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Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. HISTORY OF ALDERSGATE DAY SCHOOL Aldersgate Day School began in 1962 with just two classes and an enrollment of 38 children. By 1973, the Day School had grown to 102 students and had four classes of three-year-olds, three classes of four-year-olds, and one kindergarten class. In 1976, Fairfax County approved the Aldersgate Day School's infamous Mother's Day Out program. This program allowed the Aldersgate Day School to enroll children as young as six-months-old. By 1978, there was such a demand for space and the popularity of the school had grown so much that the Aldersgate Day School secured a seat on the official church Commission on Education. Between 1981 and 1984, the position of Day School Director became a twelve-month position, the first "teacher's aide" position was added, and the Aldersgate Day School and Mother's Day Out programs were combined into one Aldersgate Day School program, and with that began the process of uniting the staff and programs as a single school. During the years 1985 and 1986, two more classes of three-year-olds and four-year-olds were added, bringing the total number of classes to seven. Significant facility improvements were made during the next five years in an effort to bring the Aldersgate Day School into compliance with Virginia State Licensure regulations. In 1991, the Aldersgate Day School received its first unconditional Virginia State License. The Mother's Day Out program was replaced by the current Toddler I, Toddler II, and Pre-K classes. Many new and exciting educational, staffing, and programmatic activities continued throughout the 1990s and into to the 2000s when, in 2003, ground was broken for the new Aldersgate Educational wing. A huge effort was undertaken, in part, for the benefit of the Aldersgate Day School and its children. In February 2005, the Aldersgate Day School moved into the new wing at Aldersgate UMC (and resided in both upstairs and downstairs classrooms while the existing educational wing was beautifully remodeled). By September 2005, the Aldersgate Day School was set up as it is currently configured. Currently, Aldersgate Day School has an enrollment of 170 children, 16 class offerings, and 35 teachers and staff. We are so proud of our rich history and the opportunities we have been given to be agents of God's love through the educational process. It's so amazing to be able to serve so many children and their families within and outside of our community! Aldersgate Day School is fully licensed by the state of Virginia (without the religious exemption) and is regularly inspected by State representatives to ensure compliance with all state regulations.

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. DAY SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Day School is accepting resumes for lead and aide teacher positions for the 2023-2024 school year! Preferred requirements for lead teachers include a degree in a child-related field (including but not limited to early childhood education, psychology, nursing, etc.); however, other pathways to eligibility are also available. Please contact dayschool@aldersgate.net to chat!

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. Volunteer for Worship Lent & Easter 2026 CLICK HERE for regular Sunday morning volunteer sign-ups. Ash Wednesday Usher Sign up to serve as an usher on Ash Wednesday (Feb 18th at 9:00am or 7:00pm). Learn More Sign Up Palm Sunday Lay Readers Sign up to read scripture on Palm Sunday (March 29th at 9:30am or 11:00am) Learn More Sign Up Maundy Thursday Lay Reader Sign up to read scripture on Maundy Thursday (April 2nd at 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Easter Sunday Usher Sign up to serve as an usher on Easter Sunday (April 5th at 6:30am, 9:00am, & 11:00am). Learn More Sign Up Ash Wednesday Lay Readers Sign up to read scripture on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18th at 9:00am or 7:00pm). Learn More Sign Up Maundy Thursday Usher Sign up to serve as an usher on Maundy Thursday (April 2nd at 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Good Friday Usher Sign up to serve as an usher on Good Friday (April 3rd at 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Easter Sunday Communion Server Sign up to serve communion on Easter Sunday (April 5th at 6:30am, 9:00am, & 11:00am). Learn More Sign Up Palm Sunday Usher Sign up to serve as an usher on Palm Sunday (March 29th at 9:30am & 11am). Learn More Sign Up Maundy Thursday Communion Server Sign up to serve communion on Maundy Thursday (April 2nd at 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Good Friday Lay Readers Sign up to read scripture on Good Friday (April 3rd at 7pm). Learn More Sign Up Easter Sunday Lay Readers Sign up to read scripture on Easter Sunday (April 5th at 6:30am, 9:00am, & 11:00am). Learn More Sign Up F ull S ign -U ps The following sign-ups for Lent & Easter are full. Thank you for volunteering your time!

