Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Fairfax United Methodist Church Fairfax United Methodist Church ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://fairfaxumc.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Meet & Greet](https://fairfaxumc.org/meet-greet/) - Mondays at 1:00pm | Thursdays at 6:30pm As Fairfax UMC prepares to return to regular in-person worship, we would like to start gathering again as a church family for fellowship in small groups. Join us on Mondays at 1:00 pm or Thursdays at 6:30 pm at the church for a time of conversation and - [VBS on the Road](https://fairfaxumc.org/vbs-on-the-road/) - VBS on the Road was a great success on Saturday, June 29 at Kutner Park. FUMC served 25 children from the Providence Elementary community and their families. Thanks is extended to all of the FUMC volunteers. We are grateful to Eileen Payne for assisting in Spanish interpretation and Jim Conklin and the UMM Fellowship for - [Special-Called General Conference](https://fairfaxumc.org/9504-2/) - Dear Fairfax United Methodist Church and Friends: This letter is meant to pastorally address voting results of the special called General Conference in St. Louis, which concluded yesterday. I know this letter reaches people who are in grief and also those who feel relieved. I am not offering personal opinions or predictions of what comes - [Rebuilding Together 2019](https://fairfaxumc.org/rebuilding-together-april-2019/) - The Rebuilding Together project on April 27 was a very successful experience for 23 team members. They enthusiastically completed a long list of safety and life-quality projects for a group home in Annandale. Thank you to the congregation for your prayers, words of encouragement, and financial support of this project. Extra thanks to the volunteers - [General Conference update](https://fairfaxumc.org/general-conference-update/) - Many of you read or heard the news coverage on Friday, January 3rd, related to the United Methodist Church. Sixteen United Methodists representing progressive, centrists and conservative interest groups and caucuses indicate they will submit a plan to General Conference this May which would create a “spin off” traditional-conservative Methodist denomination. This is meant to - [Staff Transitions](https://fairfaxumc.org/staff-transitions/) - We are are grateful for the magnificent contribution that Charlie and DJ Whittaker have made during the past three months serving our congregation and the music program. Their willingness to commute from Williamsburg each week and share their musical talents with us has been amazing. Today we offer our appreciation, our love and our prayers - [Stewardship 2019](https://fairfaxumc.org/stewardship-2019/) - Multiply the Blessings at Fairfax Church! As we thank God for our blessings, a large crowd in our community and around the world await the sharing of our blessings. As we look toward these new opportunities for ministries, we give thanks for $802,801 in pledged gifts toward our 2019 Operating Budget. If you have not - [Information Session](https://fairfaxumc.org/information-session/) - An information Session is scheduled on the future of The United Methodist Church related to human sexuality. A special General Conference has been called for February 23–26, 2019 to address the issue of human sexuality in The United Methodist Church. This General Conference has been called by the Council of Bishops based on the work - [New Leadership Organization](https://fairfaxumc.org/join-our-church-leadership-team/) - Dear Fairfax United Methodist Church members: I ask you to prayerfully consider completing this inventory to be considered in our nominating process for key church leadership. Profile & Inventory form (complete a Google form online) or download and complete The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church gives each church the opportunity to design their own effective - [Bibical Hospitality](https://fairfaxumc.org/bibical-hospitality/) - Pastor Amy Grant What comes to mind when you think of hospitality? A warm cup of coffee and a friendly welcome? Those are great starts, but God’s hospitality is much more! The earthly way of hospitality is usually based on a transaction. Often this transaction is financial—I pay for a meal and a chef prepares - [Staff Celebration and Farewell](https://fairfaxumc.org/welcome-rev-david-j-bonney-our-new-lead-pastor/) - Fairfax Church celebrates the ministry of Jay Campbell, our Youth Director. At the Virginia Annual Conference in June, he will be commissioned as a Provisional Elder in The United Methodist Church and begins a pastoral appointment on July 1. Jay has served Fairfax Church since August 2015 and we give thanks for his spirit-filled ministry. - [Introducing Rev. Minoo W. Kim, Pastor for FUMC Multi-Site](https://fairfaxumc.org/introducing-rev-minoo-w-kim/) - Bishop Sharma Lewis has projected the appointment of Rev. Minoo W. Kim to be the pastor for FUMC’s Multi-Site project. Minoo is a fourth generation pastor in the Methodist tradition. He is a graduate of McLean High School, received his undergraduate degree from Emory University and completed his Master of Divinity at Duke Divinity School. ## Pages - [Home Main](https://fairfaxumc.org/) - We are your neighbor! Be a part of Fairfax UMC Through our worship experiences, Bible studies, musical offerings, fellowship events and missions, we seek to connect not only with those gathered here on Sunday mornings but with the community beyond our building. Ultimately our mission and vision is grounded in the truth of the - [Worship](https://fairfaxumc.org/worship/) - You are welcome at our 9:30am worship service! FUMC offers an in-person worship service at 9:30am that includes singing, prayer, Scripture reading, and a sermon from one of our pastors. If you are not able to attend our Sunday morning service in person, we invite you to view our livestream either at the sermon - [Right Now at FUMC](https://fairfaxumc.org/right-now-at-fumc/) - Want to know what’s happening this week and next week at Fairfax United Methodist Church? Look no further! This page provides an at-a-glance update on FUMC’s current schedule, updated on Mondays and Thursdays. Looking for information about events outside this two-week span? Want a big-picture view of what’s going on at the church? Check - [True North VBS Camp](https://fairfaxumc.org/vbs/) - Enter a wild world of fun and faith this summer! This summer, Fairfax UMC Kids Ministry is learning to trust God in a wild world at True North VBS Camp. True North VBS is held here at Fairfax UMC on July 20–24, 9:00am–12:00pm. Kids in preschool (three years old and potty trained) through - [Missions & Outreach](https://fairfaxumc.org/missions/) - We Need Your Help At Fairfax UMC, we have various missions and ministry opportunities to serve both locally and globally. It is our belief that by serving, we are sharing God’s love and creating disciples to transform the world. Throughout the year, there are ministries that give back to the community through fresh grocery delivery, - [Weekday Preschool](https://fairfaxumc.org/preschool/) - Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is open! Fairfax UMC Preschool offers classes for 3s, 4s, and PreK, as well as Early Bird and Lunch Bunch programs. Click the button at right to register or click through the tabs below to learn more about our classes, curriculum, activities, and more. You are also invited to - [Summer Syllabus](https://fairfaxumc.org/summer-syllabus/) - Summer Syllabus for Fairfax UMC Welcome to your Summer Growth Plan! This “Summer Semester,” we are intentionally stepping away from our normal routines to dive deeper into Scripture, community traditions, and practical ministry. This program is designed to equip you for a vibrant life of faith through a blend of shared reading, community events, musical - [Giving](https://fairfaxumc.org/give/) - Giving is a spiritual act. Through our financial support of the ministries of the church, our faith is lived out. Although it is to bring light and life into the many ministries of the church, it is a spiritual discipline. Giving prioritizes and, in a very tangible way, determines God’s place and importance in our - [Adults](https://fairfaxumc.org/adults/) - Connect and Learn Fairfax UMC offers many ways to gather with other members and friends to grow in faith, learn more about God, and simply do life together. General Bible Studies Reading and studying scripture is an important part of Christian discipleship, and Fairfax UMC’s pastors lead Bible studies of various lengths and topics - [Youth Ministry](https://fairfaxumc.org/youth/) - Welcome to the youth group of Fairfax UMC! Here at Fairfax UMC, we love our middle- and high-school students! We are here to journey with you through the joys and challenges of your teenage life. Through weekly youth group with dinner, games, worship and small group conversations to retreats, mission trips, and a whole lot - [Kids' Ministry](https://fairfaxumc.org/kids-ministry/) - Children are a Gift from God We are here for your children all year. Below are ways your children can become more involved in their relationship with God, peers and this congregation. For more information, contact Angela Schroeder, associate pastor. Want to get involved? If you have a heart for kids and want to - [Our Heritage](https://fairfaxumc.org/im-new/heritage/) - Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can. — John Wesley, founder of Methodism Fairfax UMC Today Fairfax UMC continues to - [Missions](https://fairfaxumc.org/missions-old/) - Serving God, serving the world, serving the community. At Fairfax UMC, we have various missions and ministry opportunities to serve both locally and globally. It is our belief that by serving, we are sharing God’s love and creating disciples to transform the world. Throughout the year, there are several ministries that give back to the - [Local Outreach](https://fairfaxumc.org/missions-old/local-outreach/) - Be the Hands and Feet of Christ in our Community To serve in our local ministries, please contact Bob Zotian or the person listed for that ministry. Stock the Shelves Our Stock the Shelves food pantry ministry, which originally served 20 families when it was founded in 2020, now serves 50–70 families every month by - [Music Ministry](https://fairfaxumc.org/worship/music-ministry/) - The FUMC Music Ministry Fairfax UMC’s Music Ministry is charged with proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our gifts of music. Individuals of all age ranges and musical abilities are invited to participate in this calling. Reflecting the diversity of our congregation, the Music Ministry of Fairfax UMC encompasses multiple musical styles among and - [Youth Confirmation](https://fairfaxumc.org/youth/youth-confirmation/) - Confirmation Confirmation is an important part of our journey of faith and an important time in the life of the church. It is the time when one takes ownership of their faith and decides if they are ready to make a public commitment to love God, follow Christ, participate in the life of the - [When You Visit](https://fairfaxumc.org/im-new/when-you-visit/) - Welcome to Fairfax United Methodist Church! As you participate in our worship experiences and ministry opportunities, you will encounter a community that: Loves God, Builds Disciples, Connects Believers and Serves Neighbors. Come to a Sunday Service One thing we encourage all visitors to do first, is to come to a worship experience on Sunday morning. - [Key Volunteers](https://fairfaxumc.org/key-volunteers/) - In addition to our excellent staff, Fairfax UMC relies on our lay volunteers to continue our ministry and mission and share God’s love with our church family and community. We appreciate everyone who serves at FUMC, whether in a large or small role. Keep scrolling to learn about some of our key volunteers and what - [Congregational Care](https://fairfaxumc.org/missions-old/care/) - I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. John 13:34 Congregational Care Pillar The Congregational Care Pillar supports the FUMC pastors in planning and organizing support of the church community. Members serve in many ways, including sending cards, making calls, - [Lent & Holy Week 2026](https://fairfaxumc.org/easter/) - Lenten Worship & Study Lenten Bible Study Join us this Lent as we travel through the wilderness with the Desert Fathers and Mothers, those early Christian pioneers who followed Christ and, like Christ, spent formational time in the wilderness. Together, we will enter into 40 days of prayer, simplicity, and renewal as we prepare for - [Global Missions](https://fairfaxumc.org/missions-old/global-missions/) - Mission to Honduras Fairfax Church has longstanding and successful relationships in Honduras based primarily on our experiences in Quimistan at the Honduran Independence Bilingual School (HIBS) and schools in San Pedro Sula. Our mission teams have built dormitory and teaching space, helped to expose and teach English to the teachers and students through music, crafts, - [Easter Flowers](https://fairfaxumc.org/easter/easter-flowers/) - If you would like to place Easter flowers in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 5 in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please complete the form below or in your bulletin. You may make your payment either by check placed in the offering plate or delivered to the church or by - [Our Staff](https://fairfaxumc.org/im-new/our-staff/) - Rev. T. Bryson SmithLead Pastor | 703-591-3120 ext. 102Angela SchroederAssociate Pastor & Director of Kids Ministry | 703-591-3120 ext. 105Dawn ConrowDirector of Administrative Ministries | 703-591-3120 ext. 104Mike HoranskiMusic Director | 703-591-3120 ext.109Hyeyoun JungOrganistJennifer ZotianInterim Youth Ministry DirectorJane CiorbaNursery AssistantPatty StephensonBookkeeper | 703-591-3120 ext. 116Barbara MahiquesAdministrative Assistant | 703-591-3120 ext. 106Sarah PenningtonPrint Production Assistant | - [Advent & Christmas Worship](https://fairfaxumc.org/worship/christmas/) - COME HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Come home for the holidays and celebrate the season of Advent and Christmas with Fairfax UMC. We offer many special services and opportunities to prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming and rejoice in His arrival. For a full view of all our upcoming events in Advent and beyond, visit our - [2025 Christmas Poinsettias](https://fairfaxumc.org/worship/poinsettias/) - If you would like to honor or remember a loved one, you may place a poinsettia in the Sanctuary to be used in our services on December 21 and 24. Contributions may also be made to Shineforth (formerly United Methodist Family Services) or Endowment Giving as a very special commemoration of a life well lived. - [Stewardship 2026: First Things First](https://fairfaxumc.org/stewardship-2026/) - During Fairfax UMC’s annual Stewardship season, we reflect on what God has done at Fairfax UMC and prayerfully consider our giving for next year. Pledge cards for 2026 giving are available at the church, or you can click here to download a form-fillable pledge card. Please mail your card back or drop it in the - [Request a Room](https://fairfaxumc.org/room-requests/) - Have a room request, change, or cancellation for Fairfax UMC? If you are the organizer for a meeting or event that is hosted by Fairfax UMC, please fill out the form below to request one or more rooms or spaces. You may also use this form if you have already made a room request and - [Lenten Mission Offerings](https://fairfaxumc.org/missions-old/lenten-mission-offerings/) - Lenten Offering Each Lenten season, we receive an extra-mile offering to fund important mission areas supported by our church. This year, our goal is $20,000, which will be divided among the following ministries. . Food Ministry: $7,000 Our Stock the Shelves food pantry ministry serves 50–70 families every month by providing them with necessities such - [Connect with FUMC!](https://fairfaxumc.org/stay-in-touch/) - We’re so glad you joined us in worship today! Please use the form below to let us know you were here. If you’re just checking in, simply fill in your name and membership status. If you’re a visitor or if there are other ways we can connect with you, please use the other fields to - [Contact Us](https://fairfaxumc.org/im-new/contact/) - LOCATION10300 Stratford Ave Fairfax, VA 22030-3217PHONE703-591-3120E-MAILchurch@fairfaxumc.org Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject Your Message Δ - [Youth Retreats](https://fairfaxumc.org/youth/youth-retreats/) - We love retreats, and we believe they are vital to our ministry! Retreats offer opportunities to rest and renew, to spend time with friends, and to slow down enough to reflect on what God is doing in our lives. Our ministry attends a fall retreat and spring retreat annually, going to a variety of locations - [Youth Missions](https://fairfaxumc.org/youth/youth-missions/) - Youth