10:30AM - 5:30PM
8006 Centreville Rd, Manassas
Churches And Places Of Worship
“A great church with a welcoming atmosphere. The pastor does an excellent job breaking everything down so it’s easy to understand and apply to daily life. The people are very friendly and make you feel at home from the moment you walk in.”
“A very nice Candlelight service and Methodist Church.
I recently attended one of the Christmas Candlelight services at Gainesville United Methodist Church and it was a truly uplifting and well-organized experience. There was a volunteer directing parking, which was a huge help given the crowds these services attract and the parking being unfamiliar to visitors like me. The grounds are well-maintained and the church building itself is beautiful, with warm light wood throughout the sanctuary that gives it a cozy feel. Inside, the setup made it easy for everyone to participate. Everyone entering was handed a candle for the traditional candlelight portion. There were live musicians providing accompaniment, and two large screens displayed the lyrics to all the carols and hymns, making it simple to sing along even if you're not familiar with them. They also showed clear maps and directions for communion, which was especially helpful.The church has an open and welcoming policy, especially with communion, they invited everyone to partake, regardless of background, which aligns with the inclusive spirit of the United Methodist tradition. Communion was efficiently organized with four stations, where you received the bread, wine (or juice), and even a small special gift. No chaos—just clear directions on which line to join.
There are no traditional collection baskets passed around during communion. Instead, QR codes are provided for digital giving, and the pews don't have kneelers. For the high attendance, they smartly set up overflow seating in the back and in the atrium beyond the glass walls, ensuring everyone had a good view.
The service itself was beautifully focused on the Christmas story—the birth of Christ—with meaningful sermons, readings, and music that captured the joy and wonder of the season. It felt heartfelt, organized, and inclusive from start to finish. If you're in the Manassas/Gainesville area and looking for a warm, family-friendly Christmas Eve or candlelight service, I highly recommend Gainesville United Methodist Church. It's a welcoming community that puts on a lovely well-organized spiritual event.”
“We enjoy attending this church. The services are open, welcoming, friendly, and a little quieter than some churches with live bands. They have actively promoted inclusion for years, and that maybe why our congregation, while small, is diverse and rich with experiences. There is more parking than it at first looks like as the lot wraps around the side.”
8:30AM - 4PM
11911 Braddock Rd, Fairfax
Churches And Places Of Worship
“Nice environment with really nice people. Service there is great, and everyone serving there does a great job. Priests are also very kind. This Church is an absolute blessing.”
“I cannot place the sub zero attitudes and excluding behavior of one on the whole church however i can be very grateful for having shared the same treatment by someone in the church that Christ was given by the church in His day in perfect timing and receive it with the spirit of Christ.”
9:30AM - 4:30PM
4101 Elmwood St, Chantilly
Churches And Places Of Worship
“The church is a beautiful and peaceful place. I attend Accord meetings here. There are ample places to park accommodating all needs. The bathrooms are neatly and well supplied.”
“This is a wonderful church and I enjoyed it very much. They do a lot for the community and that seemed to be the main focus here. I was very impressed and ready to help by volunteering!”
“I have nothing but fond memories of being here! I grew up in Manassas right down the road in my Grandma and Grandpa's home! I just want to say that growing up being apart of this church changed my life! Thank you to the many beautiful people that keep this church going!”