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Whether you've been in church your whole life or never stepped through the doors, there's a seat saved for you.
Who we are
A small church
with deep roots.
Stuart Church of Living Water is an independent congregation in the Methodist tradition, meeting in a historic brick chapel in Stuart, Virginia.
We're a small church — more like a family. Everyone knows each other, looks out for each other, and shows up when it matters. We may not be the most tech-savvy, but we love big and we mean it.
Pastor Thomas Shepherd has led our congregation for years, preaching from the Bible Sunday after Sunday, in a town he knows and loves.
Our purpose.
We believe the purpose of this church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who go into the world to tell others about Christ.
We believe in the unchanging eternal Word of God as written in the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible.
Your First Visit
What to Expect on a Sunday Morning.
Here's how the hour usually goes — but don't worry about getting anything "right."
Just come.
9:45 AM · Service begins
We open with contemporary worship music.
The rest of the hour
Choir, hymns, and Scripture — the heart of our service.
During the service
Nursery (0–4) and Children's Church (elementary) are available.
Kids are always welcome to stay with their families if they prefer.
11:00 AM · Sunday School
Stay for coffee, conversation, and classes for all ages.
Our pastor
Pastor Thomas B.
Shepherd.
Pastor Tom has served Stuart Church of Living Water as Senior Pastor for years. He preaches directly from Scripture, with a heart for both lifelong believers and folks just starting to ask questions.
He's available outside of Sunday mornings too - for prayer, for questions, or just to talk.
GET INVOLVED
Explore our ministries.
There's a place for everyone at Stuart Church of Living Water — from nursery and kids' programs to teen Bible study, small groups, and community outreach.
Wherever you are in your walk, there's a way to plug in and grow alongside people who'll know your name.
PASTORAL CARE
Need prayer?
Whether you're walking through something hard, celebrating something good, or just want to be lifted up before God, we'd love to pray with you.
Pastor Tommy reads every request that comes in, and our church family prays over every name. No request is too big, too small, or too quiet — we're here.
