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Worship with us throughout this festive day and evening with a range of services designed fit most schedules and preferences. 

3pm: CHILDREN’S SERVICE (for families with young children)

5pm: FAMILY SERVICE  (featuring our 2nd graders)

7 & 9 pm: FESTIVAL SERVICES (candlelighting, choir & the Baltimore Brass)

LIVESTREAM @ 5pm & 7pm

The talented 30‑piece Brass Band of Northern Virginia returns to SPUMC for a joyful evening of holiday music Saturday, December 13 at 7pm. This is a festive program blending sacred and secular selections and it’s free. Invite a friend or neighbor.

The Christmas season can be a hard time for those dealing with grief, loss, illness or other difficult personal/family situations. You are invited to a service of healing and hope this Sunday, December 14 at 4pm in the Sanctuary. Come light candles, reflect and pray with us.

What a great night we enjoyed celebrating the season last week at S’Music & S’Mores! Kids made crafts, went on a scavenger hunt, sang and put on a delightful impromptu Nativity play and we all sipped lusciously rich hot cocoa, had fun roasting marshmallows for our S’mores around the fire pits outside and enjoyed the baked potato bar. Many, many thanks to Erica Benjamin, Director of Children’s & Family Ministries and Laura Young, Music Director, and their great teams for making it such a memorable evening for families of all ages. 

Luke’s Gospel opens “in the time of Herod” - a world filled with fear, uncertainty, and division. Yet again and again, God’s messengers whisper, “Do not be afraid.” This Advent, we’ve been facing our own fears and learning how to move through them with faith and courage. Together, we’re insisting on hope - gritty, resilient hope - that believes the good news of Christ’s birth is still greater than fear.

We have SIX studies being offered this Advent season. View our Advent page to learn more about each and feel free to come this week even if you haven't been yet.