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Hit the road with Aldersgate UMC VBS! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > VBS 2026 - On the Go with God! We're off on an adventure! Week of July 27th- 30th | 9:30am - 12:30pm 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 Aldersgate UMC Vacation Bible School Road Trip: On the Go with God – July 27th-30th We're off on an adventure! Young travelers (PreK-6th Grade) are invited to join along as we learn about how God is with us — wherever we go! We will hit the road from 9:30-12:30 on July 27-30. Travel plans include worship, activities, Bible stories, and snacks! Travel costs are $50/child, but the fees are waived for children of our travel agents (aka volunteers). Grown-ups are invited to volunteer and register through the same link. We can't wait for our summer fun! Contact Ms. Jesse with any questions at children@aldersgate.net Register by clicking the button below! Road Trip! Vacation Bible School Road Trip: On the Go with God – July 27th-30th We're off on an adventure! Young travelers (PreK-6th Grade) are invited to join along as we learn about how God is with us — wherever we go! We will hit the road from 9:30-12:30 on July 27-30. Travel plans include worship, activities, Bible stories, and snacks! Travel costs are $50/child, but the fees are waived for children of our travel agents (aka volunteers). Grown-ups are invited to volunteer and register through the same link. We can't wait for our summer fun! Contact Ms. Jesse with any questions at children@aldersgate.net Register by clicking here ! < Previous Event Next Event >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. DAY SCHOOL INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY As the snows and ice of winter approach, please be reminded of Aldersgate Day School's inclement weather policy: If Fairfax County Public Schools are closed, the Aldersgate Day School is closed If Fairfax County Public Schools are delayed, the Aldersgate Day School will open at 10:00 am (Lunch Bunch as scheduled) If Fairfax County Public Schools dismiss early, the Aldersgate Day School will dismiss at regular time (Kindergarten, 5-hour classes, and lunch bunch will typically dismiss at regular times; however, parents will be contacted if conditions warrant an earlier release)

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 Lay Readers Sign up to read scripture during worship on Sundays. Learn More Sign Up Sound Booth Volunteers Help out in the sound booth during worship! 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 CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer for Lent & Easter Worship Services Lent & Easter Worship Volunteers

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. CONTACT US ALDERSGATE DAY SCHOOL 1301 Collingwood Rd Alexandria, VA 22308 Phone: 703.768.8351 Fax: 703.765.5841 dayschool@aldersgate.net Follow us on Facebook

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< Back Pastor Bill John Senior Pastor Email: bjohn@aldersgate.net Phone: (703) 765-6555 x602 Pastor Bill John has been an elder in the United Methodist Church for 25 years and has served three appointments. He has been privileged to serve God alongside congregations in Rockingham, Mathews, and New Kent counties. Bill will join Aldersgate from Providence UMC, where he has been ministering since 2014. Bill’s greatest joy in ministry is witnessing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in people’s lives. He considers it a great privilege to walk with people as they learn, grow, and deepen their relationship with the Lord. It is a holy, sacred, and joyful journey! Bill grew up in Virginia Beach, VA, as the eldest son of a naval commander and church pianist. His favorite memories of childhood and adolescence likely have something to do with playing soccer or rebuilding a ‘75 Camaro with his dad. He grew up dreaming of becoming a fighter pilot or racecar driver, yet God had other plans, though no less thrilling! Bill attended Virginia Tech, where he studied economics, business, and communication. At the Wesley Foundation of Virginia Tech, Bill met his wife Jenny and received his call to ministry. Upon graduation, Bill and Jenny were married and began their life together on the campus of Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Harrisonburg, VA, where Bill graduated with his Master of Divinity in 2000. Bill and Jenny have been married for 28 years and have loved raising their three children together: Billy (26), Hannah (23), and Owen (15). Billy is an engineer in Richmond, VA. Hannah is a Senior Airman in the US Air Force and is stationed in Minot, ND. Owen is a high school freshman, and his greatest love is soccer. Jenny is a licensed counselor, assistant professor of counseling, and director of the counseling program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA. They enjoy camping, board games, sports, and movies as a family. In his free time, Bill enjoys coaching soccer, woodworking, and restoring (and driving) his ‘85 Camaro. Bill and Jenny look forward to growing in ministry and fellowship alongside the people of Aldersgate UMC and the community of Fort Hunt. God is up to something, and it is always good!

Volunteer to make and deliver sack meals to the people sheltered in local motels. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Phoenix Rising HELP MAKE AND PACKAGE MEALS 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 ). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KriK6enbZ18 Each month we put together 160 sack lunches that include: 2 peanut butter & jelly sandwiches Granola bar Bag of chips Capri Sun HELP TO DELIVER THE PACKAGED MEALS Phoenix Rising also needs volunteers to help with the meal deliveries on the second Friday of each month. Time commitment is 2 to 2-1/2 hours, starting at 6:00 when we leave the church. We stop off at various motels and group homes between Fort Belvoir and the Beltway. Most of the recipients are expecting the deliveries and express their gratitude. If you are interested or would like additional information, please contact Sam Sasnett at ssasnett@verizon.net . Those who volunteer to deliver the bagged lunches have shared that the people who receive the sack lunches are very appreciative, and that it is a blessing to those who deliver because they get to see the end results of all the planning and work that goes into the Phoenix Rising program. Locations and people served along Route 1 between Ft Belvoir and I495: The Courts at Belvoir (apartment building) The Red Carpet Inn by Rising Hope UMC (many children and elderly reside there) The Mondloch House The Halfway House on Beacon Rd The Brookside Motel The Fairfax County Drop-In Center (peer support for folks with mental health and substance abuse challenges) < Previous Next >

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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rZuUgmzE28 The upcoming dates are: February 20th March 20th April 17th 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 >

Providing humanitarian relief at the national and global levels. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to National & International Missions Next > United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) As the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) assists United Methodists and churches to become involved globally in direct ministry to persons in need. UMCOR comes alongside those who suffer from natural or human-caused disasters – famine, hurricane, war, flood, fire or other events – to alleviate suffering and serve as a source of help and hope for the vulnerable. UMCOR provides relief, response and long-term recovery grants when events overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on their own. UMCOR also provides technical support and training for partners to address emerging and ongoing issues related to disaster relief, recovery, and long-term health and development. UMCOR currently has response efforts in place to provide aid and assistance to the people of Ukraine; to alleviate suffering caused by hurricanes and other natural disasters within the United States and its territories; and to provide support to displaced persons as well as refugees fleeing disasters (both natural and human-caused) around the globe. Ways to Give: Visit https://umcmission.org/ways-to-give/ to learn about the many ways in which you can give to UMCOR. Here is some information on three primary ways in which you can give. Online at https://umcmission.org/ways-to-give By toll-free telephone call: 1-888-252-6174 By check made payable to "Advance GCFA" with the name of the missionary or project and the Advance number on the memo line of the check. Mail to Global Ministries/UMCOR, GPO, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY, 10087-9068 If you have any questions about donating, please email donationhelp@umcmission.org . < Previous Next >

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