Sign up to help serve communion on the 1st Sunday of the month. < Back Communion Servers Sign up to help serve communion on the 1st Sunday of the month. Communion Servers assist in serving the elements on the 1st Sunday of each month and at Christmas, Easter, and Holy days. Servers are stationed at the four corners of the sanctuary and serve prepared elements. Click Here to Sign-Up Please Contact Steve Larkin at jstephenlarkin@gmail.com for more information. Communion Servers assist in serving the elements on the 1st Sunday of each month and at Christmas, Easter, and Holy days. Servers are stationed at the four corners of the sanctuary and serve prepared elements. Click Here to Sign-Up Please Contact Steve Larkin at jstephenlarkin@gmail.com for more information. Previous Next

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 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 .

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. GENERAL CONFERENCE 2024 After a four-year delay, the 2020 General Conference of the United Methodist Church will take place April 23rd - May 3rd, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. As stated in a UM News explanation of General Conference , “The United Methodist Church has no pope. But it does have a General Conference — the only body that can set official policy and speak for the international denomination. General Conference brings together lay and clergy delegates from four continents whose decisions will affect how millions of United Methodists do church for years to come." General Conference typically gathers every four years. General Conference was scheduled to meet in 2020. However, the global COVID pandemic resulted in multiple postponements of the 2020 General Conference. When the General Conference meets this April, it will have been eight years since our primary denominational governing body came together. Since the last meeting in 2016, the denomination has seen a quarter of its U.S. churches depart under a disaffiliation policy that began in 2019 and expired at the end of 2023. General Conference 2024 will determine what happens next in the United Methodist Church. In order to prepare our Aldersgate UMC family for the Town Hall meeting that will occur on May 19th following the 2024 General Conference, we are providing information and links to resources that have been compiled and vetted by the pastors, staff, and Equip ministries team. The following are resources that we believe provide accurate information about the upcoming General Conference. The Northern Virginia District invites you to pray for the upcoming General Conference. Each day from April 1- May 5 we offer the name of a person or persons (beginning with each VAUMC delegate) as well as a theme or idea to help focus your prayers. General Conference Prayer Calendar Post General Conference Panel Discussion The Virginia Conference held a post-General Conference Zoom webinar on Thursday, May 9th, at 7pm. The panel included Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson; Rev. Lindsey Baynham Freeman, head of the Virginia delegation; and delegates Rev. Mark Ogren, Marshall Bailey, and Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page. You can watch the webinar on the Virginia Conference YouTube Channel. Watch the Recorded Post-General Conference Webinar Due to the large volume of questions received during the webinar, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) was created by the Virginia Conference Connectional Ministries Office. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) It is important to note that the deadline for disaffiliation has passed. Aldersgate UMC will not be considering disaffiliation in our Town Hall meeting. At this time, there is nothing to vote or decide upon regarding Aldersgate UMC's status until more information is received after General Conference. ALDERSGATE UMC'S PLAN April 14th, 21st, & 28th: We will offer a three-part sermon series on John Wesley's "Three Simple Rules". We invite you to read the book (available on Amazon and Cokesbury ) and follow along in prayer. April 17th: Clergy pre-brief for General Conference offered by our district leadership. Pastor Randy and Pastor Jon will participate in this. April 23 – May 3, 2024: The 2024 General Conference (also still being called the “2020 General Conference”) will take place in Charlotte, NC, to further discuss and vote on plans to address the issues under debate for the past eight years. May 8th: Following General Conference, there will be a debrief for all laity and clergy. This will be held via Zoom. Information on how to participate in this will be provided to the congregation when we receive it. May 19th: We will hold a Town Hall at to discuss what is next for Aldersgate UMC following the 2024 General Conference. More information