< 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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New 11-week Faith Book Study beginning Sept. 15th. Led by Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > New Faith Book Study - "The Tears of Things," by Richard Rohr EQUIP EVENT Tuesday, Oct. 27th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm Aldersgate UMC (Church Library) "The Tears of Things" is the perfect book as we are outraged, fearful and in pain at what is happening in our time. How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and anger we feel in such an unjust world? The writings of the Jewish prophets offer us a crucial path forward today. The prophets' writings reflect the full spectrum of human maturity. In almost every case, their initial rage and their accusatory words evolve into a profound pathos and lamentation about our shared human condition and the world's suffering. Through astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their journey from anger to sadness and ultimately compassion, the prophets exemplify "sacred criticism" - a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the inter connectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine universal love. In doing so, they set the stage for Jesus, who follows this identical pattern. Drawing on a century of biblical scholarship and written in the warm, pastoral voice that has endeared Richard Rohr to millions, "The Tears of Things," breathes new life into ancient wisdom. It paves a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world. Click here to watch a video about "The Tears of Things." Join us Tuesday evenings in the Church Library as Rev. Keary Kincannon facilitates a lively book discussion sponsored by both Aldersgate UMC and Ventures in Community (VIC -Mt. Vernon area’s 50-year-old Interfaith Coalition). Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon Sign Up to Attend Please 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 . "The Tears of Things" is the perfect book as we are outraged, fearful and in pain at what is happening in our time. How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and anger we feel in such an unjust world? The writings of the Jewish prophets offer us a crucial path forward today. The prophets' writings reflect the full spectrum of human maturity. In almost every case, their initial rage and their accusatory words evolve into a profound pathos and lamentation about our shared human condition and the world's suffering. Through astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their journey from anger to sadness and ultimately compassion, the prophets exemplify "sacred criticism" - a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the inter connectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine universal love. In doing so, they set the stage for Jesus, who follows this identical pattern. Drawing on a century of biblical scholarship and written in the warm, pastoral voice that has endeared Richard Rohr to millions, "The Tears of Things," breathes new life into ancient wisdom. It paves a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world. Click here to watch a video about "The Tears of Things." Join us Tuesday evenings in the Church Library as Rev. Keary Kincannon facilitates a lively book discussion sponsored by both Aldersgate UMC and Ventures in Community (VIC-Mt. Vernon area’s 50-year-old Interfaith Coalition). Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon Click here to sign up. Please 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 . < Previous Event Next Event >

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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, Nov. 12th | 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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Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. WORSHIP AT ALDERSGATE Worship is the Heart of Aldersgate Church The passion of our worship team is to lead our community into the presence of God during every worship experience. Whether it is through traditional choirs, contemporary praise songs, or compelling and creative teaching, the heart of our worship is to celebrate God’s faithfulness and our gratitude for the work of Christ in our lives. Join Us for Sunday Worship Contemporary Worship 9:30am | Sanctuary & Livestream Our Contemporary Worship Service features modern/contemporary Christian music led by the Journeys Band. Livestream & Bulletin Traditional Worship 11:00am | Sanctuary & Livestream Our Traditional Worship Service features hymns and traditional worship music from our Wesley Choir and Casavant organ. Livestream & Bulletin Additional Information First Time Visitors Children's Ministries Student Ministries Adult Education You can also livestream this Sunday's service or watch past worship services on YouTube and Facebook. Livestream & On Demand Livestream & On Demand

