MEET THE NEW JAMIESON PASTOR

Rev. Dale Gillis has been appointed to serve as pastor at Jamieson United Methodist Church. Dale and his wife Lorie have previously served congregations in the Richmond, Lynchburg, Tidewater, Charlottesville and Petersburg areas in their 25 years of ministry. Both are native Virginians. Dale is a graduate of James Madison University with a BA in psychology and he received his Master of Divinity from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Lorie graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies. They both love music and look forward to participating in the music ministries at Jamieson. They are “semi-empty nesters” and have a daughter, Allyson who is a rising senior at Virginia Tech. Their son, Ryan lives in Richmond, teaches music in the Henrico County school system and is the father of the Gillis’ 3-year old grandson, Aidan. A yellow Lab Jake, rounds out the family.

As he examined the profile and perceived needs of Jamieson United Methodist Church, Rev. Gillis has concluded that God is at work in this appointment. He has a keen interest in practical evangelism. He has served as District Mission Coordinator and has led several “Volunteer in Mission” teams. He has helped establish community ecumenical relationships similar to what already exist in Clarksville. Since they have served “waterfront” appointments for the past 20 years, they feel right at home here on the lake.

Dale and Lorie are both excited to be in Clarksville and are looking forward to beginning another chapter in their ministry. The church and community welcome them.

Coming Events

  

News and Events

The calendar below lists church events occurring during the next seven days.  Click on an event to learn more.  A complete church calendar is available by clicking here.


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District Listening Event

The Virginia Conference approved a change to the District boundaries beginning next year. The approval carried with it a request to have two listening events on each District. One of these will be held at Jamieson on Sunday, August 22nd at 3 PM. You are encouraged to attend to learn more about these changes.

  

Music Director Position Open

Music is an essential and joyous component in our church life at Jamieson and the quality of the music program is a source of pleasure and inspiration for many within the congregation and the greater community.  JMUMC seeks a Music Director who will  lead, develop and implement a total music program that ministers with caring, imagination and grace to the needs of a diverse congregation. For position description and application details, see

http://www.jamiesonmemorialumc.org/Ministry/music.html

Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 am
Nursery is available for young children

A nursery is available downstairs from the sanctuary for infants and toddlers during both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am services and Sunday School, staffed by our Nursery Teacher, Jan Turner and an adult or youth volunteer. During the 11:00 service, children are invited to come to the front of the church for a Young at Heart lesson and then adjourn for a special Children's Church session downstairs.

The Jamieson Sunday School offers a full program of intentional faith development for all ages. In addition to classes for children and youth, the popular Adult Class meets each week for prayerful, challenging, and stimulating discussion. Several talented instructors rotate leadership. All are welcome.

Church Happenings


   Read the September issue of the Jamieson Journal.

Summer Services at Occoneechee

Sunday, August 29, 10:00 am - Campers, visitors, and members of the congregation and community are invited to a special service at the Amphitheater in Occoneechee Park, with and coffee hour following the service. (No 9:00 am or 11:00 am services or Sunday School at Jamieson on Augusut 29.)

Rev. Dale Gillis, Pastor
Church – 434-374-8050
Home - 434-374-8021
Cell - 804-517-3090
Email – JMUMCRev@aol.com