Our God-given ORUMC VISION (See vision statement on this website) has directed us down some exciting and God-honoring paths as we seek to make followers of Jesus Christ!  As one of the pastors of this congregation, I am so thankful for and proud of the family of Christians known as Oak Ridge United Methodist Church!     We are experiencing some grace-filled and Holy Spirit ministry momentum days.    For instance, even in the midst of an economic downturn and a tough environment the people of ORUMC continue to reach out in Christ's name in worship, ministry and mission.  Hot meals have been served at the homeless shelter in Greensboro, educational supplies have been gathered and given through VBS, 50 stoves and water filter kits were purchased, transported, and installed in Guatemala, disaster recovery teams have helped at the Gulf Coast, ORUMC has continued to provide a scholarship for an Africa University student,  47 of our youth engaged in mission projects at the N.C. Coast and the list goes on and on.    A 4th worship service - Refinery (for young adults ages 18-30) has begun and is currently averaging 17 in attendance.  More than 250 persos are part of a TLC small group this Fall as at least 26 small groups will be meeting - fellowshipping, praying, sharing in Bible study and supporting a mission/outreach.     As I write this we are at  93% of  where we should be concerning our  MINISTRY INVESTMENT PLAN (Budget).    The congregation's faithful financial stewardship has enabled us to do the above ministries/missions and more.   We have also added a music staff person (Tami Fields) who will begin this month as our new Associate Director of Music.    This is a result of the ORUMC congregational survey.   The survey results were compiled and served as a guide for hiring this new staff person.   

If you are a member or attender at ORUMC thank you for your ministry and mission  and your financial stewardship in and through this congregation.    I believe, as God guides, our greatest days at ORUMC are ahead of us!    We will continue following the vision God has provided for our church.    As our Vision Statement asserts, we will continue to seek to make followers of Jesus focusing especially upon these areas:   INSPIRING WORSHIP;  CHRIST-LIKE HOSPITALITY;  VITAL CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULT MINISTRIES; NURTURING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION and  SERVANT OUTREACH LOCALLY, REGIONALLY AND GLOBALLY.