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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. Summer Backpack Drive Donate backpacks for local students! Read More Sunday Lunch at Rising Hope Help build relationships and share a meal with Rising Hope UMC. 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 Rising Hope Plant Sale "Hope Grows" Plant Pre-order Pre-order your plants with Rising Hope Plant Sale Read More

Volunteer to make and deliver sack meals to the people sheltered in local motels. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Phoenix Rising Sandwich Making LOCAL MISSIONS & OUTREACH Thursday, Aug 13th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm Aldersgate UMC (Wesley Hall) Phoenix Rising meal packing happens once each month, on the Thursday before the second Friday (not always the second Thursday). We pack meals at 5:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall. For more information about Phoenix Rising or to be added to the volunteer email list, please email Jean Vita ( jeanvita@hotmail.com ) and Georgia Harlow ( gharlow383@hotmail.com ). For more information on Phoenix Rising and other local missions and outreach, please visit the Local Missions and Outreach page on our website. Phoenix Rising meal packing happens once each month, on the Thursday before the second Friday (not always the second Thursday). We pack meals at 5:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall. For more information about Phoenix Rising or to be added to the volunteer email list, please email Jean Vita ( jeanvita@hotmail.com ) and Georgia Harlow ( gharlow383@hotmail.com ). For more information on Phoenix Rising and other local missions and outreach, please visit the Local Missions and Outreach page on our website. < Previous Event Next Event >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. WORSHIP ONLINE July 19th, 2026 Sunday Worship 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) The Beatitudes: June/July 2026 - 9:30am Contemporary Service Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 9:30am Contemporary Worship Service, July 12th, 2026 32:45 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 9:30am Contemporary Worship Service, July 5th, 2026 01:13:38 Play Video Lent & Easter 2026 - 9:30am Contemporary Service Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 9:00am Easter Sunday Worship Service, April 5th 2026 01:20:05 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 07:00pm Maundy Thursday Worship Service, April 2nd 2026 01:03:06 Play Video TRADITIONAL SERVICE (11:00AM) The Beatitudes: June/July 2026 - 11:00am Traditional Service Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 11:00am Traditional Worship Service, July 12th, 2026 59:36 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 11:00am Traditional Worship Service, July 5th, 2026 01:06:47 Play Video Lent & Easter 2026 - 11:00 Traditional Service Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 11:00am Easter Sunday Worship Service, April 5th 2026 01:31:00 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 07:00pm Maundy Thursday Worship Service, April 2nd 2026 01:03:06 Play Video SERVE Sunday • April 27th, 2025 Single Worship Service at 10am BULLETIN Holy Week Worship

Worshiping together, but children's style! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Summer Children's Church CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Sundays | 9:45am-10:30am 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 Summer Children's Church has been such a wonderful time! We are practicing the art of worship –– prayer, scripture, message, and offering –– starting after the Children's Message in "big" church. We'll all head up to the stained-glass room to level-up our worship skills and then (weather permitting) transition out to the playground to enjoy God's great creation. Learning how to be in worship is truly a spiritual practice; it takes repetition to learn the rhythm. We pray that this summer our kids build this skill and grow more equipped to be in worship with the whole church! Meet us at Door 1, grab a name tag, and join the fun! Summer Children's Church has been such a wonderful time! We are practicing the art of worship –– prayer, scripture, message, and offering –– starting after the Children's Message in "big" church. We'll all head up to the stained-glass room to level-up our worship skills and then (weather permitting) transition out to the playground to enjoy God's great creation. Learning how to be in worship is truly a spiritual practice; it takes repetition to learn the rhythm. We pray that this summer our kids build this skill and grow more equipped to be in worship with the whole church! Meet us at Door 1, grab a name tag, and join the fun! < Previous Event Next Event >

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES < Previous Event Back to Children's Ministries Page Next Event > Summer Children's Church CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Sundays | 9:45am-10:30am 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 Summer Children's Church has been such a wonderful time! We are practicing the art of worship –– prayer, scripture, message, and offering –– starting after the Children's Message in "big" church. We'll all head up to the stained-glass room to level-up our worship skills and then (weather permitting) transition out to the playground to enjoy God's great creation. Learning how to be in worship is truly a spiritual practice; it takes repetition to learn the rhythm. We pray that this summer our kids build this skill and grow more equipped to be in worship with the whole church! Meet us at Door 1, grab a name tag, and join the fun! < Previous Event Next Event >

All are welcome to join! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Creation Care Meeting SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE Tuesday, Sept. 8th | 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: September 8th, and November 10th! 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 ) 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: September 8th, and November 10th! 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 ). All are welcome! < Previous Event Next Event >

