Worship and Sunday School Schedule Childcare is provided during all worship times in the church nursery.
8:15 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:30 AM Adult Sunday School (Chapel Building)
9:30 AM Children and Youth Sunday School (Education Building)
9:30 AM Blended Worship in Sanctuary
11:00 AM Children's Own Worship (COW)
11:00 AM Blended Worship in the Sanctuary
11:00 AM Contemporary Worship in the Fellowship Hall
(An American Sign Language Interpreter is available at the Contemporary Service each week.)
We are a church family reaching out to encourage all people on their faith journey. With an attitude of worship and a spirit of grace, we serve others in the name of Christ.
Shady Grove United Methodist Church exists to build God's Kingdom
by being authentic followers of Jesus.
The Week at Shady Grove
Click here for a listing of all that is happening at the Grove this week.
Upcoming Events...
UMFS Open House
Thursday, May 17th at 6:00 pm at 3900 W. Broad Street
Have you ever thought about fostering a child/teen or perhaps adopting? Did you know that Virginia currently has 5,327 children and teens in foster care? United Methodist Family Services has over 112 years of experience serving children, and UMFS will be hosting an Open House at the Richmond Regional Center (3900 West Broad Street, Richmond, 23230) on Thursday, May 17th at 6:00 p.m. Child care and light refreshments will be provided. Please contact Tammy Franges with any questions or for more information (tfranges@umfs.org, 804-254-9695 or 800-903-3560). We hope you will join us for this exciting event!
Pentecost Sunday, May 27th at 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am
Join us at all four of our regular worship services for a lively celebration of the Holy Spirit. Wear red to celebrate the flames of the Spirit.
Confirmation Service
Saturday, June 2nd at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Join us for a special worship service during which 49 youth will be confirmed in the United Methodist faith and become members of Shady Grove UMC.
Confirmation, Mission Trip Commissioning and Graduation Sunday
Sunday, June 3rd at 9:30 and 11:00 am Sanctuary Services
At 9:30 am, the confirmation class of 49 youth will be recognized. At 11:00 am,120 middle school and high school youth will be commissioned for their summer mission trips to North Carolina, West Virginia, and Philadelphia. We will also recognize graduates at the 11:00 sanctuary service.
SGUMC Day at Johnny Rockett's
Sunday, June 3rd from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Please join the Children’s Ministry of Shady Grove for Shady Grove UMC day at Johnny Rockets (next to the movie theater) on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Just tell your server you are with Shady Grove, and 15% of proceeds all day will be donated to the Children’s Ministry. This includes both lunch and dinner. If you have questions, contact Beanie Kelly by email at bkelly@shadygroveumc.net.
Operation Overboard Vacation Bible School
June 18-22 and June 25-29, 2012
Save the dates for Vacation Bible School! You may choose one of these weeks for your family to participate. Cost is $25 per child through June 2; T-shirts are $5 extra. The cost will increase to $40 per child, beginning on June 3. For more information or questions, you may send an email to vbs@shadygroveumc.net or call our VBS line at 360-3907, ext. 49, and leave a message. Registration is now open to members and the community. Click here to download the registration form. Click here to check out our VBS webpage.
Helping Hands - A Virginia Conference Children's Mission Event
August 6 and 7, 2012
Hosted by Williamsburg United Methodist Church, Williamsburg, Virginia
Join us for an exciting two-day mission experience for children offered to all member churches of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. This is for all rising 4th through 6th graders, parents, and adult leaders. Come and learn about mission opportunities and the importance of being a caring Christian. The cost is only $36 per person. This includes a t-shirt, meals and snacks, and overnight stay. We will be sleeping on the floor. Questions? Contact Beanie Kelly at bkelly@shadygroveumc.net or 360-3907, ext. 33. Click here to download the printable registration form. Registration forms and payment must be turned in to the church office by June 18.
Ongoing Events...
HeBrews Coffee
HeBrews is a Christ-filled place for fellowship among the four congregations and visitors at Shady Grove UMC. Open Sundays from 9am - 11am and again just after service for those who want "take-out". All are welcome! Come in and find out about the host group and their mission or fundraiser for that week! We are located just inside the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to be a HeBrews Crewmember and serve the congregation and visitors of Shady Grove UMC, contact Michelle Williams, 804-586-7355 ormbs4god@gmail.com.
Did you know...?
