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Donate backpacks for local students! MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Summer Backpack Drive For our summer mission focus we will collect backpacks for students at Carl Sandburg Middle School and local elementary schools. CLICK HERE to find the Carl Sandburg Backpack Drive wish list. Donations may be dropped off in the bin by Door 3 at Aldersgate UMC. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Send Team ( send@aldersgate.net ). < Previous Next >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. MONTHLY MISSION FOCUS July & August 2025 Summer Backpack Drive Donate backpacks for local students! Point of Contact Send Team (send@aldersgate.net) For our summer mission focus we will collect backpacks for students at Carl Sandburg Middle School and local elementary schools. CLICK HERE to find the Carl Sandburg Backpack Drive wish list. Donations may be dropped off in the bin by Door 3 at Aldersgate UMC. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Send Team ( send@aldersgate.net ). July & August 2025 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 I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy.

Join Woodlawn-Faith UMC at St. John's Baptist Church on Fordson Road to pack food boxes for folks in our community to collect. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Woodlawn- Faith Food Distribution Woodlawn-Faith UMC buys canned goods and produce from the Capital Area Food Bank , which the Food Bank delivers to St. John’s Baptist Church on Fordson Road. Produce comes in bulk and has to be bagged for distribution. Another person collects bread and pastry products from Costco and local grocery stores to be added to the boxes. Cars line up around the parking lot on a first-come/first-serve basis. Food boxes (canned goods, bread, and pastries) and bags (produce) are loaded into the cars as they drive by. The only record kept is on the number of people benefiting from the food. No other questions asked. Fresh produce is also donated to Mondloch House. The upcoming dates and times are: Friday, July 11th | 9:30am-12pm Come any time on these dates. No reservation or sign-up required! Drop by any time and stay for as long as you can! Students can earn community service hours. For questions, please contact Karen Latta . < Previous Next >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. MUSIC AT ALDERSGATE Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 100:1 At Aldersgate UMC, we believe that music is a primary way in which we experience God, and that leading others musically is, itself, a way we grow in our faith. If you would like to participate in a musical group or choir, the congregation would love to have you! Please contact the leader of each group for more information on how to join. Journeys Band Wesley Choir Wesley Ringers Youth Band Children's Choir Wesley Choir The Wesley Choir provides music for the 11:00am Traditional Worship Service on Sunday mornings as well as other special events throughout the year. The choir meets for rehearsal on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the Music Room (room 104). Our meeting time includes fellowship, vocal warmups, and rehearsal of upcoming anthems. All singers are welcome! No music reading experience required. For more information, please contact the Kevin Lackie , Director of Adult Choirs and Handbells (musicdirector@aldersgate.net ). Children's Choir Children's Choir is off for Summer break. See you in the Fall! Who : Students in kindergarten through 6th grade Where : Day School Music Room (Room 126) -- Enter at Door #4 When : Every Tuesday from 4:30pm - 5:15pm 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. Calling all young musicians! Discover the joy of music through Children's Choir. At Aldersgate UMC, we believe in nurturing young voices and fostering a lifelong love of church music. All children are welcome! For more information, please contact Ashley Carignan, Children's Choir Director ( childrenschoir@aldersgate.net ). Aldersgate Youth Band For more information, please contact Andreas Barrett (andreas@aldersgate.net ). Who : Students in grades 7-12 Where : Church Sanctuary When : Sundays from 6:30 pm - 7:30pm (bi-weekly) The Aldersgate Youth Band is open to all youth in grades 7-12. Our mission is to deepen our faith and worship experience through music. Do you play an instrument or sing in choir at school? We'd love to have you be a part of our music family! Journeys Worship Band Vocalists and rhythm combo. Supports the 9:30am Contemporary Worship Service on Sunday mornings. Journeys rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:00pm and Sunday mornings at 8:30am in the Sanctuary. For more information, please contact Andreas Barrett, Worship Leader ( andreas@aldersgate.net ) . Wesley Ringers For more information, please contact the Kevin Lackie , Director of Adult Choirs and Handbells (musicdirector@aldersgate.net ). The Wesley Ringers provide music once a month for the 11:00am Traditional Worship Service, as well as at other special events throughout the year. Wesley Ringers rehearse on Monday evenings from 6:30pm - 7:30pm in room 118. Adults and youth in grades 7-12 are invited to join. No experience is needed.

