Administration
Welcoming Our New Staff Members
This is the time of the year when the church staff is fully engaged in planning, developing, promoting, practicing, implementing, and praying over the new programs that will begin in the next couple of weeks. Along with the lay leadership who have also invested a great deal of time and energy, everyone is working towards […]
Continue ReadingSterling UMC Will Worship as Scheduled Today Sunday February 18
Sterling UMC will be open today Sunday, February 18 and have its normal Sunday worship schedule beginning at 9 AM with our Traditional Service and our Children’s Service. Our Spanish language service and Growing Deeper at Ten discipleship hour at 10 AM. The Contemporary Service at 11 AM will be followed by a fellowship time […]
Continue ReadingChurch Office Will Be Closed Today Friday, March 2
The church office will be closed today Friday, March 2 due to weather conditions associated with high winds. The church office follows the inclement weather policy of the Loudoun County Public Schools and as a result will remain closed today Friday, March 2.
Continue ReadingHoliday Season Love Offering for Sterling UMC Staff
During this busy season, it is important to take time to remember the dedication and hard work of our wonderful church staff throughout the year. One way Sterling UMC has traditionally done this is through our annual Love Offering to provide a small token of our collective appreciation to the staff. The Love Offering collection […]
Continue ReadingNext Level Innovations Update
The recommendations from the Next Level Innovations (N.L.I.) report were accepted last Wednesday evening at a Church Conference by a vote of 103-16. We had a wonderful gathering that was preceded by a time of singing, prayer, and communion. Cathy Abbott, our Arlington District Superintendent, lead the Church Conference by quoting Bishop Cho, who prayed […]
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Church Management Software (ChMS) Upgrade
In April, Sterling UMC will transition from PowerChurch to Breeze. Here’s a bird’s eye view of some of the many benefits: Cost-effective User friendly Up to date Web-based software Time saving, one-time data entry Lots of built-in capabilities to use and manage data Quick and easy communication with members Online giving 128-bit encryption for security […]
Continue ReadingChurch Activities for Wednesday, March 15
Due to Loudoun County Schools being closed, the church office is closed today. The CrossWalk meal, children’s activities (J.A.M.), and youth activities are canceled for this evening. The Aldersgate Choir and Contemporary Worship Team will rehearse as scheduled. Other Wednesday evening adult activities/studies will meet at the discretion of the leader of each group. Please contact your group leader for information. There will be limited child […]
Continue ReadingInclement Weather Announcement
In the event of inclement weather, any closings and cancellations will be posted and updated here. Monday Night, March 13 The church building will be closed tonight due to the impending winter storm. All evening activities are cancelled. Tuesday, March 14 The church building will be closed and all activities for the day and all evening meetings […]
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Year End Information
Year End Information Our church office will be closed this year between Christmas and the New Year’s Day holiday, and will reopen Tuesday, January 3.In case of an emergency that requires pastoral care, please call the church office (703) 430-6455, and leave a voicemail for Pastor Steve (Extension 25), or other staff members at their extensions. […]
Continue ReadingNote from Pastor Steve
Re: The difference knowing Jesus makes Have you noticed? It’s not just at Christmas time, but it seems that the needs of people around us cry out louder at this time of year. Last Saturday, I talked with a lot of visitors to our church while I watched the Grace ministers at work supplying food […]
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Annual Charge Conference
Thursday, October 6, 7:00 PM Join us for our annual Charge Conference meeting when we will conduct annual business of the church, including receiving reports from the ministries, electing officers, and setting pastoral salaries for the coming year. The Charge Conference is presided over by our District Superintendent, Rev. Cathy Abbott.
Continue ReadingUMC Council of Bishops’ Response to Orlando Shooting
Our Sympathy and Prayers go out for the victims,survivors and families of the recent terrorist shooting in Orlando on June 12. Below you can read the response of the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church to this horrific act of terror. United Methodist Communications Office of Public Information FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2016 Minneapolis, […]
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Letter from Bishop Young Jin Cho
May 26, 2016 Dear United Methodists in the Virginia Conference: May the grace and peace from our risen Lord be with you. The 2016 General Conference has adjourned. Although there were ups and downs during the sessions of the General Conference, we worshiped together, conversed with each other and struggled together. Together we recommitted ourselves […]
Continue ReadingSanctuary Renovation
Photos from Week #4 of the Renovation Photos from Week #3 of the Renovation Photos from Week #2 of the Renovation: Photos from Week #1 of the Renovation: Sanctuary renovations begin June 13, with an anticipated completion date of July 10. During that time the sanctuary will NOT be available for use by […]
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Church Conference
To the Congregation of Sterling United Methodist Church: The Building Committee of Sterling United Methodist Church hereby requests Church Conference approval to separate the sanctuary portion of our proposed renovation from the rest of the renovation, and to execute this portion of the project ahead of the rest of the project using cash that has […]
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Special Called Charge Conference
Special Called Charge Conference On Tuesday, February 23 there will be a special called Charge Conference meeting immediately following the Church Council meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on proposed sanctuary renovations which will have been discussed at the congregational meeting on February 21. All are invited to attend. However, according to […]
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Congregational Meeting – February 21
Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 21 at 2:30 PM In 2006 we started dreaming and praying and discussing options for a renovation and expansion of our facility to keep pace with our ever growing ministry needs. After many years of planning we held a congregational vote in January of 2014 to launch our capital campaign and […]
Continue ReadingGood Financial News for Year-End 2015
From Pastor Steve: Dear Sterling UMC Church Family, This fall, at the end of October, we were facing a deficit of $50,000 in our operating budget fund. That means we had spent $50,000 more than we had taken in. I appealed to you for your financial assistance to close this deficit, and you generously responded. […]
Continue Reading2016 Stewardship Pledge Can be Filled Out Online
Your 2016 annual stewardship pledge can now be filled out online, and will be sent directly to Karen Barbour and Dana Smedley in the finance office. Click here to fill out your pledge. Thank you for your continued support of Sterling United Methodist Church and its ministries.
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Charge Conference
Charge Conference Tuesday, November 3, 7:00 PM Join us for our annual Charge Conference meeting when we will conduct annual business of the church, including receiving reports from the ministries, electing officers, and setting pastoral salaries for the coming year. The Charge Conference is presided over by our District Superintendent, Rev. Cathy Abbott.
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