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PAY ONLINE Online Payment Options Families can submit their monthly tuition payments using our PayPal option (fee added)! Fee-free options: check to Aldersgate Day School or cash Note: If you don’t see your specific tuition amount, please contact the office for further instructions. Quick View Registration Fee Price $102.58 Add to Cart Quick View Wait List Fee Price $10.71 Add to Cart Quick View Kindergarten Price $945.85 Add to Cart Quick View Junior Kinder Price $812.99 Add to Cart Quick View 5-Hour Fours Price $812.99 Add to Cart Quick View 5-Day Fours Price $491.06 Add to Cart Quick View 5-Day Threes Price $491.06 Add to Cart Quick View 3-Day Fours Price $327.54 Add to Cart Quick View 3-Day Threes Price $327.54 Add to Cart Quick View 2-Day Threes Price $256.00 Add to Cart Quick View Toddler I & II and Pre-3 (MWF) Price $399.08 Add to Cart Quick View Toddler I & II and Pre-3 (T/Th) Price $276.44 Add to Cart Quick View Alt Amt 1 Tuition Price $752.70 Add to Cart Quick View Alt Amt 2 Tuition Price $869.20 Add to Cart

< Back Rev. Jonathan Poarch Associate Pastor Email: jpoarch@aldersgate.net Phone: (703) 765-6555 x601 I joined the Aldersgate UMC team in July 2021. Before that, I served Beulah UMC in Richmond for three years as the associate pastor. Prior to that appointment, I spent time at Duke Divinity School getting my Master of Divinity degree and I graduated in 2018. In ministry, I am passionate about creating new forms of church through Fresh Expression ministries, House Church, and seeing God move in the community. I am married to my wife, Vanessa, and we are the proud parents of our dog, Toto, and our cat, Swiftie. I enjoy spending time outdoors, going mountain biking, and viewing wildlife. I am a native of Nebraska and an avid sports fan. I am grateful to be part of what God is doing at Aldersgate.

WORSHIP UPLOADS To upload videos for use during worship services, please click on the appropriate link below. If you are unsure which link to use, please upload to Congregation Videos. ​ Music & Choir – CLICK HERE to upload your video ​ Scripture Videos – CLICK HERE to upload your video ​ Congregation Videos – CLICK HERE to upload your video Recording Tips & Tricks

EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Next Event > Soul Space BIBLE STUDY Tuesday, January 2nd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting the 1st Tuesday of Every Month Aldersgate UMC (Guback Center) Soul Space is an artistic Bible study that helps all of us to tap into our God-given gift of creativity to explore the scriptures in a new way. Each time we meet we will read a scripture passage through a specific theme; explore the passage and theme through independent creative activities; and then share our insights and creations through open discussion. You do not have to be an artist to join! All that is needed is a desire to tap into your inner creativity while exploring your faith. We will provide artistic materials, but you are welcome to bring your own notebook, art supplies, instrument, camera, or any other artistic media to prefer! Soul Space is open to all youth (14+) and adults and will meet the first Tuesday of every month. No registration required. Please contact Melody Dillon at 757-621-3605 or melody_dillon@yahoo.com with questions. < Previous Event Next Event >

EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Next Event > Tuesday Night House Church SMALL GROUPS & FRESH EXPRESSIONS Tuesday, December 19th | 7:00pm Howell House (Contact Pastor Jon 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. Childcare will be provided. If you are interested in joining us, please email Pastor Jon . < Previous Event Next Event >

OUR MISSION JOYOUS RISK-TAKING WELCOMING GENEROUS FAITHFUL JOYOUS We embrace fully the joy of the Lord; it pours out from us and strengthens us as we live, serve, give, worship and praise in the name of Christ. (Nehemiah 8:10) ​ RISK-TAKING We courageously step out in faith to pursue the vision that God has given us for Aldersgate and the community. (1 Corinthians 16:13-14) ​ WELCOMING We show hospitality at all times to all people and welcome them with open arms as we serve God together. (Mark 9:37) ​ GENEROUS We selflessly give our time, talents, money, and resources to bring about God’s kingdom on earth with gratitude for all God has so generously given us. (2 Corinthians 9:11) ​ FAITHFUL We are dedicated to the Great Commission to “go and make disciples” by growing our faith and our relationships as we love God and others. (Hebrews 10:23)