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. ANNOUNCEMENT REQUEST FORM Upcoming Events Facility Use Request Announcement Request Full Calendar You are invited to submit information on events, programs, and meetings anytime for us to share on our website, in our weekly newsletter, on our social media, and on Sunday mornings as a part of worship. Please use the following form to submit information for an upcoming event that you would like for us to advertise. The Communications Team will use the information you provide to ensure your event/announcement is promoted via the appropriate communication channels. You will receive a "Success!" notification if your submission has gone through. If you do not receive this notification, please review the form and ensure you have completed all required fields (marked with an asterisk (*)). All new announcement requests must be received at least ten (10) days prior to promotion via the selected communication channel. NOTE: If your event is at Aldersgate UMC, you must first submit a Facility Use Request and receive confirmation from the Church Office that your request has been approved and that you are approved to use the desired room(s) at the church for your event. If you have questions or require assistance, please contact us at communications@aldersgate.net . Announcement Request Form Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*) Completed by Comms Team Your Information First name Last Name Email Announcement Information Name of Event or Title of General Announcement Announcement Write-Up (AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR) Primary Ministry Area for Event Select Primary Ministry Area If "Other" for Ministry Area, Please Specify What Type of Announcement is This? * Event or Meeting (has date(s) tied to announcement) General Announcement (information only - no associated date(s)) If this request if for an event, you will be asked to provide information on the date, time, location, and registration for the event. If this request is for a general announcement, this information is not required. Event Date Event End Date Event Start Time 06:00 AM 06:15 AM 06:30 AM 06:45 AM 07:00 AM 07:15 AM 07:30 AM 07:45 AM 08:00 AM 08:15 AM 08:30 AM 08:45 AM 09:00 AM 09:15 AM 09:30 AM 09:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 01:00 PM 01:15 PM 01:30 PM 01:45 PM 02:00 PM 02:15 PM 02:30 PM 02:45 PM 03:00 PM 03:15 PM 03:30 PM 03:45 PM 04:00 PM 04:15 PM 04:30 PM 04:45 PM 05:00 PM 05:15 PM 05:30 PM 05:45 PM 06:00 PM 06:15 PM 06:30 PM 06:45 PM 07:00 PM 07:15 PM 07:30 PM 07:45 PM 08:00 PM 08:15 PM 08:30 PM 08:45 PM 09:00 PM 09:15 PM 09:30 PM 09:45 PM 10:00 PM Event Start Time Event End Time 06:00 AM 06:15 AM 06:30 AM 06:45 AM 07:00 AM 07:15 AM 07:30 AM 07:45 AM 08:00 AM 08:15 AM 08:30 AM 08:45 AM 09:00 AM 09:15 AM 09:30 AM 09:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 01:00 PM 01:15 PM 01:30 PM 01:45 PM 02:00 PM 02:15 PM 02:30 PM 02:45 PM 03:00 PM 03:15 PM 03:30 PM 03:45 PM 04:00 PM 04:15 PM 04:30 PM 04:45 PM 05:00 PM 05:15 PM 05:30 PM 05:45 PM 06:00 PM 06:15 PM 06:30 PM 06:45 PM 07:00 PM 07:15 PM 07:30 PM 07:45 PM 08:00 PM 08:15 PM 08:30 PM 08:45 PM 09:00 PM 09:15 PM 09:30 PM 09:45 PM 10:00 PM Event End Time This is a multi-day event This is a recurring event Additional Date Information Is Your Event at Aldersgate UMC? Yes No Room/Space Name or Number (Enter All) Do you have a confirmed room/space reservation? Yes No Reservation Confirmation Number Upload Reservation Confirmation (Optional) Upload File File Types: *.pdf, *.doc, *.docx, *ppt, *pptx, *.xls, *.xlsx, *.tiff For events and activities at Aldersgate UMC, a confirmed room/space reservation is required prior to submitting your announcement request. Please complete the Facility Use Request Form to reserve your desired room/space. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact us at communications@aldersgate.net . Submit Facility Use Request Event Address (for Events not at Aldersgate UMC) Is Registration or RSVP Required for this Event? Yes No I will have a table setup during Fellowship Time on Sunday mornings. (Contact receptionist@aldersgate.net for assistance.) 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Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. AUMC Collegiate & Seminary Awards Aldersgate United Methodist Church Collegiate and Seminary Awards 2025-2026 Academic Year The Aldersgate Permanent Endowment Committee will offer a limited number of competitive college and seminary awards, which include tuition assistance, for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants must be members or regular attendees of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Further eligibility requirements and application forms are available below. Applications will be accepted through April 30th, 2025. AUMC Collegiate & Seminary Award Application For questions, contact Cindy Culbertson at aumcscholarship@gmail.com . Application Details & Requirements Eligibility Seminarian Awards Selection Criteria Description of Awards Process Certification Eligibility Applicants must attend an accredited college or university as full-time students during the 2025-2026 academic year. Limited funds are available for Methodist seminary and other graduate-level studies Seminarian Awards Applicants must attend an accredited Methodist seminary, during the 2025-2026 academic year, leading to a graduate degree in preparation for the Christian ministry. There is no age limit to apply. Selection Criteria The criteria used to select award recipients are: financial need; academic performance; commitment to and participation in church activities; extracurricular activities; and community service. The applicant provides this information in the online application. Description of Awards The number of awards and amounts are based on the review and evaluation of the applications by the Aldersgate Endowment Committee, using the selection criteria, the available funds designated for distribution by the Committee and guidance from the original fund donors. Process Completed applications must be emailed, and received not later than April 30, 2025. The Endowment Committee will review and vote on applications during the month of May. Award recipient notices will be forwarded to students on or about June 1 and announced in church services on June 8. Awards are made payable to the colleges where the recipients will attend. Checks should be forwarded from the Aldersgate Finance Office to the schools’ Bursar Offices in July. Certification Applications must be signed and dated by the student, certifying that all information provided is true and correct. Applicants who have the capability may sign the application electronically or by hand and scanning the entire application to the Committee. Download a PDF of the application details & requirements information: Application Details & Requirements

