Kings of Israel Study
2025-02-09 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Fairfax United Methodist Church, 10300 Stratford Avenue, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States
Join Dick Donovan after the worship service on February 9, 16, and 23 for a Bible study examining the beginning of Israel’s monarchy. The study will cover King Saul, King David, and more. The study meets in Room 112, and childcare is available if needed. Please let Rev. Schroeder or the office know beforehand.

Parents’ Night Out
2025-02-28 17:30 - 20:30
Young adults and parents at Fairfax UMC are invited to meet and build connections with others in a similar stage of life on Friday, February 28. Drop your kids off at Fairfax UMC at 5:30pm, then join others for a casual dinner at P.J. Skidoos starting at 5:45pm. While you enjoy a meal and conversation, kids can enjoy their own dinner, do fun activities, and learn about Lent. Click here to RSVP.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
2025-03-04 17:00 - 19:00
Come to the Fellowship Hall on March 4 between 5:00 and 7:00pm to enjoy a traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner and fellowship sponsored by the Men’s Ministry. The price of the meal is your generous donation. All are welcome!

Ash Wednesday Services
2025-03-05 12:00 - 13:00
On Ash Wednesday, March 5, Fairfax UMC offers services at noon and 7:00pm. Both services include an opportunity for the imposition of ashes. Please join us for this time of prayer and spiritual preparation as we begin our Lenten journeys together.

Hypothermia Shelter
2025-03-09 - 2025-03-16
Fairfax UMC is joining with the FACETS Hypothermia Shelter ministry to host our homeless neighbors overnight the week of March 9–16. This ministry offers many in-person volunteer opportunities, including the following:

Early Morning (5:00–7:00am): Make coffee and serve breakfast casseroles.
Afternoon (4:00–5:00pm): Set up before guests arrive.
Evening (5:30–8:30pm): Sponsor or prepare and serve evening meals (great for a group), be available to talk with guests, make sandwiches for takeaway lunch, or donate breakfast items.
Overnight (9:30pm–5:30am): Stay awake in the Fellowship Hall and help out with tasks as needed.

Please click here to sign up for the time slot of your choice. If you cannot come in person, you can also donate items including clothing, snacks, or funds for bus passes and gas cards. We are specifically looking for the following donation types:

New men’s and women’s undergarments, socks, and warm clothing.
Individually packaged snacks.
Fresh fruit and vegetables for snacks.
Magazines and books.

Place clothing and shelf-stable snacks in the blue bins located in the Narthex or church office. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be dropped off in the main kitchen during the week of the shelter, and monetary donations marked for can be given in the offering plate or online.
Whatever the weather, we plan to provide a loving, warm, and safe environment for our brothers and sisters. Thank you for your help and support! If you have any questions, contact Christie Johnson at christie.johnson92@gmail.com.

Lenten Bible Study: The Promise and Power of Easter
2025-03-09 10:45 - 12:00
This Lent, we will study what led up to the cross to help us realize the magnitude of what God has done for us and how it can change the trajectory of our lives. There are two opportunities to participate: one on Sundays, beginning March 9, after the worship service in room 112 (childcare provided) and one on Wednesdays beginning March 19 at 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Whichever session you choose, we look forward to seeing you there.

Family Easter Celebration
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00
Celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus with us on Saturday, April 5, at 1:00–3:00pm. Bring your family and invite your friends for crafts, games, sweet treats, and a petting zoo! If you are able to help, please click here to sign up or email Rev. Angela Schroeder at aschroeder@fairfaxumc.org for more information.

New Member Sunday
2025-04-06 09:30 - 10:30
Our next New Member Sunday is April 6. If you would like to join Fairfax UMC as a member during that Sunday service, please email Rev. Angela Schroeder at aschroeder@fairfaxumc.org.

Women in Faith Game Afternoon
2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00
Women are invited to attend the United Methodist Arlington and Alexandria District Women in Faith Game afternoon on Sunday, April 6, 2:00–4:00pm here at Fairfax UMC in the Multi-Purpose Room. This event is a lot of fun and a great way to meet other ladies. Please bring a donation for our food pantry, a game to play with others, and an appetizer to share. If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Carter at 703-587-4575 or lesliecarterre@aol.com. We’ll see you there.

Palm Sunday Cantata
2025-04-13 09:30 - 10:30
Our Palm Sunday cantata during the 9:30am service on April 13 is a beloved Fairfax UMC tradition. Presented by the Chancel Choir society, this musical experience helps us ready our hearts for Holy Week. If you are interested in joining the choir as a short-term member for this cantata, please contact Mike Horanski at mhoranski@fairfaxumc.org.

Table to Cross Service
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00
On Holy Thursday, April 17, at 7:00pm, we gather to recall the Last Supper and the events leading up to Christ’s crucifixion. Come shift your gaze from the table to the cross as we commemorate our Savior’s sacrifice for us.

