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Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. ALDERSGATE WEATHER POLICY Weekdays If the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) closes the Federal Government, the church office will close and ALL activities/events at the church will be cancelled. If Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) cancels school, all scheduled children's and youth activities will be cancelled. NOTE : The Aldersgate Day School has its own policy which closely follows FCPS. Find out more here . Adult groups may meet at the leader's discretion. If you are unsure of your group's plans, please contact your group leader directly. If the Senior Pastor decides to close Aldersgate due to weather, the Receptionist or Executive Director will contact all event leaders to notify them of the closure. An announcement will be placed on the church website and posted to Facebook. Weekends A closure decision will be made as early as possible. An announcement will be placed on the church website and posted to Facebook.

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

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. CONNECT MINISTRIES CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT Connecting People with Christ Connecting People with Christ Connecting People with Christ Connecting People with Christ Through Our Ministries & Programs Through Our Ministries & Programs Through Our Ministries & Programs Through Our Ministries & Programs Ministries/Strategies that welcome; introducing and encouraging people into a relationship with Jesus and a commitment to the church and relationships we established in Engage . Ministry Areas Connections Team, CHEER, Support Groups , Communications, Fellowship Time, Meet the Pastors Events, Music Ministries , Newsletter, Social Media, Website, etc. To learn more about the Connect Ministries at Aldersgate UMC, please contact our Connect Team at connect@aldersgate.net .

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!

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. GIVE TO ALDERSGATE UMC Legacy Giving to Aldersgate UMC For where your heart is, there your treasure will be also. Matthew 6:21 Honor the generations that have built Aldersgate UMC and bless the generations to come by including the church in your estate plan. How Can I Make a Legacy Gift? Include Aldersgate United Methodist Church in your will. ~~~ Name Aldersgate United Methodist Church as a beneficiary of all or a portion of your retirement assets, donor-advised fund, or life insurance policy. ~~~ Consider gifts that provide income for you for the rest of your that will ultimately support the ministry of the church. Your financial advisor can tell you about income-producing gifts for Aldersgate UMC. ~~~ Consider making your gift unrestricted so that the church can use your gift where it is most needed at the time it is received. ~~~ You may designate your gift for unrestricted endowment, in which case only the interest will be expended in the future and that interest may be used wherever the need is greatest at the time as determined by the trustees. ~~~ Donate assets from an IRA to Aldersgate United Methodist Church. If retirement assets are given to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, the assets are not subject to payment of taxes and the entire asset would go to the church. Retirement funds designated for your heirs may be subject to income tax if the funds were not taxed previously and only a portion of the assets would go to your heirs. Designating assets other than retirement funds to heirs and designating IRA funds to Aldersgate UMC are both ways to maximize your giving to both the church and your heirs. Disclaimer Aldersgate United Methodist Church does not provide financial or tax advice. You should consult with your personal financial advisor before making any gift of this type. Legacy Gift Intent Form Suggested Wording for Bequest Informing the Endowment Committee, the Trustees, or one of the pastors of such a Legacy Gift intent would be appreciated so that you can be thanked during your lifetime, and so that any restrictions or questions about your gift may be addressed to make sure your gift will be used as you intended it. You may choose to be anonymous, or you may decide to allow Aldersgate United Methodist Church to list you as a member of the Legacy Circle. By acknowledging your intent to give, you may be encouraging others to follow your example and make a provision for Aldersgate in their will or estate plan.

Help us collect items to fill Boost Bags for the food insecure in our community. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Be the Good Boost Bags Our missional focus for November is the Be the Good Project . The Be the Good Project is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to provide safe and simple ways for volunteers to help feed our neighbors who are experiencing hunger and food insecurity. We will put together Boost Bags on Sunday, November 23rd, as a part of our Deck the Halls Christmas decorating event. The shopping list of items can be found below as well as by Door 3 at the church. Please note that the items on this shopping list are specific items that have been requested. No substitutions, please. Be the Good Boost Bags are distributed through local schools and non-profits that serve families who are experiencing hunger and food insecurity across Northern Virginia. How To Volunteer: Purchase an entire content of a Boost Bag. Purchase items to go towards a Boost Bag (individually listed) Make a contribution and we will purchase the contents needed to make Boost Bags using this contribution. (Check can be made to Aldersgate UMC, memo: Be The Good.) Couple of Things to Note: We will need all items purchased (full bag or individual items) brought to the church by Wednesday, November 19th. Please place food donations in the bin at Door 3. Church Office open Monday - Thursday, 10am-4pm Day School Office open Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Questions: Please email Jill Cox. Holiday Care Package Shopping List EACH BAG WILL BE FILLED WITH THE FOLLOWING Please note items are specific that are requested. No substitutions, please. Fill and seal a gallon-sized zip-lock bag with the following contents: 1lb bag of dried rice 1lb bag of dried beans 3-4 oatmeal packets and/or 3-4 flat tuna pouches 3-4 microwave popcorn packets and/or 3-4 apple sauce pouches 4-5 granola bars 4-5 pouches of fruit snacks Optional: a note that simply says, "Have a great day!" or other words of encouragement. < Previous Next >

