Mount Olivet UMC

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! Today we hear of Jesus and another encounter with the Pharisees attempting to catch Jesus in a trap. However, Jesus refuses such a trap and instead points out a system built upon shame, guilt, and fear and instead offers good news of mercy, justice, and redemption. 

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! Whether this is your first time here or you are a regular attendee, may you feel at home in this sanctuary and with the people of this community. May you be inspired by worship and experience the peace and grace of God (Micah 6:8).

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! Today we welcome Rev. Lan Davis Wilson to the pulpit. Rev. Wilson was appointed the Director of Belonging and Advocacy of the Virginia Conference on July 1, 2025. In this role, he will lead the charge in developing and implementing accountability structures for intersectional justice, equity, and inclusion in all facets of the Virginia Conference.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! Today we welcome Rev. Lan Davis Wilson to the pulpit. Rev. Wilson was appointed the Director of Belonging and Advocacy of the Virginia Conference on July 1, 2025. In this role, he will lead the charge in developing and implementing accountability structures for intersectional justice, equity, and inclusion in all facets of the Virginia Conference.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! Our Lenten theme this year is "Tell Me Something Good." This Sunday the good news is great love of God and neighbor. We are thinking about God's extravagant love for us and the bold way we are to love others in God's name! 

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We hope you find warmth and welcome among this congregation of God’s people. Today we are exploring the joy of Christ’s abundant grace and salvation as we enter our Lenten season. 

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! On this last Sunday of Epiphany, the liturgical season of revelation and light, we hear of Jesus’ transfiguration on a mountaintop. The disciples observe his visage change; light shines from his face and radiates from his being. The divine proclamation heard at his baptism resounds once more: “This is my Son, the Beloved with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.” May we, too, listen and follow where he leads. 

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We hope you find warmth and welcome among this congregation of God's people. Today we are thinking about what God requires of us and how to live lives that are faithful and just. 

Jesus' death exposed the worst of us but also showed us love and mercy and peace. We are not fully human yet. But as we walk in this season of light, may we find our humanity in the One who forms us and claims us.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet. Today we travel to the banks of the River Jordan where Jesus was baptized and blessed by God, who said of him:  “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Whether you have emerged from the waters or are still roiling beneath the surface, hear  God say to you, “I love you; with you I am well pleased.” May you rejoice  in the knowledge that God is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love.