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All are welcome to join! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Creation Care Meeting SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE Tuesday, September 9th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm Aldersgate UMC (Room 203) The United Methodist Church possesses a rich tradition of statements, writings, and resolutions affirming the vocation of all Christians to live in healthy, charitable, and just relationship with the whole of God's creation. The Aldersgate Creation Care Team meets to find ways that Aldersgate can improve the way we care for God's creation. We talk about engaging this ministry in the following ways: Worship, Learning and Teaching, Lifestyle, and Community, National and Global Involvement. Future Meeting Dates: June 10th September 9th November 11th We will discuss Energy Efficiency; Native Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers; and Plastic Reduction Policy for Aldersgate. We are open to all subjects and ideas for creation care education, events, and policies!!! For more information, please contact Lorrie Rezendes ( lorretired@aol.com or 571-309-6001). All are welcome! The United Methodist Church possesses a rich tradition of statements, writings, and resolutions affirming the vocation of all Christians to live in healthy, charitable, and just relationship with the whole of God's creation. The Aldersgate Creation Care Team meets to find ways that Aldersgate can improve the way we care for God's creation. We talk about engaging this ministry in the following ways: Worship, Learning and Teaching, Lifestyle, and Community, National and Global Involvement. Future Meeting Dates: June 10th September 9th November 11th We will discuss Energy Efficiency; Native Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers; and Plastic Reduction Policy for Aldersgate. We are open to all subjects and ideas for creation care education, events, and policies!!! For more information, please contact Lorrie Rezendes ( lorretired@aol.com or 571-309-6001). All are welcome! < Previous Event Next Event >

New 10-week Faith Book Study beginning October 7th. Led by Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Faith Book Study - "Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus" by Jim Wallis EQUIP EVENT Tuesdays Beginning October 7th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm Aldersgate UMC (Church Library) The next Faith Book Study will look at the book "Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus" by Jim Wallis. Wallis argues that our cultural and political crisis largely stems from how the American church has become disconnected from the teachings of Jesus Christ. Wallis points to eight radical questions central to Jesus' teaching: the Neighbor Question, the Image Question, the Truth Question, the Caesar Question, the Peacemaker Question, and the Discipleship Question. By asking these questions, we can measure whether we are thinking and acting "in Jesus' name." Wallis' prophetic vision and pastoral wisdom both provoke and counsel, guiding us forward during this time of confusion and fear. He reveals how following the teachings of Jesus emboldens and empowers us to "be not afraid," but to act in courage and hope. Co-Sponsored by Aldersgate UMC & Ventures in Community (Mt. Vernon area’s 50-year-old Interfaith Coalition). Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon Sign Up to Attend Registration will open on August 25th. Please RSVP with your contact information to indicate your interest in attending this book study. Participants are asked to please obtain a copy of the book and read the first chapter before the first class. For more information contact Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon at keary.kincannon@gmail.com . The next Faith Book Study will look at the book "Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus" by Jim Wallis. Wallis argues that our cultural and political crisis largely stems from how the American church has become disconnected from the teachings of Jesus Christ. Wallis points to eight radical questions central to Jesus' teaching: the Neighbor Question, the Image Question, the Truth Question, the Caesar Question, the Peacemaker Question, and the Discipleship Question. By asking these questions, we can measure whether we are thinking and acting "in Jesus' name." Wallis' prophetic vision and pastoral wisdom both provoke and counsel, guiding us forward during this time of confusion and fear. He reveals how following the teachings of Jesus emboldens and empowers us to "be not afraid," but to act in courage and hope. Co-Sponsored by Aldersgate UMC & Ventures in Community (Mt. Vernon area’s 50 year old Interfaith Coalition). Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon CLICK HERE to RSVP with your contact information to indicate your interest in attending this book study. (NOTE: Registration will open on August 25th.) Participants are asked to please obtain a copy of the book and read the first chapter before the first class. For more information contact Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon at keary.kincannon@gmail.com . < 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 GENERAL CONFERENCE 2024 INFORMATION 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