on this Town Hall meeting will be provided as it comes together. This will be open to the entire congregation. HOW DID WE GET HERE? A TIMELINE May 2016: Divisions among delegates at the 2016 General Conference were apparent in regard to church teachings on marriage and human sexuality. A plan was approved to table all legislative action on human sexuality. The Council of Bishops was empowered to form a commission to study the divisions in the denomination and to come up with a plan. 2017 – 2018: Three plans emerged from the Commission on the Way Forward . The Connectional Conference Plan recommended re-organizing the church into two separate but connected entities. The One Church Plan (endorsed by the Council of Bishops) would allow conferences, clergy, and local churches to make their own decisions on same-sex marriage. The Traditional Plan recommended keeping all of the current language in the Book of Discipline and enforcing disciplinary actions such as removing openly gay clergy from their churches. February 2019: A Special Session of the General Conference was held to vote on the plans from the Commission on the Way Forward. The Traditional Plan was passed with amendments made and voted upon at the Special Session of the General Conference. Summer 2019: Following the decision of the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference, a number of Conferences in the United States passed resolutions against the Traditional Plan . A 12-person group of centrist, traditionalist, and progressive church leaders drafted a plan for the amicable split of the United Methodist Church denomination that would provide a future for the denomination, its local churches, and its clergy. This plan addressed issues such as ownership of church property, pastoral pension plans, etc. It was to be discussed at the 2020 General Conference. January 2020: A group of 16 United Methodist bishops and church leaders offered a proposal that would allow traditionalist-minded congregations to form a new denomination ; this plan included provisions for funding and allowed local congregations who disaffiliated to keep their local church property. March 2020: The pandemic caused the 2020 General Conference to be delayed – first until 2021, then until August/September 2022, then until April 2024. March 2022: The formation of the Global Methodist Church was announced, allowing adherents of the Traditional Plan to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church to join the Global Methodist Church. December 31, 2023: This was the last day that churches were allowed to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. April 23 – May 3, 2024: The 2024 General Conference (also still being called the “2020 General Conference”) will take place in Charlotte, NC, to further discuss and vote on plans to address the issues under debate for the past eight years. WHAT IS GENERAL CONFERENCE? What is General Conference and what does it do? Watch this quick overview of the General Conference from the United Methodist Communications team and find out how it serves the United Methodist Church. You can find additional resources to learn more about General Conference in this "beginner's guide" to General Conference put out by UM News . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESOURCES Here are some additional helpful resources to learn more about General Conference: VA UMC Guide to General Conference General Conference FAQ Document published by the Virginia Annual Conference that describes the Christmas Covenant and the Regionalization Plan that may be voted on at the 2024 General Conference: Christmas Covenant Regionalization Plan WHAT IS "DISAFFILIATION"? This article will provide additional information on what "disaffiliation" is. It is important to note that the deadline for disaffiliation has passed. Aldersgate UMC will not be considering disaffiliation in our Town Hall meeting. Disaffiliation in the UMC: What You Need to Know WATCH PANEL DISCUSSIONS TO LEARN MORE Watch a panel discussion that took place at Floris UMC in Herndon, VA, on February 6th, 2024, about preparations and legislation related to the 2024 General Conference. Disclaimer: The panelists have similar viewpoints to one another in regard to the issues they are discussing, so it is somewhat less objective than other resources. However, there is an excellent description of the history of the contentious issues that may be addressed at the 2024 General Conference. Also, there is a lovely statement by our Bishop regarding the working of the Holy Spirit in us as we work together. Pastor Adam Hamilton moderates a panel of pastors who have started new churches in areas with disaffiliating churches. There is also a discussion with a pastor from a church in Africa about the issues faced by UMC churches in African countries.

