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Volunteers welcome! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > End of Summer Community Picnic ENGAGE COMMUNITY EVENT Sunday, August 24 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm Aldersgate UMC (Front Lawn) 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 ). 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 ) < Previous Event Next Event >

Donate backpacks for local students! MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Summer Backpack Drive For our summer mission focus we will collect backpacks for students at Carl Sandburg Middle School and local elementary schools. CLICK HERE to find the Carl Sandburg Backpack Drive wish list. Donations may be dropped off in the bin by Door 3 at Aldersgate UMC. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Send Team ( send@aldersgate.net ). < Previous Next >

Give Blood, Give Life EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Red Cross Blood Drive MISSION OUTREACH EVENT Wednesday, August 13th | 10:30am - 3:00pm Aldersgate UMC (Wesley Hall) There will be a Red Cross blood drive at Aldersgate UMC on Wednesday, August 13th, in Wesley Hall from 10:30am - 3:00pm. All donors who donate in August will receive a $15 e-gift card. Additionally, all successful donations will receive A1C testing. CLICK HERE or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. For more information, please contact Deanna Jones . There will be a Red Cross blood drive at Aldersgate UMC on Wednesday, August 13th, in Wesley Hall from 10:30am - 3:00pm. All donors who donate in August will receive a $15 e-gift card. Additionally, all successful donations will receive A1C testing. CLICK HERE or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. For more information, please contact Deanna Jones . < Previous Event Next Event >

Our new clergy team—Senior Pastor Bill John and Associate Pastor Sherry Hietpas—are eager to get to know you and your families! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Pastries with the Pastors CONNECT EVENT August 6th | 7:00 pm -- August 10 | 5:00 pm Aldersgate UMC (Guback Center) Our new clergy team—Senior Pastor Bill John and Associate Pastor Sherry Hietpas—are eager to get to know you and your families! They’ve set aside several dates to meet with small groups of congregants in a relaxed setting, offering a chance to connect, share stories, and begin building relationships. Meet & Greet Dates: Wednesday, August 6 | 7:00–8:00 pm Sunday, August 10 | 5:00–6:00 pm Please use the SignUpGenius link to reserve your spot—registration is limited to 20 adults per session to allow for meaningful conversation. Children are welcome and do not need to be included in the registration count. We look forward to seeing you there! SignUpGenius Our new clergy team—Senior Pastor Bill John and Associate Pastor Sherry Hietpas—are eager to get to know you and your families! They’ve set aside several dates to meet with small groups of congregants in a relaxed setting, offering a chance to connect, share stories, and begin building relationships. Meet & Greet Dates: Wednesday, August 6 | 7:00–8:00 pm Sunday, August 10 | 5:00–6:00 pm Please use the SignUpGenius link to reserve your spot—registration is limited to 20 adults per session to allow for meaningful conversation. Children are welcome and do not need to be included in the registration count. We look forward to seeing you there! < Previous Event Next Event >

Open to all children ages 4 years old through rising 6th grade. No registration or RSVP required. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > KidMin Summer Sunday School KIDS MINISTRY EVENT Beginning Sunday, June 1st | 9:30am - 10:30am Aldersgate UMC (Guback Center) This summer, KidMin is turning up the heat (and the fun!) with our Summer Kids Ministry Sunday School, where we'll be debuting our new Orange KIDS 252 curriculum! These exciting lessons will include a 15-minute video that brings the Bible story-of-the-day to life, followed by a high-energy singing and dancing praise song, hands-on crafts, and games. All children ages 4 years old through rising 6th grade are welcome to attend. No registration required. *If you would like to volunteer to help with Kid Check-In or teaching, please see the Sign-Up Genius or reach out to our KidMin Director. For more information, please contact us at children@aldersgate.net . This summer, KidMin is turning up the heat (and the fun!) with our Summer Kids Ministry Sunday School, where we'll be debuting our new Orange KIDS 252 curriculum! These exciting lessons will include a 15-minute video that brings the Bible story-of-the-day to life, followed by a high-energy singing and dancing praise song, hands-on crafts, and games. All children ages 4 years old through rising 6th grade are welcome to attend. No registration required. *If you would like to volunteer to help with Kid Check-In or teaching, please see the Sign-Up Genius or reach out to our KidMin Director. For more information, please contact us at children@aldersgate.net . < Previous Event Next Event >

