Brandon United Methodist Church
13492 Sycamore Road; Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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Sunday Worship starts at 10:30 am!
Who are we?
Who are we?
Brandon United Methodist Church is a quaint country chapel in Brandon, Ohio. It sits on Sycamore Road a block west of Route 661. We gather for worship every Sunday morning at 10:30. We also organize various ministries throughout the year to reach out to our neighbors and assist the community. We have a large dining room and kitchen downstairs for receptions and community dinners. We also have an active children's ministry for our younger attendees. The congregation is open-armed and friendly. Chances are you would feel very welcome here.
What is our worship like?
What is our worship like?
Our worship is welcoming and casual. There's no need to dress up. The service is easy-to-follow and consists of well-known hymns (played on piano, guitar, or video), prayer, scripture reading, and a short message. Occasionally we'll add a special music that fits the day's theme, led by a member of the congregation.
Coffee and treats are served prior to worship, and folks greet each other and catch up on the latest. Worship begins at 10:30am and typically lasts about 40 minutes. Oftentimes some of us venture out for dinner at at one of the local restaurants (maybe Watts in Utica, or somewhere in Mount Vernon.) You are welcome to join us!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
September 26 - Soup and Sandwich Supper at Lock Federated, Saturday. 4:30-6:30pm
October thru November 15 - packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
Instructions and labels are in boxes as a guide.Oct 03 – Weiner roast at Brandon Park, 5:30- 7:30pm .
Bring a chair and snack/covered dish to share.Nov 01- All Saints Sunday. We honor those who have joined the Church Eternal. Feel free to bring a picture of your loved one for the altar.
Nov 08 - Brandon’s Veterans Appreciation Lunch at noon.
Everyone is welcome. Invite a veteran!Nov 28 - Hanging the Greens service (our 45th year!!) Brandon UMC, 7:00pm.
Donations of new hats, gloves, socks, etc. will be accepted for donation to Interchurch Social Services of Mount Vernon.Dec 05 - Christmas at the Park – Tree lighting, carol singing, snacks. Time TBA
Grill 'n Chill Grillmasters!
Cast of "Hanging the Greens"
Fall Weiner Roast (and a Hot Dog!)
What are some of your ministries?
What are some of your ministries?
In addition to wekly worship, we also sponsor several annual events. We are seeking to develop a few new gatherings to build new relationships "one neighbor at a time. God works wonders through his people! We love to have you join us - to be served, or to help serve others!
Hosting our Grill 'n Chill community picnic at Brandon Park
Providing back-to-school supplies to local students in need
Collecting panties and socks to be donated to the Know County LEADS and Head Start programs
Partnering with Lock Federated Church for their annual Bowling party and VBS program.
Providing gift shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child (through Samaritan's Purse)
Offering a Fall wiener roast and picnic at Brandon Park for the local community
Honoring our local veterans with a November potluck lunch and recognition of their service.
Adopting names from the Interchurch Social Services "Tree of Sharing" and providing Christmas gifts for local families in need
Decorating Brandon Park for the holidays, with the hope of doing a tree lighting, a live nativity, caroling, and serving hot drinks and snacks drive-thru style!
"Hanging the Greens", a special Christmas pageant we've been doing for 45 years!
Collecting Winter garments ( hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, etc.) for ISS.
Cleaning neglected headstones at Brandon Cemetery
And we've working on a few new ideas too!
Christmas Shoeboxes
Tim Leads a Song
Christmas in the Park
Cleaning Tombstones
Pastor Kevin
Who Is Your Preacher?
Who Is Your Preacher?
Kevin Bell of Centerburg has been leading our worship each week since June 2025. He has been appointed as a Local Licensed Pastor to serve both Brandon UMC and Lock Federated Church on a part-time basis. His preaching style is relaxed, relatable, and uplifting. He cherishes the energy and laughter of the the kids. He sometimes plays guitar to help lead music during our worship. He is often accompanied by his wife Sandy and their two dogs, Colby and Gibson.
Kevin says, "Small rural churches often have a hard time finding and retaining a pastor, and that breaks my heart. These types of churches hold a special place in my heart, and these two congregations are simply wonderful! I felt right at home the first time I walked through their doors. I enjoy leading them in worship, and together we're learning how to be better disciples of Jesus Christ."
Visit us on Facebook
Visit us on Facebook
We share a Facebook account with our sister church Lock Federated Church. Watch for the latest posts on upcoming events, photos of recent events, and special news bulletins. We also sometimes livestream or post videos of Pastor Kevin's sermons there.
https://www.facebook.com/LockandBrandonUMC
We extend a welcome to you and your family! Come and worship with us. We'd love to meet you and learn about your joys, challenges, and faith journey.
If you are seeking a warm and loving Christian church family, we graciously invite you to check us out.
Worship: Sunday @ 10:30am
Brandon United Methodist Church13492 Sycamore Road;Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Phone: (740) 397-9727Website: www.brandon-umc.orgE-mail: welcome@brandon-umc.org
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