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 Paused for Summer Sundays at 9:30am Leader Information: Elaine Saunders elainesaunders66@gmail.com Currently on Summer break. Will start back up in September. For more information, contact Elaine Saunders at elainesaunders66@gmail.com . B.A.S.I.C. Bible Study Library (Room 132) Sundays at 9:30am Leader Information: Bill Armstrong bbbarms@gmail.com We are currently undertaking another Adam Hamilton study - "Christianity's Family Tree." This 8 session study will take us through the summer and will briefly examine eight denominations within Christianity: Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Lutheranism, Presbyterianism, Anglicanism, Baptists, Pentecostalism, and our own denomination Methodism. We will use Adam Hamilton's 2007 DVD and Book for this study. The BASIC Bible study meets in the church library (Room 132) just inside Door 3 from 9:30-10:30am on Sunday mornings. Questions? Please reach out to facilitator Bill Armstrong at bbbarms@gmail.com Adult Small Groups Please contact the listed group leader(s) for more details on the small group you are interested in. Fall Book Study with the Pastors Weekly on Thursdays beginning Sept. 10th 12:15pm-1:30pm Church Library shietpas@aldersgate.net Pastor Bill John & Pastor Sherry Hietpas Leader Information: Pastor Bill and Pastor Sherry offer a Fall Book Study discussing "Jesus Christ is Lord: Living the Lordship of Christ" by Tom Berlin. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to grow in our discipleship as we explore how having Jesus as Lord of our lives impacts our relationships, habits, and priorities. Questions: reach out to Pastor Sherry. Click here to sign up. More than Meditation Group (Christian Meditation Group) Mondays | 2:00pm Church Library (Room 132) susanakane78@gmail.com Sue Kane Leader Information: The More Than Meditation Group (fka Christian Meditation Group) meets every Monday afternoon at 2:00 pm in the church library. We cover a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, Christian Meditation. Most studies are six to eight weeks in length, and we end each session with a five-minute period of meditation. We love welcoming new members, even just for one study! This fall we will discuss the book Genesis: A Beginner’s Guide to the Beginning by Amy-Jill Levine, starting on September 14th. 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: Wednesday Night Zoom Bible Study New study starting Aug. 19th 7:30pm-9:30pm | Via Zoom The Wednesday Night Zoom Bible Study will be studying the book of Joshua by Faith Eury Cho. The study begins Aug. 19th, from 7:30-9:30pm via Zoom and runs for 8 weeks. All are welcome to join! Please reach out to Shari Van Buren for the Zoom link and more details! Faith Book Study - "The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage" Tuesdays Beginning Sept. 15th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm Church Library (Room 132) Keary.Kincannon@gmail.com Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon Leader Information: Faith Book Study - "The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage" by Richard Rohr Sign up here. Join Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon for an 11-week study of Richard Rohr's book "The Tears of Things." The class will begin on September 15th and run on Tuesday evenings until November 24th. It is sponsored by Aldersgate UMC & Ventures in Community. Class/Book Description "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. 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. Koinonia Women's Small Group Monthly TBD equip@aldersgate.net Leigh Johnson Miller Leader Information: The Koinonia Women's Small Group is comprised of women in the middle stages of life who are seeking Christian friendship, encouragement, and support. Please reach out to Leigh Johnson Miller at equip@aldersgate.net for the date and time of each meeting. Meeting time and date varies depending on availability of everyone that attends. 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. The group will meet at Chris's house on the last Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Chris at s.christopher.mullins@gmail.com .

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. YOUTH MINISTRY Supporting all youth in grades 7 through 12 The Aldersgate Youth Ministry welcomes and embraces the youth of the Aldersgate UMC family and its community. All youth are welcome -- you don't have to be a Methodist or a member of Aldersgate to participate in your Youth Ministries. Youth Ministry at Aldersgate UMC includes Aldersgate Youth Group (grades 7-12) and the Confirmation Program (grades 7+). Both programs provide an opportunity for youth to have fun, build new relationships, perform service in the community and beyond, and grow in their faith in a supportive and encouraging environment. For more information, please contact us at youth@aldersgate.net . Your child’s safety is our priority. Learn about our policies and child protection procedures. Child & Youth Protection Policy Confirmation Youth Mission Week Youth Group Youth Band Open House Youth Group Summer Youth Group is here! Join us for fun activities, games, service opportunities, outings, and time to grow in faith and friendship. Whether you're a regular or it's your first time, there's a place for you this summer! Click here to see the schedule! The Aldersgate Youth Group is a space for our young people to come together and kick off the week on a positive note. We focus on exploring our relationships with God, having fun, and occasionally engaging in service projects within the community and