Worship at Fairlington
Join us on Sunday's in-person in the sanctuary at 11 AM for worship. This is a traditional worship service, in which you will find traditional liturgy, hymns, scripture, and organ. The service is also live-streamed each week on our website, YouTube, and Facebook.
Holy Week & Easter
PALM PASSION SUNDAY (Sunday, March 29): Free Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 AM, Worship Service at 11 AM.
TAIZÉ PRAYER SERVICE (Wednesday, April 1, 7 PM): A special Taizé Prayer service to reflect Holy Week.
HOLY THURSDAY (Thursday, April 2, 7 PM): A special service to reflect on the Last Supper.
GOOD FRIDAY (Friday, April 3, 7 PM): Service reflecting on the story of Christ’s passion through scripture, music, and prayer.
EASTER SUNDAY (Sunday, April 5): Celebrate the resurrection with two services:
6:30 AM Sunrise Service in the Wilderness Habitat Area.
10:45 AM Worship Service with Communion, featuring inspiring music from King Street Brass Quintet, organ, timpani, Jubilate Handbell Choir, and the Chancel Choir.
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.
We are always looking for new volunteers for our missions and ministries. Click HERE for a list of opportunities!
Lent at Fairlington
This Lent, Fairlington UMC invites you on a shared journey of pilgrimage, inspired by the Camino de Santiago in France and Spain. Through imagery, symbolism, and story, we will reflect on our spiritual paths and how we are following Jesus, drawing on the deep biblical tradition of journeys as spaces for faith and reflection.
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us at Fairlington United Methodist Church for our Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28 from 10 AM–12 PM! Children can enjoy age-divided Easter egg hunts (preschool and elementary), face painting, crafts, a moon bounce, the Easter Bunny, and light refreshments. This event is rain or shine, with activities moving indoors if needed.
Easter at Fairlington
Celebrate the resurrection at Fairlington UMC with two opportunities for worship. Join us for a 6:30 AM Sunrise Service in the Wilderness Habitat Area, or our 10:45 AM Easter Worship Service with Communion, featuring inspiring music from the King Street Brass Quintet, organ, timpani, the Jubilate Handbell Choir, and the Chancel Choir.
Palm sunday worship
& Witness
Fairlington UMC will join our neighbors at Fairlington Presbyterian Church for a Joint Palm Sunday celebration on Sunday, March 29. The morning includes a pancake breakfast, sign-making, an outdoor Palm Procession, joint worship, and public witness along King Street. All are welcome to join us for this meaningful morning of fellowship, worship, and witness.
FOOD MISSION
Participate in FUMC's Food Mission w/ALIVE!: Monthly, 3rd Wednesdays from 4-6:30 PM.
Furniture Delivery
Our congregation will be picking up and delivering gently used donated furniture with ALIVE! every-other month. It's a ministry that changes lives. Each piece of furniture delivered represents more than just comfort—it offers dignity, stability, and hope to families who need it most. We need a team of 4-5 people to help.
Fairlington UMC is an inclusive and diverse community. Regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, family structure, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic background, political affiliation, physical or mental ability, faith history, or life experience… ALL ARE WELCOME.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALIVE! Furniture Delivery
Second Saturday of the month, 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Food Mission
Third Wednesday of the month, 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Taizé Prayer Service
First Wednesday, from 02/04/2026 to 05/07/2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fairlington UMC
3900 King Street Alexandria VA 22302
(703)-671-8557 • office@fairlingtonumc.org
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