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Bible Study Group EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Wednesday Night Zoom Bible Study On the Way to Bethlehem, by Rob Fuquay Wednesday evenings starting on Dec. 3rd - Jan. 7th at 7:30pm-9:30pm Via Zoom The Wednesday Evening Zoom Bible study group will begin the Advent study ON THE WAY TO BETHLEHEM by Rob Fuquay on Dec 3 at 7:30. This four-week study will conclude on Jan. 7, 2026. Please contact Shari Van Buren for the Zoom link. Please get a copy of the book if you would like to join us for this study. The journey to Christmas begins in Rome. On the Way to Bethlehem follows the long journey to Christmas. The story begins in Rome with a decree issued from the seat of worldly power for a census, setting into motion events leading to the birth of the Savior of the world in a town that represents the very opposite of worldly power, Bethlehem. Author Rob Fuquay provides insight into the geographical and historical significance of Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, along with the important characters through whom the Christmas drama unfolds. You will be drawn into those places in a way that helps you experience the spiritual truths each location holds. The reflection we give in these places prepares the heart and soul to experience wonder, awe, mystery, and joy. The Wednesday Evening Zoom Bible study group will begin the Advent study ON THE WAY TO BETHLEHEM by Rob Fuquay on Dec 3 at 7:30. This four-week study will conclude on Jan. 7, 2026. Please contact Shari Van Buren for the Zoom link. Please get a copy of the book if you would like to join us for this study. The journey to Christmas begins in Rome. On the Way to Bethlehem follows the long journey to Christmas. The story begins in Rome with a decree issued from the seat of worldly power for a census, setting into motion events leading to the birth of the Savior of the world in a town that represents the very opposite of worldly power, Bethlehem. Author Rob Fuquay provides insight into the geographical and historical significance of Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, along with the important characters through whom the Christmas drama unfolds. You will be drawn into those places in a way that helps you experience the spiritual truths each location holds. The reflection we give in these places prepares the heart and soul to experience wonder, awe, mystery, and joy. < Previous Event Next Event >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. ADULT GROUPS AND CLASSES Adult groups and classes are how we build community at Aldersgate Church. Being a part of a group is the best way to help a big church feel smaller. Whether it’s a class, a small group, or bible study, in a group, you’ll connect with people in a similar stage of life, or with similar interests. Together, you’ll build community and foster spiritual growth. We offer small group bible studies, fellowship groups, women’s and men’s groups, prayer groups, topical classes and mission/service groups. The United Methodist Men and the United Women in Faith also provide a place to plug-in for fellowship, outreach and prayer. We also offer various yoga and wellness classes . Have an idea for a new small group? Tell us what you’re looking for! Send an email to equip@aldersgate.net . Adult Sunday School Adult Small Groups Adult Sunday School Classes Adult Sunday school classes meet at 9:30am on Sunday mornings. Please contact the listed class leader for more information. Potpourri Class Room 208 Sundays at 9:30am Leader Information: Elaine Saunders elainesaunders66@gmail.com Class will resume on September 7th for a six week study in the Gospels. Many of us have questions we would like to ask Jesus, but have you ever thought about the questions Jesus posed to others? In this 6-week study by Magrey DeVega , we will explore some of these questions and discover what they reveal about Jesus and what he wants to know about us. B.A.S.I.C. Bible Study Library (Room 132) Sundays at 9:30am Leader Information: Bill Armstrong bbbarms@gmail.com The B.A.S.I.C. (Brothers and Sisters in Christ) Bible study meets in the Library on Sunday mornings at 9:30am. We will begin viewing season 5 of the acclaimed show The Chosen. We will view commentary and read and discuss the scripture associated with each episode. The following week we will watch the episode we had previously studied. There are 8 episodes per season. This study will span 16 Sundays starting Sunday September 7th and running into January 2026. All are welcome! Questions? Please contact facilitator Bill Armstrong 703-505-8007 or bbbarms@gmail.com Adult Small Groups Please contact the listed group leader(s) for more details on the small group you are interested in. Faith Book Study - "Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus" by Jim Wallis Tuesdays Beginning October 7th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm Church Library (Room 132) Keary.Kincannon@gmail.com Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon Leader Information: The next Faith Book Study will look at the book "Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus" by Jim Wallis. Wallis argues that our cultural and political crisis largely stems from how the American church has become disconnected from the teachings of Jesus Christ. Wallis points to eight radical questions central to Jesus' teaching: the Neighbor Question, the Image Question, the Truth Question, the Caesar Question, the Peacemaker Question, and the Discipleship Question. By asking these questions, we can measure whether we are thinking and acting "in Jesus' name." Wallis' prophetic vision and pastoral wisdom both provoke and counsel, guiding us forward during this time of confusion and fear. He reveals how following the teachings of Jesus emboldens and empowers us to "be not afraid," but to act in courage and hope. Co-Sponsored by Aldersgate UMC & Ventures in Community (Mt. Vernon area’s 50 year old Interfaith Coalition). Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon CLICK HERE to RSVP with your contact information to indicate your interest in attending this 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 contact Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon at keary.kincannon@gmail.com . Intercessory Prayer Group Tuesdays | 9:30am Virtual (Email for Info) prayers@aldersgate.net Group Led Leader Information: 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. Wednesday Evening Bible Study Wednesdays | 7:30pm-9:30pm Zoom (Contact Shari for Zoom info) shari_van_buren@hotmail.com Shari Van Buren Leader Information: We study the Bible, books, and other resources to help us deepen our faith. All are welcome! Do you long for an intimate relationship with your Creator but He seems elusive? Perhaps it's because something essential is missing in your life—the fear of the Lord. Don't let this frighten you. Fearing God is very different than being afraid of God. It's the key to everything. Holy Fear is not a topic you'll hear much about these days, but if you want to build a faith that stands strong through troubled times, you cannot afford to ignore it. In this six-session video Bible study , bestselling author John Bevere explores more than forty promises in Scripture given to those who embrace holy fear—rewards such as holiness, wisdom, legacy, confidence, happiness, and security. He invites you to take a fresh look at what it means to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. And he shows how approaching God in this way allows you to discover the deeper relationship with the Lord that your soul longs for and that He desires to have with you. For more information, or to receive the zoom link, please email Shari Van Buren at shari_van_buren@hotmail.com . Wellness Book Study Group Mondays | 12:00pm Library + Zoom (Contact Judy for Zoom info) judy@aldersgate.net Judy Jurkowski Leader Information: 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. Wednesday Women Wednesdays | 1:00pm - 2:00pm Church Library (Room 132) hettieh@usa.net Hettie Hervey Leader Information: 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. The Father's Table - Small Group for Dads with Kids at Home Last Thursday of Each Month | 8:00pm - 10:00pm Chris's House - Contact him for additional information s.christopher.mullins@gmail.com Chris Mullins Leader Information: Please join us for fellowship as we share and grow in our faith. First small group meeting is September 25th at 8:00 p.m. at Chris's house and we will meet the last Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Chris at s.christopher.mullins@gmail.com . Christian Meditation Group Mondays | 2:00pm Church Library (Room 132) susanakane78@gmail.com Sue Kane Leader Information: 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. Wednesday Night House Church Every Other Wednesday | 6:00pm Various Homes of Group Participants erica.kraft@gmail.com Erica Kraft Leader Information: 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.

