Weekly Message from Crozet UMC

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 […]