The Pampered Chef sale for the Bistro an amazing success! The Bistro now has $260 of new cooking tools for the Fellowship Hall kitchen. The orders will be distributed at the March 7th Bistro dinner. If you can not pick up your order that evening, we will make other arrangements. Thank you all from the T.L.C. Project and The Bistro.
Is there something you would like to know about what's going on at Shady Grove UMC? Send an email to Gregg Butler at gbutler@shadygroveumc.net and she will try to find the answers for you!
Help Needed...
Prayer Partners for Youth Summer Missions Needed - All that is required is to fill a prayer bag with some fun goodies and pray during our trips. You can pick up a bag in the Narthex on Sunday or in the church office during the week. Types of items to include—candy (no chocolate), gum, cards, fun stuff, notes of encouragement. Items to NOT include—caffeine/energy shots, whistles, chocolate, weapons. Any questions? Contact Frank Basil Basil at youth@shadygroveumc.net or 360-3907, ext. 27 with any questions.
Freedom House Dinners
Is your small group looking for a mission opportunity? Can you hear the call to put your FAITH IN ACTION? The Community Shelter at Freedom House is transitional housing for 38 single adults. Shady Grove has renewed our commitment to support this community outreach by providing meals and serving these individuals on the following days in 2012: July 2, September 11 and November 5. Your meal should include an entrée, vegetable side dish, bread and small dessert. Rewarding fellowship guaranteed! For more information or to sign up, contact Ginny Smithwick by email at vlsmithwick@gmail.com or 360-1886.
Youth Gift Cards
Support this year-round fundraiser to benefit our youth missions. Gift cards are available in the Narthex between 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. each Sunday morning. Get cards to go from inventory or leave an order to pick up for the next Sunday. Questions or comments: contact Cindy Basil at uncrdh@hotmail.com or (804) 370-4646.
The TLC Project
Every home needs a little TLC now and then – especially the most important home of all – our church. Please faithfully consider taking part in The TLC Project. Please call Cindy McNamara (514-6797), Kelly Parrish (240-0525) or Cindy Russo (301-4870) to join the committee or to learn about all the ways we can love our greatest asset – our home away from home –Shady Grove UMC. Your family may also e-mail thetlcproject@yahoo.com. THANK YOU! Click here to go to SGUMC's TLC webpage.
Food Lion Funds for SGUMC
Shady Grove UMC is officially registered with Food Lion to receive funds as a result of your shopping! Food Lion offers funds back to the community to be used each time you swipe your MVP card. Funds coming to SGUMC will be used to update and help maintain our church buildings. Just think, the more you shop at Food Lion the more cash we earn! To register, simply do the following:
Click the arrow that says "Shoppers Register Here"
Once on the MVP Shopper Registration page, enter your MVP card number (all 12 digits), your contact information and link it to our organization. Our code is 251805. If you do not have an MVP Card you can get for one at any Food Lion location or online
at www.foodlion.com.
Shalom Farms - Come Dig in the Dirt!
Shalom Farms is a regional food security, community development project of United Methodist Urban Ministries of Richmond (UMUMR). And, Shalom Farms is a non-profit community farm project with the goal of helping low income inner city neighborhoods in Richmond with food security. The Missions Committee is pleased to announce that SGUMC will have opportunities for groups to go to the farm on the third Sunday of each month. If you or a group is interested in setting up a third Sunday in 2012, please contact Sandi Shriner at sdollar123@yahoo.com or 364-3868.
The Freedom House Conrad Center, Richmond’s main soup kitchen, provides a hot, nutritious breakfast to those in need, serving breakfast to an average of 125 individuals each day. You can be a part of the “Breakfast Club” by making a donation of $50.00. Your $50.00 donation will cover the cost of the breakfast for one morning! And for your generosity, you can designate a day that you would like to “sponsor” breakfast” or honor someone with your sponsorship. Your name will be included in our quarterly newsletter and will be posted on the sponsorship board at the Conrad Center the day of your request. Please consider a donation to help support the most important meal of the day. Click here to download a flier with more information.
Job Opening...
Pianist/Accompanist (Glen Allen, VA) Shady Grove United Methodist Church in the Short Pump area of Richmond is seeking a talented pianist to accompany the Sanctuary Choir and lead worship service music at two to three worship services per week under the direction of the Minister of Music and Arts. (An additional opportunity for accompanying children and youth choirs as well as vocal ensembles may be available.)This is a part-time position (15 hours a week.) A Bachelor’s degree in piano is recommended and familiarity with church music styles and liturgy are encouraged. Click here for a complete job description.Salary commensurate with experience and education.Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@shadygroveumc.net.
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