Sterling United Methodist Church

Sterling United Methodist Church Inviting and nurturing others to a relationship with Christ. Serve with love, live with joy!

We are a United Methodist congregation that is more than 1100 members strong with a history that goes back nearly 140 years to a one-room schoolhouse.

At this link you will find the live stream of funeral services for President Jimmy Carter. A man of deep faith and servi...
01/09/2025

At this link you will find the live stream of funeral services for President Jimmy Carter. A man of deep faith and service, his commitment to peace, justice, and humanity continues to inspire.

Please keep all who are impacted by the fires in California in your prayers 🙏
01/09/2025

Please keep all who are impacted by the fires in California in your prayers 🙏

The General Board of Global Ministries is the worldwide mission, relief and development agency of The United Methodist Church, working with partners and churches in more than 115 countries to equip and transform people and places for God’s mission.

The church will be open tomorrow, Wednesday January 8th, until 4:00 PM. We are closing early to ensure everyone's safety...
01/08/2025

The church will be open tomorrow, Wednesday January 8th, until 4:00 PM. We are closing early to ensure everyone's safety and to avoid icy refreezing in the parking lot after sunset.

Please note that all evening activities, including choir and Bible study, are cancelled.

Stay safe, and thank you for your understanding!

Due to the ongoing snow, freezing temperatures, and hazardous travel conditions, the church will be closed on Tuesday, J...
01/06/2025

Due to the ongoing snow, freezing temperatures, and hazardous travel conditions, the church will be closed on Tuesday, January 7th. Please stay safe!

Check back here for any further updates. ❄️

01/06/2025
Due to the forecasted winter weather, the Sterling UMC building and offices will be closed on Monday, January 6th. For u...
01/05/2025

Due to the forecasted winter weather, the Sterling UMC building and offices will be closed on Monday, January 6th.

For updates and information, continue to check our website and social media! (Please, don't head to church if you aren't sure the building is open!)

Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you soon! ❄️🙏

01/05/2025

Our Sunday Service is held at 10:00 AM and is led by Pastor Bert Cloud.

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You are able to give to Sterling UMC during this time either online at this link: https://www.sterlingumc.org/give/ or by mailing your contribution to the church.

If you missed it on Sunday (or just want to watch again!):  Enjoy this look back on a year filled with faith, fellowship...
12/31/2024

If you missed it on Sunday (or just want to watch again!): Enjoy this look back on a year filled with faith, fellowship, and love!

Let’s take a moment to give thanks for all we’ve shared and look forward to what God has in store for us in 2025 - our 150th year!

We would love it if you would share some of your favorite memories from 2024 in the comments below! What touched your heart this year, Sterling Church?

When deep fatigue has settledInto your very bones,Let strength come from the memoriesOf all the joy you’ve known.Let joy...
12/31/2024

When deep fatigue has settled
Into your very bones,
Let strength come from the memories
Of all the joy you’ve known.
Let joy be your companion;
Let laughter ring out everywhere!
Let joy be your companion,
For joy’s a gift from God.

—from “Let Joy Be Your Companion” by Rev. Anna Strickland |

We had so much fun practicing joy this Sunday in worship!  We truly have so much to celebrate, and God is in all of it!(...
12/30/2024

We had so much fun practicing joy this Sunday in worship! We truly have so much to celebrate, and God is in all of it!

(📸 - thank you, Becca Pepper!)

“As refreshing and unexpected as snowflakes caught on our tongues, laughter doesn't just lighten our spirits; it invites...
12/30/2024

“As refreshing and unexpected as snowflakes caught on our tongues, laughter doesn't just lighten our spirits; it invites us to see the world through a lens of divine playfulness.

Happiness is fleeting, but joy is a deep-seated feeling that comes from something bigger than ourselves. Joy remains even in the face of adversity, reminding us of the hope and love that surrounds us at all times and in all circumstances. Joy is a sacred invitation to lessen our self-seriousness and remember that the God of all things often subverts our notions of what is holy.”

—Kayla Craig () |

The angel said, Do not be afraid; I am bringing you joy.We humans have spent a lot of time focusing on the fear.Don’t fo...
12/29/2024

The angel said, Do not be afraid; I am bringing you joy.
We humans have spent a lot of time focusing on the fear.
Don’t forget: God is also in the joy.

—from “Holy & Unhindered” by Rev. Sarah Speed |

“Before I started this piece, I went to the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture in Charlotte, N...
12/28/2024

“Before I started this piece, I went to the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture in Charlotte, North Carolina. As our guide explained some of the architectural features of the building, I learned that abolitionists used to hang quilts outside of their homes to signal safety for those on the underground railroad…

I will not declare Jesus an abolitionist, but I will note that Jesus would grow up to call out any society that created environments where people are forced to commit crimes or work in unprecedented fields in order to survive. Mary was excited to bring Jesus into the world because she believed in the promise of liberation for her people. Jesus’ birth was a symbol of hope for the future, for a freed people. Love knows his name. And it is freedom.”

—from the artist’s statement for “Abolition Baby” by Rev. Nicolette Peñaranda (.faison), inspired by Luke 2:1-20 and Isaiah 9:6 |

After that, she never could find the words. Nouns became things to point out. Names became numbers. Conversation creaked...
12/27/2024

After that, she never could find the words. Nouns became things to point out. Names became numbers. Conversation creaked and slowed, but one word stayed.

The name of my baptism never crossed her lips, but when my grandmother saw me,
she’d say—Heeeeey Love.

My grandmother and God have this in common.
Both know my name. Both call me Love.

—from “Hey Love” by Rev. Sarah Speed |

“No matter how small or insignificant we may feel (or have been made to feel), we are intimately known and dearly loved ...
12/26/2024

“No matter how small or insignificant we may feel (or have been made to feel), we are intimately known and dearly loved by God, each of us a unique patch in the quilt of humanity. Our individuality is not lost in the vastness of creation, but is cherished and celebrated by the One who calls us by name.

God's love extends to each of us today. God sees all facets of who we are and all we hold, weaving our sorrows and joys into a larger design of grace and redemption.”

—Kayla Craig () |

12/25/2024

This Christmas morning, Pastor Bert offers a prayer and blessing from the site of our original church home—a place where faith took root and continues to grow in our church today. ♥️

Merry Christmas!

Love broke forth into a bodyGently laid on Mary’s chest.See him swaddled in a manger,Mighty God now powerless,Giving up ...
12/25/2024

Love broke forth into a body
Gently laid on Mary’s chest.
See him swaddled in a manger,
Mighty God now powerless,
Giving up his throne on high
To experience this life.

—from “Love Broke Forth” by Rev. Anna Strickland |

Address

304 E Church Road
Sterling, VA
20164

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30am
Tuesday 9am - 2:30am
Wednesday 9am - 2:30am
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+17034306455

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