Missions Trips Mission trips connect people with what God is up to all around them, and teenagers are an important part of what God is doing! Missions push students to connect with others, communities, and most importantly Christ! Missions give students the opportunity to see and love people in a the radical way the - [Music](https://fairfaxumc.org/adult-music/) - The FUMC Music Ministry Fairfax UMC’s Music Ministry is charged with proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our gifts of music. We offer several opportunities for individuals of all age ranges and musical abilities to participate in this calling. Reflecting the diversity of our congregation, the Music Ministry of Fairfax UMC encompasses multiple musical - [Learn About Godly Play](https://fairfaxumc.org/kids-ministry/godly-play/) - This fall, the FUMC Kids Ministry is introducing the Godly Play program, based on the work of Dr. Jerome Berryman. During this time of worship, storytellers share stories of God with the kids using physical materials and guide kids to explore these stories with “I wonder . . .” questions. Afterwards, kids will have time - [Get Involved](https://fairfaxumc.org/getinvolved/) - Learning and Getting Involved At Fairfax UMC, it is our hope that through our love of God we build disciples, connect believers and serve our neighbors. So, in that same spirit we have various ministries and opportunities to not only strengthen one’s spiritual journey, but also to serve in the community. We hope that - [Children's Music](https://fairfaxumc.org/adult-music/childrens-music/) - Hosanna & Alleluia choirs The FUMC children’s choirs are great opportunities for children ages 4 through 6th grade to serve in worship, enjoy fun and fellowship, and learn age-appropriate music and music fundamentals. The various groups participate in worship several times a year such as Christmas Eve, Palm Sunday, the Spring Musical, and Mother’s Day. - [Grow Kids Videos](https://fairfaxumc.org/kids-ministry/grow-kids-videos/) - Growing Faithful Kids The Grow Curriculum was created by kid’s pastors with a goal to help kids grow spiritually by teaching and discussing Scripture in developmentally appropriate ways. The Grow scope and sequence will take kids through every significant Bible story in three years. We spend an equal amount of time in the Old and - [Fairfax United Methodist Men](https://fairfaxumc.org/getinvolved/united-methodist-men/) - Be doers of the Word, not only hearers. Purpose As specified in The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2012, each church within the United Methodist Church (UMC) is to have an organized Fellowship that is charted annually by the General Commission on United Methodist Men (GCUMM). This men’s organization is to provide - [Youth Music](https://fairfaxumc.org/adult-music/youth-music/) - Chapel Choir The Chapel Choir is the youth choir here at Fairfax United Methodist Church. It is comprised of students in seventh through twelfth grades. They sing frequently during the school year at all three worship services. The Chapel Choir often has the opportunity to participate in the Lessons and Carols services, Christmas Eve, Easter, - [Guidelines for a Wedding](https://fairfaxumc.org/worship/wedding-guidelines/) - The church ceremony will be, first and foremost, a service of worship that is beautiful and dignified; with an underlying sense of joy and reverence. Fairfax United Methodist Church welcomes non members as well as members for their wedding at FUMC. The date for your wedding should be scheduled with the Wedding Coordinator well - [Kids' Ministry Events](https://fairfaxumc.org/kids-ministry/kids-ministry-events/) - Anchored VBS — CANCELLED Are you ready to make a splash? The Grow Kids Ministry will embark on an undersea adventure diving deeper in our faith and discoing the unwavering love of God. Each day reinforces one simple Bible truth, making it easy for kids to remember and apply it to real life! Kids will - [Be the Bridge, Part II](https://fairfaxumc.org/be-the-bridge-part-ii/) - Explore how you can be part of God’s healing work. To answer God’s call for justice, and to fully love our neighbors as ourselves, it’s important to examine how we engage with people of other races, genders, nationalities, and backgrounds to see if we carry inherent biases or live with unholy prejudices. Resources to - [In Person Worship](https://fairfaxumc.org/in-person-worship/) - In Person Worship at 9:30am has returned! Following our successful welcome back service on September 13, FUMC continues regular in person worship at 9:30am. Registration is required —you may use the form on this page or contact the church office. Registrations must be by noon Wednesdays prior to any Sunday worship. To help prepare everyone for the - [Be the Bridge](https://fairfaxumc.org/be-the-bridge/) - Explore how you can be part of God’s healing work. To answer God’s call for justice, and to fully love our neighbors as ourselves, it’s important to examine how we engage with people of other races, genders, nationalities, and backgrounds to see if we carry inherent biases or live with unholy prejudices. 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Read More Church Blog General Conference update Many of you read or heard the news coverage on Friday, January 3rd, related to the United Methodist Church. - [Membership](https://fairfaxumc.org/im-new/membership/) - Being a member of a church is a commitment to share and grow with a specific community of Christ. We hope that our community may be a welcome place for you to participate and grow as a member at Fairfax United Methodist Church. How do I become a member of Fairfax UMC? The first - [I'm New](https://fairfaxumc.org/im-new/) - [Calendar](https://fairfaxumc.org/youth/calendar/) - [h3]June[/h3] 2 – Lock In – 7:00pm-7:00am 11 – Parent Listening Sessions – 9:30-10:15am and 12:15-1:15pm 11 – Senior Night/Last Youth Group – 6:00-8:00pm 16/17 – Counselor Retreat 25-July 1 – Jeremiah Project Jr. High Mission Trip to Richmond, VA [h3]July[/h3] 10-14 – Vacation Bible School 13 – Swim Party 6:00-8:00pm at Mosby Woods Community Pool 16-22 – Sr. High - [Important Forms](https://fairfaxumc.org/youth/important-forms/) - On this page you will find easy access to any form for our youth trips, retreats, and mission trips. Transportation and Medical Form for Sept 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017. This form is required for all youth trips. Youth Immersion Sign Up Forms. Print, sign and turn into Jay, and print an extra copy so - [Scholarships](https://fairfaxumc.org/youth/scholarships/) - [image shadow="true" size="huge" border="true" align="center"]https://03543d0.netsolhost.com/staging/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Scholarships.jpg[/image] Fairfax UMC offers $1000 scholarship opportunities to qualifying student members attending one of the 100+ Methodist-based colleges and universities. High school seniors, enrolled college or graduate students may apply in December 2017. Candidates are evaluated and selected based primarily on candid responses to faith-based prompts and active church involvement. Once selected, - [For Parents](https://fairfaxumc.org/youth/for-parents/) - Youth ministry is a shared ministry in partnership with parents. We know, that as parents, you have a tough job. We want you to know that you are not alone! We are continuing to explore how we can best partner with you, support you and equip you. Parent Listening Session On Sunday June 11th from - [Youth Music](https://fairfaxumc.org/youth/youth-music/) - [image shadow="true" size="huge" border="true" align="center"]https://03543d0.netsolhost.com/staging/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Youth-Music.jpg[/image] Chapel Choir The Chapel Choir is the youth choir here at Fairfax United Methodist Church. It is comprised of students in seventh through twelfth grades. They sing frequently during the school year at all three worship services. The Chapel Choir often has the opportunity to participate in the Lessons and Carols - [Sunday School](https://fairfaxumc.org/getinvolved/sunday-school/) - [image shadow="true" size="huge" border="true" align="center"]https://03543d0.netsolhost.com/staging/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/SundaySchool.jpg[/image] 8:15 am | The Sunrisers Class | Room 116 Sunrisers is an adult class that meets weekly with a variety of lessons provided through leaders and guest speakers and occasionally a DVD curriculum. Refreshments, prayer time, a lesson and great fellowship are a part of each week. Steve Sherman is - [Journal](https://fairfaxumc.org/journal/) - [Welcome Rev. Bonney](https://fairfaxumc.org/welcome-rev-bonney/) - Welcome Rev. David J. Bonney, our new lead pastor On July 1st, Rev. David Bonney and his family will move into the newly renovated Stratford Avenue parsonage and Rev. Bonney will be in the pulpit on July 5th as our new Lead Pastor. Rev. Bonney comes to us from St. Mark’s Church in Midlothian, Virginia, - [Our Daily Bread 2014](https://fairfaxumc.org/our-daily-bread-2014/) - [image shadow="true" size="huge" border="true" align="center"]https://03543d0.netsolhost.com/staging/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Our-Daily-Bread-2.jpg[/image] A NEW WAY TO SERVE OUR DAILY BREAD CLIENTS Our Daily Bread is providing Financial and Nutrition training to their clients and has asked churches to provide gift cards rather than canned goods so that families have means to use this training. 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Suspendisse vulputate aliquam dui.Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt - [Venice Art Pavilion](https://fairfaxumc.org/portfolio_page/venice-art-pavilion/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa. Sed eleifend nonummy diam. Praesent mauris ante, elementum et, bibendum at, posuere sit amet, nibh. Duis tincidunt lectus quis dui viverra vestibulum. Suspendisse vulputate aliquam dui.Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt - [Abstract Style Of Handler](https://fairfaxumc.org/portfolio_page/abstract-style-of-handler/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa. Sed eleifend nonummy diam. Praesent mauris ante, elementum et, bibendum at, posuere sit amet, nibh. Duis tincidunt lectus quis dui viverra vestibulum. Suspendisse vulputate aliquam dui.Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt - [Mother Volcano Artwork](https://fairfaxumc.org/portfolio_page/mother-volcano-artwork/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa. Sed eleifend nonummy diam. Praesent mauris ante, elementum et, bibendum at, posuere sit amet, nibh. Duis tincidunt lectus quis dui viverra vestibulum. Suspendisse vulputate aliquam dui.Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt - [Festival 2016](https://fairfaxumc.org/portfolio_page/festival-2016/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa. Sed eleifend nonummy diam. Praesent mauris ante, elementum et, bibendum at, posuere sit amet, nibh. Duis tincidunt lectus quis dui viverra vestibulum. Suspendisse vulputate aliquam dui.Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt - [Clash & Mayhem TV](https://fairfaxumc.org/portfolio_page/clash-mayhem-tv/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa. Sed eleifend nonummy diam. Praesent mauris ante, elementum et, bibendum at, posuere sit amet, nibh. Duis tincidunt lectus quis dui viverra vestibulum. Suspendisse vulputate aliquam dui. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, - [Adventures in Zonderland](https://fairfaxumc.org/portfolio_page/adventures-in-zonderland/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa. Sed eleifend nonummy diam. Praesent mauris ante, elementum et, bibendum at, posuere sit amet, nibh. Duis tincidunt lectus quis dui viverra vestibulum. Suspendisse vulputate aliquam dui.Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt ## Venues - [Pastor Pamela's Parsonage](https://fairfaxumc.org/venue/pastor-pamelas-parsonage/) - [Sydentricker United Methodist Church](https://fairfaxumc.org/venue/sydentricker-united-methodist-church/) - [Dolce Vita](https://fairfaxumc.org/venue/dolce-vita/) - [Fairfax United Methodist Church](https://fairfaxumc.org/venue/fairfax-united-methodist-church-4/) - [Safeway at Courthouse Plaza](https://fairfaxumc.org/venue/safeway-at-courthouse-plaza/) - [Fairlington United Methodist Church](https://fairfaxumc.org/venue/fairlington-united-methodist-church/) - [](https://fairfaxumc.org/venue/9208/) - [Quimistan, Honduras](https://fairfaxumc.org/venue/quimistan-honduras/) - [Kutner Park](https://fairfaxumc.org/venue/kutner-park/) ## Organizers - [Fairlington United Methodist Church](https://fairfaxumc.org/organizer/fairlington-united-methodist-church/) - [Fairfax United Methodist Church](https://fairfaxumc.org/organizer/fairfax-united-methodist-church/) ## Events - [All God's Children Camp](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/all-gods-children-camp/2026-08-09/) - The All God's Children camp (August 9–14) offers children with an incarcerated parent a week of adventure, belonging, and unconditional love where they're reminded that they matter, they're capable, and they're never alone. The camp is seeking youth and adult volunteers to help with activities including crafts, music, swimming, hiking, and Bible studies. There is - [True North VBS](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/true-north-vbs/2026-07-20/) - Join GROW Kids Ministry as we learn to trust God in a wild world at True North VBS Camp. True North VBS is held here at Fairfax UMC on July 20–24, 9:00am–12:00pm. Kids in preschool (three years old and potty trained) through fourth grade can be registered as VBS participants, while older students and adults - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-2026/2026-04-09/) - At noon on the second Thursday 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 - [Honduras Missions Trip: Summer 2026](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/honduras-missions-trip-summer-2026/) - Fairfax UMC is forming a mission team to return to Quimistan, Honduras this summer, July 26–August 1. The team will work on various projects with the students and staff at Honduras Independence Bilingual School. No teaching experience is required, just your unique skills and talents and a passion for forming lasting relationships with our neighbors - [Splash Down 2026](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/splash-down-2026/) - The whole family is invited to enjoy an afternoon of free water fun on Saturday, August 23, 1:00–3:00pm! Come have a blast with waterslides and other water games, as well as music, food, and snow cones. The event is on rain or shine, so we’ll see you there, no registration required. - [Discovery Days: Walking the Camino Trail With Us](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-walking-the-camino-trail-with-us/) - Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to drop everything and walk an ancient pilgrimage trail? Grab a cup of coffee and join us for our next Discovery Day after worship on Sunday, July 12, as Reverend Bryson and his son Jackson share stories, lessons, and pictures from their recent trek along the Camino - [July Fellowship Time Cookout](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/july-fellowship-time-cookout/) - We’re celebrating our nation’s 250th with a cookout during Fellowship Time on Sunday, July 5. Put on your patriotic picnic attire, bring a side or sweet to share, and come enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs provided by the church. All are welcome! - [Women's Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/womens-bible-study-2026/2026-01-24/) - 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. Each - [Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/book-discussion-remarkably-bright-creatures/) - This "Summer Semester," we are intentionally stepping away from our normal routines to dive deeper into Scripture, community traditions, and practical ministry. As part of our program, we're communally reading and discussing one book per month, June through August. June's book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. This book is a heartwarming exploration of - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2022-12-04/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Summer Hygiene Supply Drive](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/summer-hygiene-supply-drive/) - As families in our community struggle financially, many students find themselves in need of hygiene supplies. Fairfax City schools maintain a hygiene pantry to help these students, and Fairfax UMC is collecting items to help support the students and families of Providence Elementary and Katherine Johnson Middle School. We invite you to drop off donations - [Biscuits with Bryson](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/biscuits-with-bryson-june-2026/) - Are you looking for an opportunity to ask questions about a sermon, share a story