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Pre-order your plants with Rising Hope Plant Sale MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Rising Hope Plant Sale "Hope Grows" Plant Pre-order Rising Hope will be partnering with their friends at Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture once again for their annual greenhouse operation. This year we will be taking pre-orders for a variety of plants that will be grown at Rising Hope to be planted and harvested by you in due season. They anticipate the plants will be ready to pick-up and plant in early May (aiming for May 10th). We hope you will get a head start as you plan your future gardens for the summer! To pre-order your plant, please click here . < Previous Next >

Find your Zen with Fort Hunt Yoga and Aldersgate UMC! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Fort Hunt Yoga Classes AUMC Congregants attend for free! January through April Tuesday Evenings at 6:15pm-7:30pm Aldersgate UMC | Founders Hall Aldersgate UMC | Founders Hall We’re excited to partner with Fort Hunt Yoga to offer our congregants the opportunity to attend their Tuesday evening yoga class right here at Aldersgate, for free! Classes are held in Founders Hall from 6:15–7:30 pm . Please register in advance using this link , and plan to enter through Door 8. We’re excited to partner with Fort Hunt Yoga to offer our congregants the opportunity to attend their Tuesday evening yoga class right here at Aldersgate, for free! Classes are held in Founders Hall from 6:15–7:30 pm . Please register in advance using this link , and plan to enter through Door 8. < Previous Event Next Event >

Open to all children in kindergarten through 6th grade. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Children's Choir KIDS & MUSIC MINISTRIES Tuesdays | 4:15pm - 4:50pm Calling all young musicians! Discover the joy of music through Children's Choir. We believe in nurturing young voices and fostering a lifelong love of church music. Our choir program is for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. Weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays, from 4:15-4:50pm in the Music Room. Registration is not required, but you are encouraged to send a note to Ms. Ashley Carignan , Children's Choir Director , to let her know if your children plan to attend for planning purposes. What to Expect • Fun and Engaging Rehearsals filled with laughter, learning, and music-making. • An inclusive and supportive environment for building friendships with like-minded kids who share an interest in music and where every child’s voice will be celebrated. • Diverse repertoire where we explore a wide range of musical genres, from traditional hymns to contemporary songs. • Performances throughout the year during church services, special events, and holiday celebrations. For questions or more information, please contact Ms. Ashley Carignan, Children's Choir Director ( childrenschoir@aldersgate.net ). Calling all young musicians! Discover the joy of music through Children's Choir. We believe in nurturing young voices and fostering a lifelong love of church music. Our choir program is for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. Weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays, from 4:15-4:50pm in the Music Room. Registration is not required, but you are encouraged to send a note to Ms. Ashley Carignan, Children's Choir Director , to let her know if your children plan to attend for planning purposes. What to Expect • Fun and Engaging Rehearsals filled with laughter, learning, and music-making. • An inclusive and supportive environment for building friendships with like-minded kids who share an interest in music and where every child’s voice will be celebrated. • Diverse repertoire where we explore a wide range of musical genres, from traditional hymns to contemporary songs. • Performances throughout the year during church services, special events, and holiday celebrations. For questions or more information, please contact Ms. Ashley Carignan, Children's Choir Director ( childrenschoir@aldersgate.net ). < Previous Event Next Event >

EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Migrant Mutual Solidarity Aid Info Meeting Informational meeting for MSMA Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00pm Aldersgate UMC | Church Library Many immigrant families who have had someone detained or deported are in need of logistical and spiritual support. They need help in navigating through our systems to know where they can get assistance, determine what has happened to their loved once etc. Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (MSMA) has many resources that can be provided these families yet needs churches to help accompany them on the journey, determine their needs, and assist with communication and logistics. This ministry of accompaniment is an extension of God's grace to ease their anxiety and fear. There will be an informational meeting on the work of MSMA on Wednesday evening, March 25 at 7:00pm in the church Library. If you have questions, please reach out to Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon . Many immigrant families who have had someone detained or deported are in need of logistical and spiritual support. They need help in navigating through our systems to know where they can get assistance, determine what has happened to their loved once etc. Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (MSMA) has many resources that can be provided these families yet needs churches to help accompany them on the journey, determine their needs, and assist with communication and logistics. This ministry of accompaniment is an extension of God's grace to ease their anxiety and fear. There will be an informational meeting on the work of MSMA on Wednesday evening, March 25 at 7:00pm in the church Library. If you have questions, please reach out to Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon . < Previous Event Next Event >

