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Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. ENGAGE MINISTRIES ENGAGE ENGAGE ENGAGE ENGAGE Engaging People for Christ Engaging People for Christ Engaging People for Christ 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 Wednesday Night House Church Wednesday, May 14th | 6:00pm Stanford House (Contact erica.kraft@gmail.com for Address) Join us for this time of worship and community. We'll share a meal together and have a communal style of worship during our gathering. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Erica Kraft (erica.kraft@gmail.com ). Join us for this time of worship and community. We'll share a meal together and have a communal style of worship during our gathering. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Erica Kraft (erica.kraft@gmail.com ). Fellowship Riders (Formerly Bikes & Bibles) Sunday, May 18th | 1:30pm Meet-Up at Aldersgate Ride from Aldersgate UMC to the Custard Shack Join us for our first gathering in 2025 of the Fellowship Riders (formerly Bikes & Bibles). Bike riders of all ages and abilities are welcome, including their friends and guests. This first bike outing of 2025 will be an 8.6-mile bike ride from Aldersgate to the Custard Shack in Belle Haven. We will meet at Aldersgate at 1:30pm and ride via the Mount Vernon Bike Trail to the Custard Shack and back. We will enjoy custard treats and fellowship, and honor John Pike, our former co-leader, who will have been interred earlier in Aldersgate's Columbarium. Bring money for snacks, water, and appropriate dress. The ride is for everyone regardless of biking levels. Invite your biking friends and neighbors to join the fun. Contact Bob Johnson (robert.johnson68@cox.net or 703-980-5922) for more information. Join us for our first gathering in 2025 of the Fellowship Riders (formerly Bikes & Bibles). Bike riders of all ages and abilities are welcome, including their friends and guests. This first bike outing of 2025 will be an 8.6-mile bike ride from Aldersgate to the Custard Shack in Belle Haven. We will meet at Aldersgate at 1:30pm and ride via the Mount Vernon Bike Trail to the Custard Shack and back. We will enjoy custard treats and fellowship, and honor John Pike, our former co-leader, who will have been interred earlier in Aldersgate's Columbarium. Bring money for snacks, water, and appropriate dress. The ride is for everyone regardless of biking levels. Invite your biking friends and neighbors to join the fun. Contact Bob Johnson (robert.johnson68@cox.net or 703-980-5922) for more information. Monthly Wellness Potluck Wednesday, May 28th | 4:45pm - 6:00pm Aldersgate UMC (Wesley Hall) 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. 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. "Lots in Our Lot" Parking Lot Garage Sale Saturday, June 14th | 8:00am - 2:00pm Aldersgate UMC (Parking Lot) Rent a space and sell your stuff! Join us for a community-wide garage sale with lots of treasures to look through, food trucks to fuel your shopping, music, and more! Space Rental Information: $25 per spot or $40 for two spots Tables and clothing racks are also available for rent at $5 each CLICK HERE to rent a parking space. There is no cost to come and shop. For more information, please contact our Engage Team (engage@aldersgate.net ). Rent a space and sell your stuff! Join us for a community-wide garage sale with lots of treasures to look through, food trucks to fuel your shopping, music, and more! Space Rental Information: $25 per spot or $40 for two spots Tables and clothing racks are also available for rent at $5 each CLICK HERE to rent a parking space. There is no cost to come and shop. For more information, please contact our Engage Team (engage@aldersgate.net ). 1 1 ... 1 ... 1

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. WELLNESS PROGRAM Aldersgate United Methodist Church offers wellness program opportunities to the congregation and to our community. Regular Weekly Classes Gentle Yoga Gently relax and sooth your stress, renew and restore with this calming and rejuvenating class. The practice will focus on deep breathing, slow movement, gentle stretching and strengthening postures, as well as restorative postures and relaxation. Mondays 9:00am - 10:00am Wesley Hall Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm Wesley Hall Senior Strength & Stretch Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion and activities for daily living. Handheld weights are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support. This class is geared for healthy seniors as well as those with joint, mobility and/or balance issues. Mondays 10:30am - 11:15am Wesley Hall Wednesdays 4:00pm - 4:45pm Wesley Hall If you have questions about the classes, please contact Judy at 703-765-6555, ext. 626 or judy@aldersgate.net . Also, please print out the required ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY and bring it with you. The classes are ongoing, and they are a gift from the church to you and the community. All are welcome to join class as long as their physician has given approval. Classes are taught by Judy Jurkowski, Aldersgate UMC Wellness Coordinator. Judy is a Certified Exercise Instructor through Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), Les Mills International (LMI), and Silver Sneakers (Healthways, Inc). She has been teaching a wide variety of fitness classes at local gyms since 1987. Ft. Hunt Yoga Classes at Aldersgate UMC In partnership with local yoga instructor, Sara Jefferies, we will be offering to Aldersgate members and those who attend regularly free Vinyasa yoga classes on Tuesdays (January - April). The classes will be held at Aldersgate in Founders Hall from 6:30pm - 7:15pm. Please be sure to bring your yoga mat and water bottle and enter through Door 8. For others in the community attending there will be a $10 charge at the door, please use the signup so that Sara knows you are with Aldersgate. Sign-Up for Ft. Hunt Yoga Classes Vinyasa style yoga offers a full body stretch. If you'd like to learn more about Sara and the other classes she offers in the area, please check out her private Facebook group called Fort Hunt Yoga . Aldersgate United Methodist Church offers support groups to the congregation and to our community. Learn About Our Support Groups