of your walk with God, or have intentional discussion about growing in faith? Join Pastor Bryson at the Fairfax Circle Chick-Fil-A at 9:00am on June 11 for Biscuits with Bryson and “taste and see that the Lord is good” (and - [Stock the Shelves](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/shelves/2026-05-16/) - Our Stock the Shelves food pantry ministry, which originally served 20 families when it was founded in 2020, now serves 50–70 families every month by providing them with necessities such as food, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. Items are distributed to families in need at 9:00–11:00am on the third Saturday of every month. No signup - [Hymn Sing Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/hymn-sing-service/) - Lift your voice in praise and celebration at our special Hymn Sing Service on June 21. During 9:30am worship, experience the joy of congregational singing with beloved hymns that inspire and uplift the spirit. Our worship will be enriched with the glorious sounds of a brass ensemble and our beloved organ, filling the sanctuary with - [Senior Sunday 2026](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/senior-sunday-2026/) - During the June 7 worship service, Fairfax UMC celebrates those in our community who are graduating from high school, college or advanced degrees, trade school, or similar programs. If one of your family members graduates this year and you would like Fairfax UMC to recognize that person, please send a photo and information to Sarah - [Book Discussion: The Great Divorce](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/book-discussion-the-great-divorce/) - This "Summer Semester," we are intentionally stepping away from our normal routines to dive deeper into Scripture, community traditions, and practical ministry. As part of our program, we're communally reading and discussing one book per month, June through August. July's book is The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. This brilliant theological fantasy classic follows a - [Book Discussion: The Gifts of Imperfection](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/book-discussion-the-gifts-of-imperfection/) - This "Summer Semester," we are intentionally stepping away from our normal routines to dive deeper into Scripture, community traditions, and practical ministry. As part of our program, we're communally reading and discussing one book per month, June through August. August's book is The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. Are your ready for a practical, - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2024-06-25/) - 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 - [Youth Mission: The Jeremiah Project](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/youth-mission-the-jeremiah-project/) - This summer, July 19–25, middle and high school students can travel to Romney, West Virginia, to serve with the Jeremiah Project. There, the team will work to make community homes safer, drier, and more accessible. For more information on what to expect, please visit jeremiahproject.org or email Reverend T. Bryson Smith at brysonsmith@fairfaxumc.org. Camp costs - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation/2021-03-05/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2021-02-25/) - At 9:00am on the fourth Thursday of each month, individuals from Fairfax UMC prepare lunches for the guests of the Lamb Center. The Lamb Center is a local ministry that provides important services to the local homeless population such as meals, showers, clothing and other social services. If you would like to participate in the - [FUMC Preschool Turns 50](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fumc-preschool-turns-50/) - The FUMC Preschool celebrates its 50th anniversary in the 9:30am worship service on May 17, which will include children from the preschool. Following the service, come down to the preschool wing for an open house with games, kids’ activities, and cake for all. Additionally, the Fairfax Women’s Club, whose members are well-known for their baking - [Young Adults Night Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/young-adults-night-out-2/) - Our next Young Adults Night Out is Friday, April 24. All young adults are invited to join us for dinner at Southeast Impressions at 6:00pm. If you have kids, you can drop them off at the church for pizza, crafts, and activities from 5:30 to 8:00pm. If you plan to attend, please click here to - [New Member Sunday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/new-member-sunday-4/) - Interested in joining our Fairfax UMC community? Membership is 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 April 26. If you would like to be stand and publicly commit to becoming part of our church family, or - [Pizza with the Pastor](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/pizza-with-the-pastor-april-2026/) - If you're interested in joining Fairfax UMC or just want to learn more about the church, you're invited to Pizza with the Pastor. Gather at Rev. Bryson's parsonage on Stratford Avenue at 6:30pm on Wednesday, April 22. Please click here to RSVP (though you're welcome whether or not you sign up). We look forward to - [Easter Sunday Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/easter-sunday-service-2/) - Whether you’re a member, a visitor, or part of our virtual family, we invite you to come celebrate our Savior’s resurrection at our 9:30am Easter Sunday service. Enjoy beautiful worship and a reminder of Christ’s love and what it means for us. After the service, we invite you to step outside and take photos by - [Stations of the Cross](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-3/) - Stations of the Cross returns for this year’s Good Friday. As you visit the fourteen stations on our self-directed devotional journey 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 - [Maundy Thursday Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/maundy-thursday-service/) - As we journey “among the trees” this Lent, Maundy Thursday invites us to linger at the roots of our faith, where love is practiced quietly and transformation begins close to the ground. This day commemorates the night Jesus shared the Last Supper with his disciples. The word Maundy comes from the Latin mandatum, meaning “command” - [Palm Sunday Cantata](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/palm-sunday-cantata-2/) - Join us on Palm Sunday during the 9:30am service for a beloved Fairfax UMC tradition. Presented by the Chancel Choir, the Palm Sunday Cantata helps us prepare our hearts for Holy Week. If you are interested in joining the choir as a short-term member for this event, please contact Mike Horanski at mhoranski@fairfaxumc.org. Any singers - [Lenten Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lenten-bible-study-2026/2026-02-18/) - Join us this Lent as we travel through the wilderness with the Desert Fathers and Mothers, those early Christian pioneers who followed Christ and, like Christ, spent formational time in the wilderness. Together, we will enter into 40 days of prayer, simplicity, and renewal as we prepare for Easter. Daily devotionals are available on the - [Easter Sunrise Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/easter-sunrise-service-3/) - Welcome the dawn of Easter Sunday at Fairfax UMC’s Easter Sunrise Service, offered at 6:30am in the church courtyard. Gather for worship at this youth-led service, then gather for an Easter Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. In the event of bad weather, the service will be held in the sanctuary. Come and glorify our risen - [Biscuits with Bryson](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/biscuits-with-bryson-2026/2026-03-26/) - Are you looking for an opportunity to ask questions about a sermon, share a story of your walk with God, or have intentional discussion about growing in faith? Join Pastor Bryson at the Fairfax Circle Chick-Fil-A at 9:00am on March 26 and April 23 for Biscuits with Bryson and “taste and see that the Lord - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-2025/2025-09-09/) - 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 - [Apples and Alleluias](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/apples-and-alleluias/) - On Sunday, March 22, join us from 11:00am to 1:00pm for a family Easter celebration! This event features facepainting, balloon art, crafts, fellowship, food, and, of course, apples. It’s free for all ages, and we can’t wait to see you there! - [Hypothermia Shelter](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/hypothermia-shelter-2/) - 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 - [March Fellowship Time: Maple Breakfast](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/march-fellowship-time-maple-breakfast/) - For our Fellowship Time on March 1, we will have a breakfast spotlighting maple syrup to correspond with our Among the Trees sermon series. We’ll provide waffles and syrup, and we invite you to bring your favorite maple dish — or any breakfast dish of your choice — to share. - [Endowment Grants 2026](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/endowment-grants-2026/) - The Endowment Committee is now accepting applications from the congregation for grants from the Endowment Fund. Grant applications should be for projects or programs that support and expand the worship, mission, and ministries of Fairfax UMC or that improve its facilities and are not already funded under the annual church budget. You can pick up - [Good & Beautiful Small Group Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/good-beautiful-small-group-study/2026-01-11/) - 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 our lives as we replace the false stories we tell - [Ash Wednesday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/ash-wednesday/2026-02-18/) - 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 - [New Member Sunday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/new-member-sunday-1-2026/) - 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 - [Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/super-bowl-sub-sandwiches-2026/) - Super Bowl sub sales are back by popular request! Thrive Youth Ministry will be making fresh subs for you and your family to enjoy during the big game. Please click here to place your order by Friday, February 6. Paper order forms will also be available in the Narthex and church office. Subs will be - [Ultimate Chili Showdown](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/ultimate-chili-showdown/) - 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 - [THRIVE Youth Blank Slate Party](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/thrive-youth-blank-slate-party/) - Starting in 2026, the Thrive Youth Group expands to include students in sixth grade as well as those in seventh through twelfth grade. The meeting time also changes to 5:30–7:00pm. We’ll launch these changes and the new year on January 11 with our Blank Slate youth party! All youth are invited to join us for - [Women in Faith Post-Holiday Games Party](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/women-in-faith-post-holiday-games-party/) - 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 a favorite card or board game and snack to share, - [Tacky Christmas Sweater Sunday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/tacky-christmas-sweater-sunday/) - 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 the spirit. Whether your sweater is glittery, outrageous, or delightfully - [Women's Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/womens-study-2/2024-11-06/) - 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 - [Twelfth Night Dinner](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/twelfth-night-dinner/) - 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 that come from experiencing the birth of Christ. The meal - [Blue Christmas Worship](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/blue-christmas-worship/) - 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, we come together and acknowledge the difficulties of this season - [Lessons, Carols, and Cookies](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lessons-carols-and-cookies/) - 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 joy of coming together as a church family for worship - [Christmas Eve](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/christmas-eve-2/2025-12-24/) - 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 a quiet Contemplative Service, a peaceful time to reflect and - [Advent Devotional](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/advent-devotional/) - 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, we will kick off the church’s new year by exploring - [Christmas Poinsettias](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/christmas-poinsettias/) - If you would like to honor or remember a loved one, you may place a poinsettia in the Sanctuary to be used in each of our services on December 21 and 24. Contributions may also be made to Shineforth (formerly United Methodist Family Services) or Endowment Giving as a very special commemoration of a life - [Christmas Lunch Bunch 2025](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/christmas-lunch-bunch-2025/) - 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 McComas at 703-606-6800 or sel2glf@cox.net. - [Holiday Market 2025](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/holiday-market-2025/) - 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 and coats, for each of their children at no cost - [Change for Change: Advent Mission Giving](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/change-for-change-advent-mission-giving/) - 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, bring your spare change for an offering to support the - [Pastor’s Open House](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/pastors-open-house/) - 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 as we celebrate the season of Advent together. Please park - [Hanging of the Greens Service & Advent Brunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/hanging-of-the-greens-service-advent-brunch/) - 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 presence, God’s promises, and the hope that comes with the - [Biscuits with Bryson](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/biscuits-with-bryson/2025-09-18/) - Are you looking for an opportunity to ask more questions about a Sunday sermon, share a story about how you fell in love with God’s grace, or have intentional discussion about growing in faith? Join Pastor Bryson at the Fairfax Circle Chick-Fil-A at 9:00am on September 18, October 16, and November 20 for Biscuits with - [New Member Sunday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/new-member-sunday-3/) - 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 16. During this special Sunday worship, those who would like - [Discovery Days: Faithful Finances](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-faithful-finances/) - 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 ways to save, give, and leave a lasting legacy. - [Stewardship 2026: First Things First](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stewardship-2026-first-things-first/2025-10-12/) - During Fairfax UMC’s annual Stewardship season, we reflect on what God has done at Fairfax UMC and prayerfully consider our giving for next year to further God’s work through Fairfax UMC and beyond. In our “First Fruits” Stewardship series, we’ll explore how putting God first is an act of worship and how giving changes us from - [Good & Beautiful God Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/good-beautiful-god-small-group/2025-09-14/) - Have you ever thought that God wants you to “try harder” or that God blesses you when you’re good and punishes you when you’re bad? We all have ideas about God and how He works in our lives. Some are true, but many are false, and these thoughts determine not only who we are but - [Helping Hands Fest](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/helping-hands-fest-2/) - Helping Hands Fest returns on Saturday, October 25, at 10:00am, as we partner with US Hunger to pack meals for those in need. This year, we aim to prepare 35,000 meals — in under two hours! So, mark your calendar, invite your friends and neighbors of all ages, and join us for a day of - [Exodus Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/exodus-bible-study/2025-09-10/) - Join Reverend Angela in a study of her favorite book of the Bible. The study meets on Wednesdays at 11:00am starting September 10. No prior knowledge of the book or attendance at past studies is required; the whole group will read and discover new things together while exploring the foundational story of God’s redemption. - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl-fall-2025/2025-09-10/) - 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 - [ESL Class