Chester United Methodist Church

12132 Percival Street

Chester, VA 23831

(804)748-6006

Fax: (804)748-0859

Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Fridays Closed

Nursery School

(804)748-2275

www.cumcps.com

If you are seeking assistance, our church is a member of CCHASM (Chesterfield, Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry).  You must first contact CCHASM at (804)796-2749 for assistance.

Our Church Staff 

Lead Pastor:  Dr. Margaret T. Kutz; email: pastor@chesterumc.org

Pastor Marg served churches in Northern Virginia and Williamsburg before coming to Chester in 2003.  She is a graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity and of Virginia Union University School of  Theology with a Doctor of Ministry.  Marg is married with two grown children and two grandchildren.  When not at church you might find her working in the yard, exercising at the gym, or walking along the beach in Nags Head, NC.

Director of Spiritual Formation:  Dr. Jim Davis; email:  dsf@chesterumc.org

Director of Music :  Joshua N. Wortham; email: music@chesterumc.org

Joshua N. Wortham, our Music Director/Organist, has a degree in Church Music from Campbellsville University in Kentucky.  He is the founding director of the Chester Community Chorus and has performed concerts throughout the southeastern United States in addition to Italy and Brazil.  Joshua is often accompanied in the office by his dog, Gilligan, the unofficial church mascot!

Senior High School Youth Director: Jenni Deckert; email hsyouthdirector@chesterumc.org

Middle School Youth Director:  Susan Nixon; email msyouthdirector@chesterumc.org

Susan has served as the middle school youth director at CUMC for 5 years.  Susan supports the youth by providing a place where youth can serve and share God's word.  Susan is married with two teenagers.  In the event that she has spare time she enjoys taking photographs, scrap booking and watching her teens play sports. 

Financial Administrator:  Jerri Hunter; email finance@chesterumc.org

Facilities Manager:  Jim Willingham; email facilities@chesterumc.org

Secretary: Terry Wisegarver; email cumcsecretary@chesterumc.org

Terry is a Virginia Tech graduate with a BS in biology.  She taught physical science, chemistry and biology in Charlottesville, VA and Kossuth, MS before moving to Chester.  She is married with two grown children and one teenager.  Terry and her family have been active members of CUMC for 19 years.  In addition to singing in the Chancel Choir, Dawn of Grace ladies ensemble and Chester Community Chorus, Terry serves as the sound technician for our 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM worship services.

Nursery School Director:  Jenni Deckert; email nurseryschool@chesterumc.org

Directions:

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From I-95 Chester Exit take Route 10/West Hundred road, travel 3 miles to Harrowgate Rd (VA-144).  Turn left, go 2 blocks to School Street and turn left.  Chester UMC is located at the corner of Percival and School St.

From Rt. 10/Ironbridge Road go to Harrowgate Road (VA-144).  Turn right go 2 blocks to School Street and turn left.  The church is located at the corner of Percival and School St.