Fairfax United Methodist Church

Ultimate Chili Showdown
2026-02-01 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Fairfax United Methodist Church, 10300 Stratford Avenue, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States
Mark your calendars for February 1 and bring your favorite chili to share in a chili cookoff during Fellowship Time. This is your chance to show off your secret recipe, compete for bragging rights for the year, and test your chili before the Super Bowl. Whether you’re a chili champion or just want to taste them all, come join the fun, enjoy great food, and fellowship with friends.

New Member Sunday
2026-02-08 09:30 - 10:30
Our New Member Sunday has been rescheduled to February 8. If you would like to be stand and publicly commit to becoming part of our church family, or if you would like information about what membership at Fairfax UMC means, please contact Rev. Angela Schroeder at aschroeder@fairfaxumc.org. You can also attend Pizza with the Pastor on February 4; click here to RSVP (though you’re welcome whether you sign up or not).

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00
Please join us on Wednesday, February 18, for a meaningful and intentionally different way to begin the season of Lent together. Traditionally, Fat Tuesday is a final gathering before Lent begins, a shared meal before a season of fasting, reflection, and repentance, while Ash Wednesday marks the turning point of the Christian year and the beginning of our journey towards the cross and resurrection. This year, we’re bringing Fat Tuesday’s spirit of togetherness into Ash Wednesday itself as we accept this season’s invitation to “stay awhile, go easy, and be filled with light.” Attend Ash Wednesday services offered at noon and 7:00pm and gather for a dinner of pancakes and bacon at 5:45pm. Let’s come eat together, worship together, and begin Lent together.

Hypothermia Shelter
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-08
Fairfax UMC hosts the Hypothermia Shelter in 2026 the week of March 1–8, 2026. During the Hypothermia Shelter, church volunteers and the FACETS staff provide overnight shelter, food, and fellowship for our registered adult guests. We need many people to help welcome, feed, shelter, and show God’s love to our neighbors without housing, and there are equally many ways that you can contribute.
Do you show God’s love for others by cooking delicious food? Sponsor an evening meal, a breakfast casserole, or evening snacks. Do you show God’s love by making people feel welcomed and cared for? Sign up to be an evening volunteer or an early morning breakfast server. Do you show God’s love by helping behind the scenes? Consider being a team captain for a part of Hypothermia week, set up an afternoon snack before guests arrive, or plan to donate clothing items and gift cards. Are you gifted with organization and communication skills or a heart to serve through facilitating a small team? We need team leaders for evenings, afternoons, and mornings. Contact Christie Johnson at christie.johnson92@gmail.com for more information. Ready to commit? Click here to sign up for your choice of role.