Registration](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-class-registration-2/2025-09-03/) - 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 - [Thrive Youth Kickoff](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/thrive-youth-kickoff/) - 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. - [Intro to Handbells Workshop](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/handbell-workshop-2025/) - Do you love music but feel intimidated by learning a traditional orchestra instrument like the violin, flute, or trumpet? Are you already a musician looking for a new musical outlet? If either of those descriptions fit you, why not give handbells a try? On Sunday, September 21, at 10:45am to noon, Alan Payne’s Introduction to - [Young Adult Night Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/young-adult-night-out/) - You’re invited to another night of fun and fellowship with other young adults in the Fairfax UMC church family. This time, we’re gathering at the Auld Shebeen on Friday, September 19, at 6:00pm. If you have children, you can drop them off for their own evening activities at the church starting at 5:30pm. Please click - [Recharge Sunday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/recharge-sunday-2025/) - 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. - [Splash Down 2025](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/splash-down-2025/) - 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 - [Discovery Days: Meet the Pastor](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-meet-the-pastor/) - 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, - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09-2/2025-01-14/) - 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! - [Summer Honduras Mission Trip](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/summer-honduras-mission-trip/) - 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 - [Pizza with the Pastor](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/pizza-with-the-pastor/2025-07-15/) - 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 - [Scuba VBS Camp](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/scuba-vbs-camp/2025-07-21/) - 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 - [Scuba Saturdays](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/scuba-saturdays/2025-06-21/) - 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](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/welcoming-rev-bryson-smith/) - 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. - [Lamb Center Collection](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-collection/) - 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 - [Young Adults' Night Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/young-adults-night-out/) - 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. - [Graduate Recognition 2025](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/graduate-recognition-2025/) - 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 - [GriefShare 2025](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare-2025/2025-02-09/) - If you are struggling with loss and looking for support, hope, and healing, we invite you to participate in the free 13-week GriefShare group. Part 1 is planned for February 9 through April 6, and Part 2 is planned for April 26 through May 18 (with no session on Mother's Day). All sessions are held - [Farewell Reception for Rev. Bonney](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/farewell-reception-for-rev-bonney/) - 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 - [Discovery Days: Don’t Be Scammed!](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-dont-be-scammed/) - 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 - [English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl-classes/2025-01-15/) - The spring session of English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church runs January 15 through April 2. Classes are held Wednesdays at 7:00–9:00pm. These classes support individuals who want to build their English skills in a warm and welcoming environment. Classes are for adults age 18 and older. The cost for this - [Lenten Bible Study: The Promise and Power of Easter](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lenten-bible-study-the-promise-and-power-of-easter/2025-03-09/) - 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) - [Easter Sunday Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/easter-sunday-service/) - 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 - [Easter Sunrise Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/easter-sunrise-service/) - 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 - [Stations of the Cross](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-2/) - 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 - [Table to Cross Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/table-to-cross-service-2/) - 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. - [Palm Sunday Cantata](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/palm-sunday-cantata/) - 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. - [Women in Faith Game Afternoon](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/women-in-faith-game-afternoon/) - 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 - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2021-02-19/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [New Member Sunday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/new-member-sunday-2/) - 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. - [Family Easter Celebration](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/family-easter-celebration/) - 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. - [Hypothermia Shelter](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/hypothermia-shelter-2-2025-03-09/) - 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 - [Kings of Israel Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/kings-of-israel-study/2025-02-09/) - 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. - [Ash Wednesday Services](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/ash-wednesday-services/2025-03-05/) - 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. - [Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/shrove-tuesday-pancake-dinner/) - 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! - [Endowment Grants](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/endowment-grants/) - The Endowment Committee is pleased to announce that our church has funds available for grants in 2025. If any member of the church congregation or staff has a worthwhile project that can improve our ministries in the areas of worship, music, learning, congregational care, fellowship, outreach/missions, or church facilities, and the item or project is - [Parents’ Night Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/parents-night-out/) - 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, - [Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/super-bowl-sub-sandwiches/) - Are you hungry? Look no further than THRIVE Youth Ministry. Leading up to and during the week of Super Bowl Sunday, the youth group is collecting orders for sub sandwiches that you can enjoy during the big game. You can place your orders by clicking here. The deadline for orders is Friday, February 7, and - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2024-09-10/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [PJs & Pop Tarts](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/pjs-pop-tarts/) - Kids programming returns in the New Year on January 5! Kids are invited to wear their pajamas as we celebrate the new year upstairs during the 9:30am service. Looking for a new way to serve in the new year? Give the Kids Ministry a try and click here to sign up for a Sunday or - [Christmas Eve](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/christmas-eve/2024-12-24/) - We invite you to come and bring your friends and neighbors as we gather on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the hope and salvation for all the world. Join us at 4:00pm or 7:00pm for music, scripture, and an inspired message. The 4:00pm service includes a children’s message, but children are - [Lessons & Carols](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lessons-carols-2/) - Our beloved Lessons & Carols service returns for the 9:30am worship service on December 22. This year, the choir will present a special Advent cantata, The Star Arising by Joseph M. Martin, which features a blend of beloved carol tunes and original seasonal selections that carry listeners through the account of Jesus’ birth. Immediately following - [Holiday Market](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/holiday-market-2/) - The Holiday Market returns on Friday, December 20, 5:00–8:00pm. This event provides for local families who have not been sponsored for Christmas and would otherwise be left out of the festivities. We offer parents a night to come pick out a new, unwrapped, age-appropriate gift for each of their children, as well as gently used - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-christmas-2024/) - Celebrate Christmas with the Lunch Bunch! Gather at 10:00am for Christmas tree decorating, a cookie and Christmas ornament exchange, and a catered lunch. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Charlotte McComas by phone at 703-606-6800 or by email at sel2glf@cox.net. We'll see you there! - [Sing with Lessons & Carols!](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/sing-with-lessons-carols-2/2024-12-05/) - Lessons & Carols, a special service of music and Scripture readings, is a beloved Christmas tradition at Fairfax UMC. If you would like to be a part of Lessons & Carols, we invite you to come and sing as a short-term choir member. Rehearsals are scheduled for December 5, 12, and 19 at 7:00–8:30pm in - [Holiday Market](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/holiday-market-2024/) - As the seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approach, we need your help for the Holiday Market. This event, held on Friday, December 20, at 5:00–8:00pm, provides for area families who have not been sponsored for Christmas. We offer parents an opportunity to pick out and wrap gifts for each of their children, as well - [GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare-surviving-the-holidays/) - The Surviving the Holidays workshop returns on December 1 after the Sunday service. If you’ve experienced grief or loss, you know the struggle of carrying a heavy heart while surrounded by Christmas joy. If you would like support and advice on how to journey through the holiday season while living with loss, we invite you - [Advent Devotional & Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/advent-devotional-bible-study/2024-12-01/) - Life is full of waiting: waiting in traffic, waiting for a child, waiting for test results, and wondering the whole time where God is and what God is doing while we wait. The Advent season, too, is a time of waiting and hope as we anticipate the coming of our savior. To help us prepare - [Deck the Halls](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/deck-the-halls/) - Please join us on Saturday, November 30, at 8:30am for the annual “hanging of the greens” as we decorate our beautiful church for the Christmas season. We’ll serve coffee, hot cider, and sweet treats and play holiday music as we get ready to celebrate this joyful time of year. All ages are welcome, and festive - [Women's Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/womens-study-four-loves/2024-03-23/) - 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 - [Family Movie Outing](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/family-movie-outing/) - On Sunday, December 8, GROW Kids Ministry is going to see Moana 2 together in theaters! There’s no fee to attend, but please RSVP by December 4 so we know how many tickets to purchase. Click here to let us know you're coming! - [Discovery Days: The Church Endowment Fund](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-the-church-endowment-fund/) - Are you curious about how the Church Endowment Fund works and benefits our church? On November 17 at 10:45am, you’re invited to an information session presented by Wyatt Bethel, Chairman of the Endowment Committee. Come learn how the Endowment enables Fairfax UMC to thrive by providing for projects not otherwise included in the annual budget - [Griefshare: Loss of a Spouse](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare-loss-of-a-spouse/) - Fairfax UMC is once again joining with GriefShare to help those who have lost loved ones to find support, direction, and help. On October 27, after the Sunday service, we are offering a two-hour “Loss of a Spouse” program, which includes videos, discussion, and a personal workbook. If you are struggling with grief over a - [Stewardship 2024: Good and Trustworthy Servants](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stewardship-2024-good-and-trustworthy-servants/2024-10-13/) - During Fairfax UMC’s annual Stewardship season, we celebrate what God has done through our church, and we consider how we can be good and trustworthy servants of Christ with eyes and hearts focused on the joy of the future. Our Stewardship emphasis this year is from Matthew 25:21: “His master said to him, ‘Well done, - [Helping Hands Fest](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/helping-hands-fest/) - In the last two years, people of all ages have gathered together for our fall service events, first packing flood buckets for those affected by hurricanes and then assembling over 31,000 meals for people in Honduras and at our local food banks. This year we will gather on Saturday, October 19, at 10:30am, to make - [Hurricane Flood Buckets Collection](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/hurricane-flood-buckets-collection/) - In light of the recent floods in the south from Hurricane Helene, and with the prospect of more storms on the horizon, Fairfax UMC is collecting completed flood buckets at our Helping Hands Fest on October 19 and at worship on Sunday, October 20. You can find instructions on how to purchase and assemble a - [Discovery Days: Getting to Know the Church’s Annual Budget](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-getting-to-know-the-churchs-annual-budget/) - After worship on our first Stewardship Sunday, October 13, at 10:45am in the Multi-Purpose Room, Tom Scibilia, the Finance Representative from the Church Leadership Team, will present an informational session on the annual budget of Fairfax United Methodist Church. Topics in this workshop include the church’s operating expenses, financial obligations, and ministry funding methods. This - [Genesis Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/genesis-bible-study/2024-09-18/) - After spending the last two years in the New Testament, studying the Gospels and Acts, we are going back to the beginning this fall with a Bible Study on Genesis. We will walk through the ancient stories of early creation, examine the choice of Abraham to become the founding member of God’s people, and follow - [Women's Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/womens-study/2024-09-28/) - 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 - [Journey Through the Gospels: Luke](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-luke/2023-05-21/) - Join us as we continue our journey through the Gospels with a six-week study of the book of Luke. Come learn how Jesus engages with outsiders, outcasts and outlaws and rewrites the rules about what it means to love God and live out the Gospel life. Identical sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 11:00–12:15, - [Journey Through the Gospels: Mark](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-mark/2023-01-29/) - Our Journey Through the Gospels series continues with our upcoming study of the Book of Mark. Join us as we study what scholars consider to be the first Gospel account written. Come enjoy great food, build friendships, and explore these stories filled with details and action. Both beginner and experienced readers of the Bible will be blessed - [Lenten Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lenten-bible-study/2023-03-15/) - This Lenten season, you’re invited to make space in your spring calendar for Bible study to examine the last week in Jesus’ life. Using Amy Jill-Levine’s video-based study, Entering the Passion of Jesus, we’ll learn about the people involved in Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion and build our understanding of the depth of God’s love - [Journey Through the Gospels Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-bible-study/2022-09-25/) - What exactly did Jesus do and say while he was on earth? What were his primary and his controversial teachings? How was he different from other religious leaders, and what does he want from us