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EVENTS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES < Previous Event Back to Children's Ministries Page Next Event > Family Baking Bonanza CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES Sunday, May 24th | 5:00pm Aldersgate UMC 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 During fellowship time on May 31st, we’ll host a bake sale to support Youth Mission Week and Children’s VBS. If you’re in town over Memorial Day weekend, the whole family can join us at 5:00 PM for a Family Baking Bonanza during the normal Youth Group/Tribe Time hour. If you're off and away that Sunday, you are still invited to contribute baked goods (please label items, including any gluten-free or nut-free options). Kindly bring items on paper plates wrapped in cellophane before worship on Sunday morning. You can sign up HERE to give us an idea of how many will come along. Any questions, please email Ms. Jesse . < Previous Event Next Event >

Let's get baking for our Children & Youth Ministries bake sale! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Family Baking Bonanza CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES Sunday, May 24th | 5:00pm Aldersgate UMC 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 During fellowship time on May 31st, we’ll host a bake sale to support Youth Mission Week and Children’s VBS. If you’re in town over Memorial Day weekend, the whole family can join us at 5:00 PM for a Family Baking Bonanza during the normal Youth Group/Tribe Time hour. If you're off and away that Sunday, you are still invited to contribute baked goods (please label items, including any gluten-free or nut-free options). Kindly bring items on paper plates wrapped in cellophane before worship on Sunday morning. You can sign up HERE to give us an idea of how many will come along. Any questions, please email Ms. Jesse . During fellowship time on May 31st, we’ll host a bake sale to support Youth Mission Week and Children’s VBS. If you’re in town over Memorial Day weekend, the whole family can join us at 5:00 PM for a Family Baking Bonanza during the normal Youth Group/Tribe Time hour. If you're off and away that Sunday, you are still invited to contribute baked goods (please label items, including any gluten-free or nut-free options). Kindly bring items on paper plates wrapped in cellophane before worship on Sunday morning. You can sign up HERE to give us an idea of how many will come along. Any questions, please email Ms. Jesse . < Previous Event Next Event >

Rent a space and sell your stuff! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Lots in Our Lot! - Parking Lot Sale ENGAGE EVENT Saturday, June 13th from 8:00am-2:00pm 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 Aldersgate UMC Parking Lot Has everyone begun their Spring-cleaning extravaganzas? Maybe you don't have the yard space, or a driveway to hold your own yard sale, so that's where we come in! Rent a parking lot space, and set up your things to sell! We will be holding our 2nd annual Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, June 13th from 8am-2pm. There will also be a food truck, who can say no to that? So, get your things ready, and start selling! Click here to rent your space! If you have questions, please reach out to Laura Lewis or the Engage Team . Has everyone begun their Spring-cleaning extravaganzas? Maybe you don't have the yard space, or a driveway to hold your own yard sale, so that's where we come in! Rent a parking lot space, and set up your things to sell! We will be holding our 2nd annual Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, June 13th from 8am-2pm. There will also be a food truck, who can say no to that? So, get your things ready, and start selling! Click here to rent your space! If you have questions, please reach out to Laura Lewis or the Engage Team . < Previous Event Next Event >

All proceeds benefit the Youth Mission Week and Children's VBS. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Children's & Youth Ministry Bake Sale CHILDREN'S & YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday, May 31st | 11:00am During Fellowship Time 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 Join us after the combined 10:00 AM worship service on Sunday, May 31st for a Youth and Children’s Ministry–led bake sale! During fellowship time, you’ll find a variety of homemade treats available for purchase, with all proceeds supporting Youth Mission Week and Children's VBS. Gluten-free and nut-free options will also be available. Questions? Please reach out to Bailey Johnson or Ms. Jesse ! Join us after the combined 10:00 AM worship service on Sunday, May 31st for a Youth and Children’s Ministry–led bake sale! During fellowship time, you’ll find a variety of homemade treats available for purchase, with all proceeds supporting Youth Mission Week and Children's VBS. Gluten-free and nut-free options will also be available. Questions? Please reach out to Bailey Johnson or Ms. Jesse ! < Previous Event Next Event >

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES < Previous Event Back to Children's Ministries Page Next Event > Parables on the Playground CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Wednesdays in Summer beginning June 3rd through July 22nd 1:00pm start time - Storytime begins at 1:30pm Aldersgate UMC - Day School Playground 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 Ms. Jesse and friends will gather on the playground on Wednesdays this summer! We invite you to bring your kiddos to run about and get those wiggles out. Storytime will begin at 1:30! Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Jesse . < Previous Event Next Event >

Come get those summer wiggles out on the playground with Ms. Jesse! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Parables on the Playground CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Wednesdays in Summer beginning June 3rd through July 22nd 1:00pm start time - Storytime begins at 1:30pm Aldersgate UMC - Day School Playground 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 Ms. Jesse and friends will gather on the playground on Wednesdays this summer! We invite you to bring your kiddos to run about and get those wiggles out. Storytime will begin at 1:30! Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Jesse . Ms. Jesse and friends will gather on the playground on Wednesdays this summer! We invite you to bring your kiddos to run about and get those wiggles out. Storytime will begin at 1:30! Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Jesse . < Previous Event Next Event >

