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SUMMARY:Advent Giving Christmas Tree
DESCRIPTION:Advent Giving Christmas Tree: Bless Our Community This Season\nShare the love of Christ this Christmas through a simple act of generosity! \nThe Christmas season is a time for joy\, hope\, and giving. It’s also an opportunity to remind our neighbors that they are loved\, valued\, and never forgotten. This year\, you can help make Christmas a little brighter for individuals and families in our local community through our Advent Giving Christmas Tree! \nFrom November 8 through December 6\, 2026\, we invite you to visit the Giving Tree in the church building and choose an ornament (or two!) featuring a gift request from someone in need. Each ornament represents a real person in our community and an opportunity to share kindness in a meaningful\, tangible way. \nWhether you choose one gift or several\, your generosity can make a difference. A requested item may seem like a small gesture\, but for the person receiving it\, it can bring comfort\, encouragement\, and a powerful reminder that someone cares. By participating\, you’re helping ensure that more of our neighbors experience the warmth and joy of the Christmas season. \nHow to Participate\nGetting involved is easy! \n\nVisit the Giving Tree. Stop by the church building beginning November 8 and select an ornament with a gift request.\nPurchase the requested gift. Choose the item listed on your ornament and help make someone’s Christmas brighter.\nReturn your unwrapped gift. Bring your gift back to the church no later than December 6\, 2026. Please leave all gifts unwrapped so they can be properly organized and distributed.\n\nEvery gift is an opportunity to share hope\, spread joy\, and show love to someone who may need a little extra support this season. \nBe a Blessing This Christmas\nAs we journey through Advent and prepare our hearts for Christmas\, let’s remember that giving is one of the ways we put our faith into action. Through the Advent Giving Christmas Tree\, we can come together as a church family to care for our neighbors and reflect the love of Christ beyond the walls of our church. \nYou don’t have to do something extraordinary to make a difference. Sometimes\, a single gift is enough to remind someone that they matter. \nLet’s bless our community this season\, one gift at a time! \nFor more information about the Advent Giving Christmas Tree\, contact Debbie Cali.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/advent-giving-christmas-tree/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
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SUMMARY:Cooking Class for Lasagna for Hypothermia
DESCRIPTION:Cooking Class for Lasagna for Hypothermia\nSunday\, January 18\, 20261:00–3:00 p.m.  \nJoin us for a meaningful and hands-on cooking experience that combines learning\, fellowship\, and giving back to our community. Floris UMC invites you to our Cooking Class for Lasagna for Hypothermia\, where participants will learn how to make delicious lasagna while supporting those experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months. \nThis one-time small group event is designed for adults and teens interested in cooking and community service. Guided by our Serve Ministry team\, you will create a pan of lasagna that will be donated to the Hypothermia Shelter to provide warm meals for people in need. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn new kitchen skills\, enjoy fellowship\, and make a tangible impact in the lives of others. \nEvent Highlights\n\nHands-on instruction in making lasagna from scratch\nTips and techniques for meal prep and cooking\nOpportunity to contribute directly to the Hypothermia Shelter\nSmall\, supportive group setting to encourage connection\n\nRegistration Details\n\nRegistration Required: Yes\nFee: $15 per participant (includes ingredients to make a pan of lasagna)\nCapacity: 15 participants\nRegistration Opens: December 2\, 2025\nRegistration Closes: January 11\, 2026\n\nParticipants are encouraged to arrive a little early for setup and stay through cleanup. This event is ideal for anyone who loves cooking\, wants to serve the community\, or simply wants to spend an afternoon making a difference with friends and neighbors. \nBy participating\, you will not only gain culinary skills but also share God’s love through action\, helping provide warm meals for those in need during the coldest months of the year. \nDon’t miss this chance to cook\, connect\, and serve. Register today to secure your spot and join us in making lasagna that warms hearts and fills bellies! \nRegister Here > \nFor questions\, email Debbie Cali at dcali@florisumc.org.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/cooking-class-for-hypothermia/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:North County Hypothermia Program,Serve
