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Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. Volunteer for Worship Advent & Christmas Eve 2025 CLICK HERE for regular Sunday morning volunteer sign-ups.

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. ALDERSGATE DAY SCHOOL STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH OUR NEW SITE! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT! The word ‘Aldersgate’ comes from a place where, nearly 300 years ago, a priest named John Wesley first felt his heart on fire with love of God and love for his neighbor. At Aldersgate Day School our goal is to offer the same opportunity to the children of our congregation and our community. Educating since 1962, Aldersgate Day School is a weekday, three-to-six-hour ministry for children 12 months old to Kindergarten. At Aldersgate Day School, your children are as important to us as they are to you; that’s why we provide a safe, loving, Christian environment for your children. Jesus said that for anyone to understand His Kingdom they will first have to become like little children. At Aldersgate Day School, we’re committed not only to teaching your children - we’re also committed to treating them as though we have something to learn from them. Our Day School Director, Beth Bachmore, is in her 4th year at the helm of ADS. She has been an educator for 25 years and, as such, continues to be dedicated to providing students and their families a safe, educational, and loving environment at school. She, along with our talented team of teachers and staff, will guide your children in building their minds, building friendships & character, and enriching their faith.

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

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

Volunteer to make and deliver sack meals to the people sheltered in local motels. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Phoenix Rising Sandwich Making LOCAL MISSIONS & OUTREACH Thursday, Aug 13th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm Aldersgate UMC (Wesley Hall) 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 ). For more information on Phoenix Rising and other local missions and outreach, please visit the Local Missions and Outreach page on our website. 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 ). For more information on Phoenix Rising and other local missions and outreach, please visit the Local Missions and Outreach page on our website. < Previous Event Next Event >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. WORSHIP ONLINE July 19th, 2026 Sunday Worship 9:30AM Contemporary Worship Service BULLETIN 11:00AM Traditional Worship Service BULLETIN Previous Worship Services Visit our YouTube channel to find recordings of more past services CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (9:30AM) The Beatitudes: June/July 2026 - 9:30am Contemporary Service Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 9:30am Contemporary Worship Service, July 12th, 2026 32:45 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 9:30am Contemporary Worship Service, July 5th, 2026 01:13:38 Play Video Lent & Easter 2026 - 9:30am Contemporary Service Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 9:00am Easter Sunday Worship Service, April 5th 2026 01:20:05 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 07:00pm Maundy Thursday Worship Service, April 2nd 2026 01:03:06 Play Video TRADITIONAL SERVICE (11:00AM) The Beatitudes: June/July 2026 - 11:00am Traditional Service Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 11:00am Traditional Worship Service, July 12th, 2026 59:36 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 11:00am Traditional Worship Service, July 5th, 2026 01:06:47 Play Video Lent & Easter 2026 - 11:00 Traditional Service Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 11:00am Easter Sunday Worship Service, April 5th 2026 01:31:00 Play Video Now Playing Aldersgate UMC 07:00pm Maundy Thursday Worship Service, April 2nd 2026 01:03:06 Play Video SERVE Sunday • April 27th, 2025 Single Worship Service at 10am BULLETIN Holy Week Worship

Worshiping together, but children's style! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Summer Children's Church CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Sundays | 9:45am-10:30am 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 Summer Children's Church has been such a wonderful time! We are practicing the art of worship –– prayer, scripture, message, and offering –– starting after the Children's Message in "big" church. We'll all head up to the stained-glass room to level-up our worship skills and then (weather permitting) transition out to the playground to enjoy God's great creation. Learning how to be in worship is truly a spiritual practice; it takes repetition to learn the rhythm. We pray that this summer our kids build this skill and grow more equipped to be in worship with the whole church! Meet us at Door 1, grab a name tag, and join the fun! Summer Children's Church has been such a wonderful time! We are practicing the art of worship –– prayer, scripture, message, and offering –– starting after the Children's Message in "big" church. We'll all head up to the stained-glass room to level-up our worship skills and then (weather permitting) transition out to the playground to enjoy God's great creation. Learning how to be in worship is truly a spiritual practice; it takes repetition to learn the rhythm. We pray that this summer our kids build this skill and grow more equipped to be in worship with the whole church! Meet us at Door 1, grab a name tag, and join the fun! < Previous Event Next Event >

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES < Previous Event Back to Children's Ministries Page Next Event > Summer Children's Church CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Sundays | 9:45am-10:30am 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 Summer Children's Church has been such a wonderful time! We are practicing the art of worship –– prayer, scripture, message, and offering –– starting after the Children's Message in "big" church. We'll all head up to the stained-glass room to level-up our worship skills and then (weather permitting) transition out to the playground to enjoy God's great creation. Learning how to be in worship is truly a spiritual practice; it takes repetition to learn the rhythm. We pray that this summer our kids build this skill and grow more equipped to be in worship with the whole church! Meet us at Door 1, grab a name tag, and join the fun! < Previous Event Next Event >