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

Interested in leading or joining a small group? EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Small Group Leadership Coordination Meeting SMALL GROUPS Wednesday, June 3rd | 7:00pm Aldersgate UMC | Church Library 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 Calling all current Small Group leaders, co-leaders, and those interested in starting or joining a group! We invite you to join us on Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:00pm at AUMC in the Church Library, for a discipleship coordination meeting. Together, we will discuss: - The health and vision of our existing small groups. - The formation of new groups. - Strategies for group development and growth. - Selecting substantive study materials. Your participation is vital as we work together to nurture faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris Mullins at s.christopher.mullins@gmail.com Calling all current Small Group leaders, co-leaders, and those interested in starting or joining a group! We invite you to join us on June 3 at 7:00 p.m. at AUMC for a discipleship coordination meeting. Together, we will discuss: - The health and vision of our existing small groups. - The formation of new groups. - Strategies for group development and growth. - Selecting substantive study materials. Your participation is vital as we work together to nurture faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris Mullins at s.christopher.mullins@gmail.com < Previous Event Next Event >

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES < Previous Event Back to Children's Ministries Page Next Event > Children & Youth Sunday CHILDREN & YOUTH Sunday, May 31st | 10:00am 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 On May 31st the children and youth will take the reins in worship! The youth band will lead us in song; kids and youth alike will serve as ushers and acolytes; and they will share scripture, prayers, and the message. It's going to be a wonderfully fun and inspiring look into how God works in, through, and with the youngest (and next to youngest) members of our church! We will work on the liturgy –– the call to worship and the prayers –– together in Sunday school, Tribe Time, and Youth Group. If your children are interested in sharing their voices and speaking during worship, please sign up here . We will rehearse on May 30th in the afternoon. < Previous Event Next Event >

Come enjoy worship service led by our Aldersgate children and youth! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Children & Youth Sunday CHILDREN & YOUTH Sunday, May 31st | 10:00am 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 On May 31st the children and youth will take the reins in worship! The youth band will lead us in song; kids and youth alike will serve as ushers and acolytes; and they will share scripture, prayers, and the message. It's going to be a wonderfully fun and inspiring look into how God works in, through, and with the youngest (and next to youngest) members of our church! We will work on the liturgy –– the call to worship and the prayers –– together in Sunday school, Tribe Time, and Youth Group. If your children are interested in sharing their voices and speaking during worship, please sign up here . We will rehearse on May 30th in the afternoon. On May 31st the children and youth will take the reins in worship! The youth band will lead us in song; kids and youth alike will serve as ushers and acolytes; and they will share scripture, prayers, and the message. It's going to be a wonderfully fun and inspiring look into how God works in, through, and with the youngest (and next to youngest) members of our church! We will work on the liturgy –– the call to worship and the prayers –– together in Sunday school, Tribe Time, and Youth Group. If your children are interested in sharing their voices and speaking during worship, please sign up here . We will rehearse on May 30th in the afternoon. < Previous Event Next Event >

Be part of our commitment to care for God's creation! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Bike or Walk to Church Day! CREATION CARE Sunday, May 31st | 10:00am 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 Join the Aldersgate Creation Care Team on Sunday, May 31st, for our Bike or Walk to Church Initiative! As a reminder there is only one church service this day that will begin at 10:00am! As part of our commitment to care for God’s Creation, we invite you to bike , walk, scooter, or simply park farther away and enjoy the journey to worship in a new way. This fun and meaningful event encourages wellness, fellowship, and environmental stewardship while helping us connect more deeply with our community and the world God has entrusted to our care. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate! Join the Aldersgate Creation Care Team on Sunday, May 31st, for our Bike or Walk to Church Initiative! As a reminder there is only one church service this day that will begin at 10:00am! As part of our commitment to care for God’s Creation, we invite you to bike, walk, scooter, or simply park farther away and enjoy the journey to worship in a new way. This fun and meaningful event encourages wellness, fellowship, and environmental stewardship while helping us connect more deeply with our community and the world God has entrusted to our care. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate! < Previous Event Next Event >

Volunteer for VBS 2026 EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > VBS Volunteers Wanted Let's hit the road together! July 17th-30th | 9:30am - 12:30pm 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 On the Go with God – July 27th-30th Can you survive on snacks, silliness, and VBS songs stuck in your head for days? Then you may be perfect for our Road Trip VBS July 27th–30th! We’re looking for volunteers to help lead games, crafts, music, snacks, and all the fun along the way. No GPS required — just a willing heart and a sense of adventure! BONUS: Registration fees are waived for children of our tour guides & travel agents (aka volunteers)! Contact children@aldersgate.net with questions, and click here to register for the journey! Volunteer for VBS 2026 On the Go with God – July 27th-30th WANTED: VBS TOUR GUIDES & TRAVEL AGENTS! Can you survive on snacks, silliness, and VBS songs stuck in your head for days? Then you may be perfect for our Road Trip VBS July 27th–30th! We’re looking for volunteers to help lead games, crafts, music, snacks, and all the fun along the way. No GPS required — just a willing heart and a sense of adventure! BONUS: Registration fees are waived for children of our tour guides & travel agents (aka volunteers)! Contact children@aldersgate.net with questions, and click here to register for the journey! < Previous Event Next Event >