Welcome to The La Verne UMC!
Welcome to the La Verne United Methodist Church, we are a family with open hearts, open minds and open doors. We invite all people to be a part of God’s community, embracing Jesus’ message of love. Encouraging growth, we nurture and strengthen each other in the Christian faith. Empowered, we go forth to be the hands, hearts, and mind of Christ in the world.
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Sunday Worship Service @9:55AM
Our blended worship experience incorporates traditional and contemporary hymns, and a youth/young adult Praise Band.
Holy Communion is celebrated each First Sunday, and on each of the Sundays of Lent and Advent.
Worship leadership is shared among the congregation, and special music or an anthem by our Choir adds to the worship each Sunday.
An informal time of fellowship and refreshment follows the service.
Our Programs
Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
Meets at 10:30 Wednesday mornings to pray for the needs of our community and world and of those who request prayer. All are welcome to join in.
United Methodist Women
Meets at 7:00 P.M. the 4th Tuesday of the month, except for November and December when the dates are altered due to the holidays. Our gatherings focus on fellowship and spiritual growth by providing programs that increase understanding and lead to supporting ministries in the community and the world. A highlight of the year, and a source of our resources for mission giving is the annual High Tea the first Saturday of
May.
United Methodist Men
Meets on designated Saturday mornings for fellowship, prayer, exercise and work. A recent bicycling group has been formed.
Adult Book Study
Book Studies are held 3 times during the year – Fall, Lent (Spring) and Summer. Recent Studies have included Faithful: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph, and Creed, by Adam Hamilton, and Grateful: the Transformative Power of Giving Thanks by Diana Butler Bass. Watch this space for information on the next book study.
Sunday School
Meets Sunday after the opening of worship. Children and youth attend worship and are then excused for class which provides opportunity to learn about God, Jesus, the Bible, how Christians live, Church History and more through reading, discussion and crafts.
Youth/Young Adults Praise Team
Provides the opening music for worship, and practices Friday evenings in the Sanctuary at 7:00 P.M. and on Sunday morning at 9:00 A.M. All youth and young adults are welcome.
Rev. Min-Kyu Park, PhD.
Since 2017
Welcome!
Welcome to La Verne United Methodist Church Website. We want to thank you for your interest in the church. ALL are very welcomed in the love of God, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
Our mission at La Verne United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by practicing 3-Es — Embracing, Encouraging, and Empowering — in our everyday lives of the church community.
- Embracing Jesus’ message of love, we invite all people to be a part of God’s community.
- Encouraging growth, we nurture and strengthen each other in the Christian faith.
- Empowering that we go forth to be the hands, hearts, and mind of Christ in the world.
At LVUMC there is opportunity to faithfully, humbly, and joyfully carry out Jesus’ great commission for making disciples (Matthew 28:19-20).
Our doors are open to all and we invite you to join us in our mission. If you would like to explore any of the activities and programs mentioned please contact the church using the information on the Contact page. We look forward to serving your spiritual needs and joining you on your faith journey.
Our backgrounds and experiences may be different but we affirm that we are one in the love of Jesus Christ and in the family of God. May God bless you!
Rev. Min-Kyu Park, PhD
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you!
3205 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
Church Office: 909)593-2013
Email: laverneumc@gmail.com
Preschool Office: 909)596-5369
Our Staff:
Jasmine Medina (Church Secretary)