On Thursday, March 28, at 7:00pm, we gather to shift our gaze from the table to the cross as we remember the events leading up to the crucifixion. Journey with us from Jesus’ final meal with his disciples to his death on the cross in...
Stations of the Cross returns on Good Friday, March 29. This transformative, self-directed experience is available to everyone at any time between 7:00am and 7:00pm. Come visit the fourteen stations and be reminded of the final hours of Jesus’ life as you contemplate the images,...
Begin Easter Sunday with a beloved tradition: the annual Easter sunrise service. This service is offered on March 31 at 6:00am in Old Town Square in Fairfax City and is led by the Fairfax UMC youth. Come enjoy coffee, donuts, fellowship, and beautiful worship and...
Fairfax UMC is excited to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with services at 9:30 and 11:00am on Sunday, March 31. Regular attendees, visitors from the community, and our expanded virtual church family are all welcome at worship on this glorious day of triumph and hope....
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 Spring 2024 ESL session runs January 17–April 3. Classes are...
On the third Monday of each month, gather for Lunch Bunch at the University Drive parsonage across the street from the church and enjoy a relaxed lunch full of conversation and laughter with old and new friends. Lunch is provided for April's event. We hope...
Dinner Out is an opportunity for you to connect with your church family and share conversation and laughter over a meal. The group meets at 6:30pm at P.J. Skidoos in Fairfax on the last Tuesday of every month. We hope you'll join us for this...
If you have experienced grief or loss, Fairfax UMC invites you to participate in GriefShare, a new group forming at the church. GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people can explore the difficult emotions of grief and discover helpful ways to move through it....
Reverend Pamela Kipps will be assigned to another church in the next appointment cycle, and her final Sunday at Fairfax UMC will be May 19. After the service that day, all are invited to a reception in the Fellowship Hall where we will thank Reverend...
The Lamb Center is a daytime drop-in shelter that offers meals, showers, medical assistance, Bible studies, and more to individuals experiencing homelessness in Fairfax. During the month of June, Fairfax UMC is collecting items to help the Lamb Center continue its mission by filling its...
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...
Fairfax UMC recognizes its graduates in a special moment during the June 9 worship service. If one of your family members graduates this year and you would like Fairfax UMC to celebrate that person, please send a photo and information to Sarah Pennington at spennington@fairfaxumc.org....
This summer, the Fairfax UMC Kids Ministry is going to Start the Party and celebrate the good news of Jesus on the third Saturday of each month! Mark your calendars an event on June 15, 9:00am–12:00pm, and for Splash Down on August 17, 12:00–3:00pm. To...
On Sunday, June 16, at 4:30pm, you’re invited to enjoy an afternoon of handbell music presented by the Dulce and Bellissimo Ringers. The concert features pieces from different styles of music that highlight the versatility of handbells. Come celebrate and support our ringers and their...
A youth and adult mission team from Fairfax UMC is traveling to Honduras July 28–August 3 to continue our work with the Honduras International Bilingual School (HIBS) and Organic Learning Center. If you would like to help support our partners in Honduras, you can do...