FACILITY USE REQUEST FORM All Upcoming Events Full Calendar Announcement Request Facility Use Request The Aldersgate UMC facilities are available for use by both church and community groups. The primary purpose of the Aldersgate UMC facilities is to provide a place for Christian worship, fellowship, education, and nurture which directly serve the interests of our membership, constituents, and groups that are sponsored by the church. Under certain circumstances, our facilities are made available for community service which is an essential element of outreach and provides opportunities for witness. ​ Use of church facilities is authorized when meeting the guidelines provided in the Aldersgate UMC Facilities Use Policy and is scheduled by the Church Receptionist or Church Executive Director under the direction of the Senior Pastor. For a copy of the Aldersgate UMC Facilities Policy, please contact office@aldersgate.net . Facility Use Policy You will receive a "Success!" notification if your submission has gone through. If you do not receive this notification, please review the form and ensure you have completed all required fields (marked with an asterisk (*)). NOTE: If you would like your event promoted by Aldersgate UMC, please complete the Announcement Request Form . If you have questions or require assistance, please contact us at office@aldersgate.net . Facility Use Request Form Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*) Your Information First name Last Name Email Event Information Title of Event Description Event Date This is a recurring event This is a multi-day event Event End Date Recurrence Type Regular Recurrence Non-Regular Recurrence Specify Regular Recurrence Choose an option Non-regular recurring events are those that do not meet on a standard day/date and/or do not meet in the same location each time. 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GIVE TO ALDERSGATE UMC Shepherd Hall 2023-2025 Campaign Repayment of Debt for Construction of Shepherd Hall "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." Psalm 23:1 The Shepherd Hall project included building Shepherd Hall; renovating existing classrooms; installation of new and higher capacity boilers and air conditioning for the entire church complex; and environmental site requirements, including the parking lot expansion and the installation of drainage sand filler. Total costs were approximately $4.6 million. ​ The need for Shepherd Hall came because of an increase in the number of families in the community. Space was needed for the growing Sunday School attendance and the expansion of the Aldersgate Day School. The primary purpose was to support Christian education. Another use for the new building was much-needed storage. AT that time, the church was overflowing with materials and equipment to support church activities. The third floor of Shepherd Hall was designed to provide sufficient storage. Shepherd Hall Testimonial Videos Campaign Commitments Campaign Information Packet FAQs Campaign Presentation Thank you for your contribution and commitment to Aldersgate UMC! The map of the church (above) shows the first two floors of Shepherd Hall at the bottom, inside the red box. The third floor, which is not shown, is used for storage. Shepherd Hall is a three-story addition to the church building that includes approximately 15,000 square feet of meeting and storage space. The addition is about 30% of the overall church building's space. Included in Shepherd Hall are the church library, where books on a variety of topics are available and where meetings of many church and community groups are held; Sunday School classes for children, youth, and adults; and storage for the church, Aldersgate Day School, and the Aldersgate Church Community Theater. While the church community has been very generous and has given through several campaigns to support Shepherd Hall, the remaining debt as of October 1, 2022, is $2.1 million. History of Giving Progress Report Current Status History of Giving Towards Shepherd Hall From 2010-2016, a total of $3,055,142 was given toward the Shepherd Hall project. The most recent campaigns (Building Lives Campaign in 2016-2019 and Growing Lives for the Future Campaign in 2021-2023) have brought in $1,156,561. In addition to this, $61,909 was contributed in "Mortgage May" in May 2022 against a goal of $10,000. ​ The total paid from these campaigns of $4,273,612 reflects the significant amount of interest that has been paid over the lifetime of the loan. During that time, the principal has been reduced by a far smaller amount. We still have a long way to go.

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ Matthew 25:40 Aldersgate UMC is committed to the mission and ministry of the United Methodist Church Global Ministries. Below you will find information about the national and international missions supported by Aldersgate UMC and how you can get involved. Alternative Christmas Giving 2023 Serving our neighbors in Cambodia Read More United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Providing humanitarian relief at the national and global levels. Read More Support for Maui The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its partners are responding to and supporting the victims of the wildfires in Maui. Read More Support for Ukraine The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) acts on behalf of The United Methodist Church to provide aid and assistance to the people of Ukraine. Read More

Advent & Christmas 2023 Christmas Eve Services Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve Special Advent Events Advent Giving Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Sunday, December 24th 3pm | Contemporary Worship + Pop-Up Children's Pageant Candlelight Worship Service with Communion (nursery available for 3 & under) Pop-Up Children's Pageant open to all children in worship - no rehearsal required! 5pm | Contemporary Worship Candlelight Worship Service with Communion (nursery available for 3 & under) 7pm & 9pm | Traditional Worship Candleligh t Worship Service with Communion (no nursery available) Live stream will be available for 5pm & 7pm services (CLICK HERE ) Live nativity animals from 3:30pm - 7:00pm on the Front Lawn Come see Chewy the Camel!

SEND At Aldersgate we work in partnership with non-profit organizations locally, nationally, and globally to feed the hungry, fight homelessness, and empower children and women to break the cycle of dependency and transform their lives for themselves. ​ We are committed to leading new generations into a greater life of generosity and service in Jesus’s name. ​ Together, our church serves thousands of hours per year for our outreach partners in Alexandria and Washington, D.C. Several times a year, Aldersgate sends volunteer teams to the Highlands of Guatemala and to the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona. ​ Thanks to the generosity of our members, we also operate an endowment to help those in crisis and get families out of homelessness. If you are in crisis, or know someone who is, please call the church office at 703-765-6555 for information on the Not Too Far From Here fund. ​ When you give to Aldersgate Church, a tithe of your giving goes directly to support outreach efforts locally, nationally, and globally.

STUDENT MINISTRIES Supporting all students in grades 6 through12 The Aldersgate Student Ministry Program 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. The Student Ministries at Aldersgate UMC include Aldersgate Youth Group (grades 7-12) and the Confirmation Program (grades 6+). Both programs provide an opportunity for our 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. Sunday School Confirmation Youth Group Youth Open House Upcoming Events Get Involved Adult Volunteers Youth Sunday School Youth Sunday School is open to all students in grades 6-12. We meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30am in the Youth Room (Room 102). ​ If you have a student who might like to participate in Sunday school, please click below to register them so that we can get a head count of students. Youth Sunday School is on break for the summer. We'll start back up in the Fall. Check back here in August for registration information for the 2023-2024 school year. ​ In the meantime, click on "Upcoming Events" to check out our fun summer activities! Register for Youth Sunday School 2023-2024 Sunday School Calendar For more information, please contact Andreas Barrett . Signup for our weekly newsletter Contact us at youth@aldersgate.net Join our Facebook Group