beyond. We invite you to grow in your faith in a supportive and encouraging environment. All youth are welcome—there’s no need to be a Methodist or a member of Aldersgate to join us! Who : Students in grades 7-12 Where : Youth Room (Room 102) When : Sundays from 5pm-6:30pm Confirmation Program Register for Confirmation Program 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 If you have questions, or would like more information, please contact us at confirmation@aldersgate.net Important Documents to Download & Review 2025-2026 Confirmation Class Calendar Parental Consent Form Confirmation Program Requirements Aldersgate Youth Band The Aldersgate Youth Band is open to youth musicians. Our mission is to deepen our faith and worship experience through music. Do you play an instrument or sing in choir at school? We'd love to have you be a part of our music family! Who : Students in grades 7-12 Where : Church Sanctuary When : Sundays from 6:30 pm - 7:30pm (bi-weekly) For more information, please contact Andreas Barrett ( abarrett@aldersgate.net ), Co-Director of Student Ministries. Youth Open House On Summer Break! The Youth Open House is a chance for teens to unwind after school, enjoy a snack, play games, and work on homework. Each week, we engage in a group activity to foster connections and strengthen our friendships. We emphasize respectful values and boundaries, and we’re thrilled to see so many non-members joining us as well! Please contact us if your child has any health concerns or allergies that we should be aware of. Who : Students in grades 7-12 Where : Youth Room (Room 102) When : Every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30pm - 4pm Youth Mission Week Youth Mission Week is a faith and community building event, created to foster a lifelong service mindset in the youth of our church and beyond. This five-day experience will strike a balance between faithfulness and fun, with field trips to amusement parks, outreach activities at nearby churches, and daily periods of worship. Who : Rising 7th - 12th Graders Where : Multiple local spots! -Trip to King’s Dominion -Serving at Rising Hope -Challenges at Level 99 -Camp Highroad adventures -Worship, games, laughs, and so much more! When : June 29th - July 3rd | 9am - 6pm* Cost : $100 *End time may change depending on activity. We will communicate any changes to parents. Registration is required. Please register by June 26th. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Andreas Barrett (andreas@aldersgate.net ). We Love Volunteers! Get Involved! Come be a part of the faith formation and growth of our amazing teenagers! We are looking for adult volunteers who can help out with our Youth Ministry program. Opportunities to help include: • Provide food or come as a parent volunteer for Sunday Evening Youth Group • • Sign up for our church events and outings • If at any point you want to donate food or snacks, please contact Andreas and Bailey at youth@aldersgate.net . Signup for our weekly newsletter Contact us at youth@aldersgate.net Join our Facebook Group

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. SOCIAL JUSTICE "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Mark 12:31 The United Methodist Church has a long history of advocating for social justice. During university, John & Charles Wesley and their Oxford 'Holy Club' visited the local prison and tutored neighborhood children. The early Methodists expressed their opposition to societal ills such as slavery, smuggling, inhumane prison conditions, alcohol abuse, and child labor. Today United Methodists work, march and pray for racial justice, environmental care, and fair treatment for everyone. Learn how we continue in ministries of justice today and find places where you can serve. "The United Methodist Church believes God's love for the world is an active and engaged love, a love seeking justice and liberty. We cannot just be observers. So we care enough about people's lives to risk interpreting God's love, to take a stand, to call each of us into a response, no matter how controversial or complex. The church helps us think and act out of a faith perspective, not just respond to all the other 'mind-makers-up' that exist in our society." Excerpt from The Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church 2020/2024. Copyright © 2024 by The United Methodist Publishing House. First adopted by the 1972 General Conference, the Social Principles document stands in the Wesleyan tradition of forthright moral witness and ethical action. The Social Principles articulate our ethical aspirations for the common good in our public policies and personal commitments. Through them, we seek to love God with our whole heart, mind, soul, and strength and to desire for our neighbors what we desire for ourselves. Social Principles of the United Methodist Church As Adopted by General Conference Charlotte, 2024 The Social Principles reflect the United Methodist response to today's most pressing social issues. UMC Social Principles Faith in Action: All Other Ground is Sinking Sand Justice Takes Courage, Edition 5 An article from Bishop Julius C. Trimble General Board of Church and Society | January 24, 2025 All Other Ground is Sinking Sand What Do We Mean by "Social Justice"? Learn what "social justice" means in the United Methodist Church and how we as a church participate in social justice. What do we mean by social justice? Dear President Trump: Letter from United Methodist Council of Bishops A letter to the Honorable President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, from the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church. Council