Shady Grove UMC - Short Pump VA

09/04/2026

SGUMC What's Happening -

Third Graders will receive their Bibles during the 9:30 worship. If you did not let Kate know about receiving a Bible, please reply to this email.

09/03/2026

💙 Thank you to the 17 amazing volunteers who spent last weekend serving at Shalom Farms Northside Farm in Richmond! 🌱

We're grateful for your hard work and dedication, and to Shalom Farms for the warm hospitality and incredible community impact. 🙌💚

Interested in making a difference in our community? Explore service opportunities with Shady Grove UMC Short Pump: https://www.shadygroveumc.net/missions.

09/02/2026

The Pastors' Page - Practice Resurrection -

I know that, like me, many of you have spent the past week celebrating the life of Dolly Parton and looking for ways to live more like she did, with such kindness, courage, and grace. She was a rare public figure who managed to rise above so many of the divisions that haunt us today, and she invited...

08/27/2026

‼Shady Grove Ministry Moment‼ Have you ever wondered what happens to the food brought in on Sunday mornings and collected for Feed More? Every few weeks, the food collected in the bins in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall is delivered by Shady Grove volunteers to the Feed More Collection Site, where it is weighed and then distributed in the Feed More grocery store at a subsidized price or to other local Feed More food distribution sites. If you're passionate about feeding your neighbors and want to find out how to get involved, stay tuned this fall as we'll be offering more ways to get connected with this life-giving group!

08/27/2026

The Pastors' Page - Back-to-School Blessings -

On Sunday morning, we had the great privilege of sharing prayers, blessings, and gifts with dozens of students, families, teachers, and staff who are going “back to school” this fall! I’m thankful for each of them and for all the ways our community is richer because of the curiosity, passion, ...

08/23/2026

It's a great day at Shady Grove, as we join our hearts in prayer, lift our voices in praise, bless the backpacks of everyone going back to school this fall, and launch a new worship series on the abundant life Jesus invites us into! There's a place here--at our church and in God's love--for YOU. Come and see!

++Traditional Worship at 9:30am in the Sanctuary
++Online Worship at 9:30am - https://bit.ly/3QXDLhB
++Modern Worship at 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall
++The Pastors' Page Newsletter - https://bit.ly/3Udfx4q

08/21/2026

SGUMC What's Happening -

As part of this week’s worship services, we’re excited to pray with and for everyone who is going “back to school” this fall. If that is you or someone you love, please bring your backpack or work bag with you on Sunday morning, so we can offer a blessing and share a gift to remind you of ou...

08/20/2026

The Pastors' Page - You're Invited! -

This is a big day at the Vaughan house and many others in our community, as children meet their teachers and finalize preparations for the new school year. This always brings a mixture of excitement and apprehension, and that’s especially so for our family this year, as we settle into new schools ...

08/17/2026

Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate with Kate Bishop yesterday. We love you, Kate!