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ONWARD 2030 - AUMC's Strategic Plan Aldersgate UMC will live out our mission of courageously living God's unconditional love,serving others, and making disciples by: Engaging people for Christ. Connecting people with Christ through our ministries and programs. Equipping people to be disciples of Christ. Sending people out as disciples to engage others. Within this structure, we will pursue strategies in line with the following principles: FINANCES PURSUE FINANCIAL SOLVENCY FOR THE CHURCH THROUGH DEBT REDUCTION MEASURES AND NEW EFFORTS TO GROW REVENUE. God has blessed AUMC with an abundance of resources. To be good stewards of those resources, promote responsible financial practices, and ensure continued progress as a church, AUMC will seek to achieve a balanced budget by 2030. This goal will be achieved through prayerful and deliberate consideration of eliminating current debts and increasing revenue in a responsible way. Additionally, AUMC will operate in a transparent manner which ensures all church stakeholders are fully aware of current and future financial equities. PARTNERSHIPS BUILD NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND STRENGTHEN CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS IN THE LOCAL, STATE, REGIONAL, AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY. Aldersgate’s diverse network of partnerships has spread blessings in the community, state, nation, and world. This is an important part of the church’s identity and must be a central aspect of decision-making moving forward. Adding, maintaining, expanding, and, when necessary, curtailing partnerships will enable AUMC to continue courageously living God’s unconditional love. When adding or expanding partnerships, the church must prayerfully consider the share of additional time and resources required in relation to its obligations to the congregation. DAY SCHOOL WE WILL CONTINUE TO DEEPEN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR DAY SCHOOL SO THAT IT BRINGS MULTI-GENERATIONAL GROWTH TO OUR CONGREGATION. The Day School is an excellent source of potential new congregants at Aldersgate. As a mission of AUMC, the Day School is a place of growth, love, caring, and kindness in the community. We want to help develop our Day School families on their spiritual journey. We will offer quality Christian family-based programs they can relate to, ultimately bringing more families to Christ and growing our congregation. MODERNIZATION MODERNIZE THE CHURCH TO EXPAND ALDERSGATE’S PRESENCE, COMMUNICATION, AND REACH. AUMC must keep pace with its future digital and physical needs to ensure a professional, pleasant, safe, and welcoming presence. This effort will require integration among the church’s ministries and continual assessment of how no-cost and low-cost efforts can bring outsize benefits to the church. Selective larger-scale investments are also possible, so long as they conform to the church’s top priorities of stewardship and financial solvency.

