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During the winter months, Aldersgate supports the Hypothermia Shelter at the Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church on Russell Road. MISSION INFORMATION < Previous Back to Local Missions Next > Hypothermia Shelter In partnership with Ventures in Community and New Hope Housing , Rising Hope United Methodist Church provides overnight emergency shelter from December through March for individuals experiencing homelessness. Volunteers from community churches and local civic groups provide a hot home cooked dinner and breakfast bags. Aldersgate UMC is proud to support this mission again this year! We will collect donations of winter clothing and/or blankets through the month of March. Donations may be new or used and in good condition. The most needed items are socks, gloves, hats, and coats. Donations may be dropped off at the church anytime at Door #3 . If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, please contact Karen Latta ( klatta@fourthwave.com ). < Previous Next >

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.

Join Aldersgate UWF for a crafter-noon! UWF EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to UWF Page Next Event > UWF January Crafter-Noon Join Aldersgate UWF for a crafter-noon! January 25th | 3:00pm-4:30pm Join us on Sunday, January 25, from 3:00pm-4:30pm in Founders Hall for our January Crafter-noon. Attendants can paint a 6 inch wooden heart and add paper flowers, trims, and little sentiments to give to your favorite Valentine. There is no cost, but please sign up so we have enough supplies. Sign up in Wesley hall during Fellowship time during January or email me directly. Hope you can come! < Previous Event Next Event >

New Fellowship Small Group for Dads with Kids at Home EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > The Father's Table: New Fellowship Small Group for Dads with Kids at Home EQUIP MINISTRIES Next Meeting: January 29th | 8:00pm - 10:00pm Aldersgate Church Library This month on January 29th, The Father's Table will be holding a joint bible study with UMM on the Book of Daniel. Please join them at Aldersgate in the Church Library from 8:00pm - 10:00pm. For more information, contact Chris at s.christopher.mullins@gmail.com . This month on January 29th, The Father's Table will be holding a joint bible study with UMM on the Book of Daniel. Please join them at Aldersgate in the Church Library from 8:00pm - 10:00pm. For more information, contact Chris at s.christopher.mullins@gmail.com . < Previous Event Next Event >

Bible Study Group EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Potpourri Class Christian Nationalism Sundays | 9:30 | Room 208 The Potpourri Sunday School class is beginning a four-week study on Christian Nationalism, beginning Jan. 11. The class meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in room 208. Everyone is welcome. The Potpourri Sunday School class is beginning a four-week study on Christian Nationalism, beginning Jan. 11. The class meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in room 208. Everyone is welcome. < Previous Event Next Event >

EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > ACCT Presents, Beetlejuice Jr. Opening night, January 16th at 7:30pm! Evening Shows (7:30pm): January 16th, 17th, 23rd, & 24th Matinee Shows (2:00pm): January 18th, 19th, & 24th Aldersgate UMC | Wesley Hall ACCT's opening night of Beetlejuice Jr, is on Friday, January 16th at 7:30pm! The show will run for two weekends. Evening shows starting at 7:30pm on the 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th. Matinees starting at 2:00pm are on the 18th, 19th, 24th, and 25th. Tickets can be purchased during Fellowship Time, at acctonline.org or at the door. ACCT's opening night of Beetlejuice Jr, is on Friday, January 16th at 7:30pm! The show will run for two weekends. Evening shows starting at 7:30pm on the 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th. Matinees starting at 2:00pm are on the 18th, 19th, 24th, and 25th. Tickets can be purchased during Fellowship Time, at acctonline.org or at the door. < Previous Event Next Event >

Come hang out with UMM and Pastor Sherry! EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > UMM Dinner With Special Guest, Pastor Sherry Hietpas Tuesday, February 3rd | 6:30pm-9:00pm Aldersgate UMC | Wesley Hall Aldersgate UMM will be holding their annual monthly dinner with special guest, Pastor Sherry Hietpas. She will be discussing how her experiences have shaped her as a pastor, as well as her views on how we can live into God’s calling as members of Aldersgate. Join us Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:30pm for great food and conversation together! Aldersgate UMM will be holding their annual monthly dinner with special guest, Pastor Sherry Hietpas. She will be discussing how her experiences have shaped her as a pastor, as well as her views on how we can live into God’s calling as members of Aldersgate. Join us Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:30pm for great food and conversation together! < Previous Event Next Event >

