Welcome to Haygood UMC
We’re so glad you are here. As you learn more about our ministry opportunities, we hope you will see a common thread. All of our worship, service, and fellowship opportunities are designed around a single purpose: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We would look forward to meeting you!
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Meet the Pastor
The Rev. Doug Sasser is a native of Georgia. During his earlier years he also lived in North Carolina and Tennessee. While working as a church intern he also spent four summers in Washington State and Florida. His higher education work began at Young Harris College in Towns County, Georgia. Then he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Speech/Communication from the University of Georgia. His Master of Divinity degree is from Candler School of Theology, Emory University. After seminary he worked in guest services and group sales for a United Methodist conference center and then returned to his alma mater, Candler School of Theology, to work in the continuing education office. He entered pastoral ministry in June of 2007 shortly after marrying his wife Deena. Haygood UMC is his fifth pastoral appointment.
Rev. Doug Sasser
New here? Here’s what you need to know!
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We currently have three worship opportunities at Haygood UMC.
The Beacon: Traditional Worship that Shines God’s Light at 9:30am
This worship service meets in the Sanctuary and lasts about 45 minutes, and music includes congregational song, a choir, piano accompaniment and handbells. Services include scripture, a sermon and prayers of the people as well as other acts of worship. This service is held in our sanctuary, across the lobby from our social hall, and accessed from the east or west parking lots. People typically wear business casual clothing.
Crossroads: Modern Worship at the Intersection of God and Life at 10:45am
The Crossroads service meets in the Social Hall and typically lasts 45 minutes to an hour and the music is modern praise music including piano, guitars, bass, and drums. The service includes scripture, a sermon and prayers of the people. The service is casual and held in our social hall, across the lobby from our sanctuary and accessed from the east or west parking lots.. People wear casual to business casual clothing.
Chapel Service: First and Third Sunday of the month at 8:30am
Worship on the First and Third Sunday of each month at 8:30 am in our historic Oliver Chapel. This is an informal short service including scripture, a sermon, and prayers of the people as well as two hymns.
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We have Children’s Church and Nursery available during both the 9:30 am and 10:45 am worship services.
All of our staff and volunteers are Safe Sanctuaries trained.
You can find out more information here!
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Address: 4713 Haygood Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phone: (757) 499 1269
Email: humcoffice@haygoodumcvb.org
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There are a number of ways to get involved at Haygood UMC: worship, Bible studies, small groups, volunteer opportunities, community engagement, and so much more! We have opportunities for people of all ages. For more information on what we are currently offering, subscribe to the Beacon (our weekly newsletter) by filing out the form below, or check out our upcoming events.
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Haygood has a church app for smartphones on the Ministry One platform. This gives community members convenient access to a membership directory, church calendar, worship links, event registration, and more.