Interested in joining our Fairfax UMC community? Don’t be fooled — membership doesn’t come with privileges; it’s about a promise to work and serve with the people of Fairfax UMC through your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Our next New Member Sunday is November...
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...
This Advent season, we’re celebrating our series “Home for the Holidays” by helping others find a home as well. Beginning November 30, we invite everyone to take part in Change for Change, a simple but powerful way to make a difference. Each week of Advent,...
This Advent and Chrismas season, join us in reading Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen as a church community. You can pick up a copy at worship on Sunday or contact the church office if you can’t make it to the service. Together,...
On November 30, we celebrate the Hanging of the Greens during the 9:30am Sunday service. In the United Methodist tradition, the Hanging of the Greens is more than decorating. It’s a spiritual practice in which every ornament, wreath, and candle is a reminder of God’s...
Rev. Bryson’s family warmly invites you to a Pastor’s Open House at the Stratford Avenue parsonage on Sunday, December 7, 2:00–5:00pm. Whether you’re a longtime member or a first-time visitor, you’re welcome to enjoy a taste of Christmas with fellowship, light refreshments, and good conversation...
Come celebrate Christmas with the Lunch Bunch on Tuesday, December 9, at 11:00am in the Multi-Purpose Room. Bring a dish to share and a wreath to decorate and enjoy conversation, food, and crafting time with friends. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Charlotte...
This winter, the Holiday Market returns for its 9th year of providing for area families who would otherwise be “left out” of Christmas. On Friday, December 19, 5:00–8:00pm, we give parents the opportunity to pick out an age-appropriate toy, as well as gently used books...
Join us during the 9:30am service on December 21 for our beloved Lessons and Carols service and be guided by Scripture and song through the story of God’s love and Christ’s birth. Experience the beauty of sacred music, the richness of Advent readings, and the...
You are invited to gather for a Blue Christmas worship service on Sunday, December 21, at 7:00pm in the Fairfax UMC Chapel. This service offers a quiet, reflective space for those experiencing grief, loss, or stress during the holiday season. Through Scripture, music, and prayer,...
Bring your friends and neighbors and come Home for the Holidays as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with Fairfax United Methodist Church. Join us for any of our three special Christmas Eve services, each filled with warmth, light, and joy. 10:00am: Gather for...
We are excited to announce our first Tacky Christmas Sweater Sunday, coming on December 28. Are you ready to share your favorite Christmas sweater? Join us at 9:30am for worship and a touch of holiday whimsy as we embrace the fun and festive season of...
You are warmly invited to Fairfax UMC’s Twelfth Night dinner on Monday, January 5, at 6:30pm. Celebrate the close of Christmas and Epiphany Eve in traditional fashion by gathering for a meal to give thanks for the blessed season of Christmas and the changed hearts...
All are invited to a Sunday morning small group study to explore The Good and Beautiful You by James Bryan Smith and discover the person Jesus created you to be. This journey invites us to rediscover who God really is and how God’s grace transforms...
The Northern Virginia District Women in Faith’s Post-Holiday Games Party returns by popular demand on Sunday, January 11, at 2:00–4:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. This is a great opportunity to meet women from other UMC churches while playing games, fellowshipping, and sharing snacks. Please bring...