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< Back Andreas Barrett Worship Leader & Co-Director of Student Ministries Email: abarrett@aldersgate.net Phone: (703) 765-6555 x609

The Rising Hope Food Market provides much-needed food to individuals and families in need along the Route 1 corridor. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Rising Hope Food Market Aldersgate UMC is proud to support the Food Market mission at Rising Hope Mission Church . What is the Rising Hope Food Market? The Rising Hope Food Market provides groceries to food insecure individuals and families in the community. Throughout the year, Aldersgate UMC collects food donations and delivers those goods to Rising Hope Mission Church. Rising Hope Mission Church then distributes the food donations to individuals and families in need on Wednesday from 1:30-3:30pm, and on Thursday from 10am-12pm and 1:30-5:30pm. Why is this outreach program important? Many individuals in our community do not get a sufficient quantity of nutritious, affordable food. The donations that we provide and the work that we are doing with Rising Hope Mission Church help serve those in need along the Route 1 corridor by providing them with quality, reliable food assistance every week. How can I help? Donate non-perishable food items. Donated food items may be dropped off in the bin by Door 3 any time. Make a monetary donation to the Rising Hope Food Market. Monetary donations can be made with cash or check and brought to the church office or dropped in the offering plate on Sunday morning. Please make checks payable to Aldersgate UMC and indicate "Rising Hope Food Market" in the note. Donations may also be made online - CLICK HERE . Please select "Missions" from the drop-down and enter "Rising Hope Food Market" in the note. You can also sign up to be a driver, where you pick up the food donations at Aldersgate UMC and deliver them to Rising Hope Mission Church once a week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings from 10am-12pm). Who can I contact to volunteer or for more information? For volunteer-related questions, please contact Dave Halladay . If you'd like to contact a representative of Rising Hope Mission Church to gain more information about the Food Pantry mission, please contact Heather Marshall . < Previous Next >

< Back Jesse St Clair Smith Director of Children's Ministries Email: children@aldersgate.net Phone: (703) 765-6555 x616

Help build relationships and provide a meal with Rising Hope Mission Church. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Sunday Breakfast at Rising Hope Second Sunday Breakfast at Rising Hope AUMC has long partnered with Rising Hope Mission Church to provide a worship service meal on the Second Sunday of each month. 12 families/ friends and assorted church groups can take on this wonderful event one or two time(s) a year. Youth groups and children are welcome to participate and will learn much in this effort but will need to be supervised on-site. The service need is two-fold: 1) Provide a substantial breakfast in a ready to go condition for approximately 40. Volunteers/Church service participants will deliver and help set up food at 8am on the Second Sunday of a month. 2) Provide 3-4 volunteers who will stay and participate in the Second Sunday Worship Service which begins with coffee at 8:45am with meal and discussion at 9 am. The service lasts about an hour, and clean-up is generally completed by 10:30 am. If you and your group cannot stay for the service that is OK! By the Thursday before, contact should be made with Rising Hope staff, Darlene Runaldue -Community Care Coordinator drunaldue@risinghopeumc.org or 703.360.1976 who can provide information regarding what food items and paper goods they may already have in place for the upcoming Second Sunday. Many hands make light work! Julie Pfister has spearheaded this effort for AUMC for many years and can help answer questions that may arise. She can be reached at julie.pfister@gmail.com AUMC and Rising Hope sincerely thank you for taking on a month and a meal! If you have questions or would like more information on this ministry opportunity, please contact Julie Pfister . Click here to sign up for a date. < Previous Next >