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SUMMARY:Financial Planning for Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Your Money\, Your Future\nRegister Now >\nSmart Financial Decisions for Your 20s & 30s\nYour 20s and 30s are full of big decisions. Where you live. What kind of career you pursue. Whether you buy a home\, pay off debt\, start investing\, build a family\, or simply figure out how to feel more confident about your money. \nWith so many financial decisions competing for your attention\, it can be hard to know where to start. \nJoin Kelly McNerney for a practical conversation designed specifically for young adults who want to make thoughtful financial decisions today while keeping their long-term goals in sight. \nWe’ll Talk About the Money Questions That Matter\nThis session will help you take a closer look at the financial choices you’re making now and how they can shape your future. \nTogether\, we’ll explore topics such as: \n\nBuilding a strong financial foundation without feeling overwhelmed\nCreating a realistic budget that works with your actual life\nManaging debt while still making progress toward other goals\nSaving for the future and understanding where your money can go\nMaking informed financial decisions as your income\, priorities\, and responsibilities change\nPlanning for long-term goals while navigating the needs and expenses of today\nAvoiding common financial pitfalls that can make it harder to build financial stability\n\nYou Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out\nWhether you’re just starting your career\, paying off student loans\, navigating a growing income\, thinking about buying a home\, or simply wondering if you’re doing enough for your future\, this conversation is for you. \nYou don’t need to be a financial expert. You don’t need to have a perfect budget. And you don’t need to have your entire financial future mapped out. \nYou just need to be willing to take the next step. \nStart Where You Are. Build Toward Where You’re Going.\nThe financial decisions you make in your 20s and 30s can help create a foundation for the years ahead. This session is an opportunity to pause\, ask questions\, learn practical strategies\, and leave with a clearer sense of how your everyday choices can support the life you want to build. \nCome ready to learn\, reflect\, and take action. \nJoin Us\nFinancial Wellness for Young Adults with Kelly McNerney \nDate: November 8\, 2026\nTime: 1:00PM – 3:00PM\nLocation: Floris UMC\nRegister Here >  \nYour future is worth planning for. Let’s talk about how to get there.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/financial-planning-for-young-adults/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Dietrick":MAILTO:mDietrick@florisumc.org
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SUMMARY:Hiking for the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Hiking for the Soul\nStep away from the busyness of everyday life and experience the peace of God’s creation with Hiking for the Soul\, a new monthly gathering sponsored by Floris UMC. Each hike is designed not only to get us moving outdoors\, but also to nourish our spirits through reflection\, prayer\, and community. \nEach month\, we meet at a local park for a short and accessible hike (about 1.5 miles)\, perfect for beginners or anyone who wants a relaxed outdoor activity. But Hiking for the Soul is more than exercise. It is a space to slow down\, notice the beauty around us\, and connect with God in meaningful ways. \nWe begin with a short reading or meditation to open our hearts to God’s presence in nature. Midway through the hike\, we pause for a simple grounding exercise that helps us center ourselves and fully embrace the moment. \nAfter the trail\, there is time for fellowship and sharing. Whether reflecting on the reading or simply enjoying conversation\, Hiking for the Soul builds community while offering spiritual renewal. \nUpcoming hikes: \n\nSaturday\, October 25 at 2:00 PM – Manassas Stone Bridge Trail | 1.3 mile hike\nSaturday\, November 8 at 2:00 PM – Burke Lake Park | 1.8 mile hike\n\nBring your walking shoes\, a water bottle\, and an open heart. Join us for Hiking for the Soul and discover how nature can refresh your spirit. \nRegister today to save your spot for October’s Hike! \nRegister today to save your spot for November’s Hike!
