About Us
Our Mission Statement
To become the hands and feet of Jesus by using our gifts in service to others.
F.A.Q.s
What time should I arrive for the 8:45 am Sunday Service?
It would be great if you arrived by around 8:30. This will give us time to meet you, introduce you to some of our members, and answer any questions you might have.
Where should I park?
The Church has two parking lots available for you to park in. There is a paved lot adjacent to the Church and a gravel lot just across Union Church Road.
How should I dress?
We are very much casual dress. You will fit in no matter what you’re wearing.
What door should I enter through?
The main door is at the front of the Church but if you would rather not walk up the stairs to the door, you can enter at the side door that is adjacent to the parking lots.
Our History
Our church is located west of Edinburg in what is now the village of Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, VA. The village of Columbia Furnace is a community that developed around a nineteenth-century iron furnace. The Columbia Furnace Union Church was built in 1873.
Do you have Sunday School?
Yes, currently we have one adult Sunday School class that starts at 10 am and is typically finished at 10:45 am.
Do you have a Kid’s program?
Yes, we have a “Little Disciples” program for ages 2-8 and we meet each Sunday. Children will leave the sanctuary just prior to the sermon portion of our worship time. They will participate in activities such as singing praise/Bible songs, saying prayers, listening to a short Bible story, and coloring/making a craft.
What kind of music do you use?
Most of our music is traditional hymns. Occasionally we will share a contemporary praise and worship song.
How long does your Service last?
Our worship service typically last 60 minutes. The first Sunday of the month may last a few minutes longer since we share in Holy Communion.
Who can take Communion at CFUMC?
Everyone is invited to share in Holy Communion, regardless of age or church affiliation. We share by intinction, using grape juice and bread.
How do I join the church?
Please reach out to our Pastor to discuss becoming a member of the Columbia Furnace United Methodist Church.
Who do United Methodists believe?
As part of the global United Methodist Church, we adhere to a set of Bible-based and God inspired set of beliefs set forth by our denomination. To learn more about what we believe, Click Here
(Please link “Please click here” to https://www.umc.org/en/who-we-are/what-we-believe
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Pastor Glen Early
Senior Pastor
Pastor Glen was born and raised in Rockingham County, VA. After high school he began working in construction, working at various trades and eventually starting his own construction company. At the age of 50 he felt called into the ministry and served as a part-time assistant pastor, then senior pastor of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Charge in Shenandoah County. Having graduated from James Madison University in 1988, he has since attended Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Duke Divinity School. In 2015, Glen was blessed to receive his appointment to the Columbia Furnace and Union Forge UM churches.
Over the years, his wife, Judy, and he have been foster parents to 10 children. They have 4 grown children with one, Heather, living at home.
Glen has been involved with the Emmaus Community and has served on many Kairos teams over the years. He’s been active on the boards of Habitat For Humanity and Kingsway Prison and Family Outreach Ministry and continues to work with inmates reentering society.
In his spare time, Pastor Glen likes to work on cars and trucks in his home garage and working on home repair projects.