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. WORSHIP ONLINE Sunday, July 13th, 2025 9:30AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE BULLETIN 11:00AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE BULLETIN Previous Worship Services Visit our YouTube channel to find recordings of more past services CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (9:30AM) Spring 2025 (9:30am Service) Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC, 9:30am Sunday Worship Service, July 6, 2025. 01:18:39 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC, 9:30am Sunday Worship Service, June 29, 2025. 01:11:03 Play Video Lent & Easter 2025 (9:30am Service) Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC, 9:30am Easter Sunday Worship Service, April 20, 2025. 01:16:41 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC, 7:00pm Good Friday Evening Service, April 18, 2025. 01:05:06 Play Video TRADITIONAL SERVICE (11:00AM) Spring 2025 (11:00am Service) Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC, 11:00am Sunday Worship Service, July 6, 2025. 01:18:54 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC, 11:00am Sunday Worship Service, June 29, 2025. 01:17:29 Play Video Lent & Easter 2025 (11:00am Service) Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC, 11:00am Easter Sunday Worship Service, April 20, 2025. 01:27:50 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC, 7:00pm Good Friday Evening Service, April 18, 2025. 01:05:06 Play Video SERVE Sunday • April 27th, 2025 Single Worship Service at 10am BULLETIN Holy Week Worship Maundy Thursday • March 17th, 2025 Maundy Thursday Bulletin Good Friday • March 18th, 2025 Good Friday Bulletin

Aldersgate UMC Grief Support Group on the 3rd Wednesday of Every Month. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Grief Support Group SUPPORT & CARE Wednesday, July 23rd | 2:30PM - 3:30PM Aldersgate UMC (Library) You are not alone We offer a support group for those who have experienced a loss and who are grieving. A monthly Grief Support Group will meet on the THIRD Wednesday of every month at 5:00pm in the Library. For more information email Judy Jurkowski . You are not alone We offer a support group for those who have experienced a loss and who are grieving. A monthly Grief Support Group will meet on the THIRD Wednesday of every month at 5:00pm in the Library. For more information email Judy Jurkowski (judy@aldersgate.net ). < Previous Event Next Event >

Donate food and drinks for Sunday Lunch at Rising Hope. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Sunday Lunch at Rising Hope UMC LOCAL MISSIONS & OUTREACH Donation Drop-Off by Friday, July 11th Lunch Served on Sunday, July 13th Drop-Off Donations at Door #3 Aldersgate provides lunch to the 50 or so worshippers at Rising Hope Mission Church on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We need your help! Volunteers are needed to donate food and drinks as indicated on the sign-up and drop them off at the church at Door 3 by the Friday before our Sunday Lunch date. CLICK HERE to learn more about this ministry. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Julie Pfister . Aldersgate provides lunch to the 50 or so worshippers at Rising Hope Mission Church on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We need your help! Volunteers are needed to donate food and drinks as indicated on the sign-up and drop them off at the church at Door 3 by the Friday before our Sunday Lunch date. For more information on Sunday Lunch and other local missions and outreach, please visit the Local Missions and Outreach page on our website. < Previous Event Next Event >

New date coming for early fall. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Postponed Until Fall - Leadership Summit EQUIP EVENT Sunday, July 13th | 12:30pm - 4:30pm Aldersgate UMC (Founders Hall) We’ve decided to postpone the Leadership Summit until early fall. With many team members and congregants away for summer travel, rescheduling will allow for greater participation and a more impactful gathering. We’re grateful for the thoughtful work already put forth by our Strategic Planning Team and look forward to continuing this important journey alongside our Spiritual Leadership Coach, Ideal Curtis, in the coming months. If you have questions please reach out to Jill Cox, jcox@aldersgate.net . We’ve decided to postpone the Leadership Summit until early fall. With many team members and congregants away for summer travel, rescheduling will allow for greater participation and a more impactful gathering. We’re grateful for the thoughtful work already put forth by our Strategic Planning Team and look forward to continuing this important journey alongside our Spiritual Leadership Coach, Ideal Curtis, in the coming months. If you have questions please reach out to Jill Cox, jcox@aldersgate.net . < Previous Event Next Event >