of Bishops Letter to President Trump Bishop, Appointive Cabinet Share Pastoral Letter to Federal Workers A Pastoral Letter to Federal Workers Summarily Dismissed from their Jobs Pastoral Letter to Federal Employees "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Mark 12:31 The Social Justice Team works towards living into our Strategic Priorities of Missional Outreach and Social Justice. To help educate, disciple, and model ways to transform for the better those people and causes we seek to serve locally, nationally, and internationally. Currently we partner with Woodlawn Faith UMC in worship and missional exchanges, as well as opportunities that you can find in our weekly newsletter (click the "Subscribe" button, below, to receive our weekly newsletter). We have a Social Justice section in our church library where you can check out books. We are offering tips for Creation Care in our weekly newsletter. Click on the tabs, below, to learn more about the different social justice focus areas at Aldersgate UMC. Learn more about the Social Principals of the United Methodist Church . The Social Justice Team comes together every 8-10 weeks to share what we are working on and plan for other ways to engage in our church and community. If you wish to know more, be part of a book and /or Bible study, or to actively participate in one of the above areas, please contact socialjustice@aldersgate.net . Woodlawn-Faith UMC Partnership Aldersgate UMC is currently partnering with Woodlawn-Faith UMC in worship and missional exchanges, as well as other events you can learn about here and under Upcoming Events . There are also opportunities to serve with Woodlawn-Faith UMC, such as Food Distribution on Fordson Road and to serve at the Community Gardens at the Grist Mill Park. Woodlawn-Faith UMC is an African-American congregation in our area. This partnership came out of our work on our Focus 2025 Strategic Priorities. We heard you as our congregation wanting to be more diverse in worship and in engaging with our community. Upcoming Partnership Events Woodlawn-Faith Food Distribution 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) Help pack food boxes for distribution to folks who come to collect food. 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. 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Woodlawn-Faith Partnership Be the Bridge Book Club Creation Care Woodlawn-Faith UMC Partnership Aldersgate UMC is currently partnering with Woodlawn-Faith UMC in worship and missional exchanges, as well as other events you can learn about here and under Upcoming Events . There are also opportunities to serve with Woodlawn-Faith UMC, such as Food Distribution on Fordson Road and to serve at the Community Gardens at the Grist Mill Park. Woodlawn-Faith UMC is an African-American congregation in our area. This partnership came out of our work on our Focus 2025 Strategic Priorities. We heard you as our congregation wanting to be more diverse in worship and in engaging with our community. Upcoming Partnership Events Woodlawn-Faith Food Distribution 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) Help pack food boxes for distribution to folks who come to collect food. 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. 1 1 ... 1 ... 1

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN 2023 Shepherding for the Future Comprehensive Campaign 2023 "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." Psalm 23:1 Rather than ask you twice within several months to give to two separate efforts, we are asking you once to support these efforts and to consider a gift for the future through a single Comprehensive Campaign for 2023. The Comprehensive Campaign 2023 has three parts - Stewardship, Shepherd Hall, and Legacy Giving. More information on each is below . We ask you to consider each part carefully. We encourage you to be a shepherd for the future through your giving. Campaign Pledge Form Campaign Testimonial Videos Time & Talent Form Time & Talent Testimonial Videos Campaign Progress Campaign Supporters of 2023 Campaign Information Packet FAQs Campaign Presentation Thank you for your contribution and commitment to Aldersgate UMC! Stewardship 2023 Shepherd Hall Campaign 2023 Stewardship Campaign Operating Budget The priority or first component for giving is your support of the annual expenses - the operating budget - of the church. The operating budget is the cost of the church's programs every day of the year. The total operating budget for 2023 is projected to be $1.6 million. This will be paid through pledged commitments (62.5%), non-pledge donations (28.2%), and other revenue (9.3%). Our goal is to receive pledged commitments for a total of $1 million. Included in the operating budget are the apportionments which we pay to support the ministries of the United Methodist Church denomination. Apportionments is a method of giving that proportionally allocates the denomination-wide budget to conferences and local churches. For example, the apportionment dollars that Aldersgate gives toward Global Missions and other organizations within the United Methodist Church help those in need in Ukraine. The operating budget includes apportionments, staff salaries, church administration expenses, missions, and the cost of maintaining the church properties (main church and two parsonages). Click Here for Note on Mission Expenses You are asked each Fall to make a commitment through the "Stewardship Campaign" for the following year. You are asked to renew your current commitment to support the annual operating budget and to consider increasing your pledge by 10% for 2023. If you do not have a current commitment, please consider making one. The amount you give is a personal matter. When deciding on how much to give, remember that scripture indicates that tithing is the standard and that giving one-tenth of our income to the church is the norm. Tithing is a spiritual goal for many Christians and for members of the Jewish faith, as well. Legacy Giving Anchor 1