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. YOUTH MINISTRY Supporting all youth in grades 6 through12 The Aldersgate Youth Ministry welcomes and embraces the youth of the Aldersgate UMC family and its community. All youth are welcome -- you don't have to be a Methodist or a member of Aldersgate to participate in your Youth Ministries. Youth Ministry at Aldersgate UMC includes Aldersgate Youth Group (grades 6-12) and the Confirmation Program (grades 6+). Both programs provide an opportunity for youth to have fun, build new relationships, perform service in the community and beyond, and grow in their faith in a supportive and encouraging environment. For more information, please contact us at youth@aldersgate.net . Youth Group Youth Donut Den Confirmation Open House Youth Band Youth Calendar Youth Group The Aldersgate Youth Group is a space for our young people to come together and kick off the week on a positive note. We focus on exploring our relationships with God, having fun, and occasionally engaging in service projects within the community and beyond. We invite you to grow in your faith in a supportive and encouraging environment. All youth are welcome—there’s no need to be a Methodist or a member of Aldersgate to join us! Who : Students in grades 6-12 Where : Youth Room (Room 102) When : Sundays from 5pm-6:30pm Youth Donut Den on Sunday Mornings The Youth Donut Den is a casual meet-and-greet where our young members can connect with one another, catch up between services or volunteer opportunities, and discuss insights from this week's sermon. Additionally, Bailey Johnson, Co-Director of Student Ministries, will be available at every 9:30AM service on the right side of the sanctuary, between rows 5 and 10 for those who want to join her in worship! Who : Students in grades 6-12 Where : Wesley Hall When : Sundays from 10:30am - 11am Confirmation Program Throughout the course of the class, students will discover what it takes to follow Christ and to model Christ's love and mercy to the world by participating in interactive class sessions, service projects, worship, and fall retreat. Students will also be paired with a mentor from the Aldersgate church family who will help our confirmands learn and grow in their faith. The Confirmation Program at Aldersgate UMC is an opportunity for students to respond to the workings of God's grace in their lives. The goal of the Confirmation Program is for students to begin to understand for themselves what it means to be a Christian and a member of God's Church. Upon completion of the class, students will be given the opportunity to profess their faith and become church members. Who : Open to all rising 6th graders and older When & Where : Class meets every Sunday morning at 11:00am in Guback Center Confirmation Teacher : Cheryl Bratten Duration : August 18th - December 15th, culminating in confirmation of the students on January 12th, 2025 Cost : $100 per student to cover the cost of supplies, events, and our retreat (scholarships available) Register for Confirmation Program Registration is closed for the Fall 2024 Confirmation Class. Important Documents to Download & Review 2023-2024 Confirmation Class Calendar Parental Consent Form Confirmation Program Requirements For more information on our Confirmation Program, please contact Andreas and Bailey at youth@aldersgate.net . Aldersgate Youth Band The Aldersgate Youth Band is open to youth musicians. Our mission is to deepen our faith and worship experience through music. Do you play an instrument or sing in choir at school? We'd love to have you be a part of our music family! Who : Students in grades 7-12 Where : Church Sanctuary When : Sundays from 6:30 pm - 7:30pm (bi-weekly) For more information, please contact Andreas Barrett ( abarrett@aldersgate.net ), Co-Director of Student Ministries. Youth Open House The Youth Open House is a chance for teens to unwind after school, enjoy a snack, play games, and work on homework. Each week, we engage in a group activity to foster connections and strengthen our friendships. We emphasize respectful values and boundaries, and we’re thrilled to see so many non-members joining us as well! Please contact us if your child has any health concerns or allergies that we should be aware of Who : Students in grades 7-12 Where : Youth Room (Room 102) When : Every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30pm - 4pm CANCELLED THIS WEEK Youth Ministry Calendar May 2025 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Adult Volunteers - Get Involved! Come be a part of the faith formation and growth of our amazing teenagers! We are looking for adult volunteers who can help out with our Youth Ministry program. Opportunities to help include: • Provide food or come as a parent volunteer for Sunday Evening Youth Group • • Sign up for our church events and outings • If at any point you want to donate food or snacks, please contact Andreas and Bailey at youth@aldersgate.net . Confirmation Sunday School Youth Group & Youth Band Youth Open House Events Adult Volunteers Get Involved Confirmation Program The Confirmation Program at Aldersgate UMC is an opportunity for students to respond to the workings of God's grace in their lives. The goal of the Confirmation Program is for students to begin to understand for themselves what it means to be a Christian and a member of God's Church. Upon completion of the class, students will be given the opportunity to profess their faith and become church members. Throughout the course of the class, students will discover what it takes to follow Christ and to model Christ's love and mercy to the world by participating in interactive class sessions, service projects, worship, and fall retreat. Students will also be paired with a mentor from the Aldersgate church family who will help our confirmands learn and grow in their faith. Who : Open to all rising 6th graders and older When & Where : Class meets every Sunday morning at 11:00am in Guback Center Confirmation Teacher : Andreas Barrett (abarrett@aldersgate.net ) Duration : August 18th - December 15th, culminating in confirmation of the students on January 12th, 2025 Cost : $100 per student to cover the cost of supplies, events, and our retreat (scholarships available) Registration is closed for the Fall 2024 Confirmation Class. Register for Confirmation Program Important Documents to Download & Review 2023-2024 Confirmation Class Calendar Parental Consent Form Confirmation Program Requirements For more information, please contact Andreas Barrett, Director of Youth Ministry ( abarrett@aldersgate.net ) . Youth Mission Week Signup for our weekly newsletter Contact us at youth@aldersgate.net Join our Facebook Group