today? If you’d like answers to these types of questions and want to grow your faith, join Pastor Pamela Kipps - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2026-07-23/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2026-08-27/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2026-05-28/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2026-06-25/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2026-03-26/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2026-04-23/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2026-01-22/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2026-02-26/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-11-27/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-12-25/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-08-28/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-09-25/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-10-23/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-05-22/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-06-26/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-07-24/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-03-27/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-04-24/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-02-27/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-11-28/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-12-26/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2025-01-23/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-08-22/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-09-26/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-10-24/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-06-27/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-07-25/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-05-23/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-03-28/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-04-25/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-01-25/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2024-02-22/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-11-23/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-12-28/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-08-24/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-09-28/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-10-26/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-07-27/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-05-25/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-06-22/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-03-23/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-04-27/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-01-26/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2023-02-23/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2022-11-24/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2022-12-22/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2022-10-27/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-08-21/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-08-07/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-07-17/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-07-03/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-05-15/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-06-19/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-06-05/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-05-01/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-04-17/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-04-03/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-02-20/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-03-20/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-03-06/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-01-16/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-02-06/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-12-19/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-01-02/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-12-05/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-10-17/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-11-21/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-11-07/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-09-19/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-09-05/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-10-03/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-08-15/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-08-01/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-07-18/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-06-20/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-07-04/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-05-16/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-05-02/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-06-06/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-04-18/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-04-04/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-03-21/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-03-07/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-02-21/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-01-17/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-02-07/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-12-20/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2025-01-03/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-12-06/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-11-15/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-11-01/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-10-18/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-10-04/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-09-20/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-08-16/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-09-06/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-07-19/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-08-02/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-06-21/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-06-07/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-07-05/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-04-19/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-05-17/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-05-03/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-04-05/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-02-16/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-03-15/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-03-01/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-01-19/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-01-05/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2024-02-02/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-12-15/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-12-01/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-11-17/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-10-20/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-10-06/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-11-03/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-09-15/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-09-01/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-08-18/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-08-04/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-06-16/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-07-21/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-07-07/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-06-02/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-05-05/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-05-19/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-03-17/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-04-07/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-04-21/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-02-03/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-02-17/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-03-03/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-01-20/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [Fun Land](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fun-land/) - GROW Kids Ministry is finally going back to Fun Land of Fairfax on Sunday, September 29, at 11:30am! Join us for a day of ropes courses, laser tag, and more at Fun Land of Fairfax! We will meet at Fun Land and start off with a pizza lunch, then do some activities as a group. - [Genesis Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/genesis-bible-study/2024-10-23/) - After spending the last two years in the New Testament, studying the Gospels and Acts, we are going back to the beginning this fall with a Bible Study on Genesis. We will walk through the ancient stories of early creation, examine the choice of Abraham to become the founding member of God’s people, and follow - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2025-08-12/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [Genesis Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/genesis-bible-study/2024-10-02/) - After spending the last two years in the New Testament, studying the Gospels and Acts, we are going back to the beginning this fall with a Bible Study on Genesis. We will walk through the ancient stories of early creation, examine the choice of Abraham to become the founding member of God’s people, and follow - [Genesis Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/genesis-bible-study/2024-10-09/) - After spending the last two years in the New Testament, studying the Gospels and Acts, we are going back to the beginning this fall with a Bible Study on Genesis. We will walk through the ancient stories of early creation, examine the choice of Abraham to become the founding member of God’s people, and follow - [Genesis Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/genesis-bible-study/2024-10-16/) - After spending the last two years in the New Testament, studying the Gospels and Acts, we are going back to the beginning this fall with a Bible Study on Genesis. We will walk through the ancient stories of early creation, examine the choice of Abraham to become the founding member of God’s people, and follow - [Genesis Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/genesis-bible-study/2024-09-25/) - After spending the last two years in the New Testament, studying the Gospels and Acts, we are going back to the beginning this fall with a Bible Study on Genesis. We will walk through the ancient stories of early creation, examine the choice of Abraham to become the founding member of God’s people, and follow - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2025-06-10/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2025-07-08/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2025-04-08/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2025-05-13/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2023-01-06/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2025-03-11/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2022-12-02/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2022-12-16/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2025-01-14/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2025-02-11/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2022-11-04/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2022-11-18/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2024-11-12/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2024-12-10/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2022-10-21/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2024-09-09/2024-10-08/) - On the second Tuesday 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 - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2022-10-07/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [Women's Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/womens-study/2024-10-26/) - 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 - [Women's Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/womens-study/2024-11-16/) - 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 - [Intro to Handbells Workshop](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/intro-to-handbells-workshop/) - Do you love music but feel intimidated by learning a traditional instrument? Are you already a musician looking for a new musical outlet? If so, you are invited to attend an Introduction to Handbells workshop led by our bell choir director, Alan Payne. Gather in the Choir Rehearsal Room on Sunday, September 15, at 10:45am - [ESL Class Registration](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-class-registration-2024-09-09/2024-09-09/) - 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 - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl/2024-11-13/) - Fairfax UMC is thrilled to announce that English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church resume with a new session running September 11 through November 20. Fairfax UMC has a rich history of using ESL classes to serve our community and build connections with students from all over the world. These classes support - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl/2024-11-20/) - Fairfax UMC is thrilled to announce that English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church resume with a new session running September 11 through November 20. Fairfax UMC has a rich history of using ESL classes to serve our community and build connections with students from all over the world. These classes support - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl/2024-11-06/) - Fairfax UMC is thrilled to announce that English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church resume with a new session running September 11 through November 20. Fairfax UMC has a rich history of using ESL classes to serve our community and build connections with students from all over the world. These classes support - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl/2024-10-30/) - Fairfax UMC is thrilled to announce that English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church resume with a new session running September 11 through November 20. Fairfax UMC has a rich history of using ESL classes to serve our community and build connections with students from all over the world. These classes support - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl/2024-10-23/) - Fairfax UMC is thrilled to announce that English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church resume with a new session running September 11 through November 20. Fairfax UMC has a rich history of using ESL classes to serve our community and build connections with students from all over the world. These classes support - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl/2024-10-16/) - Fairfax UMC is thrilled to announce that English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church resume with a new session running September 11 through November 20. Fairfax UMC has a rich history of using ESL classes to serve our community and build connections with students from all over the world. These classes support - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl/2024-10-09/) - Fairfax UMC is thrilled to announce that English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church resume with a new session running September 11 through November 20. Fairfax UMC has a rich history of using ESL classes to serve our community and build connections with students from all over the world. These classes support - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl/2024-10-02/) - Fairfax UMC is thrilled to announce that English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church resume with a new session running September 11 through November 20. Fairfax UMC has a rich history of using ESL classes to serve our community and build connections with students from all over the world. These classes support - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl/2024-09-25/) - Fairfax UMC is thrilled to announce that English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church resume with a new session running September 11 through November 20. Fairfax UMC has a rich history of using ESL classes to serve our community and build connections with students from all over the world. These classes support - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl/2024-09-11/) - Fairfax UMC is thrilled to announce that English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church resume with a new session running September 11 through November 20. Fairfax UMC has a rich history of using ESL classes to serve our community and build connections with students from all over the world. These classes support - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl/2024-09-18/) - Fairfax UMC is thrilled to announce that English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at our church resume