2025 Harvest festival

Harvest Party! November 1st !

Join us Saturday, November 1st from 11 AM – 4 PM for a day full of fun, food, and music!

Schedule:
🌶 11 AM – 1 PM: Chili Cook-Off – Think you’ve got the best chili in town? Sign up to compete on our [website/link]!
🎶 1 PM – 4 PM: Bluegrass tunes by the Hoot and Holler Band, plus hayrides and kids’ activities for the whole family.

Come enjoy a day of fall fun, friendly competition, and community spirit!

🌶 Chili Cook-Off & Sides – Sign Up! 🌶

Want to enter the Harvest Party Chili Cook-Off or bring a side, dessert, or treat? Click below!

Meet Our Pastor: Rev. Eduardo Carrillo

Rooted in Faith, Called to Lead

Rev. Eduardo Carrillo is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church with over 15 years of pastoral experience in urban, rural, and mountain communities. Originally from Mexico and now serving in Virginia, Eduardo brings a bicultural and bilingual perspective to ministry. He is passionate about building bridges across cultural, theological, and social divides.

He holds a B.A. in Mission and Ministry with a minor in Spanish Literature from Ferrum College and a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary. Eduardo’s preaching blends heart, honesty, and humor—always grounded in Scripture and aimed at helping people encounter God in real and transformative ways.

Ministry Vision & Leadership

At the heart of Eduardo’s ministry is a deep commitment to aligning belief with action—ensuring the Word of God is not only preached but embodied in community life. Inspired by John Wesley’s conviction that “there is no holiness but social holiness,” Eduardo believes faith must be lived out through justice, compassion, and community engagement.

He has served in various leadership roles within the Virginia Annual Conference, including the Board of Church and Society, CEMCA, DCOM, and the Latino Caucus. Eduardo also draws ongoing inspiration from figures like Howard Thurman—“Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it”—and Karl Barth, who famously encouraged preachers to “hold the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.”

Life Beyond the Pulpit

When he's not preaching or leading, Eduardo enjoys life’s simple joys. He’s a strong coffee lover, a self-declared amateur foodie (he’ll try just about anything), and a devoted husband and father. He and his wife, Katie—a flight attendant—delight in raising their two daughters, Mila and Luna, and embracing the beautiful, chaotic rhythm of family life.

Welcome to Rectortown UMC

2025 Harvest festival

Harvest Party! November 1st !

Meet Our Pastor: Rev. Eduardo Carrillo

Rooted in Faith, Called to Lead

Ministry Vision & Leadership

Life Beyond the Pulpit

Rectortown Reporter

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Contact Us!!

Better yet, come see us in person!

Rectortown United Methodist Church

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Welcome to Rectortown UMC

2025 Harvest festival

Harvest Party! November 1st !

Meet Our Pastor: Rev. Eduardo Carrillo

Rooted in Faith, Called to Lead

Ministry Vision & Leadership

Life Beyond the Pulpit

Rectortown Reporter

Our Faith in Photos

Keep Up With the Latest News!

Contact Us!!

Better yet, come see us in person!

Rectortown United Methodist Church

Drop us a line!

Links and Resources

Become a Member or Update

The United Methodist Church

Shenandoah River District Office

Our Cooperative Parish Partner

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