Outreach Ministries

 

 

Angel Tree

Angel Tree is an outreach ministry to our neighbors at Garfield Elementary School. Each year, we provide hundreds of Christmas gifts to special families at the school who otherwise might receive few if any presents.

Blood Drive

Give the gift of live to someone in need! For those in need of blood, whether due to trauma, surgery, or ongoing medical treatments, the gift of your blood may be critical.

ECHO

The "Ecumenical Community Helping Others" (ECHO), Incorporated, is dedicated to providing charitable assistance to those individuals and families experiencing temporary difficulties in the Burke and Springfield communities of Fairfax County, Virginia.

Visit ECHO' site for more.

Helping Hands

When a member of our family is in need, Helping Hands steps in and offers assistance.

Prayer Warriors

Do you need prayers, or know of someone who does? Are you willing to pray for other?

The SUMC Prayer Warriors are mobilized to pray for God's loving touch for others.  Read more for contact information.

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Rising Hope

Rising Hope is a mission church in Alexandria. SUMC supports Rising Hope as they strive to reach out to those in need of help. For more about Rising Hope, see http://www.risinghopeumc.org/

Sandwich Ministry

Enjoy fellowship with others while making sandwiches for the homeless each Sunday morning at 9:15. We provide over 500 sandwiches weekly to feed the homeless, either through the Eleanor Kennedy Shelter on Route 1 or Martha's Table. 

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Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry is a program of our congregation that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one to one, same gender care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community.

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