Epworth United Methodist Church

Very friendly congregation! They might be small in number but are always welcoming. The building is an architectural gem and the monstrous pipe organ inside is played to perfection during Sunday morning services. Located within walking distance of the Freemason neighborhood as well as the Tide light rail stop. Drop in for an 11am Sunday service then hang around downtown for lunch.
Thumbs up: services, congregation, architectural significance.

I am proud to call this my family church. I consider it my family church, even though everyone in my family goes to different churches. This is because Epworth was the church of my grandparents when they were alive. I have very fond memories of visiting the church with my grandparents and watching my pop sing in the choir. The church’s Wesleyman even granted me a small scholarship each year when I was in college, which helped me cover the purchase of my textbooks. It’s also the church where we have had many family weddings.
It’s one of the oldest churches in Norfolk, built in the 1850s and absolutely stunning inside. It’s a traditional Methodist church. Very friendly and welcoming. I really liked that they had a woman minister for a while, Phyllis Early (she stepped down in 2007). The new minister is Myron Simmons. Sleep in, service is at 11pm on Sundays.