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Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. NURSERY Your children are as important to us as they are to you (well, almost). That’s why we provide a safe, loving, Christian environment for your babies and toddlers ages 3 and under while you are at worship. The Nursery is available during all Sunday morning worship services in rooms 122 and 123. All staff members have had background checks, CPR training, and follow CDC safety guidelines. For more information, please contact our Director of Child Care, Corey Bales . We hope to see you this Sunday!

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

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. GENERAL CONFERENCE 2024 After a four-year delay, the 2020 General Conference of the United Methodist Church will take place April 23rd - May 3rd, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. As stated in a UM News explanation of General Conference , “The United Methodist Church has no pope. But it does have a General Conference — the only body that can set official policy and speak for the international denomination. General Conference brings together lay and clergy delegates from four continents whose decisions will affect how millions of United Methodists do church for years to come." General Conference typically gathers every four years. General Conference was scheduled to meet in 2020. However, the global COVID pandemic resulted in multiple postponements of the 2020 General Conference. When the General Conference meets this April, it will have been eight years since our primary denominational governing body came together. Since the last meeting in 2016, the denomination has seen a quarter of its U.S. churches depart under a disaffiliation policy that began in 2019 and expired at the end of 2023. General Conference 2024 will determine what happens next in the United Methodist Church. In order to prepare our Aldersgate UMC family for the Town Hall meeting that will occur on May 19th following the 2024 General Conference, we are providing information and links to resources that have been compiled and vetted by the pastors, staff, and Equip ministries team. The following are resources that we believe provide accurate information about the upcoming General Conference. The Northern Virginia District invites you to pray for the upcoming General Conference. Each day from April 1- May 5 we offer the name of a person or persons (beginning with each VAUMC delegate) as well as a theme or idea to help focus your prayers. General Conference Prayer Calendar Post General Conference Panel Discussion The Virginia Conference held a post-General Conference Zoom webinar on Thursday, May 9th, at 7pm. The panel included Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson; Rev. Lindsey Baynham Freeman, head of the Virginia delegation; and delegates Rev. Mark Ogren, Marshall Bailey, and Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page. You can watch the webinar on the Virginia Conference YouTube Channel. Watch the Recorded Post-General Conference Webinar Due to the large volume of questions received during the webinar, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) was created by the Virginia Conference Connectional Ministries Office. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) It is important to note that the deadline for disaffiliation has passed. Aldersgate UMC will not be considering disaffiliation in our Town Hall meeting. At this time, there is nothing to vote or decide upon regarding Aldersgate UMC's status until more information is received after General Conference. ALDERSGATE UMC'S PLAN April 14th, 21st, & 28th: We will offer a three-part sermon series on John Wesley's "Three Simple Rules". We invite you to read the book (available on Amazon and Cokesbury ) and follow along in prayer. April 17th: Clergy pre-brief for General Conference offered by our district leadership. Pastor Randy and Pastor Jon will participate in this. April 23 – May 3, 2024: The 2024 General Conference (also still being called the “2020 General Conference”) will take place in Charlotte, NC, to further discuss and vote on plans to address the issues under debate for the past eight years. May 8th: Following General Conference, there will be a debrief for all laity and clergy. This will be held via Zoom. Information on how to participate in this will be provided to the congregation when we receive it. May 19th: We will hold a Town Hall at to discuss what is next for Aldersgate UMC following the 2024 General Conference. More information on this Town Hall meeting will be provided as it comes together. This will be open to the entire congregation. HOW DID WE GET HERE? A TIMELINE May 2016: Divisions among delegates at the 2016 General Conference were apparent in regard to church teachings on marriage and human sexuality. A plan was approved to table all legislative action on human sexuality. The Council of Bishops was empowered to form a commission to study the divisions in the denomination and to come up with a plan. 2017 – 2018: Three plans emerged from the Commission on the Way Forward . The Connectional Conference Plan recommended re-organizing the church into two separate but connected entities. The One Church Plan (endorsed by the Council of Bishops) would allow conferences, clergy, and local churches to make their own decisions on same-sex marriage. The Traditional Plan recommended keeping all of the current language in the Book of Discipline and enforcing disciplinary actions such as removing openly gay clergy from their churches. February 2019: A Special Session of the General Conference was held to vote on the plans from the Commission on the Way Forward. The Traditional Plan was passed with amendments made and voted upon at the Special Session of the General Conference. Summer 2019: Following the decision of the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference, a number of Conferences in the United States passed resolutions against the Traditional Plan . A 12-person group of centrist, traditionalist, and progressive church leaders drafted a plan for the amicable split of the United Methodist Church denomination that would provide a future for the denomination, its local churches, and its clergy. This plan addressed issues such as ownership of church property, pastoral pension plans, etc. It was to be discussed at the 2020 General Conference. January 2020: A group of 16 United Methodist bishops and church leaders offered a proposal that would allow traditionalist-minded congregations to form a new denomination ; this plan included provisions for funding and allowed local congregations who disaffiliated to keep their local church property. March 2020: The pandemic caused the 2020 General Conference to be delayed – first until 2021, then until August/September 2022, then until April 2024. March 2022: The formation of the Global Methodist Church was announced, allowing adherents of the Traditional Plan to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church to join the Global Methodist Church. December 31, 2023: This was the last day that churches were allowed to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. April 23 – May 3, 2024: The 2024 General Conference (also still being called the “2020 General Conference”) will take place in Charlotte, NC, to further discuss and vote on plans to address the issues under debate for the past eight years. WHAT IS GENERAL CONFERENCE? What is General Conference and what does it do? Watch this quick overview of the General Conference from the United Methodist Communications team and find out how it serves the United Methodist Church. You can find additional resources to learn more about General Conference in this "beginner's guide" to General Conference put out by UM News . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESOURCES Here are some additional helpful resources to learn more about General Conference: VA UMC Guide to General Conference General Conference FAQ Document published by the Virginia Annual Conference that describes the Christmas Covenant and the Regionalization Plan that may be voted on at the 2024 General Conference: Christmas Covenant Regionalization Plan WHAT IS "DISAFFILIATION"? This article will provide additional information on what "disaffiliation" is. It is important to note that the deadline for disaffiliation has passed. Aldersgate UMC will not be considering disaffiliation in our Town Hall meeting. Disaffiliation in the UMC: What You Need to Know WATCH PANEL DISCUSSIONS TO LEARN MORE Watch a panel discussion that took place at Floris UMC in Herndon, VA, on February 6th, 2024, about preparations and legislation related to the 2024 General Conference. Disclaimer: The panelists have similar viewpoints to one another in regard to the issues they are discussing, so it is somewhat less objective than other resources. However, there is an excellent description of the history of the contentious issues that may be addressed at the 2024 General Conference. Also, there is a lovely statement by our Bishop regarding the working of the Holy Spirit in us as we work together. Pastor Adam Hamilton moderates a panel of pastors who have started new churches in areas with disaffiliating churches. There is also a discussion with a pastor from a church in Africa about the issues faced by UMC churches in African countries.