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. OUR MISSION JOYOUS RISK-TAKING WELCOMING GENEROUS FAITHFUL JOYOUS We embrace fully the joy of the Lord; it pours out from us and strengthens us as we live, serve, give, worship and praise in the name of Christ. Nehemiah 8:10 RISK-TAKING We courageously step out in faith to pursue the vision that God has given us for Aldersgate and the community. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 WELCOMING We show hospitality at all times to all people and welcome them with open arms as we serve God together. Mark 9:37 GENEROUS We selflessly give our time, talents, money, and resources to bring about God’s kingdom on earth with gratitude for all God has so generously given us. 2 Corinthians 9:11 FAITHFUL We are dedicated to the Great Commission to “go and make disciples” by growing our faith and our relationships as we love God and others. Hebrews 10:23

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, December 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 >

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Bible Study Group EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > B.A.S.I.C. Sunday School The Chosen: Season 5 Sundays | 9:30am | Church Library We will begin viewing season 5 of the acclaimed show The Chosen. We will view commentary and read and discuss the scripture associated with each episode. The following week we will watch the episode we had previously studied. There are 8 episodes per season. This study will span 16 Sundays starting Sunday September 7th and running into January 2026. All are welcome! Questions? Please contract facilitator Bill Armstrong 703-505-8007 or bbbarms@gmail.com We will begin viewing season 5 of the acclaimed show The Chosen. We will view commentary and read and discuss the scripture associated with each episode. The following week we will watch the episode we had previously studied. There are 8 episodes per season. This study will span 16 Sundays starting Sunday September 7th and running into January 2026. All are welcome! Questions? Please contract facilitator Bill Armstrong 703-505-8007 or bbbarms@gmail.com < Previous Event Next Event >

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 >

Sign up to read scripture during worship on Sundays. < Back Lay Readers Sign up to read scripture during worship on Sundays. Lay Readers are assigned scripture once every 2-3 months. They receive a speech-type copy of the week’s scripture the preceding week. They can pre-record their reading. Click Here to Sign-Up Please contact Steve Larkin at jstephenlarkin@gmail.com for more information. Lay Readers are assigned scripture once every 2-3 months. They receive a speech-type copy of the week’s scripture the preceding week. They can pre-record their reading. Click Here to Sign-Up Please contact Steve Larkin at jstephenlarkin@gmail.com for more information. Previous Next

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< Back Pastor Bill John Senior Pastor Email: bjohn@aldersgate.net Phone: (703) 765-6555 x602 Pastor Bill John has been an elder in the United Methodist Church for 25 years and has served three appointments. He has been privileged to serve God alongside congregations in Rockingham, Mathews, and New Kent counties. Bill will join Aldersgate from Providence UMC, where he has been ministering since 2014. Bill’s greatest joy in ministry is witnessing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in people’s lives. He considers it a great privilege to walk with people as they learn, grow, and deepen their relationship with the Lord. It is a holy, sacred, and joyful journey! Bill grew up in Virginia Beach, VA, as the eldest son of a naval commander and church pianist. His favorite memories of childhood and adolescence likely have something to do with playing soccer or rebuilding a ‘75 Camaro with his dad. He grew up dreaming of becoming a fighter pilot or racecar driver, yet God had other plans, though no less thrilling! Bill attended Virginia Tech, where he studied economics, business, and communication. At the Wesley Foundation of Virginia Tech, Bill met his wife Jenny and received his call to ministry. Upon graduation, Bill and Jenny were married and began their life together on the campus of Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Harrisonburg, VA, where Bill graduated with his Master of Divinity in 2000. Bill and Jenny have been married for 28 years and have loved raising their three children together: Billy (26), Hannah (23), and Owen (15). Billy is an engineer in Richmond, VA. Hannah is a Senior Airman in the US Air Force and is stationed in Minot, ND. Owen is a high school freshman, and his greatest love is soccer. Jenny is a licensed counselor, assistant professor of counseling, and director of the counseling program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA. They enjoy camping, board games, sports, and movies as a family. In his free time, Bill enjoys coaching soccer, woodworking, and restoring (and driving) his ‘85 Camaro. Bill and Jenny look forward to growing in ministry and fellowship alongside the people of Aldersgate UMC and the community of Fort Hunt. God is up to something, and it is always good!

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