Who We Are
Welcome to the Northern Virginia District
We are the Northern Virginia District of the United Methodist Church.
We are located at 3600 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. The Northern Virginia District is one of the eight districts in the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Prior to July 2022 we were the Arlington and Alexandria Districts.
For Clergy
Northern Virginia District Clergy can find information about Resource Groups, Clergy meetings, and more online in our Clergy section.
For Laity
Our laity make ministry happen at their local churches, in their communities, and throughout the world. Find resources for laity and more on our Laity page.
NoVa District Training Day
Saturday, January 20, 2024
This year Training Day will focus on “The E Word” as we all continue to work to make disciples for the transformation of the world. We are excited to lean into sessions and conversations about evangelism in different ministry contexts. Participants will experience the Keynote Presentation as well as two workshops of their choice on January 20 and then will have access to all 13 workshops until July 20.
Training day is HYBRID in 2024. Both In-person and Virtual tickets can be purchased.
UPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTS
Find information about these upcoming events and more on our EVENTS page.
Training Events
Equipping
Our District Staff strives to help churches reach their communities by providing training and resources.
Coaching & Consultation
Empowering
Our District Staff seeks to empower clergy and laity in their ministry by providing tools and resources as well as offering retreats ans consultations.
Churches
Regions
Clergy
People to Reach
Latest News & Information
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MORE NEWS & INFO
Regarding Disaffiliation (May 2023)
In the Northern Virginia District, we have not had many disaffiliation votes or processes ongoing, but I have had many people ask me about how it is going around the conference, and what it means...
Rising Hope News
Check out what’s happening at Rising Hope! We’re having an Open House, Saturday, September 10 from 11:30-2:00 p.m.Over the course of the last year, we have seen our outreach and worshiping...
We Are a New District Now!
We are a new district now, the Northern Virginia District! It’s a time to refresh, a time to re-vision and revise, a time to embrace new opportunities. And a time to honor our legacy of the...
Doing A New Thing
Isaiah 43:19 (New International Version) 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the...
From The DS: AC 2022
And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love1 Corinthians 13:13 (New Revised Standard Version) This is a busy time of year, and I have some important...
Information Regarding Disaffiliation
There seems to be a good bit of inaccurate information swirling. We hope this page will help you get answers to questions you may have as well as find links to accurate information.From DS Sarah...