"You are the light of the world"

Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father, in heaven. Matt. 5:16

Silent Night, Christmas Eve 2:00 service

The choir sang Silent Night in different languages as the congregation lit candles and hummed along. 

Youth Group Activity - Snowglobes!

The Youth Group has been engaging in creative activities done virtually, with supplies and leadership provided through Youth Ministry Coordinator, Andrea Jenkins. These beautiful snowglobes are being used to decorate the windows in the sanctuary for December.

Bringing a nativity to life

Sadly, our outdoor Living Nativity Drive-by had to be canceled due to weather conditions; however, the nativity was brought indoors for the Christmas Eve services at 2:00 and 7:00. Artwork by Terry Austin, carpentry by Jim Anderson, and stable design and build by Elbert Johnson and Rochelle Windham-Johnson.

The Seekers class donated inflatables for the Christmas Eve Drive-by which will be saved for use at next year's Snowball. 

Community UMC in Action

Here are a few of the events and activities of the past year

  • Modern worship hymn sing

    September 6, 2020

  • Virtual vacation bible School

    Jenn Harrison, Liz Griffin, and Lynda Lind create the set for Knights of the Castle. 

  • Meals for the homeless

    CUMC provided meals for the homeless at the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center.

  • CHURCH GARDEN

    The S.W.E.A.T. team grows fresh vegetables in the church garden to supplement the food collected for the food pantry.


  • PORCH pick up food drive

    The S.W.E.A.T. team held a monthly porch pick up food drive in May, June, July, and August.

  • porch pick up food drive


  • PORCH PICK UP FOOD DRIVE


  • RISE AGAINST HUNGER


  • burning the mortgage

    Our mortgage was paid off in November 2019! 

  • Women's Faith Focus Appreciation Letter

    December 2020

  • Women's Faith Focus BEACH CLOSET Donation

    December 2020

  • CHRISMON TREE


    December 2019

  • From Pin ministry Dec. 23

    PiN Ministry would like to recognize Mary and Jim from Community UMC, Virginia Beach, who organized, collected, and help load enough non-perishable food items to provide supplemental meals for over 80 families and individuals currently housed in our Enhanced Non-Congregate Shelter Program. Each client will receive these items this afternoon.


    PiN Ministry is thankful for the generous and compassionate members of Community UMC who have come alongside to help fight for the most vulnerable in our community during these turbulent times. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you all are amazing!


  • Bell ringers

    The Grainger family volunteered to man the Salvation Army kettle and ring the bells at the Kroger on Providence Road. Channel 13 News featured them on the evening news in a story on volunteerism.


  • Bell ringers

    Stephanie Denmyer rings the bells for the Salvation Army. Andrew Kissell organizes the bell ringers every year. 

  • Bell ringers

    Johnnie and Marilyn Draughon