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Crozet United Methodist Church
This month we take a look at what Christianity has to say about those who have died, dying, death, and resurrection. We do this so that we can have knowledge and comfort for these are the reality for all humankind. The Church is called to comfort those who mourn, and one of the best ways […]
This is the closing week of our Fall Worship series on Spiritual Gifts, and this Sunday we conclude with two gifts that the Church, our church needs more than ever: giving and helping. Join us as we discover that both help others in their ministries and those who are blessed by those ministries, as well as […]
As the Early Church continued to grow and flourish, it quickly needed more localized leadership, connectional organization, and a way to gather and share collective knowledge. The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church reveals that some gifts are granted even now specifically for these purposes. They may not appear to be as glamorous or […]
We continue our Spiritual Gifts worship series with two of the gifts most often associated with clergy: prophecy and teaching. While both ordained elders and deacons in the United Methodist Church are called to preaching and teaching, lay persons too are given these gifts. What does prophecy and teaching look like for someone who isn’t […]
This week we begin our exploration of the spiritual gifts of witnessing. These are part of faith sharing, and actually central to the life of the fellowship of believers. Here the focus is local, both inside and outside the local church and congregation. Witnessing is used in worship, Christian education, and church growth. Witnessing gifts help the church deepen its faith […]
As we continue to explore outreaching gifts, this week we look at two gifts so often misunderstood: healing and servanthood. Healing is not just in the body, but also emotional. spiritual, and psychological. Those with healing gifts may not cure physically, but provide healing just as vital in other facets of the person. We are […]
We turn to the spiritual gifts that are meant for outreach this Sunday. They are given by the Holy Spirit to those who are blessed to serve and bless those that are outside of the Family of Faith and the walls of the sanctuary. These are outwardly directed to reach out into the community. Often […]
This week we continue our series on Spiritual Gifts, and turn to gifts for nurturing the Body of Christ. Those to whom God grants these gifts are called to ministries such as building fellowship, visitation, encouraging and supporting small groups, congregational care, and tending to the youngest in the flock. These may appear to be […]
This week we start our Fall Worship series on Spiritual Gifts. The New Testament repeatedly talks about gifts that the Holy Spirit gives to those who believe in Jesus Christ, but what does that mean? Does everyone get these gifts, or only certain people like clergy? Come learn how God has gifted you in very […]
Our two part series on Snarky Jesus draws to conclusion this Sunday, but Jesus will not be quiet. Once more he uses jarring satire to expose the faulty thinking of his opponents. He will leave them (and us) thinking about truth and the will of God. Don’t miss the exciting conclusion and the opportunity to […]
This week we start a two-part mini series on Snarky Jesus. Could our Savior have used snark and sarcasm in his ministry? Why and for what purpose? In Sunday’s Scripture, we discover how Jesus uses snark to convey his contempt for the behavior of the Pharisees, those who have been respected without accountability. This side […]
Some of the religious authorities challenged Jesus to speak about the political rule and authority of the State: Rome. They wanted to see if Jesus would place God above earthly authority. In a genius response, Jesus places them separately, but both in a place of authority over God’s people. What does the Church believe about government and […]
In the United Methodist Church it always comes back to grace, that unmerited favor God chooses to show to us because of God’s great love for us. This Sunday we get to the crux of our salvation and faith. In this exploration of grace, we discover that grace is more than just forgiveness or pardon; it is the transformative […]
Not all Christian denominations have the same beliefs about the sacraments. We do not even all agree on how many there are. Yet the Bible gives us two sacraments very clear in example and edict by Christ. This week we explore what the sacraments are, what they mean, and what we are to believe about […]
Sin is the ugly reality of life and humankind, but it is not the final word. To begin to recognize the tremendous gift of God’s grace in Jesus Christ, we must wrestle with the reality of sinfulness and the prevalence of our own individual sins. Discover for yourself that sin is not our end or […]
This week we continue to explore the immutable beliefs of the church which constitutes our doctrine in the United Methodist Church. There are several Articles of Religion that address the Holy Scriptures. What do we believe about the Bible? Do we need additional resources for salvation? Join us Sunday and discover for yourself what the Bible really means for us. […]
We begin a new Worship series this Sunday on the United Methodist Articles of Religion. Our previous series was on heresy, so now we turn to what we do believe. There are 25 articles, and they cannot be changed in any way, according to the First Restrictive Rule of 1808. These are the basics of our faith, but […]
