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Welcome

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?

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Life at Larchmont United Methodist Church

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.

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eLight

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!

 
Our Monthly Newsletter

Interested in seeing more of what goes on at Larchmont UMC?  In addition to our eLight e-mail newsletter newsfeed, displayed on the right-hand side of our home page, you can download and view our monthly newsletter in PDF format.

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Families with Special-Needs Children

LUMC counts among its families several dealing with Asperger's Syndrome.  In an effort to show our support of their struggles, one member has written 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.

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LUMC Shop

Shop online by clicking on the GOODSHOP link above and LUMC receives a donation of a percentage of your purchase!

 
 

LUMC Newsfeed

  • [eLight] Lenten Study for March 10
    This Wednesday continues the Lenten Bible Study, "The Prayers of Jesus".This week we'll take a look at "Joining in Jesus' Prayer".Scripture includes: Matthew 6:5-13, The Lord's Prayer.Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray in a way that gives glory to God and gives profound meaning to their requests.This really is the disciples' prayer since Jesus invites the disciples to join with him  in his own prayer life.Hope to see you Wednesday at 6:30 (5:30 if you can come for dinner).
  • [eLight] Lenten Study for March 3rd
    This Wednesday continues the Lenten Bible Study, "The Prayers of Jesus".This week we'll take a look at how "Our God Listens".Scripture includes: Luke 18:1-8, The Persistent Widow.In contrast to the judge, who is unjust and uncompassionate, God is loving, just, and compassionate.Hope to see you Wednesday at 6:30 (5:30 if you can come for dinner).
  • [eLight] Coincidence or Providence?
    Friends,
    Tomorrow is the 219th Anniversary of John Wesley's death. A more remarkable
    Christian is difficult to name; he founded Methodism because the revolting
    colonists in America could not receive Holy Communion, and he could not bear
    to think of Christians being unable to partake in the Lord's Supper. Yet
  • [eLight] Casseroles for Kids
    Good afternoon,
    The response for volunteers for Casseroles for Kids has been great. We have
    only three months left to fill for this calendar year. There are a few
    groups that historically have made casseroles that are not on the schedule
    yet. The available months are June, August, and December. If your group is
  • [eLight] A Lenten Pondering
    While cleaning my desk this morning, I found a quote which I found to be
    helpful during this time of spiritual preparation we call Lent:
    "Oh, do not pray for easy lives; pray to be stronger. Do not pray for tasks
    equal to your powers, but pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the
    doing of your work will be no miracle, but you shall be a miracle. Every