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. IMPORTANT DAY SCHOOL LINKS Program Offerings Make Online Payment Day School History Day School Handbook Virginia School Entrance Health Form Immunization Requirements Code of Virginia 22.1-271.2 : No student shall be admitted by a school unless at the time of admission the student or his parent submits documentary proof of immunization to the admitting official of the school.

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. PAY ONLINE Online Payment Options Families can submit their monthly tuition payments using our PayPal option (fee added)! Fee-free options: check to Aldersgate Day School or cash Note: If you don’t see your specific tuition amount, please contact the office for further instructions. Quick View Registration Fee (Returning Families & Aldersgate Members) Price $102.50 Add to Cart

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

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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 >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. SCOUTS AT ALDERSGATE UMC BSA TROOP 996 Troop 996 is an active Scouts BSA Troop with over 40 Scouts. Troop 996 was chartered in 1961 by the Aldersgate United Methodist Church and has been providing boys with opportunities to learn and grow for over 60 years. We're always happy to welcome new members at any level of Scouting and at any time during the year. For more information about Troop 996, visit https://sites.google.com/view/t996website or contact BSA Troop 996 at troop996.info@gmail.com . “A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room.” Lord Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of Scouting Troop 996 Spring Mulch Sale Submit online orders through Sunday, April 12th. Scouts BSA Troop 996 is having its annual mulch sale. Proceeds help fund summer camps and Troop equipment. Online Orders are being taken through April 12 online and in Wesley Hall. Payment by cash, check, and PAYPAL. Free delivery for orders of five bags over to your home on Saturday April 18 (zip codes 22306, 22307, 22308, 22309, and 22310). Mulch is sold in 2 cu. Ft and 3 cu. Ft. bags (cedar and hardwood), priced from $5.50 to $8.75 per bag. Bulk mulch delivery is available (7 cu. yard min.) with delivery charge of $100. Order Mulch Online Troop 996 Holiday Wreath and Evergreen Gifts Sale HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ***The last day to order is December 6th*** Troop 996's annual wreath and evergreen gift sale is underway, and we're hoping you can support us! Help by purchasing a beautiful fresh wreath, centerpiece, and/or tabletop Christmas tree. $8.00 is donated to our troop per item sold! The holiday evergreens you purchase for yourself, family, and friends will be delivered via FedEx in a festive carton with your personalized message. The quality of the products is amazing, and shipping to any location in the continental United States is included. Thank you in advance for your help supporting Troop 996. We hope you have a great holiday season! Order Greens Online Troop 996 Calendar of Events Troop 996 meets weekly on Sunday nights at 7:00PM and also has a monthly event based on the annual plan developed in August by the scouts, the Senior Patrol Leader, and input from the Scoutmaster. Troop 996 participates in monthly events that include Leadership Training, local Camporees, Scouting for Food, our Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination, and Wreaths Across America at the Alexandria National Cemetery. Troop 996 also participates in summer activities including high adventure camps such as Philmont, Northern Tier, and Sea Base, and closer to home camps including Goshen, Virginia, Camp Rodney, Maryland, and Summit, West Virginia. On a few occasions, the troop has also ventured to locations like Norfolk, West Point, and New York City.

< Back Pastor Sherry Hietpas Associate Pastor Email: shietpas@aldersgate.net Phone: (703) 765-6555 x601 Pastor Sherry Hietpas is a graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, with a Master of Divinity and is currently a Provisional Elder in the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. She received her call to vocational ministry in 2017 while serving as the Director of Family Ministries at First United Methodist Church in Pacific Grove, CA. She has previously served Andrew Chapel UMC in Vienna, VA, as their Associate Pastor. Sherry has a passion for building community as an expression of faith in Jesus Christ and believes many relationships are formed around a table, usually over good food and discussion. She finds that relationship building leads to a strong sense of belonging, which can spur personal and communal transformation. Sherry has also developed a passion for digital ministry, which was cultivated while living overseas. Sherry is married to an active-duty Marine and is a mother to three daughters. She is excited to be part of the incredible ministries of Aldersgate UMC, as they serve the community of Alexandria.