Donate food and drinks for Sunday Breakfast at Rising Hope. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Sunday Breakfast at Rising Hope UMC LOCAL MISSIONS & OUTREACH Donation drop-off by Friday, Aug. 7th. Breakfast served on Sunday, Aug 9th. Drop-Off Donations at Door #3 Aldersgate provides breakfast 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 breakfast foods and drinks and drop them off at the church at Door 3 by the Friday before our Sunday Breakfast date. CLICK HERE to learn more about this ministry. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Julie Pfister . Aldersgate provides breakfast 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 breakfast foods and drinks and drop them off at the church at Door 3 by the Friday before our Sunday Breakfast date. CLICK HERE to learn more about this ministry. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Julie Pfister . < Previous Event Next Event >

Join Fellowship Riders and Youth Group for a morning bike ride! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Fellowship Riders Special Ride! FRESH EXPRESSIONS EVENT Saturday, Aug 15th | 10:00am Fellowship Riders, start your engines! ... we mean, pedals! Missed our last ride? No worries! You've got another chance to hit the road with us! Join the Fellowship Riders AND Youth Group on August 15th for a great day of riding, fellowship, and fun. We are planning on riding into Old Town Alexandria, having ice cream, and then head back. Whether you're a regular rider or thinking about joining for the first time, we'd love to have you along. Mark your calendar and invite a friend! Bikers of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Please sign up here! Be sure to mark your calendar for future rides!  September 19th October 24th If you have questions, please reach out to Bob Johnson or Co-Youth Director, Bailey Johnson . Fellowship Riders, start your engines! ... we mean, pedals! Missed our last ride? No worries! You've got another chance to hit the road with us! Join the Fellowship Riders AND Youth Group on August 15th for a great day of riding, fellowship, and fun. We are planning on riding into Old Town Alexandria, having ice cream, and then head back. Whether you're a regular rider or thinking about joining for the first time, we'd love to have you along. Mark your calendar and invite a friend! Bikers of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Please sign up here! Be sure to mark your calendar for future rides! September 19th October 24th If you have questions, please reach out to Bob Johnson or Co-Youth Director, Bailey Johnson . < Previous Event Next Event >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. INTERCESSORY PRAYER TEAM Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. James 5:16 Aldersgate has an Intercessory Prayer Group serving you and your loved ones quietly behind the scenes. Though discreet and low-key, it has a powerful and essential mandate. Our group is dedicated to praying for others within our congregation and worldwide who have spiritual, medical, and relationship needs. Accident victims, deployed military, persons caught up in natural disasters, hunger, domestic and community violence, homelessness or human trafficking are on our lists, as are a multitude of other circumstances. All of our discussions are confidential and every prayer request is honored. We are apolitical and do not judge need by class, color, sexual or political orientation, geography, or any other factor. Anyone can request prayers by calling the church office (703-765-6555), or sending an email to prayers@aldersgate.net .

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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 this Summer 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 >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. ALDERSGATE MENTOR PROGRAM It can be hard to adjust to a new area and a new church. The Aldersgate mentorship program is designed to help new members meet people and build authentic relationships, find a ministry area or small group that matches their talents and interests and to encourage a deeper connection to Jesus. Mentor Program Information If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please fill out the survey, below, and a member of the Aldersgate Connect Team will be in touch with you. If you have questions or require assistance, please contact JD Driscoll , Co-Lead of the Aldersgate Connect Team. Aldersgate New Member Form Please complete this form if you are interested in becoming a member of Aldersgate UMC. Adult Family Member #1 First Name Middle Name Last Name Preferred Name Title Title Title (if Other) Suffix Suffix Suffix (if Other) Gender Gender Birth Date * required Relationship Status Relationship Status Date of Marriage Phone Number (Primary) Additional Phone Number #1 Additional Phone Number #2 Primary Phone No. Type * Home Mobile Work Additional Phone No. #1 Type Home Mobile Work Additional Phone No. #2 Type Home Mobile Work Preferred Email Additional Email Occupation Have you been Baptized? * Yes No Baptism Date (if known) Joining By: Choose an option Name of Previous Church Address of Previous Church Add AnotherAdult Family Member Adult Family Member #2 Delete 2nd Adult First Name Middle Name Last Name Preferred Name Title Title Title (if Other) Suffix Suffix Suffix (if Other) Gender Gender Birth Date Relationship Status Relationship Status Date of Marriage Phone Number (Primary) Additional Phone Number #1 Additional Phone Number #2 Primary Phone No. Type Home Mobile Work Additional Phone No. #1 Type Home Mobile Work Additional Phone No. #2 Type Home Mobile Work Preferred Email Additional Email Occupation Have you been Baptized? Yes No Baptism Date (if known) Joining By: Choose an option Name of Previous Church Address of Previous Church SUBMIT Thanks for submitting!