ENGAGE MINISTRIES
ENGAGE
Engaging People for Christ
Ministries/Strategies for the purpose of introducing Jesus, establishing belonging through relationship—usually outside the walls of the church, but not always.
Ministry Areas
Community Engagement, Trunk or Treat, Blessing of the Animals, Caroling on the Corner, Fresh Expressions Events, Scouts, Wellness Classes, ACCT, Day School, etc.
To learn more about the Engage Ministries at Aldersgate UMC, please contact our Engage Team at engage@aldersgate.net.
Upcoming Engage Events & Activities
Wellness Potluck
Wednesday, Sept. 30th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Aldersgate UMC | Wesley Hall
Aldersgate UMC (Wesley Hall)
The Wellness Program is bringing back their Wednesday night Potluck dinner just in time for Fall to start!
Start preparing your dish or dessert for Wednesday, September 30th from 5-6pm!
Bring a dish and enjoy the beauty of sharing a meal together!
If you have any questions,
please reach out to Judy Jurkowski - Wellness Coordinator.
The Wellness Program is bringing back their Wednesday night Potluck dinner just in time for Fall to start!
Start preparing your dish or dessert for Wednesday, September 30th from 5-6pm!
Bring a dish and enjoy the beauty of sharing a meal together!
If you have any questions,
please reach out to Judy Jurkowski - Wellness Coordinator.
World Communion Sunday - Bread Recipe Sign Up
Sunday, October 4th
9:30am Contemporary Service
11:00am Traditional Service
1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308
This World Communion Sunday, we want you to help us set the table.
We are asking congregants to use one of our recipes to make bread for Sunday, October 4th's worship services.
Communion is an opportunity for the church to come together across
denominations to receive and be reminded of God's love.
We would like to invite you to bake a bread that comes from a different country to
help us celebrate World Communion Sunday.
If you are willing to share your time and talents for this, please sign up below. We have different bread options for you to choose from. The specific recipe is provided in the sign up slot you choose. If possible, please bring you chosen bread made and ready to use prior to Sunday, October 4th so we know what we have for that morning to use.
Click here to sign up!
If there are any questions, please reach out to Pastor Bill, Pastor Sherry, or our Communications team.
This World Communion Sunday, we want you to help us set the table.
We are asking congregants to use one of our recipes to make bread for Sunday, October 4th's worship services.
Communion is an opportunity for the church to come together across denominations to receive and be reminded of God's love. We would like to invite you to bake a bread that comes from a different country to help us celebrate World Communion Sunday.
If you are willing to share your time and talents for this, please sign-up below. We have different bread options for you to choose from. The specific recipe is provided in the sign up slot you choose. If possible, please bring you chosen bread made and ready to use prior to Sunday, October 4th so we know what we have for that morning to use.
Click here to sign up!
If there are any questions, please reach out to Pastor Bill, Pastor Sherry, or our Communications team.
Blessing of the Pets
Sunday, Oct. 4th | 3:00pm-4:00pm
1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 | Front Lawn | Rain or Shine
Dogs, cats, and lizards, oh my!
Join us for Aldersgate's annual Blessing of the Pets event on October 4th at 3pm on the front lawn, rain or shine!
We would love to see any and all animals, any pet you may have who shares a piece of your heart is one we would want to share God's blessings with.
We will also be accepting any and all pet supply donations. If you have extra food dishes, unopened bags of pet food, treats, and supplies we will gladly accept them. If you are feeling extra generous and wish to purchase some to be donated, we will happily take those as well.
All donations will be given to local animal shelters. We are excited to bless our pets and also help those that are still waiting for their forever homes!
Dogs, cats, and lizards, oh my!
Join us for Aldersgate's annual Blessing of the Pets event on
October 4th at 3pm on the front lawn, rain or shine!
We would love to see any and all animals, any pet you may have who shares
a piece of your heart is one we would want to share God's blessings with.
We will also be accepting any and all pet supply donations. If you have extra food dishes, unopened bags of pet food, treats, and supplies we will gladly accept them. If you are feeling extra generous and wish to purchase some to be donated, we will happily take those as well.
All donations will be given to local animal shelters. We are excited to bless our pets and also help those that are still waiting for their forever homes!