Valentine's Wooden Heart Craft EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > UWF January Crafter-Noon Join Aldersgate UWF for a crafter-noon! January 25th | 3:00pm-4:30pm Join us on Sunday, January 25, from 3:00pm-4:30pm in Founders Hall for our January Crafter-noon. Attendants can paint a 6 inch wooden heart and add paper flowers, trims, and little sentiments to give to your favorite Valentine. There is no cost, but please sign up so we have enough supplies. Sign up in Wesley hall during Fellowship time during January or email me directly. Hope you can come! Join us on Sunday, January 25, from 3:00pm-4:30pm in Founders Hall for our January Crafter-noon. Attendants can paint a 6 inch wooden heart and add paper flowers, trims, and little sentiments to give to your favorite Valentine. There is no cost, but please sign up so we have enough supplies. Sign up in Wesley hall during Fellowship time during January or email me directly. Hope you can come! < Previous Event Next Event >

Help pack food boxes for distribution to folks who come to collect food. EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > Woodlawn-Faith Food Distribution LOCAL MISSIONS & OUTREACH Friday, January 16th | 8:30am - 12:00pm St. John's Baptist Church (7730 Fordson Rd, Alexandria) Join Woodlawn-Faith UMC at St. John's Baptist Church on Fordson Road to pack food boxes for folks in our community to collect. No reservation or sign-up required! Drop by any time and stay for as long as you can! Students can earn community service hours. Learn more and find upcoming dates . For questions, please contact Karen Latta . Join Woodlawn-Faith UMC at St. John's Baptist Church on Fordson Road to pack food boxes for folks in our community to collect. No reservation or sign-up required! Drop by any time and stay for as long as you can! Students can earn community service hours. < Previous Event Next Event >

Bible Study Group EVENT INFORMATION < Previous Event Back to Upcoming Events Back Next Event > B.A.S.I.C. Sunday School Christianity and World Religions Sundays | 9:30am | Church Library The BASIC Bible study will begin the new year exploring Christianity and World Religions. We will use the 2018 "Revised Edition" Book by Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton. This study will begin on 1/4/2026 and run through January and February. The study will briefly explore the 5 great religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. Hamilton produced a DVD in 2005 for the first edition - and we will use that DVD to supplement our study. The BASIC Bible study meets each Sunday in Aldersgate's library just inside Door 3 at 9:30 AM. Please read the Introduction and Chapter 1 for 1/4/2026. Questions? Please reach out to facilitator Bill Armstrong at bbbarms@gmail.com The BASIC Bible study will begin the new year exploring Christianity and World Religions. We will use the 2018 "Revised Edition" Book by Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton. This study will begin on 1/4/2026 and run through January and February. The study will briefly explore the 5 great religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. Hamilton produced a DVD in 2005 for the first edition - and we will use that DVD to supplement our study. The BASIC Bible study meets each Sunday in Aldersgate's library just inside Door 3 at 9:30 AM. Please read the Introduction and Chapter 1 for 1/4/2026. Questions? Please reach out to facilitator Bill Armstrong at bbbarms@gmail.com < Previous Event Next Event >

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. LEADERSHIP TEAM DOCUMENTS & REPORTS < Back to Leadership Team 2025 Documents & Reports Leadership Team Meeting Minutes January 2025 Minutes February 2025 Minutes March 2025 Minutes April 2025 Minutes Monthly Financial Reports January 2025 Financials February 2025 Financials March 2025 Financials April 2025 Financials May 2025 Financials June 2025 Financials July 2025 Financials August 2025 Financials September 2025 Financials October 2025 Financial Report November 2025 Financials 2024 Documents & Reports Leadership Team Meeting Minutes January 2024 Minutes February 2024 Minutes March 2024 Minutes April 2024 Minutes May 2024 Minutes (Church Conference) June 2024 Minutes July 2024 Minutes August 2024 Minutes September 2024 Minutes October 2024 Minutes November 2024 Minutes December 2024 Minutes Monthly Financial Reports January 2024 Financials February 2024 Financials March 2024 Financials April 2024 Financials May 2024 Financials June 2024 Financials July 2024 Financials August 2024 Financials September 2024 Financials October 2024 Financials November 2024 Financials December 2024 Financials