Stations of the Cross
2025-04-18 07:00 - 19:00
Stations of the Cross is a moving, self-directed devotional experience for Good Friday. As you visit the fourteen stations and reflect on the provided scripture and prayers, you trace the path of the final hours of Jesus’ life and gain an increased appreciation for all Christ has done for His people. All are welcome to visit and stay as long as you wish.

Easter Sunrise Service
2025-04-20 06:30 - 07:30
Come celebrate Easter Sunday with a beloved tradition! The Easter Sunrise Service is offered at 6:30am in Fairfax UMC’s courtyard and includes Communion. In the event of bad weather, the service will be held in the sanctuary. This is a location and time change from previous years. Come enjoy coffee, donuts, fellowship, and beautiful worship as we glorify our risen Savior.

Easter Sunday Service
2025-04-20 09:30 - 12:00
We celebrate our Savior’s resurrection with a 9:30am service on Easter Sunday, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall with refreshments, fellowship time, and an opportunity for professional family photos. Whether you’re a member, a visitor, or part of our virtual family, you’re invited to join us in worship on this glorious day either in person or online.

Discovery Days: Don’t Be Scammed!
2025-05-04 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Lamb Center Collection
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-30
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 1, 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. You can also click here for a list of suggested donations. 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!

Graduate Recognition 2025
2025-06-01 09:30 - 10:30
During the June 1 worship service, Fairfax UMC will celebrate those in our community who are graduating from high school, college or advanced degrees, trade school, or similar programs. If you are a member or regular attendee of Fairfax UMC with a family members graduating this year and you would like Fairfax UMC to recognize 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. You are also invited to include the graduate’s job or college plans. Graduate photographs and information must be received by Sunday, May 25, to be included. We eagerly anticipate celebrating these milestones together as a church family and praying over these graduates’ future endeavors.

Farewell Reception for Rev. Bonney
2025-06-08 10:45 - 12:00
Our church was saddened to learn that Reverend David Bonney has been appointed to a new church in the next appointment cycle. We thank Reverend Bonney for his tenure with us here at Fairfax UMC and wish him and his family the best in this next chapter. Reverend Bonney’s last Sunday at Fairfax UMC will be June 8. After the service on that day, everyone is invited to a farewell reception in the Fellowship Hall. The church will provide the cake; please bring along food to share. During the reception, we will have an open-mic time for people to express their personal gratitude for Reverend Bonney’s ministry. If you want to say a few words during this time, please contact Reverend Angela Schroeder at aschroeder@fairfaxumc.org.
There are three opportunities to express your appreciation for Reverend Bonney and his ministry. If you would like to contribute towards a love offering to thank Reverend Bonney for his pastoral leadership, please drop your check with the memo “Rev. Bonney” in the offering plate or mail it to the church. You can also click here to give online and designate your gift for “Rev. Bonney.” Additionally, we invite you to write a note or letter with your favorite memory of Reverend Bonney’s ministry and some words of encouragement, gratitude, or prayer. You can bring your note on June 8 or email it to church@fairfaxumc.org so we can print it and include it in our gift. Finally, if you have a favorite photo from Reverend Bonney’s time here, please email it to dbonney@ourskylight.com to be included in a special gift.

Young Adults' Night Out
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:00
Come and enjoy a fun night of fellowship with other adults from Fairfax UMC! We will meet at Ornery Brewing in Fairfax City on Friday, June 20, at 6:00pm. If you have children, you can drop them off at the church starting at 5:30pm. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.

Scuba Saturdays
2025-06-21 09:00 - 11:00
On June 21 and July 19, 9:00–11:00am, come enjoy crafts and games for the whole family. No registration required.

Welcoming Rev. Bryson Smith
2025-07-13 09:30 - 12:30
We are excited for Rev. Bryson Smith to join us as the new senior pastor at Fairfax UMC starting July 6. Following the service on July 13, we will have a reception in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate his arrival. All are invited to come and give Rev. Smith a warm welcome to our church.

Pizza with the Pastor
2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:30
As we continue to welcome our new pastor and look for opportunities to grow together in faith, you’re invited to Pizza with the Pastor, a time to listen, learn, and love. Gather with Pastor Bryson at his house, 10390 Stratford Avenue, at 6:30pm on any of the next four Tuesdays, July 15, 22, or 29 or August 5, for pizza, fellowship, and discussion. Each session can host 10–15 people. Please click here to sign up for the session of your choice. We look forward to making pizza and enjoying our time together.

Scuba VBS Camp
2025-07-21 09:00 - 12:00
All week long, July 21–25, 9:00am to noon, we’ll sing, dance, craft, and play as we build friendships with God and each other. This event is open to kids in preschool (three years old and potty trained) through fourth grade, but older kids and adults are welcome to attend as volunteers! Click here to learn more and sign up.