Providing humanitarian relief at the national and global levels. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to National & International Missions Next > United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) As the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) assists United Methodists and churches to become involved globally in direct ministry to persons in need. UMCOR comes alongside those who suffer from natural or human-caused disasters – famine, hurricane, war, flood, fire or other events – to alleviate suffering and serve as a source of help and hope for the vulnerable. UMCOR provides relief, response and long-term recovery grants when events overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on their own. UMCOR also provides technical support and training for partners to address emerging and ongoing issues related to disaster relief, recovery, and long-term health and development. UMCOR currently has response efforts in place to provide aid and assistance to the people of Ukraine; to alleviate suffering caused by hurricanes and other natural disasters within the United States and its territories; and to provide support to displaced persons as well as refugees fleeing disasters (both natural and human-caused) around the globe. Ways to Give: Visit https://umcmission.org/ways-to-give/ to learn about the many ways in which you can give to UMCOR. Here is some information on three primary ways in which you can give. Online at https://umcmission.org/ways-to-give By toll-free telephone call: 1-888-252-6174 By check made payable to "Advance GCFA" with the name of the missionary or project and the Advance number on the memo line of the check. Mail to Global Ministries/UMCOR, GPO, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY, 10087-9068 If you have any questions about donating, please email donationhelp@umcmission.org . < Previous Next >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. GIVE TO ALDERSGATE UMC Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 We consider it a privilege to give back to God what has been graciously given to us. We are committed to generosity because we know first-hand the change God can bring through our sacrificial giving. Thank you for prioritizing Aldersgate UMC in your generous giving. Your consistency provides stability, strength, and support to our ministry. METHODS OF GIVING In Person or by Mail 1301 Collingwood Road Alexandria, VA 22308 Online Make a tax deductible donation‏. Click to Give By Text Text "ALDERSGATE" to 73256. Online giving takes place on Aldersgate’s Realm site. Click on the buttons, below, to learn how to setup a Realm account and how to give online. How to Setup Realm Account How to Give Online in Realm ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF GIVING Qualified Charitable Distribution Publicly Traded Securities Legacy Giving CURRENT CAMPAIGNS Select a campaign to learn more 2025 Stewardship Campaign Shepherd Hall Debt Reduction 2024 Stewardship Campaign Select a campaign to learn more Stewardship Campaign Capital Campaign Abundantly Far More Stewardship Campaign 2022 "Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen." ~Ephesians 3:20-21 NRSV Our stewardship theme for 2022 is Abundantly Far More. The image of the grapes reminds us of God's abundance and how we are called to bear fruit for God. Our membership vows, professed before God and the church family, include support through five areas – our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. We encourage you to be part of God's abundance and helping Aldersgate to bear fruit for God through your time, talents, and resources. A tangible way to bear fruit for God is to complete the online 2022 Commitment Card and 2022 Time and Talent Card . For more information, please contact connect@aldersgate.net . Thank you for your contribution and commitment to Aldersgate UMC!

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. l ent & e aster 2026 Holy Week Easter Sunday Lent Resources Holy Week at Alde r sgate Sunday, March 29th - Friday, April 3rd We invite you to join us for worship throughout Holy Week. Volunteer for Worship During Holy Week palm sunday Sunday, March 29th 9:30am | Contemporary Worship 11:00am | Traditional Worship Nursery Availa ble (3 & under) Livestream Available for Both Services maundy thursday Thursday, April 2nd 7:00pm Worship Service with Communion No Nursery Available Livestream Available good friday Friday, April 3rd 7:00pm Worship Service No Nursery Available Livestream Available Sunday, April 5th Easter Sunday We invite you to join us for worship throughout Holy Week. Volunteer for Worship on Easter Sunday Livestream Easter Worship Services 6:30am | Sunrise Service on the Front Lawn No nursery availa ble 9:00am | Contemp or ary Worship (Sanctuary + Live Stream) Worship Service with Communion (nursery available for kids 3 & under) 11:00am | Traditional Worship (Sanctuary + Live Stream) Worship Service with Communion (nursery available for kids 3 & under) Easter Egg Hunt | 10:15am | Front Lawn Livestream will be available for the 9:00am & 11:00am services. There will be no Sunday School on Easter Sunday 2026 Lent Resources Lenten Conversations @ Founders Children's Lenten Calendar Creation Care Lenten Calendar 2026 Lenten Conversations @ Founders Sundays through March 29th 5:00pm-6:00pm | Founders Hall We are offering a Lenten Worship Service every Sunday through the season of Lent. This evening service is filled with meaningful and thoughtful discussion, beautiful music, and time to grow together in faith. If you've missed the first few services, not to worry, it’s not too late to join us! We meet Sundays at 5pm and would love to have you be part of the conversation as we journey through Lent together. Come be encouraged, inspired, and connected. If you have any questions, reach out to Pastor Bill or Pastor Sherry. We hope to see you on Sunday evenings! 2026 Kids Lenten Calendar This 2026 Children's Lenten Calendar offers children a fun way to participate in the season of Lent through a daily practice of giving, praying, and fasting that is active and contemplative. 2026 Children's Lenten Calendar We encourage you to download the calendar and to use this resource with your children throughout this Lenten season. 2026 Creation Care Lenten Calendar This 2026 Creation Care Lenten Calendar offers you and your family a fun way to participate in the season of Lent through a daily practice of participating in climate and environmental justice for Virginians and our world! Creation Care Lenten Calendar 2026 Shrove Tuesday Ash Wednesday Holy Week Easter Sunday Lent Resources Lenten Giving Holy Week at Alde r sgate Sunday, April 13th - Saturday, April 19th We invite you to join us for worship throughout Holy Week. Livestream Holy Week Worship Services Volunteer for Worship During Holy Week palm sunday Sunday, April 13th 9:30am | Contemporary Worship 11:00am | Traditional Worship No Sunday School Nursery Availa ble (3 & under) Livestream Available for Both Services maundy thursday Thursday, April 17th 7:00pm Worship Service with Communion No Nursery Available Livestream Available good friday Friday, April 18th 7:00pm Worship Service No Nursery Available Livestream Available Holy Saturday • March 30th, 2024 Pastor Jon and Pastor Randy share a special devotion for Holy Saturday.

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