with a new session running September 11 through November 20. Fairfax UMC has a rich history of using ESL classes to serve our community and build connections with students from all over the world. These classes support - [ESL Class Registration](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-class-registration/) - 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 - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2026-07-05/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2026-08-02/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2026-06-07/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2026-05-03/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2026-03-01/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2026-04-05/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2026-01-04/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2026-02-01/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-12-07/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-11-02/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-09-07/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-10-05/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-08-03/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-07-06/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-05-04/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-06-01/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-03-02/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-04-06/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-02-02/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2024-12-01/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2025-01-05/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2024-11-03/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2024-10-06/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2024-08-04/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2024-07-07/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2024-05-05/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2024-06-02/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2024-03-03/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2024-04-07/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2024-01-07/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2024-02-04/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-11-05/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-12-03/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-10-01/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Recharge Sunday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/recharge-sunday/) - 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 - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-09-03/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-06-04/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-07-02/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-08-06/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-04-02/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-05-07/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-02-05/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-03-05/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Fellowship Time](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fellowship-time/2023-01-08/) - Fellowship Time returns! On the first Sunday of every month, the same day we gather for the Lord’s Supper, we will provide coffee and tea and set up tables for a time of church fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to bring food to share as you are able. Covered food can be - [Stewardship 2024: Good and Trustworthy Servants](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stewardship-2024-good-and-trustworthy-servants/2024-10-20/) - During Fairfax UMC’s annual Stewardship season, we celebrate what God has done through our church, and we consider how we can be good and trustworthy servants of Christ with eyes and hearts focused on the joy of the future. Our Stewardship emphasis this year is from Matthew 25:21: “His master said to him, ‘Well done, - [Stewardship 2024: Good and Trustworthy Servants](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stewardship-2024-good-and-trustworthy-servants/2024-10-27/) - During Fairfax UMC’s annual Stewardship season, we celebrate what God has done through our church, and we consider how we can be good and trustworthy servants of Christ with eyes and hearts focused on the joy of the future. Our Stewardship emphasis this year is from Matthew 25:21: “His master said to him, ‘Well done, - [THRIVE Youth Group Fall Kickoff](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/thrive-youth-group-fall-kickoff/) - 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 - [THRIVE Youth and Parent Interest Meetup](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/thrive-youth-and-parent-interest-meetup/) - 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 - [Splash Down](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/splash-down/) - 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. - [Women's Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/womens-study-four-loves/2024-08-24/) - 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 - [Women's Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/womens-study-four-loves/2024-05-18/) - 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 - [Women's Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/womens-study-four-loves/2024-06-22/) - 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 - [Women's Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/womens-study-four-loves/2024-04-27/) - 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 - [Holiday Market Closet Cleanout](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/holiday-market-closet-cleanout/) - 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 - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2025-05-27/) - 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 sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming. - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2025-03-25/) - 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 sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming. - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2025-04-29/) - 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 sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming. - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2025-02-25/) - 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 sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming. - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2025-01-28/) - 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 sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming. - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2024-12-31/) - 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 sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming. - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2024-11-26/) - 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 sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming. - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2024-10-29/) - 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 sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming. - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2024-09-24/) - 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 sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming. - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2024-08-27/) - 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 sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming. - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-2/2024-07-30/) - 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 sel2glf@cox.net and let her know you’re coming. - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5/2024-08-12/) - 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 - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-5/2024-07-08/) - 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 - [Start the Party!](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/start-the-party/) - 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. - [Welcoming Our New Associate Pastor](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/welcoming-our-new-associate-pastor/) - 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 - [Support the Lamb Center!](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/support-the-lamb-center/) - 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 - [Honduras Donations Needed](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/honduras-donations-needed/) - 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 - [Lunch Bunch Planning Gathering](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-planning-gathering/) - 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. - [Congregational Care Pillar Meeting](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/congregational-care-pillar-meeting/) - 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. - [Handbell Concert](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/handbell-concert/) - 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. - [Discovery Days: Getting to Know Your Church](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-getting-to-know-your-church/) - 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 - [Graduation Recognition](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/graduation-recognition/) - 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 - [Celebrating Rev. Pamela Kipps](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/celebrating-rev-pamela-kipps/) - 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 - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-4/2024-04-30/) - 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 - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-4/2024-03-26/) - 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 - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-4/2024-02-27/) - 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 - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-4/2024-03-18/) - 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 - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-05-12/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-05-05/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-04-28/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-04-21/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-03-24/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-04-14/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-03-17/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-03-10/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-03-03/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-02-25/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-02-11/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [GriefShare](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/griefshare/2024-02-18/) - 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. During this thirteen-week program, you’ll discover the ebbs and flows - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-4-2024-04-15/) - 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 - [Easter Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/easter-service/2024-03-31/2/) - 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 - [Easter Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/easter-service/2024-03-31/) - 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 - [Easter Sunrise Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/easter-sunrise-service-2/) - 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 - [Stations of the Cross](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross/) - 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. - [Table to Cross Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/table-to-cross-service/) - 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. - [Palm Sunday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/palm-sunday/) - 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 - [Men’s Group Dinner Recharge Meeting](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/mens-group-dinner-recharge-meeting-2/) - 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 - [Easter Around the World](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/easter-around-the-world/) - 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 - [Endowment Grant Applications 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/endowment-grant-applications-2024/) - The Endowment Committee is pleased to announce that our Church is once again blessed to have funds available for grants in 2024. If any member of the church congregation or staff has a worthwhile project that can improve any of our ministries in the areas of worship, music, learning, congregational care, fellowship, outreach/missions, or church - [Youth and Adult Mission Trip Information Meeting](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/youth-and-adult-mission-trip-information-meeting/) - 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 Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/february-lunch-bunch/) - The February Lunch Bunch has been moved to Tuesday, February 20, due to Presidents’ Day. Bring a packed lunch (we’ll provide the drinks) and gather with old and new friends for relaxed conversation and connection at Pastor Pamela’s parsonage. Look for the sign in the driveway across the street from the church. We’ll see you - [Ash Wednesday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/ash-wednesday-2/2024-02-14/2/) - Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 14. Fairfax UMC offers a Service of Ashes at 12:00pm and 7:00pm. - [Ash Wednesday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/ash-wednesday-2/2024-02-14/) - Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 14. Fairfax UMC offers a Service of Ashes at 12:00pm and 7:00pm. - [Kids Escape Room & Ice Cream](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/kids-escape-room-ice-cream/) - On Sunday, February 4, kids ages seven and up (through 7th grade) are invited to come with the Fairfax UMC Kids Ministry as we try out brand new escape rooms at Escapology! We’ll meet at Escapology at 1:45, try our best to escape the rooms, and then celebrate afterwards with ice cream. The cost for - [New Member Sunday](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/new-member-sunday/) - Has Fairfax United Methodist Church become your spiritual home? If you would like to step forward with others and officially join the church, you are invited to be a part of our New Member Sunday on January 28. On this day, we welcome new members to our church family during the worship service. There is - [Dinner Out January 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-january-2024/) - Dinner Out returns for 2024 on Tuesday, January 30, at 6:30pm, at P.J. Skidoos in Fairfax. Come together to enjoy great conversations and community with your church family. To let us know you’re coming and help us plan for the correct number of seats, please email Pastor Pamela at pkipps@fairfaxumc.org. We’ll see you there! - [Hypothermia Shelter](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/hypothermia-shelter/) - On February 4–11, Fairfax UMC is hosting the Hypothermia Shelter in partnership with FACETS and other faith communities. This ministry provides overnight shelter for members of the Fairfax community who are currently homeless. There are several ways you can share love and care with our guests. We need groups and individuals to make coffee and - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-3/) - The January Lunch Bunch has been moved to Tuesday, January 16, to accommodate for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Bring a packed lunch (we’ll provide the drinks) and join old and new friends for relaxed conversation and laughter at Pastor Pamela’s parsonage. Look for the sign in the driveway across the street from the church. - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-01-17/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-01-24/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-01-31/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-02-07/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-02-14/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-02-21/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-02-28/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-03-06/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-03-13/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-03-20/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-03-27/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [ESL Classes Spring 2024](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes-spring-2024/2024-04-03/) - 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 