Confirmation Sunday is a special day in the life of the Methodist Church and this year we’re celebrating our first confirmation group in several years as we continue to emerge from the pandemic. Ten young people are making the choice to join our family of faith and we are so excited to celebrate them today! Associated Scripture: 2 […]
On this the annual celebration of the arrival of the Holy Spirit as Jesus promised, we celebrate the birth of the Church universal: Christianity across divisions and denominational lines. We remember when we were united by the powerful presence of God, and how the power of the Holy Spirit drew people closer to God and one another. God was […]
Perhaps you have heard someone say that the God of the Old Testament is a vengeful and angry God, then extol the God of the New Testament as loving and forgiving. Are they two different Gods? Do we need to remember the God portrayed in the Old Testament? This Sunday we learn about Christians who […]
As you read through the book of Ruth, you won't find any places where God's voice thunders down to her as you might in other Bible stories. No earth-shattering miracles, like the Red Sea parting, happen in her life. But what you do see is a common life, shaped by faith, devoted to family, and […]
The notion of free will and the impact it has upon human sinfulness has been an ongoing conversation in Christianity. One of the major breaks in Protestantism happened around the concept of free will. What grants us the ability to resist the endless repetition of our sins? What makes salvation possible? At the core to […]
Even the earliest Christianis struggled to understand what God had really done in Jesus. Since Jesus was the first and only incarnation of the Living God, it has taken believers time to wrap our heads around the concept, much less agree on the reality of our Savior. What real effect does a human body make […]
Modalism is a misunderstanding of the doctrine of the Trinity. But how big of a problem is that really? This week we take a closer look at the theology that is most often articulated without meaning to be heretical. What effect might this have on how we think of God and how we treat others? […]
We begin our new Worship series this Sunday with a long standing concept that the new covenant in Christ replaces the old covenant which God gave to the ancestors of the Jews at Mount Sinai. At the core is the question of whether God replaces people or if God widens the circle, inviting new people into […]
Your offering makes ministry possible at Crozet UMC! Give today online at crozetunitedmethodist.org/giving/. Your support makes a difference!
Your offering makes ministry possible at Crozet UMC! Give today online at crozetunitedmethodist.org/giving/. Your support makes a difference!
This Sunday is Palm Sunday, as we close out our Lenten Worship series on Messianic titles with Lord. The title Jesus wears like a mantle is also an intimate name for God, the Father, in the Old Testament. Why use a name as a title, and how does that shift our perception of Jesus? We will […]
When the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, had Jesus crucified, he had a sign placed above the head of Jesus that read: “King of the Jews.” Was that just a taunt, or does it have a deeper, more profound significance? How do we as modern Christians reconcile that our Lord is not just Jewish, but the […]
We continue our exploration of the New Testament Messianic titles with Son of Man. Did you know that Jesus is both fully human and yet fully divine? This week we delve into the title that draws our attention to the humanity of Jesus, and helps us appreciate a God incarnate that knows all the intimate […]
We continue our exploration of the New Testament Messianic titles with Son of Man. Did you know that Jesus is both fully human and yet fully divine? This week we delve into the title that draws our attention to the humanity of Jesus, and helps us appreciate a God incarnate that knows all the intimate […]
This week we explore a Messianic title that is rooted in the second book of the Old Testament: Exodus. Dating back to the first Passover, when God passed over the houses of the Israelites marked by the blood of the lambs they slaughtered for the divinely commanded meal. Discover how the Old Testament illuminates the […]
This series carries on the Messianic theme of the Advent Worship series from this past Christmas. We will explore together the Messianic titles used for Jesus in the New Testament, and seek to better understand how they all reveal the nature of our Christ and empower us to connect to him in a new way, […]
We close out our Worship series on Infamous women with the most notorious of all: Eve. Come and see what the Bible actually says about her. After thousands of years of being portrayed as a seductress and deceiver in literature, artwork, and cinematic depictions, it is time to set the record straight. See for yourself […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner with all the cards, flowers, and candy that go with it. It's a day to celebrate our relationships with those closest to us. It's a wonderful day, but God has something bigger for us than just one day out of 365. God challenges us to something much bigger […]
