WESTHAMPTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
About Us
Westhampton United Methodist Church in Richmond, Virginia is an intergenerational, family-oriented church. We will celebrate our 100th anniversary November 9–10, 2024.
OUR MISSION & VISION
The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
At Westhampton UMC, we are committed to putting our faith into action, transforming young learners into confident Christians and enriching the lives of those we encounter.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
The United Methodist Church is a worldwide denomination that opens hearts, opens minds and opens doors through active engagement with God, others, and our created world.
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John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as "practical divinity" has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today.​
ABOUT WUMC
On November 9, 1924, the Westhampton Methodist Church was officially organized. The first services were held in a large tent erected on a lot adjacent to the Masonic building during the summer of 1925.
The congregation began to worship in its first sanctuary in September 1939, with the current sanctuary being built during the 1950s. The Christian Education building was added between 1953 and 1967.
The primary mission outreach of WUMC in our community is the Westhampton Day School. Since its opening in 1953, WDS has been an active part of the Westhampton community. The nationally accredited and award-winning school now provides a full-day curriculum for 180 students and employs more than 40 dedicated educators.
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A Message from the Congregation
This short video, narrated by members of the congregation, touches briefly on the church's past and illustrates the many things that continue to make WUMC a warm, welcoming place. It truly is an inviting, uniting and thriving congregation.