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. GIVE TO ALDERSGATE UMC Rooted in Christ Rooted in Christ helps remind us that, just like a towering Oak, we need to cultivate ourselves beginning at our foundation. We put down roots as we strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ. Often, that is cultivated within our building as we worship and grow in our faith. As we follow Jesus, we become united as part of the Body of Christ that is Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Together, we serve our community and branch out into the world. Each of these pieces comes together to form the living tree that is our Aldersgate family. Colossians 2:6-7 states, "As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving." Our roots allow for stability, nourishment, and strength. Prayerfully consider how your monetary pledge can help us share God’s love with the world. Where will your gift go? Stewardship Testimonial Videos View the church's monthly financial reports Monthly Financial Reports Strengthen our church budget Keep our ministries and staff thriving. Pay down the debt on Shepherd’s Hall Free up future resources for ministry. Engage our community Extend Christ’s love to neighbors near and far. Support church programs Nurture discipleship, worship, and fellowship. Invest in children and youth ministries Ensure our youngest are grounded in faith. Protect the overall health of the church Aldersgate, which continues to remain a strong witness/foundation for generations. If you have not done so already, we invite you to make a commitment of your financial resources in 2026. Please consider renewing your pledge this year or making a new commitment if you have not been able to pledge in the past. Please know that all gifts of all amounts matter. Watch our video highlighting the ministries of Aldersgate UMC Rooted in Christ Campaign Financial Pledge Form Time & Talent Commitment Card Prayer Calendar Qualified Charitable Distribution Check out how we are keeping our ministries strong at Aldersgate 2025 Annual Giving Report Thank you for your contribution and commitment to Aldersgate UMC! Campaign Progress Goal: $1,100,000 Our Operating Budget The reason for making a pledged commitment is to support the annual expenses for the operating budget for the church. The operating budget is the cost of all the expenses of the church to include programs, missions, apportionments, salaries, overhead, etc. The total operating budget for 2026 is projected to be $1.7million. We rely on pledged commitments, non-pledged donations, and other revenue to meet these expenses. Our goal is to receive pledged commitments for a total of $1,100,000. Staff Salaries & Mission Funding in the Operating Budget Apportionments also support missions, and there are restricted funds designated for missions. Many members of the church support missions directly. Staff Salaries are distributed throughout each ministry pillar, given the incredible ministries and talent required for each staff member here at Aldersgate UMC. Giving Thoughts & Thanks Each fall, we invite our church family to prayerfully consider a commitment through our Annual Stewardship Campaign. These pledges help us plan responsibly for the year ahead — from the missions we’re able to support, to the ministries and events we can offer, and to the upkeep of our church home. We recognize that these are challenging times, many families are feeling added stress and financial strain. Please know that your giving is a deeply personal matter, and every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. Scripture teaches that tithing, or giving a tenth of our income, is a spiritual goal that helps us grow in trust and generosity. But above all, we ask that you give as you are able and as your heart leads. Your faithful participation and presence in the life of our church are blessings we cherish.

