Worship at Annandale UMC

Join us for worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m., in person or online

Join us for worship each Sunday in our beautiful and spacious main sanctuary at 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale VA 

Join Us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

At Annandale UMC, we emphasize the Good News of the Gospel: that we live as forgiven people who no longer must fear God’s judgment but can instead rest secure in the compassion and love of Christ.Each service includes communion.

Worship most frequently features the sermons of our head pastor, Rev. Jason Micheli, the author of A Quid without a Quo: Gospel Freedom According to GalatiansLiving in Sinand Cancer is Funny. He also hosts the Crackers & Grape Juice podcast, posts thoughts on the Tamed Cynic blog, and is a writer for Mockingbird and The Christian Century.

Our music is a mixture of contemporary and traditional, with each service featuring songs from our Praise Team (with singers, accoustic guitars, and drums) as well as our Adult Choir (a multitude of talented singers joining their voices together in classic arrangements). Hymns are also sung together by the entire congregation each week. On special occasions, our bell choir or guest musicians also play.

After worship, everyone is invited for fellowship featuring light refreshments and friendly faces.

Worship for all ages

During our worship services, we have children’s moments when children can come up front to hear a special word from God geared for little ears and hearts.
We also believe God put the wiggles in children, so don’t feel you have to suppress them when in God’s house. However, the following options are available for your convenience:

  • Rocking chairs are available outside the sanctuary.
  • Children's Wiggle Corner: For children who need more space to move and play, in the atrium just outside the glass doors to the sanctuary, we have a space where children can see and hear the service while enjoying soft toys, quiet activities, and Bible-based books.
  • Worship bags: Even the most creative and interesting worship experience can be a long time for children. Worship bags are available just outside the sanctuary for children to use during worship. The bags include coloring pages, small toys and games, and no-mess crafts. Please remove used pages and return the bags so they will be available for the next Sunday.
  • Nursery Care: To allow parents with children too young for worship to still attend church and Sunday School, care is available for infants and toddlers in Room 207 starting at 9 a.m. Make sure to leave time to sign in your child before you head to worship or class!

Parents with young children are free to choose what works best for them at any given time, be that joining everyone in the sanctuary, using the nursery, or checking out the wiggle corner; first and foremost, you and your children are welcome as you are, wiggles and all, in whatever space you choose to worship and gather with us.

Volunteers Needed

Worship Greeter Coordinator: Greeters meet congregants and guests with smiles and open heart before worship at door number one. They ensure all feel welcome and included. One greeter remains in the entry / welcome desk area during service.The Coordinator prepares a monthly schedule and coordinates substitutions when necessary.  Contact Pam Jones at foureverfree@verizon.net

Worship Greeters: Greeters meet congregants and guests with smiles and open heart before worship at door number one. They ensure all feel welcome and included. One greeter remains in the entry / welcome desk area during service. Contact Pam Jones at foureverfree@verizon.net

Fellowship Team Coordinator and Members: The fellowship hour after worship is a wonderful opportunity to connect with old friends and making new ones. It is one of the highlights of the week for many.The Fellowship Team prepares coffee and other drinks, sets out snacks, and tidies up afterward. Furniture is set up and taken down by church staff.
The coordinator schedules the team each month and arranges substitutions when necessary. Contact Pam Jones at foureverfree@verizon.net