Summer Honduras Mission Trip
2025-07-27 - 2025-08-02
Fairfax UMC is organizing another missions team to go to Honduras this summer, July 27 through August 2. This trip will include time helping students and teachers at the Honduras Independence Bilingual School and the organic teaching farm. If you would like to donate items for them to take to support HIBS’s work, please click here to see the list of needed items (which can be purchased on Amazon or elsewhere) and have your gifts dropped off or delivered to the church by July 25. Thank you for supporting this ministry.

Splash Down 2025
2025-08-16 12:00 - 15:00
The whole family is invited to enjoy an afternoon of free water fun at Fairfax UMC’s Splash Down event on August 16, 12:00–3:00pm. Come have a blast with waterslides and other water games, as well as music, food, and an ice cream truck! The event is on rain or shine, so bring your friends and neighbors and end summer with a splash!

Discovery Days: Meet the Pastor
2025-08-24 11:00 - 12:30
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.

ESL Class Registration
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:30
Fairfax UMC offers citizenship and ESL classes on Wednesday nights, September 10, 2025–May 6, 2026. Citizenship classes meet at 6:00pm–7:00pm and help students prepare for the US Naturalization Test. ESL classes meet at 7:00–9:00pm. These classes are offered at all levels and are meant for students whose first language is not English. Both classes do require a fee to help cover books and other expenses. ESL classes cost $40 for the whole class year, and the citizenship class costs $20 for the whole year, or you can take both classes for $50. You can pay by cash or check at in-person registration or on the first night of class. Tuition assistance and discounts for multiple family members are available. Classes are for students age 18 and older; childcare is not provided at this time.

If you are interested in attending ESL or citizenship classes, please click here to pre-register, then come to in-person registration on September 3 or September 8. This helps us to assess your needs and determine what class level is best for you. If you have any questions, please contact the ESL Coordinator, Laura Zotian, at eslatfairfaxumc@gmail.com or call or text 703-463-7563. We hope you will join our community of language-learners.

Aprende inglés
En la Iglesia Metodista Unida de Fairfax
10300 Stratford Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030
Inscríbete para la sesión de clases 2025/2026
Pre-registro aquí, luego asista al registro en persona el:
Miércoles 3 de septiembre, 19:00-20:30 h. Sala 116
Lunes 8 de septiembre, 19:00-20:30 h. Sala 116
Clases los miércoles por la noche

Del 10 de septiembre de 2025 al 6 de mayo de 2026, de 19:00 a 21:00 horas.

Clase de inglés como segundo idioma

Clases los miércoles por la noche, del 10 de septiembre de 2025 al 6 de mayo de 2026, de 19:00 a 21:00 horas.
¡Se ofrecen clases de inglés para todos los niveles!
Para estudiantes cuyo primer idioma no es el inglés
Pre-registro aquí para asistir a la inscripción el 3 o el 8 de septiembre

Clase de ciudadanía

Clases los miércoles por la noche, del 10 de septiembre de 2025 al 6 de mayo de 2026, de 6 a 7 p. m.
Estudie y prepárese para el examen de naturalización de EE. UU.
Pre-registro aquí para asistir a la inscripción el 3 o el 8 de septiembre

Tarifa de la clase de ESL: $40 por todo el año de clase (del 10 de septiembre de 2025 al 6 de mayo de 2026).
Tarifa de la clase de ciudadanía: $20 por todo el año de clase (10 de septiembre de 2025 – 6 de mayo de 2026).
Clase de inglés y clase de ciudadanía: $50
Pague al inscribirse en persona o la primera noche de clase. Por favor, traiga efectivo o cheque para el pago.
Descuentos en el costo para varios miembros de la familia. Hay ayuda disponible para la matrícula.
Las clases son para adultos mayores de 18 años.
Lo sentimos, en este momento no tenemos cuidado de niños.
Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con la coordinadora de ESL, Laura Zotian, t leslatfairfaxumc@gmail.como llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 703 463 7563.
¡Únete a nuestra comunidad!

Recharge Sunday
2025-09-07 10:30 - 12:30
Launch a new season of community and ministry with Recharge Sunday directly after the service on September 7. Bring a favorite side dish or dessert to share and come down to the Fellowship Hall for made-to-order omelets and waffles from the Omelet Guys.

Thrive Youth Kickoff
2025-09-07 18:00 - 20:00
Students in sixth through twelfth grade and their parents are invited to attend the Thrive Youth Kickoff on Sunday, September 7, at 6:00pm. Come enjoy food and games and get a look at what’s coming for the youth group. For more information, contact Jenn Zotian at jzotian@gmail.com.

Lunch Bunch
2025-09-09 12:00 - 14:00
At noon on the second Tuesday of each month, bring a packed lunch and 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. We hope to see you there, and we’ll be ready to greet you with a big welcome!
