Scripture: Psalm 121:1–2 “I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” A Word from Pastor Michelle What a joyful and meaningful day we had! Last Sunday, Wesley Church celebrated Family & Friends Invitation Sunday with a beautiful gathering of worship, music, fellowship, food, and friendship. We are grateful to God for the many people who came through our doors and joined us around the table. Our theme, “

Scripture: Psalm 121:1–2 “I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” A Word from Pastor Michelle Invitation Sunday is now just two weeks away, on September 13! There is still much to prepare, and I encourage all of us to continue supporting and helping one another as we get ready to warmly welcome our guests and celebrate this special day together. I must admit that I had some concerns about our prepar

Scripture: Galatians 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." A Word from Pastor Michelle This week, many families are beginning a new school year. Students are returning to classrooms, teachers are preparing for another year of learning, and families are settling back into new routines and schedules. A new school year is a time of preparation, expectation, and fresh beginnings. In much the same way, Wesley United Methodist Church

Scripture: Revelation 2:10 “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer.." A Word from Pastor Michelle Last Sunday, we began our new sermon series, “Letters from the Lord: Becoming the Church Christ Desires,” from Revelation chapters 2 and 3. As we continue this journey, I want to carry with us the closing prayer from last Sunday’s message to the church in Ephesus: “Lord Jesus, renew our first love.” During the past week, I was reminded in a very special way of what this

Scripture: Revelation 2:4 "Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first." A Word from Pastor Michelle Over the next seven to eight weeks, I will be preaching a sermon series from Revelation chapters 2 and 3 titled “Letters from the Lord: Becoming the Church Christ Desires.” In these chapters, we hear Jesus speaking to seven churches in the early Christian community. His words bring both encouragement and correction, affirmation and challenge. Altho

Scripture: Romans 12:12 "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." A Word from Pastor Michelle Dear Wesley Church Family, I am grateful to introduce our new weekly newsletter. I hope this newsletter will help strengthen our fellowship and become a simple yet effective tool for outreach. I encourage you to take a copy home each week, read it prayerfully, and share it with a family member, friend, neighbor, or coworker. A personal invitation is often the fi

Vision at Wesley "Honoring God through worship, service, and fellowship in our diverse community and beyond with compassionate love." Mission at Wesley "The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world." A Word from Pastor Michelle Dear Wesley Church Family, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I hope everyone is staying cool, hydrated, and safe during this period of extreme heat. Please continue to tak

Dear Wesley Church Family, Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ. Summer often brings travel, family gatherings, and opportunities for rest. Wherever we may be, however, God remains faithful, and we remain connected as the body of Christ through prayer, worship, encouragement, and service. Thank you to each of you who continues to care for one another and faithfully support the ministries of Wesley United Methodist Church throughout these summer weeks. We are esp

Dear Wesley Family, As we begin a new week, I want to encourage everyone to take extra care during the heatwave expected over the next several days. Please stay well hydrated, avoid prolonged time outdoors during the hottest hours of the day, and check on family members, church members, and neighbors—especially older adults and anyone who may be more vulnerable to the extreme heat. Last Sunday was a joyful day as we officially welcomed Brenda into the membership of Wesley Uni

Dear Church Family, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Women's Group for hosting last Sunday's ice cream fellowship in celebration of Father's Day. It was a wonderful time of fellowship, and many enjoyed gathering together while watching the Honduras Mission Trip video. I was especially impressed by the video that Paul prepared. It exceeded my expectations and beautifully captured the spirit and impact of our Honduras mission ministry. I believe it will be an ex

Dear Church Family, I would like to share two prayer updates and ask for your continued prayers. Virginia Annual Conference I will be attending the Virginia Annual Conference in Harrisonburg, near James Madison University. Anjana will represent Wesley Church as our lay member to Annual Conference as we gather with churches from across the conference for worship, learning, and holy conferencing. Please pray for all clergy and lay delegates, asking God to grant wisdom, unity, d

Dear Church Family, Grace and peace to you. I would like to let you know that I will be on vacation beginning this Thursday for one week for a time of rest and renewal. I am grateful for your prayers and support during this time away. While I am away, our ministry team, Anjana and Charlie, along with Pastor Joe, will be available to assist with any emergency pastoral care needs. I am deeply thankful for their willingness to provide care and support to our church family. Anjan

Dear Church Family, Last Sunday, we had the joy of celebrating a members 99th birthday and honoring their nearly six decades of faithful presence and love within the life of our church. This member has shared her heartfelt thanks to the congregation for making the celebration so meaningful and beautiful. She especially expressed gratitude to everyone who helped prepare the fellowship meal, participated in the celebration, and joined in fellowship together. We also extend our

Dear Church Family, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This Sunday, we will gather for worship during Memorial Day weekend as we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. As people of faith, we give thanks for their sacrifice and pray for God’s peace, comfort, and justice in our world. We will also gather for a very special celebration honoring the 99th birthday of Ms. Audry, who has been such a beloved and

Dear Church Family, I hope you all had a blessed Mother’s Day celebration last Sunday. Once again, I pray that the Lord’s abundant blessings rest upon all the mothers and mother figures in our church family. It is our joy to announce that on Sunday, May 24, we will gather for a special celebration honoring the 99th birthday of one of our members, who has been a beloved and faithful motherly presence in the life of our church for nearly six decades. Please plan to join us as w

Dear Church Family, We’re excited to share some wonderful news with you today! Wesley United Methodist Church has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the General Board of Global Ministries to support our ministry with Spanish-speaking families in our community. This is more than just a financial gift, it’s an affirmation of the vision God has placed before us. Through this grant, we are able to take a meaningful step forward in our mission team’s 10-step roadmap, as we begin bui

Dear Church Family, As we begin this week, I would also like to extend warm greetings for St. Patrick’s Day, which we observed this Tuesday. This day reminds us of the faithful witness of Patrick, who shared the light of Christ with courage and humility. May his example inspire us to live out our faith with joy, to share God’s love with others, and to remember that God’s grace is at work even in the ordinary moments of our lives. May the peace of Christ and the hope of the Go

Dear Church Family, This week has felt almost like summer with the unusually warm weather the last few days As we move toward the weekend, the temperatures are expected to cool again, reminding us that spring is slowly making its way to us. During this seasonal transition, please take good care of your health and well-being. Below are this week’s announcements and upcoming opportunities for worship, service, and fellowship. Red Cross Blood Drive – Thursday, March 12, 11:00 a

Dear Church Family, Before sharing our weekly announcements, I need to begin with an important and urgent reminder regarding recent scam activity affecting churches across the region including ours. Many church members have received text messages that appear to come from me, asking for gift cards or other urgent assistance. Please know that I will never request gift cards, money, or personal information by text message or email. If you receive any such message claiming to be

Grace and peace to you. We are thankful for a meaningful and productive time with Dr. Page at our recent Council meeting. It was more than a meeting — it was a sacred opportunity to reflect on Wesley’s core values, to remember who we are as a church, and to prayerfully discern the next faithful steps God is calling us to take together. I am currently at Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond serving on the Board of the Ordained Ministry and interviewing provisional candidates. It