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Pender United Methodist Church is the Church with the Heart for Missions. Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. Stop by and meet us!

Fairfax, VA
Joined May 2009
Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34 - NIV penderumc.org/blog/verse-of-…
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Put it all together and Halloween refers to the first service of worship for All Saints Day. That day falls on November 1 in the Western Christianity. That's why All Saints Eve (Halloween) is observed on the evening of Oct. 31. penderumc.org/blog/what-is-t…
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Tonight's the night to "Fall Back" Daylight Saving Time 2026 ends for the year so the clock change for the fall takes place this morning at 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time 2026 seems overdue, but it is the same time each year. penderumc.org/blog/remember-…
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During his sermon, “What’s Right with the Church,” on Sunday, October 25, 2026, Pastor Bruce Johnson highlighted two talented authors from our own Pender family whose books offer inspiration, encouragement, and opportunities for spiritual growth. penderumc.org/blog/pender-au…
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“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. ~1 Corinthians 6:12 penderumc.org/blog/verse-of-…
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“For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you.” –1 Peter 1:24-25 penderumc.org/blog/verse-of-…
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Join Rise Against Hunger, KUMC and Pender members for a family-friendly service opportunity bringing people together to make a difference in the fight against hunger. penderumc.org/event/rise-aga…
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“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. ~1 Corinthians 6:12 penderumc.org/blog/verse-of-…
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Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. ~Psalm 119:111 penderumc.org/blog/verse-of-…
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“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” ~Revelation 1:8 penderumc.org/blog/verse-of-…
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Today at 3 - Focus on the Heart ABC's for Women small group study with Rev Christine Hanak. (5 day study program) penderumc.org/event/focus-on…
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5:30 Tonight! Get ready for an evening of food, fun, and fall festivities! 🍁 Our Harvest Festival will be hosted during our regular Impact Youth time, but all youth are welcome and encouraged to join us! Bring a friend and come ready to have some fun! penderumc.org/event/youth-ha…
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United Methodists celebrate Reformation Day with a sense of moving toward unity and community. Though we are not descendants of Luther, both John and Charles Wesley were priests in the Church of England, so our roots are deep in the Anglican tradition. penderumc.org/event/reformat…
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Today at 10 am in person and livestream - Pastor Bruce Johnson will share the message “What’s Right with the Church,” inviting us to reflect on the blessings, purpose, and calling of the Church in today's world. youtube.com/live/6fFShTzKP9s…
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Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. ~Jeremiah 29:12 penderumc.org/blog/verse-of-…
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The Roman Road offers a simple way to walk through the essential truths of the Gospel using several passages from the book of Romans. It can help us learn, remember, practice, and share the message of salvation with others. penderumc.org/blog/the-roman…
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“But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”” –1 Peter 1:15-16 penderumc.org/blog/verse-of-…
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Today at 9:30 am Pender United Women in Faith General Meeting. Please come enjoy breakfast and fellowship with sisters in Christ. penderumc.org/event/pender-u…
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What’s your definition of “disciples”? Can you name all 12? Are you one? These questions and more will be answered by Chuck. penderumc.org/blog/disciples
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Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. ~Proverbs 3:7-8 penderumc.org/blog/verse-of-…