Fellowship

SterlingFest 2016

October means it’s time for SterlingFest, and this year our community’s premier festival is celebrating its 29th birthday.  Sterling United Methodist Church is one of the original places where friends and families have gathered in our community.  YOU can help share our story with people who come to SterlingFest.  Click here to sign up.

Church Workday

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 24 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for our all-church workday. Projects for all ages and skill levels. Lunch provided! Contact:  .

Blessing of the Backpacks

On Sunday, August 28 at the 9:30 AM worship service, and at the 11:00 AM Amigos service, we will be blessing our children and their backpacks in preparation for the coming school year. All school-aged children, including preschoolers, are invited to bring their backpacks to participate in this blessing.  We will commit the new school […]

Church Picnic – September 11 at 12:30 PM

Join us on Sunday, September 11 at 12:30 PM for our annual church picnic. Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share.  The church will provide drinks and meats on the grill. During the picnic we will have an opportunity to share in fellowship with the Mohr family as they say goodbye to SUMC. […]

Missions Celebration – Saturday, August 27 at 6:30 PM

You are invited to an evening of celebration as we share a meal and our summer mission experiences via a slide presentation and testimonials.  The whole congregation is welcome! Pizza, pasta and salad by Joe’s Pizzaria. Free of charge, but RSVP required to Phil Mohr by 8/21 so we can get a headcount.  Call 703-430-6455 […]

In God’s Backyard Summer Camp in Pictures

Fundraiser Dinner & Talent Show

Come enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner and join in the fun at the Sterling UMC Talent Show, which will showcase the abilities of some of our very gifted members!  You will encounter brilliant to artistic to clever.  Great entertainment at a great price for a great cause (advancing the Capital Campaign). Wednesday, May 25 6:00-8:00 […]

Graduate Sunday June 5

Calling All Graduates If you graduated in the fall/winter of 2015 or will graduate in May/June 2016 from High School or College, please let the church office know by filling out the graduate information form. We will recognize our graduates on June 5, 2016, Graduation Sunday, at the 9:30 AM service.  There will be a reception for […]

Car Wash & Chick Fil-A, June 7

At the Chick Fil-A by Lowes and Walmart. Join us on June 7 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM for our annual car wash and Chick Fil-A night in support of our mission trips. 100% of proceeds from the car wash, and a percentage of the sales from Chick Fil-A during that time will support our […]

Teacher Appreciation Sunday

Join us on June 12 for the last day of Sunday School and Teacher Appreciation Sunday. We will recognize our Sunday School teachers, Bible Study leaders, and Children’s Ministry helpers at the 9:30 AM worship service.  There will be a reception to follow. During Sunday school we will have our end of year party to […]

Mission Trips 2016

Note:  Sager Brown application deadline has been extended until 3/15/16 2016 Mission Trips Application Form Click each trip name for additional trip details (coming soon) SUMC Mission Trips 2016 Trip Dates Minimum Age   Total Trip Cost Partici-pant’s Cost (amount you pay) Non- refundable  Deposit Deposit & Appli-cation Packet Due Final Payment Due Min/ Max […]

Youth Sunday/Mother’s Day

May 8 is Mother’s Day and Youth Sunday! The youth will lead worship at all services that morning. Join us for an inspiring time of praise, teaching, prayer and introspection as the youth lead us into God’s presence in fresh and exciting worship experiences as only the youth can! And, of course, we will honor all […]

Confirmation Sunday

On Sunday, May 15 our 7th Grade Confirmation Class will be completing their year of study as we celebrate the Rite of Confirmation during Sunday morning worship.  At the 8:15 and 9:30 AM worship services our confirmands will be presenting their statements of faith to the congregation.  At the 11:00 AM worship service we will […]

Amigos Taco Breakfast

Join us for our annual TACO BREAKFAST, with authentic Latino cuisine. May 1  7:30 AM – 11:30 AM $7.00 Adults $5.00 Children (ages 5-12) Free for children ages 4 and under. All proceeds support our Amigos Latino-Americanos ministry. Taco image by Luca Nebuloni. Used under creative commons license from www.flickr.com.

Mission and Service Month

What is Sterling UMC GO! ? It is a month-long emphasis on mission and service.  We as Christians are called to go out into God’s world to serve and to touch the lives of others. Between April 3 and May 1, we will devote 5 Sundays to focusing on mission and service in our worship […]

Seniors Luncheon, May 7

Saturday, May 7, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM All Seniors are welcome! Join us for great food, fellowship, and entertainment. Menu: Turkey and Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing, Green Beans, Corn, Rolls, Deviled Eggs, Cranberry Sauce and Pies for Dessert. This is a free event. Call the church office if you need a ride:  703-430-6455.   Volunteer cooks, […]

Church Workday

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 24 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for our all-church workday. Projects for all ages and skill levels. Lunch provided! Contact:  .