We are a congregation that lives our love of God through service to those in need, whether they live in our neighborhood or on distant shores. Acting on AUMC’s overall mission to Love God, Love Neighbor and Serve the World, we support our local community and the world through service, prayer, financial support and fellowship. Our mission outreach is structured to ensure that everyone, young and old alike, can participate.
To donate to our mission projects, designate funds towards the Lenten Mission Project at annandalechurch.com/giving
Curious about plans for future mission projects? Want to get more involved? Attend our Missions Committee meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact Teresa Schwartz at larachliath@gmail.com for a Zoom invite.
The Wellness Center: Coming Soon to the Mission Center
The Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation, together with Annandale United Methodist Church and a collaborative team of visionaries, is pleased to announce the Janet Petty Sabo Wellness Clinic, opening soon at the Mission Center.
This innovative clinic will operate on weekdays outside of traditional office hours, as well as weekends, to provide comprehensive dental care and better meet the needs of uninsured working families. This clinic addresses the significant gap in health services for vulnerable Fairfax County residents, and will allow us to remain nimble in our care delivery for years to come!
Many special thanks to Marcia Twomey, Executive Director of the MCCP Foundation, for facilitating the acquisition of a generous multi-year grant from Robert I. Schattner Foundation. We look forward to welcoming our first patients at The Janet Petty Sabo Wellness Clinic!
The services we provide at the Mission Center already, and soon through the Janet Petty Sabo Wellness Clinic, are simply astounding. Thanks to everyone who makes it possible for us to serve those in need.
This innovative clinic will operate on weekdays outside of traditional office hours, as well as weekends, to provide comprehensive dental care and better meet the needs of uninsured working families. This clinic addresses the significant gap in health services for vulnerable Fairfax County residents, and will allow us to remain nimble in our care delivery for years to come!
Many special thanks to Marcia Twomey, Executive Director of the MCCP Foundation, for facilitating the acquisition of a generous multi-year grant from Robert I. Schattner Foundation. We look forward to welcoming our first patients at The Janet Petty Sabo Wellness Clinic!
The services we provide at the Mission Center already, and soon through the Janet Petty Sabo Wellness Clinic, are simply astounding. Thanks to everyone who makes it possible for us to serve those in need.
Upcoming Mission Activities
The Annandale United Women in Faith is sponsoring a Mission Fund Basket Raffle on Sundays until June 4. Baskets will be on display in the Atrium before and after the worship service. Tickets are $5. Proceeds will support the Little White Church Fund, Just Neighbors, the Mission Center Wellness Clinic, Friends of Guest House, and more.
AUMC will sponsor a Rise Against Hunger event on Sunday, May 21, immediately following worship. No need to sign up in advance; volunteers of all ages are invited to help us assemble thousands of meals for impoverished people both near and far. No previous experience is necessary. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. We also need about 10 volunteers to help set up at 9:30 a.m. (adults or teens). Wear comfortable clothes and a smile! For details, call or text Teresa Beyer (301-221-8321) or email larachliath@gmail.com.
AUMC will sponsor a Rise Against Hunger event on Sunday, May 21, immediately following worship. No need to sign up in advance; volunteers of all ages are invited to help us assemble thousands of meals for impoverished people both near and far. No previous experience is necessary. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. We also need about 10 volunteers to help set up at 9:30 a.m. (adults or teens). Wear comfortable clothes and a smile! For details, call or text Teresa Beyer (301-221-8321) or email larachliath@gmail.com.
Help Out at the Mission Center
Tuesdays, 2:45-4 p.m.
Unload food items provided by Food for Others, to crate those items, and place the crates on the tables or storage shelves.
Unload food items provided by Food for Others, to crate those items, and place the crates on the tables or storage shelves.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
We are offering a diaper distribution on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month with Opportunity Neighborhood and FACETS.
We are offering a diaper distribution on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month with Opportunity Neighborhood and FACETS.
Thursdays, 3-4:45 p.m.
Help with our weekly food distribution by packing grocery bags, dividing produce, and other tasks.
Help with our weekly food distribution by packing grocery bags, dividing produce, and other tasks.
Thursdays, 4:45-7 p.m.
Help distribute bags of food to our neighbors in need. Two timeslots are available to allow flexibility for our volunteers.
Help distribute bags of food to our neighbors in need. Two timeslots are available to allow flexibility for our volunteers.
Other ways to get involved
Food drives, furniture moving, and more
Drive Seniors to Appointments
The Shepherd Center needs volunteers to help drive seniors to medical appointments. In recent months the number of requests have been mounting and several have been going unfilled. You can accept appointments at your convenience using their very efficient computer system. Call the Shepherd Center at 703-941-1419 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) for more information.
The Shepherd Center needs volunteers to help drive seniors to medical appointments. In recent months the number of requests have been mounting and several have been going unfilled. You can accept appointments at your convenience using their very efficient computer system. Call the Shepherd Center at 703-941-1419 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) for more information.
Donate Food
On the first Sunday of the month, we collect donations in containers inside the church's main doors for the Annandale Christian Community for Action food pantry. All other Sundays, we collect items for the Mission Center in the white bins in the coat closet at the front of the church; we are currently focusing on 1 pound bags of rice and beans.
On the first Sunday of the month, we collect donations in containers inside the church's main doors for the Annandale Christian Community for Action food pantry. All other Sundays, we collect items for the Mission Center in the white bins in the coat closet at the front of the church; we are currently focusing on 1 pound bags of rice and beans.
Use Amazon Smile
Do you shop online with Amazon? Did you know that your purchases could help support the Mission Center? By using Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate a small percentage of your purchases to non-profit organizations. Click here to sign up to support Annandale UMC. All donations from Amazon Smile go to support the Mission Center. Thank you in advance for your support, Amazon shoppers!
Do you shop online with Amazon? Did you know that your purchases could help support the Mission Center? By using Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate a small percentage of your purchases to non-profit organizations. Click here to sign up to support Annandale UMC. All donations from Amazon Smile go to support the Mission Center. Thank you in advance for your support, Amazon shoppers!
Deliver Furniture
The Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) delivers used furniture to families in need from the warehouse next to the Little White Church. We meet down by the Little White Church at 8 a.m. once a month and are finished by noon. Your strong arms and backs are needed and appreciated. If you are interested in being on the Annandale UMC furniture team, contact Ted Torsch at 443-415-8954 or torsch@verizon.net. Heavy lifting is required.
The Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) delivers used furniture to families in need from the warehouse next to the Little White Church. We meet down by the Little White Church at 8 a.m. once a month and are finished by noon. Your strong arms and backs are needed and appreciated. If you are interested in being on the Annandale UMC furniture team, contact Ted Torsch at 443-415-8954 or torsch@verizon.net. Heavy lifting is required.
The Annandale UMC Mission Center
At 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale VA 22003
In 2012, Annandale UMC merged with Immanuel UMC. While all worship services take place in the original Annandale UMC, we have converted the Immanuel UMC building into a mission center, hosting various community outreach activities. Current activities at the Mission Center (7901 Heritage Drive) include a weekly food program, diaper distribution, and more!