NO GATHERING IN JULY OR AUGUST Contact Judy Jurkowski (judy@aldersgate.net) with any questions. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Monthly Wellness Potluck WELLNESS EVENT Wednesday, September 24th | 4:45pm - 6:00pm Aldersgate UMC (Wesley Hall) NO GATHERING IN JULY OR AUGUST 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 with any questions. NO GATHERING IN JULY OR AUGUST 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. < Previous Event Next Event >

Join us for an afternoon bike ride! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Fellowship Riders (Formerly Bikes & Bibles) FRESH EXPRESSIONS EVENT Sunday, July 13th | 1:30pm Meet-Up at Aldersgate (or 2:00pm at Belle Haven Park) Ride to Ride to Ben & Jerry's at National Harbor Please join us for fun, fellowship, and stunning views as we bike from Aldersgate or Belle Haven Park across the Wilson Bridge to enjoy Ben & Jerry's ice cream at National Harbor. This has been our most popular ride in the past. Total distance is approximately 8 or 16 miles, depending on where you start. Riders can meet at Aldersgate at 1:30pm or Belle Haven Park at 2:00pm and proceed as a group. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Invite your biking friends and neighbors to join you. Contact Bob Johnson ( robert.johnson68@cox.net or 703-980-5922) for more information. All are welcome! Bring a friend! Please join us for fun, fellowship, and stunning views as we bike from Aldersgate or Belle Haven Park across the Wilson Bridge to enjoy Ben & Jerry's ice cream at National Harbor. This has been our most popular ride in the past. Total distance is approximately 8 or 16 miles, depending on where you start. Riders can meet at Aldersgate at 1:30pm or Belle Haven Park at 2:00pm and proceed as a group. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Invite your biking friends and neighbors to join you. Contact Bob Johnson ( robert.johnson68@cox.net or 703-980-5922) for more information. All are welcome! Bring a friend! < 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 >

Open auditions for ACCT's Fall production. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Auditions for "The Outsider", an ACCT Production ALDERSGATE CHURCH COMMUNITY THEATER July 28th & 29th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm Aldersgate UMC (Rooms 202 & 203) The Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) will be holding open auditions for their Fall production, "The Outsider", a comedy by Paul Slade Smith. Directed by Eddie Page. Produced by Charles Dragonnete and Marg Soroos. Learn more about the show and cast of characters and sign up for auditions on the ACCT website ( acctonine.org/auditions ) . Performance dates are October 3rd-19th. ACCT would like to have auditionees sign up for a time, but walk-ins are welcome. The Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) will be holding open auditions for their Fall production, "The Outsider", a comedy by Paul Slade Smith. Directed by Eddie Page. Produced by Charles Dragonnete and Marg Soroos. Learn more about the show and cast of characters and sign up for auditions on the ACCT website (acctonine.org/auditions ) . Performance dates are October 3rd-19th. ACCT would like to have auditionees sign up for a time, but walk-ins are welcome. < Previous Event Next Event >

Aldersgate UMC Caregiver Support Group on the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Caregiver Support Group SUPPORT & CARE Wednesday, July 16th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Aldersgate UMC (Library) Aldersgate UMC offers a support group for those who are caregivers. The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet on the SECOND Wednesday of every month at 5:00pm in the Library. For more information email Judy Jurkowski (judy@aldersgate.net) Aldersgate UMC offers a support group for those who are caregivers. The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet on the SECOND Wednesday of every month at 5:00pm in the Library. For more information email Judy Jurkowski (judy@aldersgate.net ) < Previous Event Next Event >