Welcome!
We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Feel free to browse through the various areas to learn more about this special church and its legacy, our commitment to God and each other, and our commitment to the mission of the United Methodist Church.
If you are considering a new place of worship or a relocation to our area, we would love to have you be our guest -- and consider Prospect as your church home and family.
When you visit or join our church, you will find:
And we like fun, laughter, and food! Thank you for visiting us online and we hope you will choose to visit us at church!
If you are already actively involved, we appreciate all that you do in helping us do God's work for the church, community and beyond!
Greetings from Pastor Ken...
Please come see and be part of what is possible when we unite to serve God and cause great things to happen.
Prospect is very much alive and committed to "walking the talk" to grow as disciples and to touch others in our church, community and around the world.
For 2019, we adopted two UMC ministry platforms: RethinkChurch and #SeeAllThePeople. Both platforms embrace relationship-building and sharing God's love as the foundation of discipleship. These platforms are also positioned as the vision for our church’s future to Follow Jesus and Make Disciples for Christ to Transform the World.
It is indeed a privilege for Jan and me to be a part of this special church and I invite you to join us on our spiritually fulfilling and rewarding journey.
When God leads you to Prospect, you will always receive a warm welcome. We'll be happy to see you as often as you bless us with your presence!
If you are looking for a church home and family, we hope you will consider Prospect.
If you need my pastoral services or someone to talk to, I am easy to reach via either email (kthrasher0253@gmail.com or kenthrasher@vaumc.org) and by calling the Parsonage at 434-636-4058. If urgent, call my cell at 434-955-0253.
The Special Events column is used to spotlight special events, mission projects, and services that may occur in conjuction with regular Sunday Service or at a special time and location. The time frame for the Special Events section will be limited for focus and this means that the events will move on and off.
Our church calendar year includes the following recurring special events and services along with other things that may come up:
Lent & Easter |
Shrove Tuesday |
Sep |
UMM Potato Bar and |
May |
Mothers Day Program |
Oct | Family Fun Night |
Jun | Fathers Day Program with UMW Musical Tribute Fundraiser |
Nov |
All Saints Day Recognition |
Jul | Church Picnic UMW Church-wide Social |
Dec |
Hanging of the Greens |
Summer | Vacation Bible School | Year Round | Mission Initiatives UMM Mission Work UMW Mission Work |
Until further notice, we invite you to join us on Facebook for live streamed Sunday Worship at 9:15 AM.
A word from Pastor Ken: In this difficult time we have an opportunity to support one another. I encourage you to consider your continued support of your church. During these difficult days the one thing we can hold onto is our faith and trust in Jesus. Your church family needs your continued financial support and prayers. Please be in prayer for our world.Your offerings and gifts of love and support are so deeply appreciated.
To members: we greatly appreciate and count on your keeping your pledges and tithing to the church current so that we can sustain our church and ministries. This is especially critical while our normal collection at Sunday Service has been disrupted. Please consider mailing a check, give online, or make other arrangements that work best for you.
To friends and guests: please consider a financial donation whenever possible. it is most appreciated.
Checks can be mailed to PUMC, P.O. Box 25, Ebony, VA 23845.
Online giving is also possible. Please use this link. If you use the link, the church name and city is Prospect United Methodist Church in Ebony, VA.
Again, thank you very much.
Prospect UMC will be celebrating drive-thru Communion at 11:00 a.m. We will again be using pre-packaged elements passed out by people wearing gloves and masks so that there will be no personal contact, except for smiling eyes and appropriate words. This is a beautiful means of worshiping, as well as seeing many members of our church family from our cars.
Let's pray for no rain nor snow as we gather together in a manner appropriate and safe for the issues of these days.
Blessings and much to all of you.