Help where help is needed! MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Rising Hope UMC This month, we are collecting non-perishable food and financial gifts to support Rising Hope UMC, a mission church actively serving our community. Our goal is to provide 1,000 pounds of food and $1,000 in funding. Donations can be made through our website—just use the GIVE link and note Rising Hope in the memo. Visit our website for full details SEND – Monthly Mission. Please use bins at Door 3 for non-perishable food donations. If you have questions or would like more information on this ministry opportunity, please contact the Send Team . < Previous Next >

EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Confirmation Class 2025-2026 Confirmation Class Sunday September 14th | 4:00-5:00pm Registration is now open for Confirmation Class. The Confirmation Program at Aldersgate UMC is an opportunity for students to respond to the workings of God's grace in their lives. The goal of the Confirmation Program is for students to begin to understand for themselves what it means to be a Christian and a member of God's Church. Upon completion of the class, students will be given the opportunity to profess their faith and become church members. Confirmation this year is open to rising 7th grade and up students. It will be taught this year by Cheryl Bratten and Molly Johnson. If you have questions, or would like more information, please contact us at confirmation@aldersgate.net Register here Important Dates September 14th: Information Meeting September 19th: Confirmation Kick off! Who : Open to all rising 7th graders and older When & Where : Class meets every Sunday evening between 4-5PM in Guback Center Confirmation Teacher: Cheryl Bratten & Molly Johnson Duration : Sept 14th- Feb 22nd, culminating in confirmation of the students on Feb 22, 2025 Cost : $120 per student to cover the cost of supplies, events, and our retreat (scholarships available) Registration is now open for Confirmation Class. The Confirmation Program at Aldersgate UMC is an opportunity for students to respond to the workings of God's grace in their lives. The goal of the Confirmation Program is for students to begin to understand for themselves what it means to be a Christian and a member of God's Church. Upon completion of the class, students will be given the opportunity to profess their faith and become church members. Confirmation this year is open to rising 7th grade and up students. It will be taught this year by Cheryl Bratten and Molly Johnson. If you have questions, or would like more information, please contact us at confirmation@aldersgate.net Register here Important Dates September 14th: Information Meeting September 19th: Confirmation Kick off! Who : Open to all rising 7th graders and older When & Where : Class meets every Sunday evening between 4-5PM in Guback Center Confirmation Teacher: Cheryl Bratten & Molly Johnson Duration : Sept 14th- Feb 22nd, culminating in confirmation of the students on Feb 22, 2025 Cost : $120 per student to cover the cost of supplies, events, and our retreat (scholarships available) < Previous Event Next Event >

EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Youth Band YOUTH & MUSIC MINISTRY EVENT BI-WEEKLY SUNDAY REHEARSALS Will meet after Youth Group ends. [object Object] 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! All are welcome! For more information, please contact Andreas Barrett . 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! All are welcome! For more information, please contact Andreas Barrett . < Previous Event Next Event >

Volunteers welcome! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > End of Summer Community Picnic ENGAGE COMMUNITY EVENT Sunday, August 24 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm Aldersgate UMC (Front Lawn) All are invited to join us Sunday, August 24th, for a late-afternoon picnic under the tents and shade trees of Aldersgate's front lawn. Bring your neighbors and come by to enjoy some homemade BBQ, music provided by Alexandria's own "Black Moon Tonic", take a turn at a game of corn hole, let the kids play in a bounce house, and sit back and enjoy a magic show with your family and friends. The Engage Team is looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you are interested in helping, CLICK HERE to visit the volunteer sign-up. For more information, please contact our Engage Team ( engage@aldersgate.net ). All are invited to join us Sunday, August 24th, for a late-afternoon picnic under the tents and shade trees of Aldersgate's front lawn. Bring your neighbors and come by to enjoy some homemade BBQ, music provided by Alexandria's own "Black Moon Tonic", take a turn at a game of corn hole, let the kids play in a bounce house, and sit back and enjoy a magic show with your family and friends. The Engage Team is looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you are interested in helping, CLICK HERE to visit the volunteer sign-up. For more information, please contact our Engage Team ( engage@aldersgate.net ) < Previous Event Next Event >

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 >

Give Blood, Give Life EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Red Cross Blood Drive MISSION OUTREACH EVENT Wednesday, August 13th | 10:30am - 3:00pm Aldersgate UMC (Wesley Hall) There will be a Red Cross blood drive at Aldersgate UMC on Wednesday, August 13th, in Wesley Hall from 10:30am - 3:00pm. All donors who donate in August will receive a $15 e-gift card. Additionally, all successful donations will receive A1C testing. CLICK HERE or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. For more information, please contact Deanna Jones . There will be a Red Cross blood drive at Aldersgate UMC on Wednesday, August 13th, in Wesley Hall from 10:30am - 3:00pm. All donors who donate in August will receive a $15 e-gift card. Additionally, all successful donations will receive A1C testing. CLICK HERE or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. For more information, please contact Deanna Jones . < Previous Event Next Event >