give by mail, send your checks to GUMC, 531 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507.
- To give in person, put your donation in a basket on Sunday mornings or take it to the church office during the week.
- Other ways to give include endowments and stocks. For more information, call the church office at (757) 622-2843.
Our giving represents an act of worship in which we thank God for our blessings and acknowledge that everything we have is a gift from God.
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Need to get in touch with us?
The church office hours are Monday - Friday, 9am to 12pm.
757-622-2843 office@ghentumc.org
Click here for the staff's contact information.
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