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UMM Mulch Sale
Your landscaping looks really good this spring; what did you do? I purchased beautiful mulch from the Fairfax United Methodist Men. They deliver, and most importantly, the mulch sale supports all their outreach projects. The United Methodist Men are happy to deliver mulch to…
Lenten Devotional Book
Lent is a season of spiritual reflection and contemplation that helps us understand and appreciate the cost of resurrection joy. All are invited to pick up a free copy of the devotional 40 Days with Jesus: Celebrating His Presence by Sarah Young, author of Jesus…
Endowment Grant Applications 2023
The Endowment Committee is pleased to announce that Fairfax UMC is once again blessed to have funds available for grants in 2023. If any member of the church congregation or staff has a worthwhile project that can improve any of our ministries in the areas…
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 8:45 to 9:45am in the…
Easter Extravaganza
Easter Extravaganza is Saturday, March 25, at 1:00–3:00pm, and the whole family is invited! There will be games, crafts, and more, so mark your calendars and invite a friend to come celebrate the fact that Jesus is risen. More details are coming soon, so keep…
Lenten Bible Study
This Lenten season, you’re invited to make space in your spring calendar for Bible study to examine the last week in Jesus’ life. Using Amy Jill-Levine’s video-based study, Entering the Passion of Jesus, we’ll learn about the people involved in Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion…
Dinner Out
Save the date for another fun night of fellowship, this time at the bowling alley! On March 29, we’ll snack, bowl, and, no doubt, laugh together as a church family. If you plan to join us, contact Pastor Pamela at pkipps@fairfaxumc.org. Walk-ins and non-bowlers are…
Discovery Days: Understanding Anxiety, Depression and Stress
Fairfax UMC is pleased to announce the launch of a new Learning Pillar ministry: a series of one day workshops called ‘Discovery Days,’ which will provide learning opportunities on present-day life challenges. Our first workshop, led by Christian counselor Keith Priest, will be on April…
Palm Sunday Cantata
Please join us on Palm Sunday, April 2, as the choir presents Joseph Martin’s Cantata, Colors of Grace. The service begins with traditional Palm Sunday hymns recalling Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jersusalem. Then, Colors of Grace brings to life the words Jesus shared with his…
Fellowship Time
Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food…
Table to Cross Service
On Thursday, April 6, at 7:00pm, we gather as a church to remember significant events that happened in Jesus’ life at the end of Holy Week and to explore the dramatic transition from the Last Supper to the Cross. This combined Holy Thursday/Good Friday service…
Stations of the Cross
Our powerful Stations of the Cross self-directed experience returns this year on Good Friday, April 7. We hope you’ll come visit the 14 stations that mark the final hours of Jesus’ life at any time between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm to see the…
FACETS Meal Preparation
At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver…
Easter Sunrise Service
On Easter Sunday, April 9, the Fairfax UMC youth will offer their annual Easter sunrise service at 6:00am in Old Town Square in Fairfax City. Come take part in this tradition as our students use their gifts and talents to glorify our risen Savior! There…
Easter Services
FUMC looks forward to celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, on Sunday, April 9 with members of our church, our community, and our expanded virtual church family. In addition to our youth-led Sunrise Service, we will offer in-person and livestreamed services at…