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. ENGAGE MINISTRIES ENGAGE ENGAGE ENGAGE ENGAGE Engaging People for Christ Engaging People for Christ Engaging People for Christ Engaging People for Christ Ministries/Strategies for the purpose of introducing Jesus, establishing belonging through relationship—usually outside the walls of the church, but not always. Ministry Areas Community Engagement, Trunk or Treat, Blessing of the Animals, Caroling on the Corner, Fresh Expressions Events, Scouts , Wellness Classes , ACCT , Day School , etc. To learn more about the Engage Ministries at Aldersgate UMC, please contact our Engage Team at engage@aldersgate.net . Upcoming Engage Events & Activities Fellowship Riders - Youth Ride! Saturday, Sept. 19th | 10:00am Fellowship Riders, start your engines! ... we mean, pedals! Join the Fellowship Riders AND Youth Group on Sept.19th for a great day of riding, fellowship, and fun. We are planning to start our ride here at Aldersgate's parking lot and then riding to The Haven Restaurant. Following lunch, we will then recross the Parkway to Belle Haven Park, stop briefly at the Belle Haven Marina, and have fellowship time and a short devotional along the riverbank before proceeding back to Aldersgate. Also, if you cannot ride due to time constraints, broken bike, etc., consider joining us at The Haven at around 10:30am for lunch and/or Bell Haven Park at 11:30am for fellowship and the devotional. Whether you're a regular rider or thinking about joining for the first time, we'd love to have you along. Mark your calendar and invite a friend! Bikers of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Please sign up here! Be sure to mark your calendar for future rides! October 24th If you have questions, please reach out to Bob Johnson or Co-Youth Director, Bailey Johnson . Fellowship Riders, start your engines! ... we mean, pedals! Join the Fellowship Riders AND Youth Group on Sept.19th for a great day of riding, fellowship, and fun. We are planning to start our ride here at Aldersgate's parking lot and then riding to The Haven Restaurant. Following lunch, we will then recross the Parkway to Belle Haven Park, stop briefly at the Belle Haven Marina, and have fellowship time and a short devotional along the riverbank before proceeding back to Aldersgate. Also, if you cannot ride due to time constraints, broken bike, etc., consider joining us at The Haven at around 10:30am for lunch and/or Bell Haven Park at 11:30am for fellowship and the devotional. Whether you're a regular rider or thinking about joining for the first time, we'd love to have you along. Mark your calendar and invite a friend! Bikers of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Please sign up here! Be sure to mark your calendar for future rides! October 24th If you have questions, please reach out to Bob Johnson or Co-Youth Director, Bailey Johnson . 1 1 ... 1 ... 1

Sending people out as disciples to engage others. Ministries/strategies that mentor people as they discover and live into their calling and spiritual gifts; helping others in their discipleship journey, caring for one another, serving others, and seeing to engage with the community. SEND MINISTRIES SEND SEND SEND SEND Sending People out as Disciples Sending People out as Disciples Sending People out as Disciples Sending People out as Disciples to Engage Others to Engage Others to Engage Others to Engage Others Ministries/Strategies that mentor people as they discover and live into their calling and spiritual gifts; helping others in their discipleship journey, caring for one another, serving others, and seeking to Engage . Ministry Areas Missions, Alternative Giving, Mondloch House, Food Collection, Hypothermia Shelter, Phoenix Rising, Rising Hope, Serve Sunday, UMM, UWF, Woodlawn Partnership, Be the Good, etc. Learn more about the local, national, and international missions we support. Local Missions & Outreach National & International Missions To learn more about the Send Ministries at Aldersgate UMC, please contact our Send Team at send@aldersgate.net . At Aldersgate we work in partnership with non-profit organizations locally, nationally, and globally to feed the hungry, fight homelessness, and empower children and women to break the cycle of dependency and transform their lives for themselves. We are committed to leading new generations into a greater life of generosity and service in Jesus’s name. Together, our church serves thousands of hours per year for our outreach partners in Alexandria and Washington, D.C. Several times a year, Aldersgate sends volunteer teams to the Highlands of Guatemala and to the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona. Thanks to the generosity of our members, we also operate an endowment to help those in crisis and get families out of homelessness. If you are in crisis, or know someone who is, please call the church office at 703-765-6555 for information on the Not Too Far From Here fund. When you give to Aldersgate Church, a tithe of your giving goes directly to support outreach efforts locally, nationally, and globally.

< Back Jill Cox Church Executive Director Email: jcox@aldersgate.net Phone: (703) 765-6555 x600

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