Join us for Mom to Mom, a welcoming group where mothers can connect, grow spiritually, and support each other on their parenting journeys. Meeting twice a month at Aldersgate UMC, this group offers Christian fellowship, encouragement, and devotional time for women in all stages of motherhood. Our gatherings provide a nurturing space to: Build meaningful friendships with other moms • Explore faith-based parenting topics • Share joys and challenges of motherhood • Grow deeper in your relationship with God Whether you're a new mom or experienced parent, you'll find acceptance, compassion, and wisdom here. We aim to create a safe place for both committed Christian women and those exploring faith. Mom to Mom is based on the biblical concept of older women mentoring younger women (Titus 2:4). More experienced moms offer guidance while all learn from each other. Join us to refresh your spirit, gain practical parenting insights, and connect with a supportive community of women. All are welcome - we'd love to have you! Planned Meeting Dates: November 8, 22 • December 6 • January 10, 24 • February 7, 21 • March 14, 28 • April 4, 11 • May 2 For more information, please contact Maria Friedman (mmkia165@gmail.com or 571-217-8408).

The Christian Meditation Group meets every Monday afternoon at 2:00pm in the church library. We spend time in each gathering in a period of meditation.

House Church is a discipleship model that focuses on growing disciples by building community. During our gatherings, we will share a meal together and then spend time in prayer, worship, and study of scripture. House Church gatherings are communal, meaning that everyone is invited to participate as we share our gifts and experiences with one another. We believe this is a great model for building community both within the church and in our neighborhoods.

Rev. Keary Kincannon will facilitate a book study on "Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship" by Gregory Boyle. In this study we will look at some of the challenges and joys of life with those on the margins in the hope it will give us a theological foundation for reaching out beyond ourselves and encourage participants to volunteer in one of our community’s many outreach efforts.  Boyle, a Jesuit Priest, founded Homeboy Industries, a Los Angeles-based non profit organization known for being the largest gang intervention and re-entry program in the world.  Earlier this year he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.  In this book are stories that cause us to laugh, cry, pray, and most importantly build a vision of kinship - a community where there is no division, no 'us' and 'them,' but simply us. The class will meet weekly for 11 weeks beginning Tuesday, September 17th, at Aldersgate UMC (1301 Collingwood Rd) in the Church Library. Visit https://tinyurl.com/4kwyhkrk to sign up to be a part of the book study. Participants are asked to please obtain a copy of the book and read the first chapter before the first class. For more information, please contact Keary Kincannon at Keary.Kincannon@gmail.com or 703-472-6100.

The Intercessory Prayer Group prays on behalf of people facing spiritual, medical, financial, and relationship concerns. Prayer requests come from our congregation, community, and from throughout the world. Confidentiality is strictly observed and prayers for others are offered in a non-political, non-judgmental setting. The group welcomes men and women of all ages and experience.

The group meets for study, reflection, to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, and fellowship.

The Wellness Book Study Group is a small group that meets regularly in person (with Zoom option) to discuss God and Christ-centered books that the group chooses. The group is flexible and open to more people attending.

Women of all ages who meet to enjoy fellowship, service, and study various books, topics, and Bible chapters with the intention of broadening our understanding of the arts and literature as they relate to living a life of following Jesus’s teachings. Our mission statement is: Serving women and their families through the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

We study the Bible, books, and other resources to help us deepen our faith. All are welcome! On October 9th we will begin a new eight-week study of the book "Deborah: Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges" by Sandra L. Richter, PhD. Contact Shari Van Buren with questions or to get the link for the study.