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Announcements & Events


Praise & Worship
WORSHIP PROCEDURES

Our current Worship procedures are:
  • Wearing a mask is optional
  • Traditional Communion is normally on the first Sunday of the month.
  • The congregation and Choir regularly engage in singing together.

PLEASE SEE PASTOR DAVID IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THESE PROCEDURES.

Worship
If you haven't returned for in-person worship yet, there is still plenty of space to allow for social distancing. We will continue to stream the service via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/679224800 with passcode 804.

Offering and Tithes
Please bring your offerings to our in-person worship, or mail your tithes and offerings to the church, or you can drop them off with Sabrina Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 11:00 pm. Please visit our Giving page for information on our new capability to support online giving.

Music Ministry
MUMC Choir will be on break after December, but will restart in February, TBD.

Prayer Warriors
Please join the Prayer Warriors on Mondays at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary or online to share your concerns and praises. The Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/557543762, and the passcode is 804.


Save the Date
RECURRING EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
Every First Sunday
UM Men's Breakfast Meeting | 8:00 AM | Fellowship Hall

EVERY SUNDAY
Fellowship Sunday School Class | 9:00 AM | Fellowship Hall
Sunday Worship | 10:00 AM | In the Sanctuary or Streaming on Zoom

MONDAYS

Prayer Warriors | 10:00-11:00 AM | Sanctuary Or On Zoom

TUESDAY
Bible Class | 6:30-7:30 PM | Fellowship Classroom Or Zoom

FRIDAYS
First Friday Every Month
Game Night | 4-8 PM | Fellowship Hall
Every Second Friday
Band of Brothers Meeting at 7-9 AM

SATURDAYS
Second Saturday of the Month | Memorial Women In Faith | 10 AM
LIST OF EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

Sunday, October 19 
Potluck Breakfast, 9:30 am
Worship, 10 am 
Both events in the  Fellowship Hall

Saturday, October 25 
Trunk or Treat, 6:30-9:00 pm - Parking lot

Saturday, November 1 
Men's Barbecue Dinner, 4:30 pm Takeout, and 5 pm-7 pm Dinner, Adults $10, and Children 5-12, $5

Thursday, November 6 
Charge Conference @ Oaklette UMC, 6:30-7:30 pm

Saturday, November 8
MMUC Retreat, 9 am - 4 pm in Chesapeake
(Please see the letter you received)

We're continually planning meaningful gatherings and activities for our community. Please remember to check back regularly to stay informed about these events and join in the wonderful experiences we have in store for you.

Trunk or Treat
TRUNK OR TREAT

Saturday, October 25th | 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Memorial United Methodist Church

Join us for a spooktacular evening of family fun!
Decorated car trunks will be filled with candy and treats for kids of all ages.

Wear your favorite costume and enjoy a safe, festive Halloween celebration with our community!

Everyone is welcome - bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a night full of fun and treats!


Men's Barbecue Dinner
MEN'S BARBECUE DINNER

Saturday, November 1st | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Take-out is available at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 per adult and (ages 11+) and $5 per child (ages 4-10). Tickets will be available mid-October.

Join us for a mouthwatering evening at the Men's Barbecue Dinner! Enjoy a delicious, freshly prepared barbecue with all the fixings, served by the men of Memorial United Methodist Church. Desserts will be available by donation.

Bring your family and friends, and don't miss out on this evening of great food and fellowship!

Charge Conference
CHARGE CONFERENCE


Charge Conference

Thursday, November 6, 2025
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Oak Grove UMC

Memorial United Methodist Church invites all Administrative Council Members to attend this year's Charge Conference.
This important gathering is a time to review, reflect, and celebrate the ministry of our church as we look ahead to the coming year.

All are welcome to join us for this evening of connection, fellowship, and shared purpose.


