Welcome to Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s 23rd annual Alternative Christmas Giving to benefit the missions and the United Methodist Church in Cambodia.  We sponsor this event during Advent to give folks an opportunity to honor Jesus’ birth by giving gifts of love to serve the poor as we seek to carry out Christ's commandment to “go and make disciples.” Shoppers make contributions to mission projects in Cambodia in the name of loved ones as an alternative to buying material goods.

This ministry was established and lovingly run for over two decades by Juanita Csontos. We continue this annual ministry in memory of Juanita and her passion for serving others.

Alternative Giving Volunteers will be at a table in Wesley Hall during Fellowship Time on December 7th, 14th, and 21st to accept your gifts for the Cambodian Christians. You may purchase online, or you may fill out the shopping list and either turn it in at the Alternative Giving table or mail it to the church at: 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308.

Please make checks out to Aldersgate UMC and indicate "Alternative Giving" on the memo line.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Julie Pfister.

Thank you for being a blessing to others less fortunate. Merry Christmas!