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Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. LOCAL MISSIONS & OUTREACH 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 Hands-on service is one of the hallmarks of Aldersgate UMC. We are proud to partner with a number of local organizations to help feed the hungry and house the homeless. Below you will find information about the local missions supported by Aldersgate UMC and how you can get involved. Aldersgate UMC also supports national and international missions and ministries. CLICK HERE to learn more. Hypothermia Shelter During the winter months, Aldersgate supports the Hypothermia Shelter at the Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church on Russell Road. Read More Sunday Lunch at Rising Hope Help build relationships and share a meal with Rising Hope UMC. Read More Phoenix Rising Volunteer to make and deliver sack meals to the people sheltered in local motels. Read More Mondloch House Help provide fresh fruits and vegetables to our neighbors in need through the Mondloch House Program. Read More Rising Hope Food Market The Rising Hope Food Market provides much-needed food to individuals and families in need along the Route 1 corridor. Read More Woodlawn- Faith Food Distribution Join Woodlawn-Faith UMC at St. John's Baptist Church on Fordson Road to pack food boxes for folks in our community to collect. Read More Food for Neighbors Help students in your area receive healthy food. Read More

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. VISIT ALDERSGATE Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. - Romans 15:7 Courageously living God's unconditional love, serving others, and making disciples. We are so glad you are interested in visiting Aldersgate UMC! We hope that you will get to know us and become a part of our faith community. Whether you are visiting for the first time or have been with us before, we know you might have questions about what to expect, so we have compiled some helpful information for you. If you have questions and don't find the answer here, please reach out to us at office@aldersgate.net or (703) 765-6555. LOCATION & WORSHIP TIMES Address & Contact Information 1301 Collingwood Rd Alexandria, VA 22308 (703) 765-6555 | office@aldersgate.net Get Directions Worship Service Times In-Person & Livestream: 9:30am & 11:00am ONLINE WORSHIP Map of Aldersgate’s building with locations of Sunday School classrooms WHO WE ARE At Aldersgate UMC, our mission is to courageously live God's unconditional love, serve others, and make disciples. LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION & VALUES LEARN ABOUT OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A diverse range of music from traditional to contemporary; the one thing our music has in common is quality. We treat scripture like we expect God to speak through it to us today. Worship that is relevant but rooted in the ancient faith. Preaching that is compelling and urgent. Celebration of Communion (Eucharist, Lord’s Supper) joyfully, for as our founder John Wesley said, in some mysterious way Jesus really is present to us in this meal and, through it, he changes our hearts one bite and sip at a time. All are welcome to join us in Communion. Children to be treated as if they were first in God’s heart because Jesus said they are. They are welcome in worship with you or can stay in the nursery during worship. Ask an usher, greeter, or pastor if you have any questions. When you join us for Worship, we would appreciate it if you would please fill out the tear-off slip in your bulletin so we can connect with you. Also, checking off on the tear-off slip that you'd like to join our AUMC Newsletter e-communication distribution list will allow us to connect you weekly to all the wonderful opportunities you have to join us for fellowship, learning, worship, and events. CHILDREN & STUDENT MINISTRIES At Aldersgate UMC, we know how important a foundation in faith is for your children. We provide ministry opportunities for children and youth of all ages to engage in the church and explore their faith. And, of course, to have fun! KIDS MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY ADULT GROUPS & CLASSES Adult groups and classes are how we build community at Aldersgate UMC. Being a part of a group or class is the best way to help a big church feel smaller and allow you to connect with people in a similar stage of life or with similar interests. ADULT GROUPS & CLASSES BECOME A MEMBER Becoming a member of our church family is a way for you to show your commitment to Aldersgate and our mission . It means that you are willing to contribute your time, talent, gifts, service, and witness to the ministries of the church, and that you will take an active role in taking our mission to the world. LEARN MORE ABOUT JOINING ALDERSGATE

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. Worship Volunteer Opportunities Our morning worship services are the highlight of the church week. You can make an important difference in our worship experience by contributing a little amount of time and effort on Sunday mornings. Fellowship Time Sign up to help with Fellowship Time between services on Sundays. Learn More Sign Up Communion Servers Sign up to help serve communion on the 1st Sunday of the month. Learn More Sign Up Ushers Sign up to serve as an usher at worship on Sundays. Learn More Sign Up Acolyte Children in 1st - 12th grade are invited to sign up to serve as acolyte during worship. Learn More Sign Up Lay Readers Sign up to read scripture during worship on Sundays. Learn More Sign Up CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer for Advent & Christmas Eve Worship Services Lent & Easter Worship Volunteers

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. Volunteer for Worship Advent & Christmas Eve 2025 CLICK HERE for regular Sunday morning volunteer sign-ups.