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Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. UNITED METHODIST MEN (UMM) Living in Christ, So Others May Know Christ United Methodist Men (UMM) is the official organization for men in The United Methodist Church at the church, district, conference, and national levels. The mission of Aldersgate UMM is to support spiritual growth and fellowship among men as well as the mission of Aldersgate, while “helping men grow in Christ, so others may know Christ.” Aldersgate UMM gathers monthly for fellowship and learning. Every other month there is an Executive Committee meeting (all are welcome to attend) where current and upcoming activities (including charitable giving) are discussed and voted upon. During the other months (except July) we put on a dinner with a guest speaker. UMM Dinners are open to everyone. Dinner speakers and topics have included noted theologian Jim Wallis on living Christ’s message in the modern world; Lead Pastor Bill John’s vision for the church, roast and reflections by outgoing Lead Pastor Randy Orndorff, an exploration of Creation Care issues, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Fairfax County Police Department Human Trafficking Office, and a former Medical Missionary. Meetings and dinners are generally held in the evening on the second Tuesday of the month. UMM’s major fundraiser is an annual family and friends golf outing, usually held in September. Named the Aldersgate UMM Ken Galbreath Memorial Golf Tournament, after the stalwart UMM member who spearheaded the tournament for years, it raises funds to support UMM’s mission outreach. UMM has given approximately over $100,000 to local, regional, and international mission projects since 2007. In fact, all net proceeds go to support mission outreach! For more information on joining Aldersgate UMM or suggesting dinner speakers/topics or service projects for UMM, contact Tom Devine at DevineInterventionTD@gmail.com Upcoming Events 70th Anniversary - Aldersgate Homecoming! ENGAGE EVENT Sunday, August 30th One Worship Service at 10am Community Picnic at 11:30am | Front Lawn 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 On Sunday, August 30th, we’ll celebrate 70 incredible years of Aldersgate UMC! For seven decades, God has worked through this church to transform lives, build relationships, serve our community, and share Christ’s love. As we look back on a rich history of faith and fellowship, we also look ahead with excitement and hope for all that God has in store for Aldersgate UMC's future. Mark your calendars and join us for this special milestone celebration. It's going to be a day filled with joy, gratitude, memories, and community! Be sure to stick around after the service for a picnic celebration! We will have a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, petting zoo, food, live music, fellowship, and so much fun! 70 Years of inspiring faith and building community! If you would like a brief history of Aldersgate, please click here ! To make this event as amazing as we know it will, we would love some volunteers to help with a few different things. Click here for a list of ways to share your time before, during, and after our picnic. Click here to contribute to our potluck for the picnic. HOMECOMING MISSION FOCUS As part of our celebration, we are accepting donations for the "The MJ Kim Fund" until September 1st. We had the privilege of having Rev. MJ Kim serve here at Aldersgate from 1997-2002, and his impact on our mighty church has continued to be felt through the years. Click here for more info on The MJ Kim Fund. Click here to prayerfully give a donation. (Please make sure to click "The MJ Kim Fund in the drop-down menu) UMM Dinner Special Guest, Dr. Carla Works - President of Wesley Theological Seminary Tuesday, Sept. 8th | 6:30pm - 9:00pm 1301 Collingwood Rd. 22308 Aldersgate UMC | Wesley Hall On Tuesday, September 8, at 6:30 PM, UMM will present a dinner featuring Dr. Carla Works, President of Wesley Theological Seminary, speaking on her experiences and her vision for the future. The dinner is open to all Aldersgate members, as well as interested members of other churches and the public. Please sign up here . The Aldersgate UMM Ken Galbreath Memorial Golf Tournament UNITED METHODIST MEN EVENT Monday, September 21st | 8:45am Shotgun Start Check-In Opens at 7:30am Pohick Bay Golf Course The Aldersgate UMM Ken Galbreath Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, September 21st, at Pohick Bay Golf Course, with a Shotgun Start at 8:45am. The format is a scramble, followed by a celebratory awards luncheon. All net proceeds will support missions that address critical human needs such as Rising Hope Mission Church, New Hope Housing, United Community, Kelsey's Missions, and the Cambodian mission. Come and enjoy fun and fellowship while supporting great causes! Registration Types & Fees: Golfers: $165 per player Hole Sponsors: $180 per Individual/Family Sponsor; $255 per Business Sponsor Wounded Warrior/Local Pastor Sponsor: $155 Full Sponsor; $100 or $50 Partial Sponsor General Hole Sponsor: Various Levels (see sign-up for details) To add to the fun and help your team, we also offer the following add-ons that you may purchase on-site at check-in (paying by cash, check, or Zelle): $20 Per Player Package – 1 Mulligan and 1 Free Throw. The Mulligan may be used from anywhere on the course. The Free Throw may be used from anywhere on the course except for the greens. A throw at the end of a shot does not count as an additional stroke. $80 Team Package – All 4 players get 1 Mulligan and 1 Free Throw each, and the team gets a 6” piece of string that may be used on as many holes as you can to turn shots (including putts) that come to rest within 6” of the hole into “made” shots. NOTE: As long as all players on the team purchase the $20 Per Player Package (whether individually or all at once), the team gets the 6" string to use as described above. For any questions prior to the tournament, please contact Tom Devine (devineinterventiontd@gmail.com ) To register please use the SignUpGenius link .

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Join us for the journey! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Confirmation Class 2026-2027 - Parent Info Meeting YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday, Aug. 30th | 4:00pm Aldersgate UMC | Guback Center Middle school and high school are full of big questions, new milestones, and a lot of growing up. If your student is ready to take ownership of their faith, ask the tough questions, and dive into an amazing community, it’s time for Confirmation! Our program is designed specifically for middle and high school students to explore what they believe, connect with others, and make lifelong memories. ● Who : Students in 7th through 12th Grades ● Key Dates : ○ Information Meeting: Sunday, August 30th at 4:00PM in Guback ○ Kick Off Event: Friday, September 11th, 5:00PM - 9:00PM in Guback ○ First Class: Sunday, September 13th at 4:00PM in Guback ○ Retreat: Saturday, January 16th 8:30AM-6:00PM ○ Confirmation Sunday: January 31, 2027 ● Where : Sundays from September 13th through January 24th, 4:00PM-5:00PM in the Guback Center ● Cost : $120 (covers class shirt, supplies, and field trips), scholarships available if needed. Don't let them miss out on this incredible milestone. Space is filling up, so register today! Click here to register. Middle school and high school are full of big questions, new milestones, and a lot of growing up. If your student is ready to take ownership of their faith, ask the tough questions, and dive into an amazing community, it’s time for Confirmation! Our program is designed specifically for middle and high school students to explore what they believe, connect with others, and make lifelong memories. ● Who : Students in 7th through 12th Grades ● Key Dates : ○ Information Meeting: Sunday, August 30th at 4:00PM in Guback ○ Kick Off Event: Friday, September 11th, 5:00PM - 9:00PM in Guback ○ First Class: Sunday, September 13th at 4:00PM in Guback ○ Retreat: Saturday, January 16th 8:30AM-6:00PM ○ Confirmation Sunday: January 31, 2027 ● Where : Sundays from September 13th through January 24th, 4:00PM-5:00PM in the Guback Center ● Cost : $120 (covers class shirt, supplies, and field trips), scholarships available if needed. Don't let them miss out on this incredible milestone. Space is filling up, so register today! Click here to register. < 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, Sept. 18th | 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 >

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: August 27th | 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 >