The United Baptist Church
Notice: In this time of social distancing, our Mission Center Community Partners are making safe independent decisions about scheduling or meeting. 99% are meeting online or by conference call. Check in with your group's leadership to learn how to access your meetings online, or if the events/activities have been postponed or cancelled. UPDATES:
Notice: In this time of social distancing, our Mission Center Community Partners are making safe independent decisions about scheduling or meeting. 99% are meeting online or by conference call. Check in with your group's leadership to learn how to access your meetings online, or if the events/activities have been postponed or cancelled. UPDATES:
- Meals on Wheels Deliveries are now being managed by Jeffrey's Catering offsite and Fairfax County Dept of Adult services. If you need delivery, please contact 703-324-5409, for application.
- ACCA is in need of financial and specific food donations at this time. Thank you!
- Amerikids is open and active, using protective equipment at parents' discretion, advanced hygiene practices and social distancing of teachers and children.
- The Shepherd's Center of Annandale-Springfield is providing medical appointment and grocery store transportation, memberships and Friendly Callers. Financial donations appreciated. Visit their website for Lunch-n-Life information. April 28th will be at our location; RSVP needed.
- New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church is holding Hybrid Bible Studies and Hybrid Worship on Facebook, YouTube, and in person. Call 703.256.5900 if you'd like the link.
UBC Activities:
- Ongoing - Pull for the House! Save pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House, Fairfax, Va. Bring to church office in plastic.
- Sandwich Making for the Homeless (1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 9:30 AM Fellowship Hall, taken to Baileys Community Shelter).
- Local Benevolence (food and financial aid distributed to persons in need)
- Winter Months - We collect gently used Outerwear: coats, hats, scarves, heavy sweaters and gloves for those in need in our community or they may be placed in the Green Bee Thrifty box in the rear parking lot on Chatelain Rd.
- February - Souper Bowl of Caring (Non-perishable food to ACCA)
- Young-At-Heart-Gadabouts (a Senior Adult group that enjoys fellowship through outings together). Check with church for details.
- Family Breakfasts (monthly adult social outings for fellowship at local restaurants). Check with church office for next outing.
- Sanctuary Choir (Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm in Choir Suite. You must be vaccinated, have a key for entrance or call church to arrange entrance.)
- Student Activities -- on temporary hiatus. For more information, contact Rev. Moyer.
- Hospital, Home and Convalescent/Rehab/Assisted Living Pastoral Visitation - Some restrictions apply to certain locations. Call the office; we are finding creative ways to offer pastoral support. Call office to add or edit "Agape-type Love Ministry Possibilities" to The Vision Newsletter.
UBC Mission Center
Community Partnered Activities:
- ACCA (Annandale Christian Community for Action)
- Amerikids: Annandale Children's Learning Center
- Baptist General Association of Virginia
- Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty
- Baptist World Alliance
- Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
- Gideon’s International (Annandale Camp) - meeting online
- G.U.T.S. Toastmasters International - online for now
- John Leland Center for Theological Studies
- Meals on Wheels (Deliveries are handled by Fairfax County now)
- Mid-Atlantic Cooperative Baptist Fellowship for Clergy & Chaplains
- New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church
- OA (Overeaters Anonymous) - No longer meeting here, but are meeting by zoom (11/2021 updated). Check the website linked in blue
- The Shepherd's Center - as meetings are scheduled
- Sopranessence Vocal Ensemble (concerts virtual 2020-22)
- Vocal and Instrumental Groups (The Wakefield Chorale, Music Instructors' Student Recitals) - meeting on case by case basis
- We support but will not be a location for 2021-22.Winter Homeless Shelter Support (New Hope Housing / BCCS
Pop Tab Collection
Helps fund Ronald McDonald House Charities
Pop Tab Collection
Helps fund Ronald McDonald House Charities
Sandwich Team
Preparing Sandwiches for those in need and distributed by Food for Others
Sandwich Team
Preparing Sandwiches for those in need and distributed by Food for Others
Sandwich Team
Delivering to Food for Others for distribution
Sandwich Team
Delivering to Food for Others for distribution
Baileys Crossroads Shelter
We deliver sandwiches to those experiencing homelessness 2x month. Volunteers welcome!
Baileys Crossroads Shelter
We deliver sandwiches to those experiencing homelessness 2x month. Volunteers welcome!
Sandwich Team
Meeting hunger needs is experienced as joy and peace between hungry sandwich preparers. You are invited to serve!
Sandwich Team
Meeting hunger needs is experienced as joy and peace between hungry sandwich preparers. You are invited to serve!
ACCA Food Collection
Annandale Christian Community for Action - non-perishables to supplement ACCA Food Bank
ACCA Food Collection
Annandale Christian Community for Action - non-perishables to supplement ACCA Food Bank
ACCA 50th Anniversary
Annandale Christian Community for Action
ACCA 50th Anniversary
Annandale Christian Community for Action
Cream of the Crop
Sally Norris who raised over $57,000 in 13 years of Crop Walks!
Cream of the Crop
Sally Norris who raised over $57,000 in 13 years of Crop Walks!
Young at Hearts Gadabouts
Active Senior Adult Ministry
Young at Hearts Gadabouts
Active Senior Adult Ministry
Friends & Congregants Family Breakfast
United Baptist Church, Fellowship at Local Restaurants: prayer, a reading, good food and conversation
Friends & Congregants Family Breakfast
United Baptist Church, Fellowship at Local Restaurants: prayer, a reading, good food and conversation
Student Missions Project
Valentines Day Cookies for local police department
Student Missions Project
Valentines Day Cookies for local police department
Student Missions Project
Students donating time, agape-type love and decorated cookies to local police department in gratitude for their dedication and service.
Student Missions Project
Students donating time, agape-type love and decorated cookies to local police department in gratitude for their dedication and service.
Student Missions Project
Decorating Valentines Cookies at the church to distribute to local police department in gratitude for their service
Student Missions Project
Decorating Valentines Cookies at the church to distribute to local police department in gratitude for their service
Student Missions Project
Students unselfishly sharing time, agape love and student craft creations with local assisted living clients
Student Missions Project
Students unselfishly sharing time, agape love and student craft creations with local assisted living clients
Student Missions Project
Students unselfishly sharing time, agape love and student craft creations with local assisted living clients
Student Missions Project
Students unselfishly sharing time, agape love and student craft creations with local assisted living clients
UBC Students
Led the collection, sorting and packing of 16 backpacks and donated to local elementary schools.
UBC Students
Led the collection, sorting and packing of 16 backpacks and donated to local elementary schools.
Young at Heart Gadabouts
Senior Adults group having fun times and lunch at Kilroys Restaurant (Evelyn & Ruby)
Young at Heart Gadabouts
Senior Adults group having fun times and lunch at Kilroys Restaurant (Evelyn & Ruby)
Wakefield Chorale
Popular music choral group performs and Rehearses at UBC
Wakefield Chorale
Popular music choral group performs and Rehearses at UBC
GUTS Toastmasters Group
Public Speaking Education and Practice, Saturdays, 8 am.
GUTS Toastmasters Group
Public Speaking Education and Practice, Saturdays, 8 am.