Welcome! Let's make new history together!

The Mission of Epworth United Methodist Church is to be a nurturing, growing, outreaching community of disciples of Jesus Christ. Each Sunday from 11:00AM - 12:00PM, a classic worship service is held in the Epworth Sanctuary. The service is accompanied by our Aeolian-Skinner Organ and the Chancel Choir. Epworth has been, and continues to be, a landmark structure in downtown Norfolk located on 124 W. Freemason Street. We invite you to join us for worship, missional service, or fellowship opportunities.

Nurturing Growing Outreaching

About Our Church

Epworth United Methodist Church was founded in 1850. Built of granite and sandstone in the shape of a cross, the sanctuary provides a large seating capacity. There are twenty two stained glass windows which are original to the sanctuary. The four corners of the dome of the sanctuary each have an angelic figure which represents the cardinal virtues done in fresco.The church has two Rosetta Windows, one on the North and one on the West Walls. These windows have a large circular pattern in the center with 12 smaller satellite windows surrounding the large one. The sky dome is made with similar glass to the Rosetta Windows. It is lit with Halogen lamps when worship is being held in the church.

Our Community

Over the years, Epworth has provided a wide variety of ministries. It has provided a home away from home for Navy personnel in times of war and peace. It has also served countless families. Many of its young members choose to become pastors and several of those pastors have become bishops and District Superintendents of the United Methodist Church.

About Our Programs

Epworth has various programs including bible study, choir, fellowship meals, day school, Sunday school, vacation bible school, and W.I.N.G.S.