Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church

09/02/2026

This Sunday, we continue exploring the letters of Revelation, and this week we hear two words from Jesus that are just as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago:

“Wake up!”

Have you ever looked at your life and realized you’ve been going through the motions?

You get up. Go to work. Take care of everybody. Pay the bills. Handle the responsibilities. Get through another week. Repeat.

Everything may look fine from the outside—but inside, something feels like it’s missing.

That’s surprisingly close to what Jesus said to the church in Sardis. They had a reputation for being alive and doing well, but Jesus could see beneath the surface. He challenged them to wake up and strengthen what was still there.

Maybe we need that reminder too.

Are we really living—or have we just gotten really good at getting through the day?

Whether you’ve been in church your entire life, haven’t been in years, or aren’t quite sure what you believe, you are invited!

Worship starts at 11AM and all are welcome! Mt. Carmel UMC, 4317 Lee Hwy, Marion, VA! All are welcome!

08/29/2026

Come join us!

08/26/2026

Check this out!

Beginning Monday, September 7th, we’re launching Go Deeper: Growing as Disciples at Home, a new weekly discipleship email designed to help us grow in our personal walk with Christ.

Each Monday, you’ll receive a short reflection along with practical ideas for prayer, Scripture reading, spiritual practices, and simple ways to live out your faith throughout the week.

If you’d like to Go Deeper and strengthen your private discipleship at home, sign up using the link below!

Update: we have had several people register. If you hadn’t seen this or you had not registered yet you can still sign up. 😊

08/25/2026

Join Us for Worship This Sunday!

What does it really mean to love someone with the love of Jesus? Does loving someone mean we never challenge them, never speak difficult truths, or simply accept everything as it is?

This Sunday, we continue our journey through the churches of Revelation with Thyatira and discover why Jesus calls us to hold truth and love together. Grace welcomes us where we are—but Jesus loves us too much to leave us there.

TRUTH IN LOVE
Revelation 2:18–29

Come as you are and join us for worship. Sunday at 11AM at Mt. Carmel, 4317 Lee Hwy, Marion. There is a place for you! ❤️

08/21/2026

Appalachian Soil and Soul’s class is just begun and we have a full house! Thank you Kelly Doty!

08/19/2026

Some days, just holding on takes faith.

We live in a world that constantly tells us we need to be bigger, stronger, more successful, more influential, and have everything figured out. But what if Jesus measures our lives differently?

This Sunday, we're looking at two churches in Revelation that didn't have much by the world's standards. One was suffering and struggling. The other had what Jesus called “little power.”

And yet Jesus didn't call them failures.

He called them faithful.

Maybe you're tired. Maybe life hasn't gone the way you expected. Maybe your faith has been tested. Maybe you feel like you don't have much left to give.

Jesus' message might be exactly what you need:

Hold on.

You don't have to have it all together. You don't have to be the strongest person in the room. You just have to keep holding on to the One who is holding on to you.

Join us this Sunday for HOLD ON: When Faith Is Tested, as we hear Jesus' words to Smyrna and Philadelphia in Revelation 2:8–11 and 3:7–13.

Sometimes faithfulness doesn't look impressive. Sometimes it simply looks like refusing to let go.

Worship starts at 11 AM! All are welcome. Come join us.
Mt.Carmel UMC
4317 Lee Hwy
Marion, VA

08/19/2026

Beautiful night celebrating the life of a church member who is celebrating her birthday today in her heavenly home. Carol Snider.

08/18/2026

We have three more spots left! RSVP today and come join us!

We are super excited to have Appalachian Soil & Soul back to teach another class on bread making! Come join us! Please register at the link below as there is limited space and we want to make sure we have enough space.

Last time was a lot of fun! This time will be as well.

Come join us! You will receive a reminder email a week before the event.

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08/15/2026

Check out our Friday Newsletter!

Welcome to the East Marion Circuit’s newsletter! Below you will be able to navigate to different sections of the newsletter by clicking on the links below:

08/14/2026

Join us this Sunday, August 16, as we begin a new sermon series exploring the powerful messages to the churches in the book of Revelation. We’ll begin with the Church of Ephesus in Revelation 2:1–7 and the message Remember Why: When Love Grows Cold.

What happens when we’re doing all the right things but lose sight of the love that started it all? Come worship with us at 11:00 AM at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church as we listen for what Jesus is still saying to the church today.