Our Stock the Shelves food pantry ministry, which originally served 20 families when it was founded in 2020, now serves 50–70 families every month by providing them with necessities such as food, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. Your donations make this possible! You can give...
Did you know that Fairfax UMC hosts English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for our neighbors? The ESL program has a strong history at FUMC; in the past, we’ve offered six levels of English classes and a citizenship class two nights a week. Though...
July 23–29, a team from Fairfax UMC is taking a mission trip to Quimistan, Honduras. The team will work with the Honduras Independence Bilingual School (HIBS) on various activities, including interacting with the students, helping with a community-wide health clinic, and spending time at the...
On October 21, help Fairfax UMC accomplish our goal of providing 30,000 meals for those in need. We’ll set up our assembly lines to pack a delicious and nutritious meal that will be distributed to families in our community and around the world. Shifts are...
Fairfax UMC offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for beginner and intermediate-level English language learners throughout the year. We also offer a Citizenship Class to prepare students for the U.S. Citizenship test. The Fall 2023 ESL session begins Wednesday, September 13, and...
During Advent, Fairfax UMC decorates the Mitten Tree in the Narthex with gloves, scarfs, hats, and socks for people in our community who can’t afford to buy warm winter clothing for their families. After Advent ends, the items on the tree are distributed to those...
Fairfax UMC’s annual Holiday Market event focuses on providing for families in the area who have not been sponsored for Christmas and would therefore be “left out” of the festivities. On Friday, December 15, at 5:00–8:00pm, we offer parents a night to come choose a...
On February 4–11, Fairfax UMC is hosting the Hypothermia Shelter in partnership with FACETS and other faith communities. This ministry provides overnight shelter for members of the Fairfax community who are currently homeless. There are several ways you can share love and care with our...
Fairfax UMC is planning a youth and adult mission trip to Quimistan, Honduras, for July 28–August 3. This trip will include various projects working with the students at Honduras Independence Bilingual School and the Organic Learning Center, as well as a side trip to the...
On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can...
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...