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Reach out to Dave Malzahn for place. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Lunch Bunch Fellowship, Food, Fun, & Friendship! Local Alexandria area Fellowship, food, fun, & friends! Experience this once-a-month event on a Tuesday or Thursday at noon at one of the area's many restaurants! If you would like to join, please reach out to Dave Malzahn . Fellowship, food, fun, & friends! Experience this once-a-month event on a Tuesday or Thursday at noon at one of the area's many restaurants! If you would like to join, please reach out to Dave Malzahn . < Previous Event Next Event >

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, June 11th | 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 >

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 >

Volunteer for VBS 2026 EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > VBS Volunteers Wanted Let's hit the road together! July 17th-30th | 9:30am - 12:30pm 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 On the Go with God – July 27th-30th Can you survive on snacks, silliness, and VBS songs stuck in your head for days? Then you may be perfect for our Road Trip VBS July 27th–30th! We’re looking for volunteers to help lead games, crafts, music, snacks, and all the fun along the way. No GPS required — just a willing heart and a sense of adventure! BONUS: Registration fees are waived for children of our tour guides & travel agents (aka volunteers)! Contact children@aldersgate.net with questions, and click here to register for the journey! Volunteer for VBS 2026 On the Go with God – July 27th-30th WANTED: VBS TOUR GUIDES & TRAVEL AGENTS! Can you survive on snacks, silliness, and VBS songs stuck in your head for days? Then you may be perfect for our Road Trip VBS July 27th–30th! We’re looking for volunteers to help lead games, crafts, music, snacks, and all the fun along the way. No GPS required — just a willing heart and a sense of adventure! BONUS: Registration fees are waived for children of our tour guides & travel agents (aka volunteers)! Contact children@aldersgate.net with questions, and click here to register for the journey! < Previous Event Next Event >

Support Rising Hope's "Hope Grows" Greenhouse Ministry EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > "Hope Grows" - Rising Hope LOCAL MISSIONS & OUTREACH Pick-up times beginning after May 10th. 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 Aldersgate UMC | Wesley Hall Rising Hope will be partnering with their friends at Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture once again for their annual greenhouse operation. This year we will be taking pre-orders for a variety of plants that will be grown at Rising Hope to be planted and harvested by you in due season. They anticipate the plants will be ready to pick-up and plant in early May (aiming for May 10th). You will be contacted when your plant is ready for pick-up. We hope you will get a head start as you plan your future gardens for the summer! To pre-order your plant, please click here . Rising Hope will be partnering with their friends at Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture once again for their annual greenhouse operation. This year we will be taking pre-orders for a variety of plants that will be grown at Rising Hope to be planted and harvested by you in due season. They anticipate the plants will be ready to pick-up and plant in early May (aiming for May 10th). You will be contacted when your plant is ready for pick-up. We hope you will get a head start as you plan your future gardens for the summer! To pre-order your plant, please click here . < Previous Event Next Event >

Donate food and drinks for Sunday Lunch 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, June 12th. Lunch Served on Sunday, June 14th. 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 Lunch 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 Lunch 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 >

Come enjoy worship service led by our Aldersgate children and youth! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Children & Youth Sunday CHILDREN & YOUTH Sunday, May 31st | 10:00am 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 On May 31st the children and youth will take the reins in worship! The youth band will lead us in song; kids and youth alike will serve as ushers and acolytes; and they will share scripture, prayers, and the message. It's going to be a wonderfully fun and inspiring look into how God works in, through, and with the youngest (and next to youngest) members of our church! We will work on the liturgy –– the call to worship and the prayers –– together in Sunday school, Tribe Time, and Youth Group. If your children are interested in sharing their voices and speaking during worship, please sign up here . We will rehearse on May 30th in the afternoon. On May 31st the children and youth will take the reins in worship! The youth band will lead us in song; kids and youth alike will serve as ushers and acolytes; and they will share scripture, prayers, and the message. It's going to be a wonderfully fun and inspiring look into how God works in, through, and with the youngest (and next to youngest) members of our church! We will work on the liturgy –– the call to worship and the prayers –– together in Sunday school, Tribe Time, and Youth Group. If your children are interested in sharing their voices and speaking during worship, please sign up here . We will rehearse on May 30th in the afternoon. < Previous Event Next Event >

Fellowship Small Group for Dads with Kids at Home EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > The Father's Table EQUIP MINISTRIES Next Meeting: May 28th | 8:00pm - 10:00pm Chris Mullins House Please join us for fellowship as we share and grow in our faith. The group will meet at Chris Mullins house on the last Thursday of each month. For more information contact Chris Mullins . Please join us for fellowship as we share and grow in our faith. The group will meet at Chris Mullins house on the last Thursday of each month. For more information contact Chris Mullins . < Previous Event Next Event >

EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Ephesians: Belonging with Christ Bible Study 6-Week Bible Study on Ephesians with Pastor Sherry! Beginning Thursday, April 16th - May 21st 12:15pm - 1:30pm Aldersgate UMC | Church Library 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 Aldersgate UMC | Church Library This six-week study invites us into the rich truths of Paul's letter to the Ephesians and what it means to find our identity and belonging in Christ. Led by Pastor Sherry, we will explore how we are formed as God's people, how faith reshapes our personal relationship with Christ, and how the gospel transforms the way we relate to others. Each week will focus on key themes such as unity, grace, spiritual identity, and the calling to live out our faith in community. Join us as we discover how the message to the early church continues to shape and guide us in our lives today. Please email Pastor Sherry with any questions, please sign up here ! When : Thursdays beginning April 16th - May 21st. 12:15pm - 1:30pm Aldersgate UMC | Church Library This six-week study invites us into the rich truths of Paul's letter to the Ephesians and what it means to find our identity and belonging in Christ. Led by Pastor Sherry, we will explore how we are formed as God's people, how faith reshapes our personal relationship with Christ, and how the gospel transforms the way we relate to others. Each week will focus on key themes such as unity, grace, spiritual identity, and the calling to live out our faith in community. Join us as we discover how the message to the early church continues to shape and guide us in our lives today. Please email Pastor Sherry with any questions, please sign up here ! When : Thursdays beginning April 16th - May 21st. 12:15pm - 1:30pm Aldersgate UMC | Church Library < Previous Event Next Event >

Help pack food boxes for distribution to folks who come to collect food. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Woodlawn-Faith Food Distribution LOCAL MISSIONS & OUTREACH Friday, May 22nd | 8:30am - 12:00pm Where: St. John's Baptist Church (7730 Fordson Rd, Alexandria) St. John's Baptist Church (7730 Fordson Rd, Alexandria) Join Woodlawn-Faith UMC at St. John's Baptist Church on Fordson Road to pack food boxes for folks in our community to collect. No reservation or sign-up required! Drop by any time and stay for as long as you can! Students can earn community service hours. Learn more and find upcoming dates . For questions, please contact Karen Latta . Join Woodlawn-Faith UMC at St. John's Baptist Church on Fordson Road to pack food boxes for folks in our community to collect. No reservation or sign-up required! Drop by any time and stay for as long as you can! Students can earn community service hours. < Previous Event Next Event >

All proceeds benefit the Youth Mission Week and Children's VBS. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Children's & Youth Ministry Bake Sale CHILDREN'S & YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday, May 31st | 11:00am During Fellowship Time 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306 Join us after the combined 10:00 AM worship service on Sunday, May 31st for a Youth and Children’s Ministry–led bake sale! During fellowship time, you’ll find a variety of homemade treats available for purchase, with all proceeds supporting Youth Mission Week and Children's VBS. Gluten-free and nut-free options will also be available. Questions? Please reach out to Bailey Johnson or Ms. Jesse ! Join us after the combined 10:00 AM worship service on Sunday, May 31st for a Youth and Children’s Ministry–led bake sale! During fellowship time, you’ll find a variety of homemade treats available for purchase, with all proceeds supporting Youth Mission Week and Children's VBS. Gluten-free and nut-free options will also be available. Questions? Please reach out to Bailey Johnson or Ms. Jesse ! < Previous Event Next Event >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. VISIT ALDERSGATE Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. - Romans 15:7 Courageously living God's unconditional love, serving others, and making disciples. We are so glad you are interested in visiting Aldersgate UMC! We hope that you will get to know us and become a part of our faith community. Whether you are visiting for the first time or have been with us before, we know you might have questions about what to expect, so we have compiled some helpful information for you. If you have questions and don't find the answer here, please reach out to us at office@aldersgate.net or (703) 765-6555. LOCATION & WORSHIP TIMES Address & Contact Information 1301 Collingwood Rd Alexandria, VA 22308 (703) 765-6555 | office@aldersgate.net Get Directions Worship Service Times In-Person & Livestream: 9:30am & 11:00am ONLINE WORSHIP Map of Aldersgate’s building with locations of Sunday School classrooms WHO WE ARE At Aldersgate UMC, our mission is to courageously live God's unconditional love, serve others, and make disciples. LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION & VALUES LEARN ABOUT OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A diverse range of music from traditional to contemporary; the one thing our music has in common is quality. We treat scripture like we expect God to speak through it to us today. Worship that is relevant but rooted in the ancient faith. Preaching that is compelling and urgent. Celebration of Communion (Eucharist, Lord’s Supper) joyfully, for as our founder John Wesley said, in some mysterious way Jesus really is present to us in this meal and, through it, he changes our hearts one bite and sip at a time. All are welcome to join us in Communion. Children to be treated as if they were first in God’s heart because Jesus said they are. They are welcome in worship with you or can stay in the nursery during worship. Ask an usher, greeter, or pastor if you have any questions. When you join us for Worship, we would appreciate it if you would please fill out the tear-off slip in your bulletin so we can connect with you. Also, checking off on the tear-off slip that you'd like to join our AUMC Newsletter e-communication distribution list will allow us to connect you weekly to all the wonderful opportunities you have to join us for fellowship, learning, worship, and events. CHILDREN & STUDENT MINISTRIES At Aldersgate UMC, we know how important a foundation in faith is for your children. We provide ministry opportunities for children and youth of all ages to engage in the church and explore their faith. And, of course, to have fun! KIDS MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY ADULT GROUPS & CLASSES Adult groups and classes are how we build community at Aldersgate UMC. Being a part of a group or class is the best way to help a big church feel smaller and allow you to connect with people in a similar stage of life or with similar interests. ADULT GROUPS & CLASSES BECOME A MEMBER Becoming a member of our church family 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, gifts, service, and witness to the ministries of the church, and that you will take an active role in taking our mission to the world. LEARN MORE ABOUT JOINING ALDERSGATE