Have any old books? Donate them to a great cause! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Used Book Donation Bin Donate your used books and support Aldersgate and New Legacy Books! Aldersgate UMC Parking Lot - Near Door 8 We’re excited to partner with New Legacy Books to host a year-round book donation bin right here on our campus. This is an easy and impactful way to support our church while also helping extend the life of books. The green donation bin is located in our parking lot and is available at any time for your convenience. What can you donate? Hardcover, paperback, and textbooks are welcome — as long as they have an ISBN barcode on the back cover. Donated books are resold to new readers, generating funds for our nonprofit ministry. Books that are no longer usable will be responsibly recycled rather than sent to a landfill. Thank you for supporting both our mission and sustainability efforts! We’re excited to partner with New Legacy Books to host a year-round book donation bin right here on our campus. This is an easy and impactful way to support our church while also helping extend the life of books. The green donation bin is located in our parking lot and is available at any time for your convenience. What can you donate? Hardcover, paperback, and textbooks are welcome — as long as they have an ISBN barcode on the back cover. Donated books are resold to new readers, generating funds for our nonprofit ministry. Books that are no longer usable will be responsibly recycled rather than sent to a landfill. Thank you for supporting both our mission and sustainability efforts! < Previous Event Next Event >

Donate cans of soup to support the mission and ministry of Rising Hope UMC. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Rising Hope Souper Bowl Drive We are collecting cans of soup throughout the month of February that will go to support the missions and ministries at Rising Hope Mission Church. Our goal is to collect at least 500 cans of soup throughout the month of February. Consider picking up additional cans of soup each time you shop and deliver them to the designated bins at Aldersgate. Please look for soups that are high in vegetables and protein, low in sodium count, and in cans that have a pop-top. Donated cans can be dropped off in the bin at door #3 throughout the month of February. For more information, please contact Dave Halladay . < 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 >

Bible Study Group EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Potpourri Class Christian Nationalism Sundays | 9:30 | Room 208 The Potpourri Sunday School class is beginning a four-week study on Christian Nationalism, beginning Jan. 11. The class meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in room 208. Everyone is welcome. The Potpourri Sunday School class is beginning a four-week study on Christian Nationalism, beginning Jan. 11. The class meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in room 208. Everyone is welcome. < Previous Event Next Event >

Bible Study Group EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > B.A.S.I.C. Sunday School Christianity and World Religions Sundays | 9:30am | Church Library The BASIC Bible study will begin the new year exploring Christianity and World Religions. We will use the 2018 "Revised Edition" Book by Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton. This study will begin on 1/4/2026 and run through January and February. The study will briefly explore the 5 great religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. Hamilton produced a DVD in 2005 for the first edition - and we will use that DVD to supplement our study. The BASIC Bible study meets each Sunday in Aldersgate's library just inside Door 3 at 9:30 AM. Please read the Introduction and Chapter 1 for 1/4/2026. Questions? Please reach out to facilitator Bill Armstrong at bbbarms@gmail.com The BASIC Bible study will begin the new year exploring Christianity and World Religions. We will use the 2018 "Revised Edition" Book by Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton. This study will begin on 1/4/2026 and run through January and February. The study will briefly explore the 5 great religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. Hamilton produced a DVD in 2005 for the first edition - and we will use that DVD to supplement our study. The BASIC Bible study meets each Sunday in Aldersgate's library just inside Door 3 at 9:30 AM. Please read the Introduction and Chapter 1 for 1/4/2026. Questions? Please reach out to facilitator Bill Armstrong at bbbarms@gmail.com < Previous Event Next Event >