Annual Church Retreat
ANNUAL CHURCH RETREAT

Annual Church Retreat
Saturday, November 8, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cambridge Square Center
704 Gainsborough Court, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Join Memorial United Methodist Church for our Annual Church Retreat—
a special day of reflection, planning, and spiritual renewal.

Together we'll look ahead to strengthen our mission to:
Love God. Love People. Make Disciples. Go and Reach Communities for Christ.

Please review your information letter for the full agenda and RSVP by November 3rd so we can plan box lunches.

For questions or more details, see Pastor David, Ruth E., or Kevin.


UM Men's Breakfast Meeting
UM MEN'S BREAKFAST MEETING

Every First Sunday | 8:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hall

Start your Sunday with a hearty breakfast and great fellowship!
Join us for our monthly gathering, where you can connect with other men in the church, share a delicious meal, and grow together in faith.

All men are welcome!
Come hungry for food, friendship, and meaningful conversations!


Game Night
 GAME NIGHT

First Friday of Every Month | 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall

Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition!
Whether you're into board games, card games, or group activities, we've got something for everyone! Bring your favorite game or discover a new one.

Snacks and drinks will be provided!
Come ready to relax, play, and enjoy fellowship with friends and family.

All ages are welcome!
Don't miss out - see you there!


Fundraiser Heat & AC Unit
FUNDRAISER FOR OUR NEW HEAT / AC UNIT

We are asking for you to help with this fundraiser to help with the expenses of our new heat and A/C unit.

Open the Fundraiser Letter here.
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Your help is appreciated.


Volunteers & Helpers
VOLUNTEERS AND HELPERS

We are looking for Greeters
We are looking for greeters to help us, Welcome Worshipers, on Sunday. We are looking for Greeters in all age groups. If you are interested please let us know.

Altar Flowers
Please help us make our Sanctuary Bloom during our Sunday Worship. We would love to Honor those you love. There is a flower calendar by the bulletin board in the hallway or let our secretary, Christina, know about it. For information about the altar flowers to be in the bulletin, we need that information two weeks prior.

Please help us make the Sanctuary Bloom on Sundays
Worship in Memory or Honor of those you love. There is a Flower Calendar by the hallway bulletin board. Please let Christina know at least a week ahead to make sure we correctly announce who the flowers are in honor of.

The Food Closet is in need of the following items:
Helping people through the Food Closet is one of our most important ministries. Any funds left on the Altar Rail during Communion will be used for the Food Closet. In addition, you can mark any additional donations for the Food Closet and put them on the offering plate. Small boxes of cereal, oatmeal, and other small meal items are preferred if you want to donate items. We do not need canned vegetables. Please try and find items with low sugar and sodium so we can offer more healthy alternatives.

"Just 1 Mission"
The Missions and Benevolence Team needs:
Lotion (11-14oz),
shampoo (11-14oz),
nail clippers.
Thank you for your contributions

Food Pantry
We have been recognized by the City of Virginia Beach for helping those in need with our Pantry. Thank you to everyone who has donated to help keep it stocked. Any questions ask Bob Russell.

We are in need of the following items for the food pantry (no economy size please).
  • Can meats: Tuna, spam, Chicken, Vienna sausages
  • Can beans: Black, Kidney Beans
  • Sauces: Tomato, Spaghetti
  • Canned Vegetables: Green Beans, Corn, Carrots, Peas, Mix Veggies.
  • Misc: Jelly, Chef Boyardee, Mac and Cheese, Canned Fruit, Ketchup, Mustards, Mayonnaises, Pasta, Instant mash potatoes, Rice
  • Breakfast items: Pancake mix, Syrup, Cereal
  • Baked Goods: Dry Milk/Evaporated Milk, Instant Jello, Instant pudding
Thank you to all who provide for this charity.

B.E.A.C.H
Bringing an End to All City Homelessness
The B.E.A.C.H Closet is looking for household cleaning products.


Memorial United Methodist Church

804 Gammon Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Phone: 757.420.1407
Fax: 757.420.5054
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