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The Garden United Methodist Church
Norfolk
VA
23518
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Who we are
The Garden United Methodist Church is a committed community of Christ-followers growing in our love of God and neighbor as we seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. We welcome and affirm people of every gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, who are also of every age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, level of education, and family structure, and of every economic, immigration, marital, and social status, and so much more.
We acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic, and political inequities. As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed. We believe that each person is a unique and valued part of God’s creation.
We are an island of misfit toys and no matter what, you are loved by Jesus Christ and welcome among the garden.
Our Mission
“The mission of the church is to make (new) disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” ¶120 Book of Disciple of The United Methodist Church
Our Vision
"The Garden shall reach out and celebrate all people through personal and spiritual relationships in community, in service, in love, in understanding, and in Jesus Christ."
We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. We welcome and affirm people of every gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, who are also of every age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, level of education, and family structure, and of every economic, immigration, marital, and social status, and so much more.
We acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic, and political inequities. As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed. We believe that each person is a unique and valued part of God’s creation.
We are an island of misfit toys and no matter what, you are loved by Jesus Christ and welcome among the garden.
Our Mission
“The mission of the church is to make (new) disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” ¶120 Book of Disciple of The United Methodist Church
Our Vision
"The Garden shall reach out and celebrate all people through personal and spiritual relationships in community, in service, in love, in understanding, and in Jesus Christ."
Location of worship / Church Address
2709 Greendale Ave
Norfolk,
VA
23518
United States
Phone: (757) 587-4332
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Church Pastor
Rev. Nickie Moreno Howard
Pastor
2709 Greendale Ave
Norfolk,
VA
23518
United States
Phone: (757) 587-4332
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Quote of the Day
Philippians 4:19
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
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United Methodist Church
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Rev. Nickie Moreno Howard
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Rev. Nickie Moreno Howard began serving The Garden as lead pastor in July 2023. Originally from Texas, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas Pan American. She continued her education at Wesley Theological Seminary, receiving a Master of Divinity.
She met her husband, Christian, in Washington, DC. Nickie and Christian celebrated their 10th Anniversary in June 2023. They have three children, a dog, and a cat, making for a lively house! Nickie first served in youth ministry twenty years ago, and her career has included campus ministry, children’s ministry, senior adult ministry, and leadership with the General level of The United Methodist Church.
She met her husband, Christian, in Washington, DC. Nickie and Christian celebrated their 10th Anniversary in June 2023. They have three children, a dog, and a cat, making for a lively house! Nickie first served in youth ministry twenty years ago, and her career has included campus ministry, children’s ministry, senior adult ministry, and leadership with the General level of The United Methodist Church.
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Worship opportunities
Prayer Hour (begins Oct. 29) - Sundays, 8:30am Pastor’s Office
Modern Worship - Sunday, 9:30am Sanctuary
Traditional Worship - Sunday, 11:00am Sanctuary
Advent Worship (begins Dec. 6) - Wednesdays, 6;30pm Sanctuary
Special Services
Blessing of Animals - First Sunday in October
All Saints Sunday - Last Sunday in October
Christmas Eve - 5:00pm Family Worship 8:00pm Candlelight Worship
Service Times last updated on the 10th of November, 2023
Prayer Hour (begins Oct. 29) - Sundays, 8:30am Pastor’s Office
Modern Worship - Sunday, 9:30am Sanctuary
Traditional Worship - Sunday, 11:00am Sanctuary
Advent Worship (begins Dec. 6) - Wednesdays, 6;30pm Sanctuary
Special Services
Blessing of Animals - First Sunday in October
All Saints Sunday - Last Sunday in October
Christmas Eve - 5:00pm Family Worship 8:00pm Candlelight Worship
Service Times last updated on the 10th of November, 2023
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Dress at The Garden is casual. Jeans and t-shirt, shorts and sandals, dresses and skirts, all are welcome.
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The Garden United Methodist Church History
The Garden is a new church that came into existence in 2018 through the merging of two United Methodist congregations: St. Johns and Fairmont Park UMC. The Garden is an inclusive congregation that is seeking to sow love and to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the East Little Creek Community. We have sought to make disciples through social media and online groups as well as through in person engagement. Making disciples is our future, it is our whole story and our purpose.
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