Youth and Adult Mission Trip Information Meeting
2024-02-25 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Fairfax United Methodist Church, 10300 Stratford Avenue, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States
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 Copan Mayan Ruins. An information session is scheduled for Sunday, February 25, at 5:00pm in the Sanctuary. If you’re interested or just want more information, you are invited to attend. Please contact Andrea Kennedy (andreakennedy80@gmail.com), our youth director, Jenn Zotian (jzotian@cox.net), or Reverend David Bonney (dbonney@fairfaxumc.org) for further details.

Dinner Out
2024-02-27 18:30 - 20:00
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 time of fellowship and community! To learn more, contact Pastor Pamela Kipps.

Men’s Group Dinner Recharge Meeting
2024-03-14 18:30 - 20:00
Men, do you like BBQ? How does smoked pulled pork, pork ribs, and sausage with all the trimmings sound to you? All this will be at a dinner meeting on Thursday, March 14, at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. In addition to enjoying great BBQ made by church members, we will discuss ideas on how to recharge the United Methodist Men’s group with regular fellowship dinners, small service projects, and other ways to support both our local church and larger Fairfax community. If you’re interested, please RSVP to Scott Tribbie at stribbie@verizon.net. Additionally, we need a few volunteers to set up tables and clean up after the event, so let us know if you’re willing to help in this way. See you there!

Easter Around the World
2024-03-16 13:00 - 15:00
Every year, people around the world remember how Jesus died for us on the cross and celebrate how He rose from the dead and is still with us. On Saturday, March 16, at 1:00–3:00pm, come join in the Kids Ministry celebration as we take part in Easter traditions from many places, including eating hot cross buns, decorating bonnets, rolling eggs, and more. If you have any questions or want to help with the event, email Angela Schroeder at aschroeder@fairfaxumc.org.

Lunch Bunch
2024-03-18 12:00 - 14:00
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. Please plan to bring a packed lunch; drinks are provided. We hope to see you there! Look for the Lunch Bunch sign in the yard and come up the back stairs by the driveway (which is on Stratford Avenue). We’ll be ready to greet you with a big welcome!

Women's Bible Study
2024-03-23 09:00 - 10:00
If you are looking for an opportunity to connect with other women while growing in your relationship with God, you are invited to attend this Women’s Bible Study. The Women’s Bible Study meets the fourth Saturday of each month from 9:00 to 10:00am in the Multi-Purpose Room. Come and bring your friends and neighbors. The group is currently reading The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis as they share food and fellowship. Each study is a standalone, so no need to worry if you miss a month. If you have any questions, please reach out to Leslie Carter at lesliecarterre@aol.com.

Palm Sunday
2024-03-24 09:30 - 10:30
On Palm Sunday, March 24, the Chancel Choir will present “Lenten Sketches,” composed by Joseph Martin. This incredible work is a series of tableaus illustrating the pivotal final days of Christ’s earthly ministry: the triumphal entry, the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethesemane, and the crucifixion. These events have inspired artists through the ages, and their wonderful creations in turn inspire this Lenten cantata, which will prepare our hearts for Holy Week.

Table to Cross Service
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:00
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 one moving service.

Stations of the Cross
2024-03-29 07:00 - 19:00
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, read the Scriptures and devotions, and pray the provided prayers. Stay as long as you would like, and plan to leave with a renewed appreciation for all Christ has done for you.

Easter Sunrise Service
2024-03-31 06:00 - 07:00
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 support our students as they use their gifts and talents to glorify our risen Savior!

Easter Service
2024-03-31 09:30 - 10:30
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. Both services are available in person and via livestream.

To order flowers to be used in our Easter services, click here.

Lunch Bunch
2024-04-15 12:00 - 14:00
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 to see you there! Look for the Lunch Bunch sign in the yard and come up the back stairs by the driveway (which is on Stratford Avenue). We’ll be ready to greet you with a big welcome!

Celebrating Rev. Pamela Kipps
2024-05-19 10:30 - 12:30
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 Pamela and honor her for her excellent pastoral service to our church. Please feel free to bring a favorite dish to share. We hope you will attend and help us send Pamela off with our gratitude, prayers, and best wishes as she transitions to a new ministry at her next assignment.

Support the Lamb Center!
2024-06-02 - 2024-06-30
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 most urgent needs. Starting June 2, pick up a paper grocery bag and attached list of needs; then return the bags to the collection point in the Fellowship Hall by June 30. If you have any questions, please call Richard Phelps on 703-204-1454 or email him at richffx552@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting this mission!

Discovery Days: Getting to Know Your Church
2024-06-02 10:45 - 12:45
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.

Graduation Recognition
2024-06-09 09:30 - 10:30
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. Your email should include a photo of the graduate, the graduate’s name as you would like it shown on the screens, and what program the graduate has completed (high school, college or advanced degrees, certification coursework, job training, etc.). You are also invited to include the graduate’s job or college plans. Graduate photographs and information must be received by Sunday, June 2 to be included. We look forward to celebrating these milestones together as a church family and praying over these graduates’ future endeavors.

Start the Party!
2024-06-15 09:00 - 12:00
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 register and learn more, click here.

Handbell Concert
2024-06-16 16:30 - 18:30
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 dedication to being part of our Fairfax UMC Music Ministry.

