This gorgeous church is one of Annandale's historic gems & one of the oldest buildings in…read moreAnnandale. The history runs deep on this building and way too long to write here, but some brief points include that the church was rebuilt in 1870 after the original Annandale Methodist Episcopal Church was burned down during the Civil War. During the Civil War, Annandale formed part of the protective perimeter surrounding Washington; positioned squarely behind Union lines the entire war. The church has simple sanctuary with beautiful little stained glass windows, wooden pews, pulpit, & floors. A belfry with the original bell is on display in front of the church; this happened the bell became too heavy for the building structure to support it. The church was also the first public school in Annandale and at the time it had a potbelly stove and a dirt floor. In the basement of the church, there is a small museum with historic items on display, including a portable field organ a Bible from 1867, old liturgical paraphernalia, news clippings, old maps and memorabilia from Boy Scout Troop 150 which, by the way, is still is a very active troop in Annandale today & still hold their meetings at the bigger brick AUMC church right next door. Next door to the church is a small, historical cemetery with Civil War soldiers buried in it as well as founding families. There is also a little building next to it that supports ACCA, which host a food pantry & also provides a variety of support for the surrounding community. This little historical church is very near and dear to my heart because I got married there, and my son was baptized there. We wanted a small intimate church & this was perfect! It is generally closed for daily operations but does open for certain holidays and special occasions.

A highly welcoming, family & friend oriented church offering a progressive worship. Strong…read morecommunity initiatives with numerous ministries to participate in. First time visitors are blessed with a bag of informational goodies without any pressure to commit. The Pastor, Dr. Vernon C. Walton, & his approachable spirit makes receiving the Word easy to comprehend. The Choir is amazing which that is led by the harmonious Pianist/Ministry of Music. The Holy Spirit is ever present amongst this wonderful atmosphere to fellowship.

First Baptist Church of Vienna has continued to have such a positive impact on the community during…read morethe pandemic! They have continually given out free meals to community members, those who are elderly, and those who are sick and shut-in. They have also actively participated in the social justice movements, and have been a positive voice for change. Not only this, but they have also continued with Multiple worship and fellowship opportunities throughout the week!

I love Fairfax Church! I'm 29 years old and I have been going here since high school wow ! On and…read moreoff of course before I returned to God full time :) after graduating high school I spent most of my years away from God and Religion. About three years ago I decided to give my life back to God and I was trying different churches out but something always pulled me back here because it felt like home. Now years later I have made this my home church, gotten baptized and also committed my three children to Christ. Such a great community.

I wasn't a big fan of Grease (the movie), but I do appreciate the gang warfare portrayed in ballet…read moremoves by groups of slick-haired men. Reviewing churches is definitely a dicey area, because so many people could be offended or forced to relive childhood spiritual trauma. I'm trying to stay away from divisiveness. I want to help local church hoppers. Fairfax Community Church reminds me of a "mocha choco ya ya latte" (as my funny friend S would say). From the parking lot traffic control, to the dome-shaped coffee lounge, to the public text-message screen in the lobby, and even the mostly white families in attendance, I got the feeling we were at Fair Oaks Mall. But instead of a store, I found a snazzy Christian soft rock performance and a suburban dad preacher guy. I was really impressed with the computerized daycare/Sunday school pickup. The website boasts a pizza night - which is honestly something that drew me: free food (regardless if one tithes). The church is affiliated with the Church of God (of Anderson, Indiana), and hosts activities that feature Willow Creek megalo-church's Association. Not to say that God is Left or Right of some theological/political/social divide, but that the people who organize religious activities have certain inevitable biases. I can't figure out where to put this church, but it's probably moderate to conservative, at least compared to me. It was definitely an interesting and entertaining experience. No adult education on Sunday, at least that I could tell. From the website, it seems there are multiple small groups. This is a good place to be an anonymous churchgoer, because it's pretty crowded and there are two contemporary services in a row.

This church is awesome The pastors sermon was powerful and…read moreinspirational. Where was he during all those years when i needed him Wow!!! Just great !!!! Thank you pastor Thank you for your love and caring

St Thomas has been my church family for the past 15 years. There are many Episcopal Churches here…read morein Northern Va but I chose St Thomas because it is small, you can get to know everyone in the congregation, and it is very warm and friendly. We just hired a new associate rector this year who is young and full of energy and gearing is up to welcome young families. If you have children this is the place to be, complete with a special afternoon service once a month. But we are also multigenerational with many opportunities to get together socially as well as to serve our community, and to reach out to parishioners who may have special needs. We are "multilocated" meaning that you can attend church on Sunday in person OR on zoom, and it is interactive. We have parishoners from as far away as the UK and Canada! Fran Gardner-Smith is our Rector, she is an awesome pastoral presence and, being highly respected in the diocese, attracts a talented staff and also seminarians/deacons in training. We represent a broad spectrum of political views, and in doing so we live out our Baptismal vows to respect the dignity of every human being. Come check us out!

A welcoming church community! Family friendly with a meaningful outreach program addressing local…read moreand international concerns. I appreciate the hybrid, virtual, and family services offered. Rev Fran, Rev Will and staff are phenomenal! Come and see!

The music of heaven at both the 10:30 and 12:30 Masses of Sundays…read more The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered 7 times during the week. The adoration chapel is open 24hours a day!

The 12:30pm Sunday Mass is my favorite mass to go to because it is a Latin Mass. It offers a more…read morecalm and reflective experience . It's peaceful. The 10:30am service has more people so it can get noisy, and they sing hymns. Nothing wrong with that. I just prefer the quieter atmosphere. Saturday at 5pm is another full but good one to go too. Now, I am a little upset with the 12pm daily mass which takes place Monday-Friday. The parishioners just don't turn their cell phones off. This is 30 minute service, TOPS, during the week and every time, someone's phone goes off. It's disrespectful to the church, the priest, and the people there trying to pray. I feel like standing at the door and confiscating phones. 30 minutes without your phone apparently is too much to ask for.

Speaking the truth in love. Wonderful community of believers to support you and help you in your…read morewalk with Christ. Offer plenty of opportunities for service and fellowship. Friendly, lovely congregation. Beautiful, simple well kept building. Sermons serve the purpose to teach the truth and not simply make us feel better about ourselves. Hardworking pastors who dedicate their all to loving and serving the church.

This church is great if you want the music to overwhelm you, the people aren't that friendly, and…read morethe lecture (sermon) will put you to sleep. Go somewhere else.

Very fine people involved with this church providing a valuable service to the Korean community…read more For Koreans married to non-Korean speaking people, it is somewhat limited in that they do not support much in the way of translation services. That is why I did not give them five stars. They are aware of that as a limitation, and, within budgetary limits, are trying to address it.