Bible Study Group EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Wednesday Night Zoom Bible Study On the Way to Bethlehem, by Rob Fuquay Wednesday evenings starting on Dec. 3rd - Jan. 7th at 7:30pm-9:30pm Via Zoom The Wednesday Evening Zoom Bible study group will begin the Advent study ON THE WAY TO BETHLEHEM by Rob Fuquay on Dec 3 at 7:30. This four-week study will conclude on Jan. 7, 2026. Please contact Shari Van Buren for the Zoom link. Please get a copy of the book if you would like to join us for this study. The journey to Christmas begins in Rome. On the Way to Bethlehem follows the long journey to Christmas. The story begins in Rome with a decree issued from the seat of worldly power for a census, setting into motion events leading to the birth of the Savior of the world in a town that represents the very opposite of worldly power, Bethlehem. Author Rob Fuquay provides insight into the geographical and historical significance of Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, along with the important characters through whom the Christmas drama unfolds. You will be drawn into those places in a way that helps you experience the spiritual truths each location holds. The reflection we give in these places prepares the heart and soul to experience wonder, awe, mystery, and joy. The Wednesday Evening Zoom Bible study group will begin the Advent study ON THE WAY TO BETHLEHEM by Rob Fuquay on Dec 3 at 7:30. This four-week study will conclude on Jan. 7, 2026. Please contact Shari Van Buren for the Zoom link. Please get a copy of the book if you would like to join us for this study. The journey to Christmas begins in Rome. On the Way to Bethlehem follows the long journey to Christmas. The story begins in Rome with a decree issued from the seat of worldly power for a census, setting into motion events leading to the birth of the Savior of the world in a town that represents the very opposite of worldly power, Bethlehem. Author Rob Fuquay provides insight into the geographical and historical significance of Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, along with the important characters through whom the Christmas drama unfolds. You will be drawn into those places in a way that helps you experience the spiritual truths each location holds. The reflection we give in these places prepares the heart and soul to experience wonder, awe, mystery, and joy. < Previous Event Next Event >

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Help us collect items to fill Boost Bags for the food insecure in our community. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Be the Good Boost Bags Our missional focus for November is the Be the Good Project . The Be the Good Project is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to provide safe and simple ways for volunteers to help feed our neighbors who are experiencing hunger and food insecurity. We will put together Boost Bags on Sunday, November 23rd, as a part of our Deck the Halls Christmas decorating event. The shopping list of items can be found below as well as by Door 3 at the church. Please note that the items on this shopping list are specific items that have been requested. No substitutions, please. Be the Good Boost Bags are distributed through local schools and non-profits that serve families who are experiencing hunger and food insecurity across Northern Virginia. How To Volunteer: Purchase an entire content of a Boost Bag. Purchase items to go towards a Boost Bag (individually listed) Make a contribution and we will purchase the contents needed to make Boost Bags using this contribution. (Check can be made to Aldersgate UMC, memo: Be The Good.) Couple of Things to Note: We will need all items purchased (full bag or individual items) brought to the church by Wednesday, November 19th. Please place food donations in the bin at Door 3. Church Office open Monday - Thursday, 10am-4pm Day School Office open Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Questions: Please email Jill Cox. Holiday Care Package Shopping List EACH BAG WILL BE FILLED WITH THE FOLLOWING Please note items are specific that are requested. No substitutions, please. Fill and seal a gallon-sized zip-lock bag with the following contents: 1lb bag of dried rice 1lb bag of dried beans 3-4 oatmeal packets and/or 3-4 flat tuna pouches 3-4 microwave popcorn packets and/or 3-4 apple sauce pouches 4-5 granola bars 4-5 pouches of fruit snacks Optional: a note that simply says, "Have a great day!" or other words of encouragement. < Previous Next >