Larchmont United Methodist Church, located in the western portion of Norfolk, Virginia, welcomes you.  Come see how we make disciples for Jesus Christ!  So just where is our church, and how can we be reached?

Life at LUMC revolves around family, and we define family very broadly.  Our definition includes folks who have been members for decades as well as those who entered our doors only just yesterday.  In fact, some of our most active participants are Navy families who will only be with us for a few years during a Norfolk assignment.  Others are from the Old Dominion University community, either students or faculty and staff.

Family may mean a household of one or two, or may mean a multi-generational home.  At our core are approximately 200 households who actively support the church in a multitude of ways but many other families are involved in the life of LUMC.  Our overall membership is getting younger every year.

Larchmont LUMC offers an e-mail newsletter, the eLight.  We send updates every week or so as well as announcements of special events or prayer requests.  Subscription is open to all, and you may unsubscribe at any time.  To begin receiving the eLight, send a message to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  and it will begin heading your way.

Recent samples of the eLight may be seen in the LUMC Newsfeed (on the right on the home page).  If you subscribe and then change your e-mail address, merely resubscribe from your new mailbox.  Don't worry:  LUMC shares your address with no one!

Come visit the LUMC family for Advent and Christmas!

December Calendar of Events 

Sunday, December 7 - 8:45 service - Decorating of the Chrismon Tree

Sunday, December 7 - 11:00 service - Decorating of the Chrismon Tree

Sunday, December 7 - 11:00 service - Living Christmas Tree Celebration

Sunday, December 7 - noon - Advent Afternoon- Lunch and Crafts

Sunday, December 14 - 11:00 a.m. worship service - LUMC Chancel Choir presents - A Service of Lessons and Carols for Choir, Brass and Organ.

Wednesday, December 24 - 5 p.m. - Nativity Play

Wednesday, December 24 - 5 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service

Wednesday, December 24 - 8 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service

For information about Advent, visit the web site of LUMC's administrative assistant:

www.carlacochran.com

LUMC counts among its families several dealing with Asperger's Syndrome.  In an effort to show our support of their struggles, one member will be blogging here about experiences with this disorder.

Asperger's Syndrome is a disorder within the spectrum of autism.  Sometimes described as a milder variant of autism, those affected struggle with social interaction, and often exhibit repetitive behaviors.  Cognitive development usually progresses, but verbal skills and language habits may appear unusual to an outside observer.