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. CREATION CARE "The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it." Psalm 24:1 As Christians we are called to care for all of God's creation. As United Methodists, we believe that we are not called to merely be observers. Rather, we are called to actively love and tend to all of God's creation. The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church speak to the issues in the contemporary world from a sound biblical and theological foundation. One of the United Methodist Church's Social Principles is to care for the Community of All Creation . God has charged us to be stewards of God's creation. "Rather than treating creation as if it were placed here solely for humanity’s use and consumption, we are called to practice responsible stewardship and to live in right relationship with the Creator and with the whole of God’s creation (Gen. 1:26–31; Matt. 6:26–30; Rom. 8:22–24)." The Aldersgate Creation Care Team works towards living into the United Methodist Social Principle: Community of All Cration and our Aldersgate UMC Strategic Priorities of Missional Outreach and Social Justice. To help educate, disciple, and model ways to transform for the better those people and causes we seek to serve locally, nationally, and internationally. The Creation Care Team comes together every 2 months 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. Our key focus areas for 2025 are energy efficiency; native trees, shrubs, and flowers; and plastic reduction policy for Aldersgate UMC. We are open to all subjects and ideas for creation care education, events, and policies. Upcoming Meeting Dates Tuesday, November 11th • 1-2pm • Room 203 For more information, please contact Lorrie Rezendes (lorretired@aol.com or 571-309-6001). United Methodist Creation Justice Monthly Tips The United Methodist Creation Justice Movement provides tips each month to help us respond to God's call to care for creation and do justice with our neighbors. Share these tips with your family, friends, and neighbors. CLICK HERE to see more tips and to subscribe to receive the monthly tips in your email directly from the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement. For more about the UMC Creation Justice Movement, visit to umcreationjustice.org . July 2025 Tips July's Hot Topic is Heat! The effects of heat go deeper than just feeling too hot. Here are some cool tips for cooling off and consequently being kind to God’s creation, including people. From New Holland, Ohio, to New York City, communities are creating small parks and playgrounds. Research shows proximity to trees and green space does a lot of good, including keeping the air and tempers cooler. Look at your neighborhood for potential pocket parks. Then speak up to neighbors and local decision makers. As air temperatures rise, so do tempers. On hotter-than-normal days, nationwide, gun violence rises, robbing too many families of the lives of their children, teens, and parents. Work with others to identify “heat islands” and mitigate this justice issue. Plant a green oasis. Urban agriculture—cultivating crops within city areas—provides access to fresh and healthy food, reduces food’s carbon footprint, and creates a healthier social environment. People come together to transform rooftops, patios, backyards and front yards into gardens or simply to “stop by.” Either way contributes to the sense of a cool community. Air conditioners use a high amount of energy to cool a space, resulting in more greenhouse gas emissions. Ceiling fans, on the other hand, use minimal energy to circulate air and can make a room feel cooler without drastically reducing the temperature. Flip the switch to your fan. Work with nature this summer to stay cooler. Shut blinds and drapes where the sun beats down; open windows at night; amplify that breeze with a window fan. Take a cue from siesta cultures, where many people work morning and later afternoon, chilling out during the hottest hours of the day. Make your church’s property cooler. Consider removing the paving from a portion of the parking lot and planting trees in the newly reclaimed land. In the midst of urban heat-reflecting concrete and asphalt, a church with lots of trees stands out as an inviting sanctuary. Cool off the market for plastic. Refuse, reduce, and reuse strategies work; recycle is less available. Remember your reusable shopping bags; choose a non-plastic reusable drink container; buy bulk, refillable, or solid items such as shampoo bars that have no plastic packaging; switch to glass storage bowls; move away from “disposable” anything. Make it cool to be green. What you do and what you say have an impact on what others think and do. You have multiple circles of influence: family, friends, colleagues—even casual acquaintances and observers. Don’t hesitate to infuse your conversation with what is important to you. Cool your own temperature by reconnecting with nature. With life’s hot pressures assaulting you, take time to be in God’s creation to gain perspective and renewal. Shade offers a 10–15-degree respite from direct sunlight. Only seven states have laws to protect workers with outdoor jobs from extreme heat. Despite the dangers, others leave it up to employers to decide. Find out what safeguards are in place or not and advocate for lifesaving policies. Seek justice for those who cannot speak up for themselves.