Honduras Donations Needed
2024-06-20 - 2024-07-25
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 so by donating items including first aid products, feminine hygiene products, medicines and vitamins (no gummies), reading glasses, school supplies, toys for young children, twin-size sheets, and cargo working/garden pants (sizes 28–34). Click here for a full list of suggested donations. Please drop off your donations in the Narthex or church office by Thursday, July 25, and make sure to keep our mission team in your prayers.

Congregational Care Pillar Meeting
2024-06-23 10:45 - 12:00
The Congregational Care Pillar is meeting on June 23, following the Sunday service, at 10:45am in the Fellowship Hall. If you are a member of the pillar or if you are interested in learning more about Congregational Care, please plan to attend.

Lunch Bunch Planning Gathering
2024-06-24 12:00 - 14:00
Gather at noon on Monday, June 24, in the Multi-Purpose room and bring a packed lunch, along with your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for how to continue this gathering. If you can’t attend, you can contact Charlotte McComas at sel2glf@cox.net with your ideas. Drinks will be provided. We’ll see you there.

Dinner Out
2024-06-25 18:00 - 20:00
Mark your calendars for 6:00pm on the last Tuesday of each month and come enjoy a fun and enjoyable evening with your church family at P.J. Skidoos in Fairfax. To help us plan for the correct number of seats, please contact Charlotte McComas at 703-606-6800 or sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming — but even if you don’t RSVP, you’re welcome to join us.

Welcoming Our New Associate Pastor
2024-07-07 09:30 - 23:30
On July 1, Rev. Angela Schroeder begins her official appointment as Associate Pastor of Fairfax UMC. She will preach in the service on July 7, and everyone is invited to celebrate her first Sunday in her new role with a reception in the Fellowship Hall after worship. Please keep Angela in your prayers during this time of transition. We look forward to her pastoral presence and leadership at Fairfax UMC.

Lunch Bunch
2024-07-08 12:00 - 14:00
On the second Monday of each month, gather for Lunch Bunch in the Multi-Purpose Room at Fairfax UMC and enjoy a relaxed lunch full of conversation and laughter with old and new friends. Please plan to bring a packed lunch; drinks are provided. We hope to see you there, and we’ll be ready to greet you with a big welcome!

Holiday Market Closet Cleanout
2024-08-12 - 2024-09-08
It’s time to clean out those closets for fall, and we hope that you’ll keep the Holiday Market in mind as you do. The Holiday Market needs new, unwrapped toys and new or gently used goods, along with coats and winter clothing. Collection bins are available in the Narthex from now until September 8 and will return in November. If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Carter by email at lesliecarterre@aol.com or by phone at 703-587-4575. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Splash Down
2024-08-17 12:00 - 15:00
The whole family is invited to enjoy an afternoon of free water fun as we wrap up our summer events with Splash Down on Saturday, August 17, noon to 3:00pm! This events features waterslides, a foam pit, a slip-n-slide, and a splash pad, as well as music, games, food, and snow cones from Capital Snow. No registration is required. The event is happening rain or shine, and we can’t wait to see you there!

THRIVE Youth and Parent Interest Meetup
2024-08-25 18:00 - 20:00
As our summer comes to a close and fall quickly approaches, we invite you to join our Youth Director and leaders for a THRIVE Youth interest meeting at 6:00pm on Sunday, August 25. We will have a cookout (weather permitting), sides, and desserts, so please come hungry! This meeting will also include a brief discussion about what the youth group means to FUMC, as well as a chance to gather contact information and discuss logistics. Additionally, this is a great chance to meet other youth group families, invite new friends, and bring up any questions or ideas you have regarding the upcoming year. We’ll see you there!

ESL Class Registration
2024-09-04 19:00 - 20:30
If you are interested in attending ESL classes starting September 11, we ask that you register at one of our two walk-in registration sessions, offered 7:00–8:30pm on Wednesday, September 4 and Monday, September 9. At these events, you will meet the teachers, be assessed for class level placement, and pay the $30 class fee. Signs at the church will direct you where to go. Registration takes about 30 minutes.
ESL classes meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm, September 11–November 20. Citizenship classes meet Wednesday evenings, September 11–November 20, with the exact time to be determined. Classes are for adults age 18 and older. We look forward to seeing you there.

Recharge Sunday
2024-09-08 09:30 - 12:00
We are recharging for another exciting year of worship and ministry at Fairfax UMC! Join us for 9:30am worship on Sunday, September 8, and then come down to the Fellowship Hall at 10:30am for our Recharge Picnic and ministry fair! Reconnect with old friends and make new ones while enjoying a breakfast bar and made-to-order omelets from The Omelette Guys. Discover what our many amazing ministries have been up to and find new ways to join in their work through your prayer, donations, or service. It’s sure to be an exciting morning as we celebrate our community and service here at Fairfax UMC!

THRIVE Youth Group Fall Kickoff
2024-09-08 18:00 - 20:00
On Sunday, September 8, at 6:00pm, all 7th–12th grade students at Fairfax UMC are invited to kick off the fall season with us! This event includes dinner, an activity, and lots of fun as we see old friends and make new ones. We’ll start in the Fellowship Hall for our meal, then head outside or upstairs for the rest of our evening. Make sure you don’t miss it!