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/hiking/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Reclaiming the Heart of Methodism Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Reclaiming the Heart of Methodism Book Study\nWhat does it mean to live out the heart of Methodism in the 21st century? \nJoin us on Sunday\, October 4\, between services in the Fellowship Hall (FH) for a video presentation featuring Ashley Boggan\, author of Wesleyan Vitality: Reclaiming the Heart of Methodist Identity. This presentation invites us to look back at the roots of the Methodist movement and consider what John Wesley’s faith\, ministry\, and response to the Holy Spirit might have to say to us today. \nNo registration is needed for the October 4 video presentation. Simply stay after the 9am service or attend before the 11 am service and join the congregation for this opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and explore the Methodist tradition together. \nGo Deeper Through the Book Study\nThe conversation will continue beginning Monday\, October 12\, with a six-week book study led by Meredith Vines-Hall and Ted Pauls. \nTogether\, we’ll explore Wesleyan Vitality: Reclaiming the Heart of Methodist Identity and consider what it means to engage our Wesleyan heritage in a 21st-century world. \nThe book takes us back to the beginning of the Methodist movement and to John Wesley’s call by the Holy Spirit. Through Wesley’s story and the foundations of the Methodist tradition\, we’ll have an opportunity to reflect on our own faith journeys and ask how these ideas can shape the way we live\, worship\, serve\, and follow Christ today. \nFrom Wesley’s Story to Our Own\nThis study is an invitation to do more than learn about Methodist history. It is an opportunity to consider how the heart of the Wesleyan tradition continues to speak to our lives and our community of faith. \nOver six weeks\, we’ll read\, discuss\, ask questions\, and explore what it might look like to reclaim the vitality at the heart of our Methodist identity. \nCome for the video presentation\, and participate in the six-week book study. the conversation. \nWatch. Read. Explore. Discuss.\nVideo Presentation\nSunday\, October 4\nFellowship Hall\, after the 9am service and before the 11 am service. (10-11am) \nSix-Week Book Study\nBeginning Monday\, October 12\, 7PM – 8:30PM\nLed by Meredith Vines-Hall and Ted Pauls\nWesleyan Vitality: Reclaiming the Heart of Methodist Identity by Ashley Boggan\nRegister Here > \nThe book can be purchased at any major book store. \nPurchase Book Here> \nReady to continue the conversation? Register for the six-week book study and join Meredith and Ted as we explore Wesley’s story\, our Wesleyan heritage\, and what it means to live our faith in the world today. \nRegister for the Book Study
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/reclaiming-the-heart/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Adult
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Edwards":MAILTO:cedwards@florisumc.org
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SUMMARY:Methodist Foundations: Faith and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Methodist Faith\n \nJoin Pastor Daniel Cho for a two-night interactive class designed to help you explore the foundations of the Methodist faith in a welcoming and engaging environment. Whether you are new to church\, new to Methodism\, or have been part of the church for years\, this class offers a meaningful opportunity to deepen your understanding of what we believe and how we live out our faith. \nTwo-night class experience \n\nSession 1: November 4\nSession 2: November 11\n\nWhat You’ll Explore\nOver the course of two evenings\, we will walk through the core questions that shape our identity as a church: \n\n Who we are as Methodists\n What we believe about God\, Scripture\, and faith\n What we do as a church community\n How we live out our beliefs in daily life\n\nThis class is designed to be accessible\, conversational\, and reflective\, making it easy for participants at any stage of their faith journey to engage\, ask questions\, and grow in understanding. \nWho Should Attend\nThis class is for everyone. Whether you are: \n\n New to church or exploring faith for the first time\n Looking to understand Methodist beliefs more clearly\n A long-time member wanting to revisit foundational teachings\n Simply curious about what shapes our church community\n\nYou are welcome here. \nA Welcoming and Interactive Environment\nEach session will offer teaching alongside open discussion. The goal is not only to learn information but to create space for conversation\, reflection\, and connection with others on a similar journey. \nChildcare Available\nWe are happy to offer childcare with prior registration so that families can participate with ease and peace of mind. Please be sure to register in advance if you will need childcare support. \nRegistration\nREGISTER HERE > \nJoin Us\nCome ready to learn\, reflect\, and engage in meaningful conversation about faith and community. Whether you are reconnecting with familiar teachings or discovering them for the first time\, this two-night class is a great opportunity to grow in your understanding of what it means to be part of the Methodist tradition.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/methodist-foundations/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Adult
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