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. GIVE TO ALDERSGATE UMC "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) The theme for our 2025 Stewardship Campaign is based on the scripture passage in 1 Peter in which Peter encourages every person to put into practice the gifts God has given to serve those around us. Having the Heart of a Servant for Christ uses our gifts and talents to multiply the church's impact on our community. It takes all of us helping in big and small ways to run this beautiful church that means so much to us and our community. We invite you to make a commitment of your time and talents for 2025 using the online form accessed by the button, below. The areas listed on the form are just a sample of ways you can use your time and talents. Each section has an "Other" area where you can add suggestions that align with this ministry. We'd love to hear your suggestions on where you see your talents fitting. The ministry leaders for each team will be in touch with you in early 2025. Thank you for sharing your talents and skills to support your church and community. We appreciate you! Time & Talent Commitment Card Prayer Calendar Watch our video highlighting the ministries of Aldersgate UMC Doing All the Good We Can If you have not done so already, we invite you to make a commitment of your financial resources in 2025. Please consider renewing your pledge this year or making a new commitment if you have not been able to pledge in the past. Please know that all gifts of all amounts matter. Campaign Financial Pledge Form Stewardship Testimonial Videos Qualified Charitable Distribution View the church's monthly financial reports Monthly Financial Reports Campaign Progress 157 Pledges Received as of January 15th, 2025 Goal: $1,000,000 $884,905.72 Thank you for your contribution and commitment to Aldersgate UMC! Our Operating Budget The reason for making a pledged commitment is to support the annual expenses for the operating budget for the church. The operating budget is the cost of all the expenses of the church to include programs, missions, apportionments, salaries, overhead, etc. The total operating budget for 2025 is projected to be $1.583 million. We rely on pledged commitments, non-pledged donations, and other revenue to meet these expenses. Our goal is to receive pledged commitments for a total of $1,000,000. Note on Mission Funding in the Operating Budget The 5% for mission expenses does not include support from the UMM and UWF support of missions. Apportionments also support missions, and there are restricted funds designated for missions. Many members of the church support missions directly. Staff 44% Facilities 29% Apportionments 13% Mission Expenses 5% Administration 9% You are asked each fall to make a commitment through the "Stewardship Campaign" for the upcoming year so that we can appropriately plan which missions we will be able to support, events we can plan to have, repairs we can expect to be able to make, etc. The amount you give is a personal matter. When deciding on how much to give, remember that scripture indicates that tithing is the standard and that giving one-tenth of our income to God through the church is the norm or a goal to attain.

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.

