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2022 VBS and Summer Camps
SUMC summer camps and VBS are back! Register today! Preschool Summer Camp: June 6-10 (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) Registration Preschool-5th Grade Summer Camp: July 5-8 and July 11-15 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) Registration Counselor Volunteer VBS: July 18-22 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Registration Volunteer
Continue ReadingFall Kick Off!
The kick-off celebration Sunday at Sterling UMC has finally arrived and this Sunday, September 9 we will present our new adult and young adult Bible studies, the Deep Blue Kids Sunday School, new sessions for our youth and youth group, and new opportunities to serve. And at noon, we will celebrate with a “Fall Fiesta” […]
Continue ReadingJoin Us for the Second Sunday of Advent and the Celebration of Christmas!
This Sunday December 10 we will celebrate the Second Sunday of the Advent Season at Sterling United Methodist Church. Our new sermon series, A Night for Rejoicing continues with Part Two: There Will Be Singing! But even before we get to Sunday there is opportunity for service and fellowship! We will be setting up for […]
Continue ReadingTrunk or Treat At Sterling UMC
Join us Saturday October 28 from 10 AM to 1 PM to and bring the kids to celebrate Halloween at SUMC with our annual Trunk or Treat event! We invite you to join us in your non scary Halloween costumes and visit the decorated trunks set up in our front parking lot to receive nut free […]
Continue ReadingSterling UMC Presents the 2018 Summer Mission Trips, Local Missions Program, and Fundraiser
(Updated March 8, 2018) Sterling United Methodist Church has kicked off its 2018 Summer Mission Trip and local mission program schedule; and Sunday March 11 will kick off its first fundraiser for the 2018 efforts with its Red Envelope Campaign. The Red Envelope Fundraiser involves red envelopes with donation denominations from $1 to $100 printed on […]
Continue ReadingJoin Us This Sunday for Worship, Learning, Fellowship, and Lunch!
Our sermon series continues based on the book Unbeaten: How Biblical heroes rose above their pain…and you can too; and the quote, “pain is inevitable, but defeat is not.” This Sunday will be the third in the series that will continue into February and is titled “When God Doesn’t Save.” Also, during our Growing Deeper at Ten hour, our Into […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s Happening at SUMC!
Soup and Cookie Mix Holiday Gift Fundraiser The annual SUMC Missions Soup and Cookie Mix Fundraiser kicked off earlier this month and will continue through the holiday season. Purchase your gifts of Chicken Noodle Soup mix, Minestrone Soup Mix, Cheese Soup mix, and Tortilla Soup Mix; and for baking; M & M Brownie Mix […]
Continue ReadingPop Tops and Box Tops and Other Ways To Serve
Last Friday afternoon, Mame Ward dropped off our latest “haul” of aluminum tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Fairfax. The box of pull tabs totaled 14 pounds! According to Mame, “They were very excited to get them and appreciated the effort by our congregation in collecting them.” The Ronald McDonald House pop top or […]
Continue ReadingIt’s back to school time again and time for the Blessing of the Backpacks!
Remember to have the kids bring their Backpacks to our 9:30 AM service this Sunday August 20 for the Blessing of the Backpacks by Pastor Steve. But also: Does your child’s backpack look like the one this young scholar is wearing in the photo? According the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the American Occupational Therapy […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingHalf Truths
Sermon Series for April. “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves” and Other Things the Bible Doesn’t Say. Join us for worship at 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 AM and learn the truth about popular quotes we assume are “gospel truth” but miss the point of Scripture. Based on the book by Adam Hamilton. We look forward […]
Continue ReadingPalm Sunday Choral Concert
Experience the story of Passion Week through unforgettable images and powerful, contemplative choral pieces. Join us on Palm Sunday to hear the Aldersgate Choir and accompanying chamber orchestra perform the beautiful “Lenten Sketches” by Joseph M. Martin. This work is a series of tableaus illustrating the pivotal final days of Christ’s earthly ministry: the […]
Continue ReadingEaster Services
Please join us this Easter Sunday, April 16, to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior. Sunrise Service at 6:30 AM (In our outdoor worship area, weather permitting.) Traditional Easter Services 8:15 AM and 9:00 AM Contemporary Worship 11:00 AM Amigos Servicio de Alabanza […]
Continue ReadingLife Signs Youth Group
Sunday evenings 5:30-8:00 PM Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:00 PM Our Focus LifeSigns youth ministry is always exciting because of all we have to look forward to as we follow in the steps of Jesus Christ. With Him as our foundation, each individual youth fits uniquely in as we grow and learn together and enjoy fun activities […]
Continue ReadingApproaching Holy Week
The Old Testament prophet, Isaiah, predicted Jesus’ sacrificial suffering and death more than 700 years before it happened. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, […]
Continue ReadingPotato Drop April 1
On Saturday, April 1, an 18-wheeler will drop 45,000 pounds of potatoes in our parking lot and we will re-bag and distribute them to local food banks and pantries, shelters, schools and individuals in need. Some jobs require lifting and others do not. We need volunteers to make netting bags ahead of time, set up the […]
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 ReadingMaker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School
July 31-August 4, 2017 Registration begins March 15 and ends July 21. Cost $40 per child until June 15, with a maximum of $85 per family. After June 15, cost is $45 per child with a maximum of $95 per family. A little about this year’s program: Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on […]
Continue ReadingAsh Wednesday Meal & Service
Wednesday, March 1 Meal at 6:00 PM (a simple meal of soup and salad) Service at 7:00 PM Join us as we begin the season of Lent whether you come from a liturgical background or just wish to form a spiritual intention to hear God’s voice more clearly and discern His purpose and call in […]
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