Families
Backpack Foods for Dranesville ES | Extended

Backpack Foods for Dranesville ES | Extended

Our goal is to fill 200 bags. The youth will be packing 100 bags for the first delivery, and everyone is invited to help on 10/02 at 4pm with the second 100 . We will meet in the big kitchen.
Sign up for specific food items, due by Thursday 09/22. If you would prefer to make a financial donation (to “Backpacks”), we will be happy to do the shopping.

The Closet of Greater Herndon

The Closet of Greater Herndon

THE CLOSET NEEDS YOU TO VOLUNTEER –
Willing volunteers are needed to sort donations, stock shelves, bag customers’ purchases, and assist customers. The Closet is returning to pre-pandemic, regularly scheduled “Herndon UMC” volunteer days. Email Bill or Betty Arey at thecloset@herndonumc.org to find out how you can get connected.

UPWARD Basketball

UPWARD Basketball

Registration for kids in grades K-6 opens online 10/01 @ 10am. Practices begin 11/28. Games 01/14-03/05. Find the link to register at herndonumc.org. Email JoAnn Batteiger if you have questions or would like to volunteer to help.

Herndon Homecoming Parade | Oct 8

Herndon Homecoming Parade | Oct 8

Represent Herndon UMC and show your community spirit and support for Herndon High School by walking in the Herndon Homecoming Parade. The parade theme this year is “Under the Sea”. Sign up online or email joann@herndonumc.org for more information.

Trunk or Treat | Oct 30

Trunk or Treat | Oct 30

Sunday, 10/30 from 2-4pm! Help bring the Halloween fun to kids and families in our local community by being a Trunker or helper! Read more to learn about the event and find links to sign up.

Popsicles in the Parking Lot | Sep 22

Popsicles in the Parking Lot | Sep 22

POPSICLES IN THE PARKING CIRCLE! Thursday, 9/22, We are back in the parking circle near the playground at Herndon UMC. Enjoy some popsicles and playtime from 5:00-6:30pm! Beat the summer heat with a frozen treat and good company.. All ages welcome!

Youth Singers Wanted!

Youth Singers Wanted!

If you sing in your school choir, acapella group, or just love singing in the shower, you’re invited to be a part of a small youth vocal ensemble that will share a song in worship at the 10am service on 10/16. This will be a low-key, low-time commitment pop-up group with only a few 30 minute rehearsals happening right after youth group on 10/2 and 10/9 from 12:30 – 1pm. Rehearsals will be held in the Sanctuary. Hope to see you there. Contact Shannon, shannon@herndonumc.org.

KIDS CLUB

KIDS CLUB

This year, KIDS Age 3 – Grade 6 will follow the life and teachings of Jesus, and support their Bible learning with hands-on favorites like games, object lessons, experiments, crafts, and more! KIDS will be invited up in worship for a Children’s Message, and afterward, transition to Room 103-104 with their adult leaders until the end of 10am Worship.

Life Groups

Life Groups

Thanks to all who took the plunge and signed up for a life group (or two) following Sunday’s worship, potluck and brown bag Zoom. You should hear from your group leaders this week about the first meeting. This will be an ongoing effort, so it is not too late to sign up. Visit bit.ly/HerndonLifeGroups to sign up or contact Pastor Scott, scott@herndonumc.org, to start a group or get help in finding a group.