What’s Happening in the Herndon UMC Community
Church at Herndon UMC isn’t a building. It’s a community of people. Stay connected and stay involved. Check out what’s happening in the Herndon UMC community. For information about worship, visit herndonumc.org/herndon-worship.
Methodist Family Meeting | Oct 5
Are you curious what all the changes in the bigger United Methodist Church mean for Herndon UMC? Attend this hybrid session with Pastor Jonathan on 10/5 at 6pm. RSVP https://bit.ly/MethodistFamilyMtg. (Not required except to get the link on 10/4.)
UMCOR Cleaning Kit Challenge | Sep 30
UMCOR’s (United Methodist Committee on Relief) depot is empty and hurricane season is here. Our goal is to raise $1500 before the end of September to assemble 20 cleaning kits. Additional funds raised will go to more kits or UMCOR National Disaster Relief. Make your donation to Herndon UMC and designate “UMCOR kits” by any of the usual routes–online or by check– or give directly at bit.ly/UMCORKitChallenge. (Note: 2.2% in fees are deducted from online gifts.)
Fall Women’s Retreat | Oct 14-15
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER, 10/2 — Herndon’s United Women in Faith invites all Herndon UMC women to an overnight retreat centered on how God heals our brokenness. The retreat will be held 10/14-10/15 at the Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD. Learn more and register at bit.ly/fallwomensretreat2022
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 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
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
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
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 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!
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.
Sunday School Returns!
There are 2 NEW opportunities: The Good News Class starts this Sunday led by Mark Lemmons and Dave Young. Class is 9:00-9:45am and will be using the study Genesis to Revelation, starting with Genesis. After morning worship join Pastor Scott who is leading a class from 11:15 – noon, focusing on growing and deepening your faith, starting with the study Pathfinders.
Both studies are hybrid, join in person or via Zoom. Email scott@herndonumc.org for more info or the Zoom links.
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
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.
Holy Land Classic Tour | Apr 18-27
Register by October 18 and save $25. Take a trip to the Holy land led by Pastor Jonathan and Pastor Tim Ward. Read more to learn more, contact Pastor Jonathan, jonathan@herndonumc.org, for information.
Top of the Hill
All retirees are welcome to join in this time of fellowship. Bring your lunch to Herndon UMC or join on Zoom. All are welcome. Contact Mary Burger or the church office, office@herndonumc.org or 703-707-6271, for more information.