CUMC Offers Dr. John Robert Hanson Scholarship

Central UMC wants to reward deserving students with the ability to afford higher education. Applications for the Dr. John Robert Hanson Scholarship are available in the church office. Eligibility is limited to applicants in our community, with priority given to members of our church or children of church members.  The scholarship is $1,000 per person, payable to an accredited school for tuition and essential fees.


The application deadline is August 15, 2025.

Vacancy Announcement for Central Music Director

Central United Methodist Church is accepting applications for the position of Music Director.

General Description:  Plays piano at Sunday worship services.  May play organ as well.  Organizes and directs choir.  Works with the pastor to select songs for worship services.

Salary: depending on qualifications.

Part time  Position opens immediately.  Applications accepted until position filled.

Benefit: Vacation

 Years of ServiceVacation Earned

 0-1 years–1 week
2-3 years–2 weeks
4-5 years–3 weeks
6+ years–4 weeks

Click here for a job description.

For additional information, contact Pastor Won Un (wonun@vaumc.org)

or John Myers (myersjb111@gmail.com)

Helping Hands 2024

Helping Hands Day Camp is a cooperative ministry of Emmanuel Episcopal, Central United Methodist, First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian and Covenant Presbyterian Churches. Children who completed grades K through 5 during the 2023 – 24 school year are invited to participate. Please complete the registration form below. 

Date: Monday, 29 July, from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. through Friday, 2 August, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. 

Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2001 N. Coalter Street, Staunton. 

Activities are Bible-based and include music, crafts, recreation, cooking, science, mission projects as well as Bible Study. 

Click here to download the 2024 Camper Registration Form

Click here to download the 2024 Youth Volunteer Form