Adults

Dinner Out

Dinner Out is an opportunity for you to connect with your church family and share conversation and laughter over a meal. The group gathers at P.J. Skidoos in Fairfax at 6:00pm on the last Tuesday of the month for fellowship and fun. To help us plan for the correct number of seats, please contact Charlotte McComas at sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming.

Lunch Bunch

On the second Tuesday of each month, gather for Lunch Bunch in the Multi-Purpose Room at Fairfax UMC and enjoy a relaxed lunch full of conversation and laughter with old and new friends. Please plan to bring a packed lunch; drinks are provided. We hope to see you there, and we’ll be ready to greet you with a big welcome!

Bible Studies

Reading and studying scripture is an important part of Christian discipleship. Bible studies of various lengths and topics are offered throughout the year. Past studies have covered topics including the Gospels, the Lord’s Prayer, and Christian character, as well as special studies for Lent and Advent.

Current Study: No current study

Check out our Lenten study beginning March 9.

Next Study: Lenten Bible Study: The Promise and Power of Easter

This Lent, we will study what led up to the cross to help us realize the magnitude of what God has done for us and how it can change the trajectory of our lives. There are two opportunities to participate: one on Sundays, beginning March 9, after the worship service in room 112 (childcare provided) and one on Wednesdays beginning March 19 at 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Whichever session you choose, we look forward to seeing you there.

Discovery Days

Discovery Days is a series of one-off workshops presented by the Learning Pillar and hosted by Fairfax UMC. These workshops provide learning opportunities on present-day life challenges of various types and for adults in all stages of life. This series debuted in March 2023 with a workshop on stress, anxiety, and depression, and has since offered additional workshops on topics including planning for the future, dealing with grief during the holidays, managing and preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia, and more.

Our next Discovery Days workshop is currently being planned. Check back later for more details.

Women’s Bible Study

If you are looking for an opportunity to connect with other women while growing in your relationship with God, you are invited to attend this Women’s Bible Study. The Women’s Bible Study meets the fourth Saturday of each month from 9:00 to 10:00am in the Multi-Purpose Room and is an opportunity to share food and fellowship as you grow in your faith alongside other women. The group is currently reading In the Grip of Grace by Max Lucado. Each study is a standalone, so no need to worry if you miss a month. If you have any questions, please reach out to Leslie Carter at lesliecarterre@aol.com.

Fairfax United Methodist Men

Men in this group partner with their pastor to invite and initiate spiritual growth opportunities, realizing that everyone has different gifts, graces and areas of interest. Opportunities for participation include diverse ministries of the church, such as prayer groups, missions, Bible studies, retreats, workshops/seminars, small groups in the Wesleyan tradition, leading and participating on church committees, teaching Sunday school classes, youth ministries, scouting, and mentoring and assisting in worship service leadership. The focus is outward (to all men)—assisting them to engage in the process of spiritual growth.

Fairfax United Methodist Women in Faith

This inter-generational group of women gathers for friendship, fellowship, prayer, support, service, Christian learning and spiritual growth. We meet throughout the year in both large and small groups to learn more about missional opportunities and the teachings of Jesus Christ. During our meetings we feature missionaries and mission reports, and participate in varied events, projects, and issues of local and global significance. Our service work takes various forms:  assembling Kits for Conference, collecting items for Cuba, furnishing toiletries to the less fortunate; taking staple items to the Lamb Center; and adopting families for holiday giving. Our Bible study is enhanced by the UMW Library materials purchased annually, and by participation in both District and church mission studies. To learn more and/or join, contact Leslie Carter.

GriefShare

GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people can explore the difficult emotions of grief and discover helpful ways to move through it. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows of grief and its accompanying emotions and learn ways of coping with its unpredictability.

Fairfax UMC will offer the 13-week GriefShare support group in two parts in early 2025. Part 1 is planned for February 9 through April 6, and Part 2 is planned for April 27 through May 18. Click here to learn more.

Small Groups

Our home group ministry is a Wesleyan tradition — John Wesley implemented small groups or class meetings to inspire creativity, foster accountability, and nurture spiritual growth within the body of Christ, the church. At Fairfax United Methodist, small groups are a place for grace, God’s presence to be realized, extended and received.