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Christmas at Fairlington

Christmas is truly a season of light. Not just light shows, tree decorations, or twinkling city lights... but the richness of the season – a time of giving and receiving, a time of hope, and a time of joy. Celebrate that joy at Fairlington this Advent!

December 8, 4PM | Handel’s Messiah 21st Annual Sing-Along

December 15, 11AM | Family & Friends Interactive Christmas Pageant

December 22, 11AM | Lessons & Carols with the King Street Brass Quintet

Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24

5 PM | Candlelight Communion Family Service

10:30 PM | Candlelight Communion Service

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What's Happening at Fairlington

You're not alone here at Fairlington United Methodist Church! Dive into a community focused on loving God and loving people.

Check out some of what's happening in and around Fairlington below.

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The United Methodist Men’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale will begin on Thursday, December 5. Trees will be available for sale daily until they sell out. Volunteers are needed to unload the trees (between 2-3 PM on Dec. 4), help setup, and run the Christmas Tree Sale

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You are invited to join us this Advent through study and reflection of Kate Bowler’s newest Advent study, The Weary World Rejoices. Kate Bowler is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and Professor of Religious History at Duke University. Her study will offer you the opportunity to connect with four different promises of the season: Truth, Compassion, Restoration, and Justice.

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Messiah Sing-Along

Join Fairlington UMC for the 21st Annual Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along, Sunday December 8, 2024, at 4 PM! This premier musical event is a highlight of the Christmas season in Northern Virginia that you don't want to miss, with guest soloists and Sing-Along Chorus led by Fairlington’sChoir, under the direction of Dr. Louise Wilson. Admission to the Messiah sing-along and parking are FREE to all.

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION

FUMC is continuing our partnership with ALIVE! by hosting a monthly food distribution pop-up. Every 3rd Saturday of the month we need a team of 10-12 volunteers to hand out food to our neighbors.

The Heart of Generosity

The heart of Fairlington United Methodist Church beats with the rhythm of fellowship, service, and unwavering faith. This year, as we embark on our annual Giving Campaign, we invite you to join us in a journey of generosity, inspired by our collective commitment to nurture our church family and extend our impact beyond our walls. We encourage you to reflect on how you can support our Giving campaign with a generous heart. Your commitment to giving will ensure that we continue to thrive as a beacon of hope and compassion in our community.

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Furniture Delivery

We need at least 6 volunteers to help with furniture delivery on the second Saturday of each month. We will meet in the FUMC parking lot at 7:30 AM and will finish up by 1 PM. We’ll need a volunteer to drive the truck and someone to drive their car with other volunteers to follow the truck to our deliveries.