Announcements
Renewal Leave
Pastor Sarah will be taking Renewal Leave July 17 - September 2, 2025
To learn more about what Renewal Leave is and how the process will work for our congregation, visit the Renewal Leave page:
Church Office Closed On Mondays for Summer
To help Susan use her well-earned vacation time, she will be taking one vacation day each week throughout the summer—typically on Mondays. As a result, the church office will be closed on Mondays during this season. We appreciate your understanding and support as we encourage healthy rhythms and rest for our staff. The office will remain open Tuesday through Friday during regular hours.
Vacation Bible School 2025
Volunteer and child registration is now open for this year’s VBS!
July 28 - August 1, 5:30pm - 8:30pm nightly, with dinner served at 5:15pm.
All are welcome - register now!
Sunday Service and Suppers at Northwest River Base
5PM Select Sundays - Northwest River Annex Base
3405 Relay Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
As part of our vision to be a welcoming home where all are embraced as family, Hickory UMC is honored to serve the military community at Northwest River Annex Base through a shared worship ministry with other local congregations.
Many stationed there are far from home and without local connections, and we believe it’s our calling to share Christ’s love through worship, presence, and hospitality. On select Sundays at 5 PM, we gather for informal worship and dinner, creating space for connection and encouragement. This ministry is one small way we live out our commitment to embrace and serve those who might otherwise feel far from home.
Hickory Nights at Northwest for summer 2025 are:
June 15 - Father’s Day (Chicken & Brats)
June 29 (Sandwich Night)
Sept 7 (Labor Day – Comfort Food Night)
On these nights, The Hickory service will be held ONLY at Northwest River Base, and no services or suppers will be held at the church.
2025 Flower Calendar
Sign up today to help adorn our sanctuary with fresh flowers every week.
Sign up for Morning Refreshments
We love having a small snack and a cup of coffee with friends! Are willing to bring donuts or cookies, or something small (doesn’t have to be homemade but can be) to share after 10 AM worship. 35-50 items are usually enough.
Sign up here for a Sunday and we will have the table ready for you!
NLI Updates
We are starting into our NLI plans.
To stay up to date and see the full check list check out this document!
We will update this monthly!