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. FACILITY USE REQUEST FORM Full Calendar Upcoming Events Facility Use Request Announcement Request The Aldersgate UMC facilities are available for use by both church and community groups. The primary purpose of the Aldersgate UMC facilities is to provide a place for Christian worship, fellowship, education, and nurture which directly serve the interests of our membership, constituents, and groups that are sponsored by the church. Under certain circumstances, our facilities are made available for community service which is an essential element of outreach and provides opportunities for witness. Use of church facilities is authorized when meeting the guidelines provided in the Aldersgate UMC Facilities Use Policy and is scheduled by the Church Receptionist or Church Executive Director under the direction of the Senior Pastor. For a copy of the Aldersgate UMC Facilities Policy, please contact office@aldersgate.net . Facility Use Policy 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 * ). NOTE: If you would like your event promoted by Aldersgate UMC, please complete the Announcement Request Form . If you have questions or require assistance, please contact us at office@aldersgate.net . Facility Use Request Form Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*) Your Information First name Last Name Email Event Information Title of Event Description Event Date * required This is a recurring event This is a multi-day event Event End Date Recurrence Type Regular Recurrence Non-Regular Recurrence Specify Regular Recurrence Choose an option Non-regular recurring events are those that do not meet on a standard day/date and/or do not meet in the same location each time. Non-regular recurring events or meetings must submit a separate Facility Use Request for each occurrence of the event. Example: "S'mores & Scripture" is a recurring event (meets monthly) but the meeting date and location each month will vary. Additional Date Information Setup 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 Setup Time 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 Tear-Down 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 Tear-Down Time Facility Needs Requested Room Name(s)/Number(s) NOTE: To check if your desired room(s) is available for your requested date/time, please visit our full calendar . Estimated Attendance Equipment Needs * Required Tables Sound/Light Tech Projector w/ Screen TV w/ DVD Player Free-Standing Speaker System White Board Podium Other (Please Specify) Unknown (Please Explain) None Complete for "Other" and "Unknown" NOTE: Equipment/support needs may incur a fee. You will be informed of any/all applicable fees prior to finalization of your reservation. Number of Tables Select Table Type * Round Rectangle No Preference Number of Chairs per Table Table Setup Information Upload Table Setup Information File Types: *.pdf, *.doc, *.docx, *ppt, *pptx, *.xls, *.xlsx, *.tiff Event Organization & Contact Information Please provide the name of the organization or group that is hosting this event, as well as the name and contact information of the primary contact person for this announcement. Organization or Group Name Point of Contact First Name Point of Contact Email Point of Contact Last Name Point of Contact Phone Additional Information and/or Comments Please provide any additional comments or notes I have provided all required information I have read the Aldersgate UMC Facilities Use Policy and accept all terms of use 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 (*)). SUBMIT

Equipping people to be disciples of Christ. Ministries/strategies that each and develop growth and responsibility for each person's discipleship. EQUIP MINISTRIES EQUIP EQUIP EQUIP EQUIP Equipping People to be Disciples of Christ Equipping People to be Disciples of Christ Equipping People to be Disciples of Christ Equipping People to be Disciples of Christ Ministries/Strategies that teach and develop growth and responsibility for each person’s discipleship. Ministry Areas Children's Ministries Providing Christian education, service opportunities, and fun events for children through 5th Grade Student Ministries We welcome and embrace all youth in 6th through 12th Grades Confirmation Program Confirmation Program (6th Grade and up) Adult Opportunities Small groups and classes for all adults Prayer Team Intercessory Prayer Group serving you and your loved ones quietly behind the scenes Social Justice Team Helping educate, disciple, and model ways to transform for the better those people and causes we seek to serve locally, nationally, and internationally Creation Care Team Finding ways to be good stewards of all of God's creation To learn more about the Equip Ministries at Aldersgate UMC, please contact our Equip Team at equip@aldersgate.net .

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. JOIN ALDERSGATE UMC All are welcome at Aldersgate UMC! Becoming a member of our church 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, and treasure to the ministries of the church and that you will take an active role in taking our mission to the world: courageously living God’s unconditional love. Process for Joining Aldersgate UMC Have you been baptized? We accept all Christian baptisms so you will not have to be baptized again. If you have not been baptized, plans will be made to baptize you before you join the church. Please call the church office and make an appointment to meet with a pastor. Please fill out our membership form. Click on the link below to download a membership form. Complete it and return it to the receptionist during the week or to the Welcome Desk during times of worship. If you have any questions, please email office@aldersgate.net or call (703) 765-6555. Aldersgate Membership Information Form Children under 12 years of age will be able to join after they complete the Confirmation Program when they are in the sixth grade. While they will not be joining at the same time, children are encouraged to go to the front of the sanctuary with parents who are joining to share in the experience and be welcomed as a family to our congregation. Learn More About Membership The pastors hold a "Meet the Pastors" gathering several times each year for those considering membership. Those who have already joined Aldersgate are encouraged to attend to learn more about our church and our mission. Be on the lookout for the next meeting on our Upcoming Events page. You may also email office@aldersgate.net for more information. Please make sure to let us know which Sunday you would like to join. We prefer that people join the church during worship on the second weekend of each month, but another date can be arranged. Email office@aldersgate.net or call 703-765-6555 for more information.

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 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