We are excited to launch on a faith-building journey that's light years of fun. We'll explore how Jesus lights up our world, one stellar moment at a time! "When life feels dark, shine Jesus' light!" EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Stellar! Vacation Bible School 2025 KIDS MINISTRY EVENT July 28th - 31st | 9:30am - 12:30pm Aldersgate UMC Blast Off Into Faith: Stellar VBS 2025! Calling all young astronauts! Get ready to launch on a cosmic quest where kids will shine Jesus' light brighter than the stars! Our Stellar VBS will rocket children ages PreK to 6th grade on an out-of-this-world adventure from July 28th-31st. Mission Details Dates: July 28th - July 31st Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Cost: $50 per child Special Bonus: Children of parent volunteers fly free! REGISTRATION CLOSED "When life feels dark, shine Jesus' light!" Join us for a faith-building journey that's light years of fun. We'll explore how Jesus lights up our world, one stellar moment at a time! For more information, please contact Lisa Lee, Director of Children's Ministries ( children@aldersgate.net ). Blast Off Into Faith: Stellar VBS 2025! Calling all young astronauts! Get ready to launch on a cosmic quest where kids will shine Jesus' light brighter than the stars! Our Stellar VBS will rocket children ages PreK to 6th grade on an out-of-this-world adventure from July 28th-31st. Mission Details Dates: July 28th - July 31st Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Cost: $50 per child Special Bonus: Children of parent volunteers fly free! REGISTRATION CLOSED ! "When life feels dark, shine Jesus' light!" Join us for a faith-building journey that's light years of fun. We'll explore how Jesus lights up our world, one stellar moment at a time! For more information, please contact Lisa Lee, Director of Children's Ministries ( children@aldersgate.net ). < Previous Event Next Event >

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Support children in need in our community. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Summer Food & Snack Drive for Local Students Many local students live with food insecurity. During the summer months students do not have access to meals at schools. Throughout the month of May, Aldersgate UMC will be collecting food for students that is child-friendly, nutritious, non-perishable and easy to prepare and eat (see below-list of suggested food donations). Donations may be dropped off any time in the bin at Door 3 throughout the month of May. Suggested Food Donations: Breakfast Individual serving cereal boxes Breakfast bars (e.g., milk & cereal bars, NutriGrain bars) Lunch/Dinner Tuna/Chicken Salad Kits with Crackers Chef Boyardee microwavable meals Mac & Cheese cups Individual microwavable soup cups Hormel Chili cups Individual peanut butter packages (e.g., Jif to go) Snacks Granola bars Raisin & Craisin snack packs Fruit cups in juice (e.g., mandarin oranges, peaches, pineapple) Applesauce cup or squeezer Individual serving size crackers Cheese & cracker packs < Previous Next >

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its partners are responding to and supporting those impacted by hurricanes. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to National & International Missions Next > US Hurricane Response Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton have devastated parts of the southeastern United States, bringing catastrophic wind, rain, and flash flooding to many states and communities. In response, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is coordinating with affected annual conferences and supporting their local relief efforts through the award of financial grants and the deployment of UMCOR-trained Early Response Teams (ERTs) who are coordinating efforts to support the removal of debris, tarping of roofs, and cleaning out of homes in hard-hit areas. The Virginia Annual Conference is supporting these efforts by putting together and sending UMCOR Cleaning (Flood) Buckets, including the 150 Flood Buckets put together by Aldersgate UMC and Woodlawn Faith UMC. To learn more about what the Virginia Annual Conference is doing and how you can help, visit https://vaumc.org/hurricaneresponse/ . Please join UMCOR and the Virginia Annual Conference in prayer and by making a gift to this and other disasters in the United States. How to Make a Financial Gift Give online at https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx By toll-free telephone call: 1-800-862-4246 By check made out to Advance GCFA with “Advance # 901670” written on the memo line and mailed to Advance GCFA, P.O. Box 9068 GPO New York, NY, 10087-9068 By check made out to Advance GCFA with “Advance # 901670” written on the memo line and dropped off in the offering plate on Sunday morning or brought to the church office. If you have any questions about donating, please email donationhelp@umcmission.org . < Previous Next >

During the winter months, Aldersgate supports the Hypothermia Shelter at the Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church on Russell Road. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Hypothermia Shelter In partnership with Ventures in Community and New Hope Housing , Rising Hope United Methodist Church provides overnight emergency shelter from December through March for individuals experiencing homelessness. Volunteers from community churches and local civic groups provide a hot home cooked dinner and breakfast bags. Aldersgate UMC is proud to support this mission again this year! We will collect donations of winter clothing and/or blankets through the month of March. Donations may be new or used and in good condition. The most needed items are socks, gloves, hats, and coats. Donations may be dropped off at the church anytime at Door #3 . If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, please contact Karen Latta ( klatta@fourthwave.com ). < Previous Next >

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