Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, Ashland, VA

Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, Ashland, VA A vibrant worship community with a heart for mission. A proud Reconciling Congregation. All are welcome.

Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is the local United Methodist congregation in the town of Ashland, VA as well as the Chapel at Randolph-Macon College.

06/14/2026

Sunday Worship at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church

06/14/2026

Join us for Worship this Sunday!

04/29/2026

Meet our New Projected Pastor – Nilse Furtado-Gilliam! As announced at the close of our worship service on April 12, Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church has been notified by the Bishop that we are projected to receive a new pastor effective July 5, while Pastor Michael is projected to be new Lead Pastor at Mt. Pisgah UMC in Midlothian.

Our projected new pastor is Nilse Furtado-Gilliam, currently Associate Pastor at Clarendon UMC in Arlington, VA. She started there in March 2019 as Director of Discipleship Development, and has been Associate Pastor since July 2021.

She is an engaging communicator and strategic leader, with experience across the spectrum of Christian education, course design, developing and directing programs for children and youth, leading teams, web design and communications. In addition to her pastoral duties, she currently co-chairs the Virginia Annual Conference’s Board of Discipleship, and is Vice President of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy’s Board of Directors and the Virginia United Methodist Church’s Latino Caucus.

Rev. Nilse is a native of Brazil, where her father is a Methodist Bishop. In fact, she is one of 11 pastors in her family! She received her bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Rust College (graduating Summa Cum Laude), a master’s in journalism from the University of Memphis, and completed her Master of Divinity degree in May 2021 at Asbury Theological Seminary.

She and her husband, Sean, have two children: a son, Elijah, who will be an incoming freshman at Randolph-Macon College; and a daughter, Naya, who is 11 and will be entering the sixth grade.

⚾️ Take me out to the ballgame!We had an incredible Sunday afternoon at CarMax Park! 38 members of Duncan Memorial UMC —...
04/27/2026

⚾️ Take me out to the ballgame!

We had an incredible Sunday afternoon at CarMax Park! 38 members of Duncan Memorial UMC — including our Youth Group and friends from Randolph-Macon College — teamed up to cheer on the Richmond Flying Squirrels.

It took 10 innings, but we brought home the WIN! 🥳🏆 There’s nothing like fellowship, sunshine, and extra-inning thrillers. We’re already looking forward to making this a yearly tradition!

"Behold, I am making all things new." — Revelation 21:5 🕊️✨Easter at Duncan Memorial UMC is a story we tell together — n...
04/05/2026

"Behold, I am making all things new." — Revelation 21:5 🕊️✨

Easter at Duncan Memorial UMC is a story we tell together — not just in words, but in the life we share.

This morning’s 10:30 service was a beautiful tapestry of that story in motion. It was a powerful reminder that the resurrection isn't just a moment in history; it’s a living promise that binds this community together.

Thank you to everyone who filled the pews and brought such vibrant energy to our sanctuary today.

The "Alleluia" has never sounded better. He is risen indeed!

Michael Kendall

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." — Matthew 28:6He is risen indeed! ☀️The morning began in the most beaut...
04/05/2026

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." — Matthew 28:6

He is risen indeed! ☀️

The morning began in the most beautiful way at Randolph-Macon College's Blackwell Plaza — with stillness, song, and the breaking of bread together. There is nothing quite like an Easter sunrise to remind us of the promise of new beginnings.

The celebration of resurrection continues at 10:30 a.m. Whether you’re just waking up or are already on your way, we would love to have you join the Duncan Memorial UMC family in-person or online for our Easter Celebration service this morning!

02/01/2026

Join Pastor Michael Kendall for round 2 of snow day meditations this Sunday!

We hope that everyone is staying warm, dry, and safe this weekend!

01/25/2026

Join Pastor Michael Kendall for a "snow day meditation" this morning.

We hope everyone is staying safe and warm on this snowy and icy day! Wherever you join us from, we wish grace and peace upon you and your family.

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201 Henry Street
Ashland, VA
23005

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+18047987224

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