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SUMMARY:Discovery Days: Faithful Finances
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 16\, join us after worship for a new Discovery Days workshop: “Faithful Finances: Making the Most of Your Giving.” In this free session\, Rev. Brad Duty\, a deacon in the Northern Virginia Conference and representative of the Wesley Foundation\, will share new ways to save\, give\, and leave a lasting legacy.
URL:https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-faithful-finances/
LOCATION:Fairfax United Methodist Church\, 10300 Stratford Avenue\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Handbells Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you love music but feel intimidated by learning a traditional orchestra instrument like the violin\, flute\, or trumpet? Are you already a musician looking for a new musical outlet? If either of those descriptions fit you\, why not give handbells a try? On Sunday\, September 21\, at 10:45am to noon\, Alan Payne’s Introduction to Handbells Workshop will teach you about this wonderful instrument and how fun it is to play. The workshop is open to anyone\, even those who don’t know how to read music and have never played an instrument before. In order to ensure we have enough space and equipment\, please click here to register for the workshop. Come discover how exciting it can be to share music with a group of fun\, supportive\, and energetic people.
URL:https://fairfaxumc.org/event/handbell-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Fairfax United Methodist Church\, 10300 Stratford Avenue\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discovery Days: Meet the Pastor
DESCRIPTION:If you feel like you missed out on Pizza with the Pastor\, mark your calendar for our next Discovery Day on Sunday\, August 24\, after the service. Join us in the Multi-Purpose Room to meet our new pastor and his family and learn about his passions in ministry\, some things they love to do together\, and more.
URL:https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-meet-the-pastor/
LOCATION:Fairfax United Methodist Church\, 10300 Stratford Avenue\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discovery Days: Don’t Be Scammed!
DESCRIPTION:We have all received scam phone calls\, emails\, and text messages asking us to do things like purchase gift cards or pay an overdue bill or toll. These scams happen more and more each year\, and the use of AI is making them increasingly sophisticated. If you want to learn how to protect yourself in these circumstances\, join us May 4\, 11:00am\, in the Multi-Purpose Room as a representative from Invario Network Engineers walks us through ways to protect ourselves from hackers and phishing scams and what to do if we find ourselves tricked.
URL:https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-dont-be-scammed/
LOCATION:Fairfax United Methodist Church\, 10300 Stratford Avenue\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discovery Days: The Church Endowment Fund
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about how the Church Endowment Fund works and benefits our church? On November 17 at 10:45am\, you’re invited to an information session presented by Wyatt Bethel\, Chairman of the Endowment Committee. Come learn how the Endowment enables Fairfax UMC to thrive by providing for projects not otherwise included in the annual budget of the church and discover how you can participate in and contribute to the Endowment Fund.
URL:https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-the-church-endowment-fund/
LOCATION:Fairfax United Methodist Church\, 10300 Stratford Avenue\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Home Page,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Discovery Days: Getting to Know the Church’s Annual Budget
DESCRIPTION:After worship on our first Stewardship Sunday\, October 13\, at 10:45am in the Multi-Purpose Room\, Tom Scibilia\, the Finance Representative from the Church Leadership Team\, will present an informational session on the annual budget of Fairfax United Methodist Church. Topics in this workshop include the church’s operating expenses\, financial obligations\, and ministry funding methods. This is a great opportunity to learn how the church functions and how your gifts contribute to ministry.
URL:https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-getting-to-know-the-churchs-annual-budget/
LOCATION:Fairfax United Methodist Church\, 10300 Stratford Avenue\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discovery Days: Getting to Know Your Church
DESCRIPTION:Our next Discovery Days worship\, hosted by Wyatt Bethel and Rev. David Bonney\, is planned for Sunday\, June 2\, 10:45am\, in the Multi-Purpose Room. This workshop will cover two topics of current interest. First\, it will follow up from the General Conference of the United Methodist Church (concluding on May 3) and explain the main local and global implications of any decisions made by the governing body of the Methodist denomination. Second\, it will explain how clergy appointments are made in the United Methodist Church\, particularly in the Virginia Conference. Please pick up some refreshments in the Fellowship Hall and get to know your church in this informative workshop.
URL:https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-getting-to-know-your-church/
LOCATION:Fairfax United Methodist Church\, 10300 Stratford Avenue\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discovery Days: About Your Church
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, January 28\, for a new one-hour Discovery Days workshop\, About Your Church\, co-led by Reverend David Bonney and church member Wyatt Bethel. We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall right after worship to learn about Fairfax UMC’s history\, our community engagement\, and the way our teams and ministry programming works within the church. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your church\, to ask questions\, and to share your feedback. For more information\, contact Pastor Pamela Kipps at pkipps@fairfaxumc.org.
URL:https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-about-your-church/
LOCATION:Fairfax United Methodist Church\, 10300 Stratford Avenue\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discovery Days: Surviving the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve experienced grief or loss\, you know how hard it can be to be surrounded by Christmas festivities\, celebrations\, and joy while carrying a heavy heart yourself. If you’d like some tips on how to journey through the holiday season in the midst of grief and loss\, join us for our next Discovery Days workshop\, Surviving the Holidays\, on December 3\, 11:00am–1:00pm\, in the Multi-Purpose Room. In this two-hour workshop\, which features content created by GriefShare\, the world’s number one grief recovery program\, you’ll view a 35-minute video\, have time for meaningful discussion\, and receive a take-home survival guide. Come discover how Surviving the Holidays has helped so many people find the comfort and strength they need to journey through this challenging season. If you have questions or want to help provide event hospitality\, email Pastor Pamela Kipps at pkipps@fairfaxumc.org.
URL:https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-surviving-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Fairfax United Methodist Church\, 10300 Stratford Avenue\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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