Just an hour from Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg, Culpeper is the only incorporated town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States with a population of 16,379 at the 2010 census. Surrounded by historic landmarks, rolling hills, and sparkling rivers, lakes and streams, it’s easy to see why Culpeper was called "One of the 10 Best Small Towns in America."

Located within the city limits, Culpeper United Methodist Church has a history dating back to 1847, which was almost 100 years after the town’s establishment. Today, CUMC belongs to the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church that coordinates the work and ministries of 1192 local churches and faith communities in 16 districts.