BSA Troop 222- Abingdon, VA

ABINGDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

www.abingdonumc.org

101 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210

(p) 276-628-2321

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The twelfth point of the scout law is "A Scout is Reverent". For over 50 years, Abingdon United Methodist Church has been a gracious supporter of Troop 222 and the Boy Scouts of America. Without their support, our troop would most certainly not see the level of success and growth that we have. Several times through the week and weekend, AUMC opens it doors and resources that enable our troop to carry out many of our programs. We have grown together through the decades and look forward to many years to come. 

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Here are just a few examples of how AUMC has supported our troop:

• Provides large, dedicated troop room for our Tuesday night meetings and access to smaller classrooms for patrol activities.

• Access to social hall and kitchen for special events and troop functions, including A/V amenities 

• Use of church sanctuary for formal ceremonies such as Eagle Scout court-of-honors.

• Permanent storage shed on-site for troop equipment

• Use of church vans to transport our scouts to various activities

• Church volunteer in several troop-organized service projects, many that contribute to a scout's rank advancement. 

• Church leaders serve as advisors to scouts on religious-specific awards and achievements (ie. God and Life, God and Me, etc.)

• Partner with our troop to host an annual Scout Sunday service, providing our scouts the opporunity to help lead the worship service

• Provide internal and external sites that scouts can consider for their eagle scout project. 

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A little bit about Abingdon United Methodist Church

Visit the church's website for more information

Click here: www.abingdonumc.org

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United Methodists are part of a global organization with millions of members worshipping in churches on six continents. AUMC's identity as a part of a much larger structure allows them to be a part of programs bringing faith and support to persons around the world. The church is  proud to be an important part of the story of United Methodism.

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The history of this church reaches almost as far back as the history of Abingdon itself. The congregation traces its roots to 1783. Those early Methodists met in homes for study and prayer. Ordained pastors were in short supply with circuit riders traveling between several, and often distant congregations. It is not known when this congregation began meeting outside homes, but in 1822 the congregation moved from the Masonic Temple on Valley Street, where it had been meeting, to its own building. The Abingdon Methodist Episcopal Church, as it was known, was built on what is now Court Street.

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Abingdon United Methodist Church meets on Sunday's with the following schedule:

• 8:45am- Traditional Worship Service

  • ​The 8:45 Traditional Service is in the Church Sanctuary and has a smaller church service atmosphere.

• 8:45am- Contemporary Service​

  • ​The 8:45 Contemporary Service. in the fellowship hall features upbeat praise music, a live band and a casual worship atmosphere.

• 11:00am- Traditional Service

  • The 11:00 service in the sanctuary celebrates the majestic beauty of traditional worship and places special emphasis on the traditions of our faith. The Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, and special soloists add to this worship experience. Handicap access and hearing impaired assistance are available.

• Children's Church

  • Kidstuff is a time of praise and worship for children in K-5th grades and is held during the 11:00 service. Kidstuff includes skits, singing, storytelling and a time for children to reflect on the foundational stories of our faith.

• Nursery

  • ​Nursery is provided for all three worship services. Our nursery features weekly Bible stories and simple activities for infants and young children. Our paid nursery staff demonstrate God's love each week with their consistent and loving presence and attention to cleanliness and safety.

• There are several weekly programs available including breakfast clubs, bands, bible study and more. Visit the church's website for the most up-to-date listing of events (www.abingdonumc.org).