Courageously living and sharing God's unconditional love every day, with everyone, everywhere. CHURCH LEADERSHIP TEAM Aldersgate is served by a team of lay leaders and pastors who work together diligently and faithfully to do the work of leading our church in the fulfillment of our mission to courageously live out God's unconditional love. Leadership Team Members Leadership Team Nominations The Leadership Team meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm via Zoom. Visit the church calendar for information on each month's meeting. Email office@aldersgate.net for more information, including to request the Zoom link for the monthly meetings. Leadership Team Meeting Minutes AUMC Church Conference (May 2023) Monthly Financial Reports AUMC Church Conference (Oct 2023) 2024 VAUMC Annual Conference Report Leadership Summit Report February 4th, 2024 People from across Aldersgate gathered for the afternoon February 4th to celebrate where we have seen God work in our ministries this past year and to plan how to live and share God's unconditional love, even in the face of inevitable change. Click the button, below, to see notes from each ministry team. Please reach out to the listed team leads (emails are at top of each slide) to learn how to join in their teams' ministries. Feb 4th Leadership Summit Report Leadership Summit Report July 14th, 2024 Following our Leadership Summit on July 14th, we will work on our Strategic Priorities for 2030. In 2020, we worked as a collaborative group and set the church’s top Strategic Priorities for 2025. Strategic Priorities are meant to be our focus and goals over the next 5 years. These priorities will help us to form disciples of Jesus Christ. We will engage with the congregation in the Fall of 2024 to better understand what we as a Church feel will best serve us as a congregation and for our community outreach. July 14th Leadership Summit Take-Aways Leadership Team Members | July 2024 - June 2025 LAY LEADERS Dave Halladay Lay Leader Jill Cox Team Recorder & Treasurer Bryce Edwards Staff Parish Relations Committee Lead Mark Easton Finance Lead Sean Vermillion Trustee Lead Ed Little Trustee Co-Lead John McRae Strategic Planning Lead Barb Roach Engage Lead Beth Bachmore Engage Co-Lead Hilary Riedemann Connect Lead Steve Larkin Connect Lead - Worship Don McIlwain Connect - Worship Co-Lead Leslie Belcher Equip Lead Leigh Johnson Miller Equip Co-Lead Julie Pfister Send Lead Sandra Gehring Send Co-Lead Olivia Peterson Youth Representative Lorrie Rezendes United Women in Faith Representative Mike Russell United Methodist Men Representative PASTORAL & STAFF LEADERS Pastor Sherry Hietpas Associate Pastor Pastor Bill John Senior Pastor Jill Cox Church Executive Director LT Members Nominatons Nominations and Leadership Development Members of the Aldersgate Leadership Team are to be spiritually mature Christ-followers who are passionate about the mission and vision of Aldersgate, and who are spiritually gifted and called to be part of this team. The Leadership Team will consist of 15 lay members serving in three rotating classes. Leadership Team terms are for three (3) years in the areas of Finance, Trustees, and Staff Parish Relations (our Human Resources area). The Leadership Team also includes our Engage , Connect , Equip , and Send ministries, as well as representation from our Youth , United Women in Faith (UWF) , and United Methodist Men (UMM) . The Lead Pastor, Associate Pastor(s), and Church Executive Director are permanent ex-officio members of the Leadership Team. The lay members of the Leadership Team are nominated by the Nominations Committee for election at a Charge Conference held in June, with their terms beginning on July 1st. Persons who discern that they may be called by God to serve on the Leadership Team will complete a Profile Application and Spiritual Gifts Inventory and may be interviewed by the existing Leadership Team members as part of the discernment and nominating process. Leadership Team Nominations Profile Packet Completed nomination packets may be submitted to Pastor Randy at randy@aldersgate.net .