held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00–9:00pm. This class session costs - [Discovery Days: About Your Church](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-about-your-church/) - Join us on Sunday, January 28, for a new one-hour Discovery Days workshop, About Your Church, co-led by Reverend David Bonney and church member Wyatt Bethel. We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall right after worship to learn about Fairfax UMC’s history, our community engagement, and the way our teams and ministry programming works within the - [PJs & Poptarts](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/pjs-poptarts/) - On January 7, children are invited to come to church in their comfy PJs as Kids Ministry celebrates the new year and our first week back after Christmas. - [Advent Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/advent-bible-study-2/2023-12-20/) - Would you like your heart to grow three sizes this Advent season? If so, join us for our Advent study based on Matt Rawle’s book, The Heart That Grew Three Sizes. In this four-week study, we’ll explore the familiar classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks - [Advent Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/advent-bible-study-2/2023-12-13/) - Would you like your heart to grow three sizes this Advent season? If so, join us for our Advent study based on Matt Rawle’s book, The Heart That Grew Three Sizes. In this four-week study, we’ll explore the familiar classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks - [Advent Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/advent-bible-study-2/2023-11-29/) - Would you like your heart to grow three sizes this Advent season? If so, join us for our Advent study based on Matt Rawle’s book, The Heart That Grew Three Sizes. In this four-week study, we’ll explore the familiar classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks - [Advent Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/advent-bible-study-2/2023-12-06/) - Would you like your heart to grow three sizes this Advent season? If so, join us for our Advent study based on Matt Rawle’s book, The Heart That Grew Three Sizes. In this four-week study, we’ll explore the familiar classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks - [Christmas with the Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/christmas-with-the-lunch-bunch/) - If you enjoy festive food and good conversation, join us for our Christmas Lunch Bunch gathering on December 11 (one week earlier than usual) at 12:00 pm at Pastor Pamela’s parsonage across the street from the church. Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share and an ornament for our ornament exchange. This is a - [Vienna Choral Society: Sounds of the Season](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/vienna-choral-society-sounds-of-the-season/) - On Sunday, December 10, the Vienna Choral Society, under the direction of FUMC Music Director Mike Horanski, presents their Christmas concert, Sounds of the Season. They are joined by special guests, the Monumental Brass Quintet. The concert begins at 5:00pm and is followed by a reception. Tickets can be purchased online at www.viennachoralsociety.org. - [Lessons & Carols](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lessons-carols/) - Please join us on Sunday, December 17, at 9:30am for one of Fairfax UMC’s most beloved and anticipated events of the year, the annual Lessons and Carols service. This service tells the story of Christmas through music and scripture and features our Chancel Choir, the Bellissimo Ringers, guest musicians, and our amazing organist, Hyeyoun. This - [Christmas Eve Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/christmas-eve-service/2023-12-24/3/) - We joyfully gather on Christmas Eve to celebrate the greatest gift the world has ever known: Jesus Christ, the hope for all the world! Join us at 9:30am, 4:00pm, or 7:00pm for seasonal music, an inspired message, and a deep connection with our church and our God. The 4:00pm service includes a children’s message, and - [Christmas Eve Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/christmas-eve-service/2023-12-24/) - We joyfully gather on Christmas Eve to celebrate the greatest gift the world has ever known: Jesus Christ, the hope for all the world! Join us at 9:30am, 4:00pm, or 7:00pm for seasonal music, an inspired message, and a deep connection with our church and our God. The 4:00pm service includes a children’s message, and - [Christmas Eve Service](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/christmas-eve-service/2023-12-24/2/) - We joyfully gather on Christmas Eve to celebrate the greatest gift the world has ever known: Jesus Christ, the hope for all the world! Join us at 9:30am, 4:00pm, or 7:00pm for seasonal music, an inspired message, and a deep connection with our church and our God. The 4:00pm service includes a children’s message, and - [Decorate the Mitten Tree](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/decorate-the-mitten-tree-2/) - During Advent, Fairfax UMC decorates the Mitten Tree in the Narthex with gloves, scarfs, hats, and socks for people in our community who can’t afford to buy warm winter clothing for their families. After Advent ends, the items on the tree are distributed to those in need. - [Sing with Lessons & Carols](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/sing-with-lessons-carols/2023-11-30/) - One of the most anticipated events of the year is the upcoming Lessons & Carols service on December 17 during the 9:30am worship service. If you would like to sing in this wonderful service as a short-term choir member, we would love to have you. Rehearsals are scheduled for November 30 and December 7 and - [Sing with Lessons & Carols](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/sing-with-lessons-carols/2023-12-07/) - One of the most anticipated events of the year is the upcoming Lessons & Carols service on December 17 during the 9:30am worship service. If you would like to sing in this wonderful service as a short-term choir member, we would love to have you. Rehearsals are scheduled for November 30 and December 7 and - [Sing with Lessons & Carols](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/sing-with-lessons-carols/2023-12-14/) - One of the most anticipated events of the year is the upcoming Lessons & Carols service on December 17 during the 9:30am worship service. If you would like to sing in this wonderful service as a short-term choir member, we would love to have you. Rehearsals are scheduled for November 30 and December 7 and - [Discovery Days: Surviving the Holidays](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/discovery-days-surviving-the-holidays/) - If you’ve experienced grief or loss, you know how hard it can be to be surrounded by Christmas festivities, celebrations, and joy while carrying a heavy heart yourself. If you’d like some tips on how to journey through the holiday season in the midst of grief and loss, join us for our next Discovery Days - [Lunch Bunch: Feast of Gratitude](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-feast-of-gratitude/) - Join the Lunch Bunch group on Monday, November 20, at 12:00pm for a special gathering. This month, everyone is invited to bring something to share for our annual Feast of Gratitude. We hope you’ll join us for this joyful time of connection at Pastor Pamela’s parsonage across the street from the church as we welcome - [Advent Family Dinner](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/advent-family-dinner/) - On Wednesday, November 29, at 6:00–7:00pm, FUMC Kids Ministry invites you to come, pause, and remember what the Advent season is all about as we enjoy a meal together. Each family will leave with materials to celebrate the reason for the season, make memories, and have fun as you prepare for Christmas. Please click here - [Book of Acts Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/book-of-acts-bible-study/2024-02-21/) - If you’ve ever wondered what happened after the Resurrection and in the early days of the Christian church, you’ll want to be a part of our upcoming Bible study focusing on the book of Acts. In this six-week study, we’ll read through Acts together and examine the exciting and challenging moments that the church experienced. - [Book of Acts Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/book-of-acts-bible-study/2024-02-28/) - If you’ve ever wondered what happened after the Resurrection and in the early days of the Christian church, you’ll want to be a part of our upcoming Bible study focusing on the book of Acts. In this six-week study, we’ll read through Acts together and examine the exciting and challenging moments that the church experienced. - [Book of Acts Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/book-of-acts-bible-study/2024-03-06/) - If you’ve ever wondered what happened after the Resurrection and in the early days of the Christian church, you’ll want to be a part of our upcoming Bible study focusing on the book of Acts. In this six-week study, we’ll read through Acts together and examine the exciting and challenging moments that the church experienced. - [Book of Acts Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/book-of-acts-bible-study/2024-03-13/) - If you’ve ever wondered what happened after the Resurrection and in the early days of the Christian church, you’ll want to be a part of our upcoming Bible study focusing on the book of Acts. In this six-week study, we’ll read through Acts together and examine the exciting and challenging moments that the church experienced. - [Book of Acts Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/book-of-acts-bible-study/2024-03-20/) - If you’ve ever wondered what happened after the Resurrection and in the early days of the Christian church, you’ll want to be a part of our upcoming Bible study focusing on the book of Acts. In this six-week study, we’ll read through Acts together and examine the exciting and challenging moments that the church experienced. - [Book of Acts Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/book-of-acts-bible-study/2024-03-27/) - If you’ve ever wondered what happened after the Resurrection and in the early days of the Christian church, you’ll want to be a part of our upcoming Bible study focusing on the book of Acts. In this six-week study, we’ll read through Acts together and examine the exciting and challenging moments that the church experienced. - [Deck the Halls!](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/deck-the-halls-2/) - If you delight in seeing Fairfax UMC decked out for the holidays, please join us on Saturday, December 2, starting at 8:30am to help us “deck the halls.” We’ll enjoy coffee, cider, and donuts as we decorate our beautiful church. Casual Christmas dress is welcome, and there will be a prize for the most spirited - [Holiday Market](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/holiday-market/) - Fairfax UMC’s annual Holiday Market event focuses on providing for families in the area who have not been sponsored for Christmas and would therefore be “left out” of the festivities. On Friday, December 15, at 5:00–8:00pm, we offer parents a night to come choose a new, unwrapped, age-appropriate toy for each of their children, as - [GameOn!](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/gameon/) - Are you an adult who enjoys playing board games or card games? If so, join us at our newest opportunity to connect with others in our church. Our first game night, called GameOn!, is planned for Friday, November 17, at 6:00–8:00pm. Come enjoy a light dinner and pick a game table that appeals to you. - [Journey Through the Gospels: John Bible Study (Morning Session)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-john-bible-study-morning-session/2023-10-25/) - Our Journey Through the Gospels study series concludes this fall with a six-week study of the book of John. Come find out why this book is often called the “Gospel of Life” and discover how John differs from Matthew, Mark, and Luke in focus and purpose. Whether you’re a beginner Bible reader or a seasoned - [Journey Through the Gospels: John Bible Study (Morning Session)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-john-bible-study-morning-session/2023-10-11/) - Our Journey Through the Gospels study series concludes this fall with a six-week study of the book of John. Come find out why this book is often called the “Gospel of Life” and discover how John differs from Matthew, Mark, and Luke in focus and purpose. Whether you’re a beginner Bible reader or a seasoned - [Journey Through the Gospels: John Bible Study (Morning Session)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-john-bible-study-morning-session/2023-10-18/) - Our Journey Through the Gospels study series concludes this fall with a six-week study of the book of John. Come find out why this book is often called the “Gospel of Life” and discover how John differs from Matthew, Mark, and Luke in focus and purpose. Whether you’re a beginner Bible reader or a seasoned - [Journey Through the Gospels: John Bible Study (Morning Session)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-john-bible-study-morning-session/2023-09-27/) - Our Journey Through the Gospels study series concludes this fall with a six-week study of the book of John. Come find out why this book is often called the “Gospel of Life” and discover how John differs from Matthew, Mark, and Luke in focus and purpose. Whether you’re a beginner Bible reader or a seasoned - [Journey Through the Gospels: John Bible Study (Morning Session)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-john-bible-study-morning-session/2023-10-04/) - Our Journey Through the Gospels study series concludes this fall with a six-week study of the book of John. Come find out why this book is often called the “Gospel of Life” and discover how John differs from Matthew, Mark, and Luke in focus and purpose. Whether you’re a beginner Bible reader or a seasoned - [Journey Through the Gospels: John Bible Study (Morning Session)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-john-bible-study-morning-session/2023-09-20/) - Our Journey Through the Gospels study series concludes this fall with a six-week study of the book of John. Come find out why this book is often called the “Gospel of Life” and discover how John differs from Matthew, Mark, and Luke in focus and purpose. Whether you’re a beginner Bible reader or a seasoned - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-3-2023-08-30-2023-10-24/) - Dinner Out has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 24 instead of the usual last Tuesday of the month. We hope to see you at P.J. Skidoos at 6:30pm for dinner with your church family. To let us know you’re coming and help us plan for the correct number of seats, please email Pamela at pkipps@fairfaxumc.org. - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-3-2023-08-30/2023-11-28/) - Come enjoy dinner, friendship, and community with your church family on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm at P.J. Skidoos in Fairfax. To let us know you’re coming and help us plan the correct number of seats, please email Pamela at pkipps@fairfaxumc.org. We look forward to seeing you there! - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-3-2023-08-30/2023-09-26/) - Come enjoy dinner, friendship, and community with your church family on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm at P.J. Skidoos in Fairfax. To let us know you’re coming and help us plan the correct number of seats, please email Pamela at pkipps@fairfaxumc.org. We look forward to seeing you there! - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out-3-2023-08-30/2023-08-29/) - Come enjoy dinner, friendship, and community with your church family on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm at P.J. Skidoos in Fairfax. To let us know you’re coming and help us plan the correct number of seats, please email Pamela at pkipps@fairfaxumc.org. We look forward to seeing you there! - [Grief Focus Group](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/grief-focus-group/) - If you have experienced the loss of someone or something you love, you know firsthand how difficult it can be to cope with grief and carry on in a spirit of peace and joy. Pastor Pamela would like to invite anyone wrestling with loss to a focus group to discuss how the church can help - [ESL Classes](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes/2023-11-15/) - 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 Fall 2023 ESL session begins Wednesday, September 13, and ends on November 15. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings - [ESL Classes](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes/2023-11-08/) - 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 Fall 2023 ESL session begins Wednesday, September 13, and ends on November 15. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings - [ESL Classes](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/esl-classes/2023-11-01/) - 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. 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Whether you’re a beginner Bible reader or a seasoned - [Journey Through the Gospels: John Bible Study (Evening Session)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-john-bible-study-evening-session/2023-09-27/) - Our Journey Through the Gospels study series concludes this fall with a six-week study of the book of John. Come find out why this book is often called the “Gospel of Life” and discover how John differs from Matthew, Mark, and Luke in focus and purpose. Whether you’re a beginner Bible reader or a seasoned - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-2/2023-10-16/) - We hope you'll join us for Lunch Bunch at noon on the third Monday of each month at Pastor Pamela's parsonage on University Drive. Bring a packed lunch (we’ll provide drinks) and enjoy food, conversation, and laughter with friends. Look for the sign in the driveway across the street from the church. We can't wait - [Habits of the Household Discussion Group](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/habits-of-the-household-discussion-group-2/) - It's not too late to join Fairfax UMC Kids Ministry in reading Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley! We will discuss the chapters on Mealtime and Discipline on Sunday, October 15, at 7:00pm. To get the Zoom link, a copy of the book, or answers to any questions you might have, contact Angela - [Fairfax UMC & US Hunger Meal Packing](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/fairfax-umc-us-hunger-meal-packing/) - On October 21, help Fairfax UMC accomplish our goal of providing 30,000 meals for those in need. We’ll set up our assembly lines to pack a delicious and nutritious meal that will be distributed to families in our community and around the world. Shifts are scheduled for 10:30am and 1:00pm, with lunch offered to everyone - [Habits of the Household Discussion Group](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/habits-of-the-household-discussion-group/) - This fall, we invite you to join us in reading and discussing Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley alongside Angela Schroeder, our Kids Ministry Director. This accessible and practical book discusses family habits and how they form us and our families to the current cultural norms or towards loving God and our neighbors. - [Journey Through the Gospels: John Bible Study (Morning Session)](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-john-bible-study-morning-session/2023-11-01/) - Our Journey Through the Gospels study series concludes this fall with a six-week study of the book of John. Come find out why this book is often called the “Gospel of Life” and discover how John differs from Matthew, Mark, and Luke in focus and purpose. Whether you’re a beginner Bible reader or a seasoned - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-2022/2023-06-19/) - 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! - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-2022/2023-07-17/) - 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. 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We hope to see you there! - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lunch-bunch-2022/2022-03-21/) - 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! - [Stellar Camp](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stellar-camp/2023-08-11/) - August 7–11, kids in preschool through first grade can enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and music as they learn to shine Jesus’ light into the world at this daytime camp. Our camp sessions run 9:00–11:00am, and the cost is $10 per child. Click here to register, or contact Angela Schroeder at aschroeder@fairfaxumc.org for more information. 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Identical sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 11:00–12:15, - [Journey Through the Gospels: Luke](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-luke/2023-06-14/) - Join us as we continue our journey through the Gospels with a six-week study of the book of Luke. Come learn how Jesus engages with outsiders, outcasts and outlaws and rewrites the rules about what it means to love God and live out the Gospel life. Identical sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 11:00–12:15, - [Journey Through the Gospels: Luke](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-luke/2023-06-18/) - Join us as we continue our journey through the Gospels with a six-week study of the book of Luke. Come learn how Jesus engages with outsiders, outcasts and outlaws and rewrites the rules about what it means to love God and live out the Gospel life. 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Identical sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 11:00–12:15, - [Stock the Shelves](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stock-the-shelves/2023-02-18/) - Our Stock the Shelves food pantry ministry, which originally served 20 families when it was founded in 2020, now serves 50–70 families every month by providing them with necessities such as food, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. Your donations make this possible! You can give financially to support the food pantry via our online donations - [Stock the Shelves](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stock-the-shelves/2023-03-18/) - Our Stock the Shelves food pantry ministry, which originally served 20 families when it was founded in 2020, now serves 50–70 families every month by providing them with necessities such as food, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. Your donations make this possible! You can give financially to support the food pantry via our online donations - [Stock the Shelves](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stock-the-shelves/2023-04-15/) - Our Stock the Shelves food pantry ministry, which originally served 20 families when it was founded in 2020, now serves 50–70 families every month by providing them with necessities such as food, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. Your donations make this possible! You can give financially to support the food pantry via our online donations - [Stock the Shelves](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/stock-the-shelves/2023-01-21/) - Our Stock the Shelves food pantry ministry, which originally served 20 families when it was founded in 2020, now serves 50–70 families every month by providing them with necessities such as food, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. Your donations make this possible! 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You can give financially to support the food pantry via our online donations - [Godly Play Learning Sessions](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/godly-play-learning-sessions/2023-04-16/) - Adults of Fairfax, the FUMC Kids Ministry invites you to come check out our new Godly Play program for yourself this spring. On April 16 and May 21, we will offer two Godly Play sessions after the worship service for you to see the new room, experience a story, and to learn about what God - [Godly Play Learning Sessions](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/godly-play-learning-sessions/2023-05-21/) - Adults of Fairfax, the FUMC Kids Ministry invites you to come check out our new Godly Play program for yourself this spring. On April 16 and May 21, we will offer two Godly Play sessions after the worship service for you to see the new room, experience a story, and to learn about what God - [Easter Services](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/easter-services/2023-04-09/2/) - FUMC looks forward to celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, on Sunday, April 9 with members of our church, our community, and our expanded virtual church family. In addition to our youth-led Sunrise Service, we will offer in-person and livestreamed services at 9:30 and 11:00am. We hope you will join us for - [Easter Services](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/easter-services/2023-04-09/) - FUMC looks forward to celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, on Sunday, April 9 with members of our church, our community, and our expanded virtual church family. In addition to our youth-led Sunrise Service, we will offer in-person and livestreamed services at 9:30 and 11:00am. We hope you will join us for - [Lenten Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lenten-bible-study/2023-03-26/) - This Lenten season, you’re invited to make space in your spring calendar for Bible study to examine the last week in Jesus’ life. Using Amy Jill-Levine’s video-based study, Entering the Passion of Jesus, we’ll learn about the people involved in Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion and build our understanding of the depth of God’s love - [Lenten Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lenten-bible-study/2023-03-29/) - This Lenten season, you’re invited to make space in your spring calendar for Bible study to examine the last week in Jesus’ life. 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Using Amy Jill-Levine’s video-based study, Entering the Passion of Jesus, we’ll learn about the people involved in Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion and build our understanding of the depth of God’s love - [Journey Through the Gospels: Mark](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-mark/2023-01-25/) - Our Journey Through the Gospels series continues with our upcoming study of the Book of Mark. Join us as we study what scholars consider to be the first Gospel account written. Come enjoy great food, build friendships, and explore these stories filled with details and action. Both beginner and experienced readers of the Bible will be blessed - [Journey Through the Gospels: Mark](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-mark/2023-01-29/) - Our Journey Through the Gospels series continues with our upcoming study of the Book of Mark. Join us as we study what scholars consider to be the first Gospel account written. 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Come enjoy great food, build friendships, and explore these stories filled with details and action. Both beginner and experienced readers of the Bible will be blessed - [Christmas Eve Services](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/christmas-eve-services/2022-12-24/2/) - We look forward to gathering on Christmas Eve to celebrate the greatest gift the world has ever known: the gift of Jesus Christ as the salvation hope for all the world! Join us at 4:00pm or 7:00pm for powerful music, an inspired message, and a deep connection with our church and our God. The 4:00pm - [Christmas Eve Services](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/christmas-eve-services/2022-12-24/) - We look forward to gathering on Christmas Eve to celebrate the greatest gift the world has ever known: the gift of Jesus Christ as the salvation hope for all the world! Join us at 4:00pm or 7:00pm for powerful music, an inspired message, and a deep connection with our church and our God. The 4:00pm - [Advent Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/advent-bible-study/2022-12-14/) - For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In this year’s Advent study, titled Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton explores the Advent themes of John’s - [Advent Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/advent-bible-study/2022-11-30/) - For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. 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Covered food can be - [Journey Through the Gospels Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-bible-study/2022-10-23/) - What exactly did Jesus do and say while he was on earth? What were his primary and his controversial teachings? How was he different from other religious leaders, and what does he want from us today? If you’d like answers to these types of questions and want to grow your faith, join Pastor Pamela Kipps - [Journey Through the Gospels Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-bible-study/2022-10-26/) - What exactly did Jesus do and say while he was on earth? What were his primary and his controversial teachings? How was he different from other religious leaders, and what does he want from us today? If you’d like answers to these types of questions and want to grow your faith, join Pastor Pamela Kipps - [Journey Through the Gospels Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-bible-study/2022-10-19/) - What exactly did Jesus do and say while he was on earth? What were his primary and his controversial teachings? How was he different from other religious leaders, and what does he want from us today? If you’d like answers to these types of questions and want to grow your faith, join Pastor Pamela Kipps - [Journey Through the Gospels Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-bible-study/2022-10-12/) - What exactly did Jesus do and say while he was on earth? What were his primary and his controversial teachings? How was he different from other religious leaders, and what does he want from us today? 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If you’d like answers to these types of questions and want to grow your faith, join Pastor Pamela Kipps - [Journey Through the Gospels Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-bible-study/2022-09-28/) - What exactly did Jesus do and say while he was on earth? What were his primary and his controversial teachings? How was he different from other religious leaders, and what does he want from us today? If you’d like answers to these types of questions and want to grow your faith, join Pastor Pamela Kipps - [Journey Through the Gospels Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/journey-through-the-gospels-bible-study/2022-09-21/) - What exactly did Jesus do and say while he was on earth? What were his primary and his controversial teachings? How was he different from other religious leaders, and what does he want from us today? If you’d like answers to these types of questions and want to grow your faith, join Pastor Pamela Kipps - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out/2022-07-27/) - FUMC looks forward to another delicious dinner and more great conversation at our Dinner Out event on Wednesday, September 28. Starting at 6:30pm, join us in the backyard of Pastor Pamela’s parsonage across the street from the church for Italian Night! This is a great way to connect with others in the church, make new friends, and - [Dinner Out](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/dinner-out/2022-09-28/) - FUMC looks forward to another delicious dinner and more great conversation at our Dinner Out event on Wednesday, September 28. Starting at 6:30pm, join us in the backyard of Pastor Pamela’s parsonage across the street from the church for Italian Night! This is a great way to connect with others in the church, make new friends, and - [Lamb Center Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/lamb-center-meal-preparation/2026-09-24/) - On the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:00am, you are invited to come together for an hour in the Fellowship Hall to pack lunches for the homeless guests of the Lamb Center. The church needs your help to make these lunches. If you can make a sandwich or bag vegetables, there’s a place for - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-09-04/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. - [FACETS Meal Preparation](https://fairfaxumc.org/event/facets-meal-preparation-2/2026-09-18/) - At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver the meals are always needed. ## Calendar Embeds - [Kids Ministry Events](https://fairfaxumc.org/calendar-embed/8YOjogGT15R/) - [Homepage Calendar](https://fairfaxumc.org/calendar-embed/7TEsKap8OI4/) ## Series - [Stock the Shelves](https://fairfaxumc.org/series/stock-the-shelves-2/) - [True North VBS](https://fairfaxumc.org/series/true-north-vbs/) - [All God's Children Camp](https://fairfaxumc.org/series/all-gods-children-camp/) - [Lunch Bunch](https://fairfaxumc.org/series/lunch-bunch-7/) - [Biscuits with Bryson](https://fairfaxumc.org/series/biscuits-with-bryson-2/) - [Lenten Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/series/lenten-bible-study-2/) - [Ash Wednesday](https://fairfaxumc.org/series/ash-wednesday-2/) - [Women's Bible Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/series/womens-bible-study-2/) - [Good & Beautiful Small Group Study](https://fairfaxumc.org/series/good-beautiful-small-group-study/) - [Christmas Eve](https://fairfaxumc.org/series/christmas-eve-2/) - [Stewardship 2025: First Things First](https://fairfaxumc.org/series/stewardship-2025-first-things-first/) - 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