All are welcome to join! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Creation Care Meeting SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE Tuesday, Sept. 8th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm Aldersgate UMC (Room 203) The United Methodist Church possesses a rich tradition of statements, writings, and resolutions affirming the vocation of all Christians to live in healthy, charitable, and just relationship with the whole of God's creation. The Aldersgate Creation Care Team meets 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. Future Meeting Dates: September 8th, and November 10th! We will discuss Energy Efficiency; Native Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers; and Plastic Reduction Policy for Aldersgate. We are open to all subjects and ideas for creation care education, events, and policies! For more information, please contact Lorrie Rezendes ( lorretired@aol.com ) All are welcome! The United Methodist Church possesses a rich tradition of statements, writings, and resolutions affirming the vocation of all Christians to live in healthy, charitable, and just relationship with the whole of God's creation. The Aldersgate Creation Care Team meets 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. Future Meeting Dates: September 8th, and November 10th! We will discuss Energy Efficiency; Native Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers; and Plastic Reduction Policy for Aldersgate. We are open to all subjects and ideas for creation care education, events, and policies! For more information, please contact Lorrie Rezendes ( lorretired@aol.com ). All are welcome! < Previous Event Next Event >

Donate food and drinks for Sunday Breakfast at Rising Hope. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Sunday Breakfast at Rising Hope UMC LOCAL MISSIONS & OUTREACH Donation drop-off by Friday, Aug. 7th. Breakfast served on Sunday, Aug 9th. Drop-Off Donations at Door #3 Aldersgate provides breakfast to the 50 or so worshippers at Rising Hope Mission Church on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We need your help! Volunteers are needed to donate breakfast foods and drinks and drop them off at the church at Door 3 by the Friday before our Sunday Breakfast date. CLICK HERE to learn more about this ministry. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Julie Pfister . Aldersgate provides breakfast to the 50 or so worshippers at Rising Hope Mission Church on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We need your help! Volunteers are needed to donate breakfast foods and drinks and drop them off at the church at Door 3 by the Friday before our Sunday Breakfast date. CLICK HERE to learn more about this ministry. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Julie Pfister . < Previous Event Next Event >

Join Fellowship Riders and Youth Group for a morning bike ride! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Fellowship Riders Special Ride! FRESH EXPRESSIONS EVENT Saturday, Aug 15th | 10:00am Fellowship Riders, start your engines! ... we mean, pedals! Missed our last ride? No worries! You've got another chance to hit the road with us! Join the Fellowship Riders AND Youth Group on August 15th for a great day of riding, fellowship, and fun. We are planning on riding into Old Town Alexandria, having ice cream, and then head back. Whether you're a regular rider or thinking about joining for the first time, we'd love to have you along. Mark your calendar and invite a friend! Bikers of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Please sign up here! Be sure to mark your calendar for future rides!  September 19th October 24th If you have questions, please reach out to Bob Johnson or Co-Youth Director, Bailey Johnson . Fellowship Riders, start your engines! ... we mean, pedals! Missed our last ride? No worries! You've got another chance to hit the road with us! Join the Fellowship Riders AND Youth Group on August 15th for a great day of riding, fellowship, and fun. We are planning on riding into Old Town Alexandria, having ice cream, and then head back. Whether you're a regular rider or thinking about joining for the first time, we'd love to have you along. Mark your calendar and invite a friend! Bikers of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Please sign up here! Be sure to mark your calendar for future rides! September 19th October 24th If you have questions, please reach out to Bob Johnson or Co-Youth Director, Bailey Johnson . < Previous Event Next Event >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. INTERCESSORY PRAYER TEAM Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. James 5:16 Aldersgate has an Intercessory Prayer Group serving you and your loved ones quietly behind the scenes. Though discreet and low-key, it has a powerful and essential mandate. Our group is dedicated to praying for others within our congregation and worldwide who have spiritual, medical, and relationship needs. Accident victims, deployed military, persons caught up in natural disasters, hunger, domestic and community violence, homelessness or human trafficking are on our lists, as are a multitude of other circumstances. All of our discussions are confidential and every prayer request is honored. We are apolitical and do not judge need by class, color, sexual or political orientation, geography, or any other factor. Anyone can request prayers by calling the church office (703-765-6555), or sending an email to prayers@aldersgate.net .