While engaging in a required bath of ritual cleansing, Bathsheba is seen by King David, and her life will be turned upside down. Join us as we explore power differentials and the price of indulging our sinful desires. As much as God declares a love for the heart of David, our exploration of Bathsheba reveals […]
This week we explore the Biblical account of a woman whose profession is scandalous. Rahab was a prostitute, but the Scriptures reward her willingness to do what was right and just for God’s people. Perhaps God is encouraging us to look beyond the labels and to the willingness to have a heart for others. Associated […]
The name of Jezebel is often synonymous with sexual sin, and a slanderous name for women in Southern culture. Who was Jezebel really? We will explore whether her reputation is truly deserved. Born a powerful princess, Jezebel had a lot of influence and material wealth. What was her actual sin? Associated Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10 Your […]
We begin our new Worship series on infamous women, those who have become known for negative reasons, and we will explore whether that reputation is accurate and deserved. Join us as we dive deep into the origin of the reputations these women have garnered, and explore what the Bible really has to say about them. We will […]
We're celebrating Epiphany this Sunday, the coming of the Magi and the celebration of the revelation of God Incarnate as Jesus Christ, Our Lord. The magi came from very far away to find a king of a people not their own. They sacrificed their time and resources to make the journey, and risked their lives […]
As we begin this new year, we'll learn about how our church mission statement and the key words Love, Grow, and Go — drive the resolutions to which we should commit ourselves to in the new year. Associated Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Your offering makes ministry possible at Crozet UMC! Give today online at crozetunitedmethodist.org/giving/. Your support makes […]
Merry Christmas! This is always a special time of year in the life of the church and especially at Crozet UMC! Today and Sunday we've got an incredible lineup of four Christmas worship services with three services on Christmas Eve at 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm. Come out and join us during this joyous season in a celebration […]
The wonderful season of Advent continues today and we continue to explore the Coming of the Messiah by diving into Isaiah 9:6-7. This week we’ll discuss Jesus’ role as our Everlasting Father. Associated Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7 Your offering makes ministry possible at Crozet UMC! Give today online at crozetunitedmethodist.org/giving/. Your support makes a difference!
The wonderful season of Advent continues today and we continue to explore the Coming of the Messiah by diving into Isaiah 9:6-7. This week we’ll discuss Jesus’ role as our Mighty God. Associated Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7 Your offering makes ministry possible at Crozet UMC! Give today online at crozetunitedmethodist.org/giving/. Your support makes a difference!
The wonderful season of Advent begins today and we begin our exploration of the Coming of the Messiah by diving into Isaiah 9:6-7. This week we’ll start by discussing Jesus’ role as our Wonderful Counselor. Associated Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7 Your offering makes ministry possible at Crozet UMC! Give today online at crozetunitedmethodist.org/giving/. Your support makes […]
We close out of Worship series on Discipleship with the final of the four C’s: Community. This is the relationships we choose, cultivate, and nurture with Christ at the core. Relationships are what makes the church the Body of Christ. This is the core of who we are as a community of faith. Associated Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 […]
This week we explore Cult, the ritual of religion. What we choose to do repeatedly throughout our lives reflects our faithfulness to God. In Methodism, we have rituals we call the Means of Grace, such as the public worship of God, family and private prayer, searching the Scriptures, etc. These are the way in which […]
Our Worship series exploring transformation through Discipleship continues this week with Code, what we do as followers of Christ. We will explore how our actions are an intentional statement about who Jesus is. What are your actions saying about Christ? Associated Scripture: Luke 9:23-27 Your offering makes ministry possible at Crozet UMC! Give today online […]
In their book, “The Study of Religion in an Age of Global Dialogue (2000),” Leonard Swindler and Paul Mojzes describe the four C’s of Religion. These are the aspects of discipleship, becoming more than who we are without Christ, that empower us to grow and be transformed. This also helps us transform a broken and […]
Our youth will lead us in worship this Sunday. Join us to hear Jack Isley talk about the importance of prayer. You don’t want to miss it! Your offering makes ministry possible at Crozet UMC! Give today online at crozetunitedmethodist.org/giving/. Your support makes a difference!
This week we explore a Christian response to pain and suffering. Those moments often becomes spiritual weightlifting sessions, making us stronger each time we experience it and lean into faith. Associated Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Your offering makes ministry possible at Crozet UMC! Give today online at crozetunitedmethodist.org/giving/. Your support makes a difference!
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