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
Fellowship Riders (Formerly Bikes & Bibles)
Sunday, August 17th | 1:30pm Meet-Up at Aldersgate (or 2:00pm at Belle Haven Park)
Ride to Ride to Ben & Jerry's at National Harbor
Please join us for fun, fellowship, and stunning views as we bike from Aldersgate or Belle Haven Park across the Wilson Bridge to enjoy Ben & Jerry's ice cream at National Harbor. This has been our most popular ride in the past. Total distance is approximately 8 or 16 miles, depending on where you start. Riders can meet at Aldersgate at 1:30pm or Belle Haven Park at 2:00pm and proceed as a group. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Invite your biking friends and neighbors to join you.
Contact Bob Johnson (robert.johnson68@cox.net or 703-980-5922) for more information.
All are welcome!
Bring a friend!
Please join us for fun, fellowship, and stunning views as we bike from Aldersgate or Belle Haven Park across the Wilson Bridge to enjoy Ben & Jerry's ice cream at National Harbor. This has been our most popular ride in the past. Total distance is approximately 8 or 16 miles, depending on where you start. Riders can meet at Aldersgate at 1:30pm or Belle Haven Park at 2:00pm and proceed as a group. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Invite your biking friends and neighbors to join you.
Contact Bob Johnson (robert.johnson68@cox.net or 703-980-5922) for more information.
All are welcome!
Bring a friend!
End of Summer Community Picnic
Sunday, August 24 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Aldersgate UMC (Front Lawn)
SAVE THE DATE!!!
All are invited to join us Sunday, August 24th, for a late-afternoon picnic under the tents and shade trees of Aldersgate's front lawn. Bring your neighbors and come by to enjoy some homemade BBQ, music provided by Alexandria's own "Black Moon Tonic", take a turn at a game of corn hole, let the kids play in a bounce house, and sit back and enjoy a magic show with your family and friends.
The Engage Team is looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you are interested in helping, CLICK HERE to visit the volunteer sign-up.
For more information, please contact our Engage Team (engage@aldersgate.net)
SAVE THE DATE!!!
All are invited to join us Sunday, August 24th, for a late-afternoon picnic under the tents and shade trees of Aldersgate's front lawn. Bring your neighbors and come by to enjoy some homemade BBQ, music provided by Alexandria's own "Black Moon Tonic", take a turn at a game of corn hole, let the kids play in a bounce house, and sit back and enjoy a magic show with your family and friends.
The Engage Team is looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you are interested in helping, CLICK HERE to visit the volunteer sign-up.
For more information, please contact our Engage Team (engage@aldersgate.net)
Monthly Wellness Potluck
Wednesday, September 24th | 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Aldersgate UMC (Wesley Hall)
NO GATHERING IN JULY OR AUGUST
Join us for a potluck meal on the FOURTH Wednesday of every month at 4:45pm in Wesley Hall. Come share a meal and have fun with friends and neighbors. Each family is asked to bring a dish that will serve 8-10 people. Contact Judy Jurkowski (judy@aldersgate.net) with any questions.
NO GATHERING IN JULY OR AUGUST
Join us for a potluck meal on the FOURTH Wednesday of every month at 4:45pm in Wesley Hall. Come share a meal and have fun with friends and neighbors. Each family is asked to bring a dish that will serve 8-10 people. Contact Judy Jurkowski (judy@aldersgate.net) with any questions.