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. MONTHLY MISSION FOCUS January 2026 Hypothermia Shelter During the winter months, Aldersgate supports the Hypothermia Shelter at the Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church on Russell Road. Point of Contact Karen Latta (klatta@fourthwave.com) 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 ). January 2026 Alternative Giving Epiphany Tree Mission Focus for Helvetica Light is an easy-to-read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site. Point of Contact POC Name I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Mission Focus for Helvetica Light is an easy-to-read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site. Point of Contact POC Name

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. Volunteer for Worship Lent & Easter 2025 CLICK HERE for regular Sunday morning volunteer sign-ups. Ash Wednesday Usher Sign up to serve as an usher on Ash Wednesday (March 5th at 9am or 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Maundy Thursday Usher Sign up to serve as an usher on Maundy Thursday (April 17th at 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Good Friday Usher Sign up to serve as an usher on Good Friday (April 18th at 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Easter Sunday Communion Server Sign up to serve communion on Easter Sunday (April 20th at 6:30am, 9:30am, & 11am). Learn More Sign Up Ash Wednesday Lay Readers Sign up to read scripture on Ash Wednesday (March 5th at 9am or 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Maundy Thursday Communion Server Sign up to serve communion on Maundy Thursday (April 17th at 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Good Friday Lay Readers Sign up to read scripture on Good Friday (April 18th at 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Easter Sunday Lay Readers Sign up to read scripture on Easter Sunday (April 20th at 6:30am, 9:30am, & 11am). Learn More Sign Up Palm Sunday Usher Sign up to serve as an usher on Palm Sunday (April 13th at 9:30am & 11am). Learn More Sign Up Maundy Thursday Lay Reader Sign up to read scripture on Maundy Thursday (April 17th at 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Easter Sunday Usher Sign up to serve as an usher on Easter Sunday (April 20th at 6:30am, 9:30am, & 11am). Learn More Sign Up Acolyte Children in 1st - 12th grade are invited to sign up to serve as acolyte during worship. Learn More Sign Up F ull S ign -U ps The following sign-ups for Lent & Easter are full. Thank you for volunteering your time!

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. 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. Aldersgate UMC also supports a number of local missions and ministries. CLICK HERE to learn more. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Providing humanitarian relief at the national and global levels. Read More

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 >

Sending people out as disciples to engage others. Ministries/strategies that mentor people as they discover and live into their calling and spiritual gifts; helping others in their discipleship journey, caring for one another, serving others, and seeing to engage with the community. SEND MINISTRIES SEND SEND SEND SEND Sending People out as Disciples Sending People out as Disciples Sending People out as Disciples Sending People out as Disciples to Engage Others to Engage Others to Engage Others to Engage Others Ministries/Strategies that mentor people as they discover and live into their calling and spiritual gifts; helping others in their discipleship journey, caring for one another, serving others, and seeking to Engage . Ministry Areas Missions, Alternative Giving, Mondloch House, Food Collection, Hypothermia Shelter, Phoenix Rising, Rising Hope, Serve Sunday, UMM, UWF, Woodlawn Partnership, Be the Good, etc. Learn more about the local, national, and international missions we support. Local Missions & Outreach National & International Missions To learn more about the Send Ministries at Aldersgate UMC, please contact our Send Team at send@aldersgate.net . 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.

Join UWF to make pillows and spread love! UWF EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to UWF Page Next Event > UWF Heart Pillow Event and Luncheon Join UWF to make pillows and spread love! Tuesday, March 10th at 10:00am - 1:00pm Aldersgate UMC | Guback Center Join UWF on Tuesday, March 10th from 10:00am to1:00pm in Guback Center to help make 150 heart pillows for heart surgery patients! We will be stuffing and sewing up each pillow. The event will be followed with a pizza luncheon and heart shaped cookies. Wear red, white, or pink if at all possible. A love offering will be taken to off set the cost of lunch and any money left over will go to "Mended Hearts." < Previous Event Next Event >

EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > UWF Heart Pillow Event and Luncheon Join UWF to make pillows and spread love! Tuesday, March 10th at 10:00am - 1:00pm Aldersgate UMC | Guback Center Join UWF on Tuesday, March 10th from 10:00am to1:00pm in Guback Center to help make 150 heart pillows for heart surgery patients! We will be stuffing and sewing up each pillow. The event will be followed with a pizza luncheon and heart shaped cookies. Wear red, white, or pink if at all possible. A love offering will be taken to off set the cost of lunch and any money left over will go to "Mended Hearts." Join UWF on Tuesday, March 10th from 10:00am to1:00pm in Guback Center to help make 150 heart pillows for heart surgery patients! We will be stuffing and sewing up each pillow. The event will be followed with a pizza luncheon and heart shaped cookies. Wear red, white, or pink if at all possible. A love offering will be taken to off set the cost of lunch and any money left over will go to "Mended Hearts." < Previous Event Next Event >

6-week study of the book "A Disciple's Path", an engaging approach to discipleship from a distinctly Wesleyan perspective. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > "A Disciple's Path" - Sunday School Class EQUIP EVENT Sundays Beginning February 1st | 11:00am - 12:00pm [object Object] As followers of Jesus, we are all called to develop spiritual practices, discover our gifts, and engage in ministry. Whether you are new to Aldersgate or a long-time member, please join Chris Mullins and Cullen Roberts as we study discipleship from a Wesleyan perspective. Class is from February 1 through March 15 from 11:00 a.m. until 12 noon. Nursery and child care will be provided during the class. If you have any questions please reach out to Chris at s.christopher.mullins@gmail.com As followers of Jesus, we are all called to develop spiritual practices, discover our gifts, and engage in ministry. Whether you are new to Aldersgate or a long-time member, please join Chris Mullins and Cullen Roberts as we study discipleship from a Wesleyan perspective. Class is from February 1 through March 15 from 11:00 a.m. until 12 noon. Nursery and child care will be provided during the class. If you have any questions please reach out to Chris at s.christopher.mullins@gmail.com < Previous Event Next Event >