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Aldersgate United Methodist Church (UMC) in Alexandria, Virginia, is committed to courageously living God's unconditional love. Welcome to Aldersgate United Methodist Church! "Courageously Living God's Unconditional Love" Our Mission Worship With Us Plan Your Visit Upcoming Events Submit Announcement Request Submit Facility Use Request Volunteer for Worship Send us a Prayer Request Join Us for Sunday Worship Contemporary Worship 9:30am • Sanctuary & Livestream Our Contemporary Worship Service features modern/contemporary Christian music led by the Journeys Band. Livestream & Bulletin Traditional Worship 11:00am | Sanctuary & Livestream Our Traditional Worship Service features hymns and traditional worship music from our Wesley Choir and Casavant organ. Livestream & Bulletin Lent & Easter at Aldersgate UMC Ash Wednesday • March 5th Services at 9am & 7pm Worship Service with Imposition of Ashes (no nursery available at either service) live stream available for 7pm service (CLICK HERE ) Holy Week • April 13th - 19th Palm Sunday | April 13th | 9:30am & 11am Worship Maundy Thursday | April 17th | 7pm Worship (no nursery) Good Friday | April 18th | 7pm Worship (no nursery) LIVE STREAM AVAILABLE FOR ALL SERVICES Easter Sunday • April 20th 6:30am | Sunrise Service on the Front Lawn (no nursery) 9:30am | Contemporary Worship (nursery available) 11:00am | Traditional Worship (nursery available) live stream available for 9:30am & 11am services 10:30am | Easter Egg Hunt on the Front Lawn Volunteer for Worship (Holy Week & Easter) More Lent & Easter Resources & Information

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. WORSHIP ONLINE May 3rd, 2026 Sunday Worship 9:30AM Contemporary Worship Service BULLETIN 11:00AM Traditional Worship Service BULLETIN Previous Worship Services Visit our YouTube channel to find recordings of more past services CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (9:30AM) Lent & Easter 2026 - 9:30am Contemporary Service Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 9:00am Easter Sunday Worship Service, April 5th 2026 01:20:05 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 9:30am Palm Sunday Worship Service, March 29th, 2026 01:08:57 Play Video Christmas Eve Services 2025 Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 5pm Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 2025 01:20:50 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 7pm Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 2025 01:15:35 Play Video TRADITIONAL SERVICE (11:00AM) Lent & Easter 2026 - 11:00 Traditional Service Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 11:00am Easter Sunday Worship Service, April 5th 2026 01:31:00 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 11:00am Palm Sunday Worship Service, March 29th 2026 01:13:35 Play Video Christmas Eve Services 2025 Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 5pm Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 2025 01:20:50 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 7pm Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 2025 01:15:35 Play Video SERVE Sunday • April 27th, 2025 Single Worship Service at 10am BULLETIN Holy Week Worship

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH (UWF) FAITH. HOPE. LOVE. ACTION. United Methodist Women (UMW) is now United Women in Faith (UWF) FAITH. Women who participate in monthly circle meetings and support mission projects to grow spiritually and become more deeply rooted in Christ by putting faith into action. HOPE. Our national mission institutions empower women, care for children, educate and equip youth, care for the neglected, advocate for social justice issues, create economic opportunities, and strengthen neighborhoods. LOVE. Our members give out of their love for the world and provide financial support for local and national mission institutions, supporting 121 programs taking place in 110 countries. ACTION. UWF members’ voices are heard around the world as they call for justice on issues such as immigration, human trafficking, domestic violence, health care, and the environment. Circles Missions Events Resources Give to UWF U NITED W OMEN IN F AITH C I RCLES Any woman who wants to engage in mission work, have personal and spiritual growth with Christian women, and who wants to become involved in social action to better women, children, and families may join. It’s easy to become a member of UWF. You can talk to someone you know who is already a member, or email Lorrie Rezendes (lorretired@aol.com) or call her at 571-309-6001. UWF meets monthly during the months of September - May/June in small groups called Circles as follows: Elizabeth Circle 2nd Monday of each month | 10:30am Meeting Location: Member's Homes (Including at The Fairfax) Shirley Burgett ( saburgett@gmail.com / 703-780-7966) Elizabeth Circle are in charge of the Frozen Casserole Sale at the annual UWF Christmas Marketplace. They are group of delightful older women who want to have Christian fellowship, continue to grow spiritually, and support mission projects as everyone gracefully ages. Friendship Circle 2nd Monday of each month | 6:30pm Meeting Location: Member's Homes Lorrie Rezendes ( lorretired@aol.com / 571-309-6001) Friendship Circle is comprised of working or recently retired women who want to grow spiritually, have Christian fellowship, and work on mission projects. They are in charge of the Faith Cafe at the annual UWF Christmas Marketplace. Esther Circle 2nd Tuesday of each month | 10:00am Meeting Location: Room 132 (Library) Hettie Hervey ( hettieh@usa.net / 703-360-4625) Esther Circle enjoys doing mission projects, enjoys programs to learn about ourselves and each other and our faith, occasionally has speakers, and does two luncheons a year. They are also in charge of the White Elephant Sale at the annual UWF Christmas Marketplace. Sewing Circle 3rd Wednesday of each month | 10:00am Meeting Location: Rooms 203 Lorrie Rezendes ( lorretired@aol.com / 571-309-6001) The Sewing Circle meets monthly for fun sewing projects. We iron, cut, pin material, and machine sew projects. We sew 250 or more heart pillows for local hospital heart patients that have undergone surgery. We recently started to sew angels to uplift anyone receiving one. We start new sewing projects each year. All women are welcomed and there are jobs for all! Lydia Circle 2nd Thursday of each month | 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Location: Room 202 Peggy Lussier ( peggylussier47@gmail.com / 703-624-6600) Lydia Circle enjoys coming together monthly for fellowship and spiritual growth. They accept jewelry donations every Fall (August - November) to sell at the annual UWF Christmas Marketplace. Ruth Circle 2nd Thursday of each month | 5:00pm Meeting Location: Room 132 (Library) Mary Ellen Carawan ( mimi.car415@gmail.com / 207-329-4142) Ruth Circle enjoys spiritual meetings and deep friendships while welcoming those who are new to the group. Members participate in reading and discussion of UWF books, and sharing uplifting programs and projects. They are in charge of pecans sales and the Bakery Corner for the annual UWF Christmas Marketplace.