Upcoming events.
Lay Servant Academy - Basic Course
Lay Servant Ministries – Basic Course
Discover the foundations of lay leadership in this one-day training! Explore spiritual gifts, servant leadership, spiritual disciplines, and accountable discipleship with facilitators Mike Fogle & Anna Cruz.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 • 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Johnson’s UMC • 11175 Bayside Rd, Machipongo, VA
This Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries is for anyone who feels called to grow in faith and service. Whether you’re new to lay leadership or simply curious about exploring your spiritual gifts, you are warmly invited to join us.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service
Join us at Johnson’s UMC on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
In the gentle glow of candlelight, we’ll celebrate the hope, peace, joy, and love Christ brings into the world.
Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus your whole life,
or you’re simply feeling drawn toward something deeper and more hopeful,
we welcome you with open arms.
All are welcome — come as you are.
Johnson’s United Methodist Church
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
All Saints Sunday
All Saints Sunday at Johnson’s UMC Join us as we honor the great cloud of witnesses—those who have gone before us in faith and those who walk beside us still. All Saints Sunday is a sacred time to remember, give thanks, and celebrate the legacy of love, service, and spiritual courage that shapes our community. Through candle lighting, prayer, and song, we lift up the names of saints known and unknown, trusting that God's grace binds us together across time and space. Come be part of this holy remembrance and renewal.
Clam Fritter Supper
Annual Clam Fritter Supper at Johnson’s UMC Hosted by the United Methodist Men
Come join us for a cherished tradition at Johnson’s United Methodist Church—our Annual Clam Fritter Supper, hosted by the United Methodist Men! It’s an evening filled with delicious food, warm fellowship, and the kind of community connection that makes the Eastern Shore feel like home.
Date: Friday, October 24th, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Johnson’s United Methodist Church, Machipongo, VA
Enjoy crispy, golden clam fritters and hearty sides, served with joy and hospitality. Whether you're a longtime member or visiting for the first time, there's a place for you at the table.
All are welcome. Come taste the tradition and share in the fellowship!