Support children in need in our community. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Summer Food & Snack Drive for Local Students Many local students live with food insecurity. During the summer months students do not have access to meals at schools. Throughout the month of May, Aldersgate UMC will be collecting food for students that is child-friendly, nutritious, non-perishable and easy to prepare and eat (see below-list of suggested food donations). Donations may be dropped off any time in the bin at Door 3 throughout the month of May. Suggested Food Donations: Breakfast Individual serving cereal boxes Breakfast bars (e.g., milk & cereal bars, NutriGrain bars) Lunch/Dinner Tuna/Chicken Salad Kits with Crackers Chef Boyardee microwavable meals Mac & Cheese cups Individual microwavable soup cups Hormel Chili cups Individual peanut butter packages (e.g., Jif to go) Snacks Granola bars Raisin & Craisin snack packs Fruit cups in juice (e.g., mandarin oranges, peaches, pineapple) Applesauce cup or squeezer Individual serving size crackers Cheese & cracker packs < Previous Next >

< Back Bailey Johnson Co-Director of Student Ministries Email: youth@aldersgate.net Phone:

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Sign up to help with Fellowship Time between services on Sundays. < Back Fellowship Time Sign up to help with Fellowship Time between services on Sundays. We are asking for Church groups to help with Fellowship Time in Wesley Hall on Sunday mornings. At least four (4) Volunteers in a group are preferred. Volunteers will prepare coffee and set up Wesley Hall for Fellowship Time; greet guests warmly; and replace snacks and coffee and supplies as needed. It's a wonderful way to serve and greet people! Click Here to Sign-Up If you have any questions or want more information, please contact Hilary Riedemann ( hilarykoehl@yahoo.com ). We are asking for Church groups to help with Fellowship Time in Wesley Hall on Sunday mornings. At least four (4) Volunteers in a group are preferred. Volunteers will prepare coffee and set up Wesley Hall for Fellowship Time; greet guests warmly; and replace snacks and coffee and supplies as needed. It's a wonderful way to serve and greet people! Click Here to Sign-Up If you have any questions or want more information, please contact Hilary Riedemann ( hilarykoehl@yahoo.com ). Previous Next

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its partners are responding to and supporting those impacted by hurricanes. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to National & International Missions Next > US Hurricane Response Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton have devastated parts of the southeastern United States, bringing catastrophic wind, rain, and flash flooding to many states and communities. In response, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is coordinating with affected annual conferences and supporting their local relief efforts through the award of financial grants and the deployment of UMCOR-trained Early Response Teams (ERTs) who are coordinating efforts to support the removal of debris, tarping of roofs, and cleaning out of homes in hard-hit areas. The Virginia Annual Conference is supporting these efforts by putting together and sending UMCOR Cleaning (Flood) Buckets, including the 150 Flood Buckets put together by Aldersgate UMC and Woodlawn Faith UMC. To learn more about what the Virginia Annual Conference is doing and how you can help, visit https://vaumc.org/hurricaneresponse/ . Please join UMCOR and the Virginia Annual Conference in prayer and by making a gift to this and other disasters in the United States. How to Make a Financial Gift Give online at https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx By toll-free telephone call: 1-800-862-4246 By check made out to Advance GCFA with “Advance # 901670” written on the memo line and mailed to Advance GCFA, P.O. Box 9068 GPO New York, NY, 10087-9068 By check made out to Advance GCFA with “Advance # 901670” written on the memo line and dropped off in the offering plate on Sunday morning or brought to the church office. If you have any questions about donating, please email donationhelp@umcmission.org . < Previous Next >

Children in 1st - 12th grade are invited to sign up to serve as acolyte during worship. < Back Acolyte Children in 1st - 12th grade are invited to sign up to serve as acolyte during worship. The acolyte experience at Aldersgate is a meaningful way for children and students in 1st through 12th grade to assist the pastors in worship by bringing the light of Christ into the sanctuary. Acolytes are needed each Sunday at the 9:30am and 11:00am worship services. Click Here to Sign-Up to be an Acolyte Please contact Lisa Lee ( children@aldersgate.net ) for more information. The acolyte experience at Aldersgate is a meaningful way for children and students in 1st through 12th grade to assist the pastors in worship by bringing the light of Christ into the sanctuary. Acolytes are needed each Sunday at the 9:30am and 11:00am worship services. Click Here to Sign-Up to be an Acolyte Please contact Lisa Lee ( children@aldersgate.net ) for more information. Previous Next