Welcome to All!
We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Feel free to browse through the various areas to learn more about this special church and its legacy, our commitment to God and each other, and our commitment to the mission of the United Methodist Church.
To navigate this site: if you are using a computer display, use the links in the left/right columns and Welcome section of this page and the menu bar above just below the stained glass image. If you are on a mobile device, access the drop-down menus from the "hamburger menu" (three stacked horizontal lines) that may be in the top left of the display.
Be Part of Our Church Family
If you are considering a new place of worship or a relocation to our area, we would love to have you be our guest -- and consider Prospect as your church home and family. We welcome all with open arms.
When you visit or join our church, you will find:
- A caring congregation and church family who welcomes you
- Sermons and ministry that encourage Discipleship and commitment to the UMC mission: following Jesus, making disciples, and transforming the world
- Efforts to align with these foundational scriptural mandates and put beliefs into action
- Mission work through various church groups
- Activities and Ministries, recorded Worship Services, and active presence on Facebook which includes live-streamed Sunday Service
And we like fun, laughter, and food! Thank you for visiting us online and we hope you will choose to visit us at church! Use our Contacts directory if you are wondering how to best engage. Better yet, just visit us for a Sunday Service to get started.
If you are already actively involved, we appreciate all that you do in helping us do God's work for the church, community, and beyond!
Welcome Reverand Ryan, Erin, and Family
Staff/Pastor Parrish Relations (S/PPR) Committee is pleased to announce and introduce our new pastor, Ryan Schaeffer. Sunday, April 6, 2025 was his first Sunday at Prospect.
Rev. Ryan introduced himself and his wife Erin, and their four daughters. He expressed appreciation for the very warm welcome they received. The family and church enjoyed a potluck lunch together to continue in fellowship and get to know each other.
Rev. Ryan leads a wonderful service with a very enlightening and uplifting sermon, with lots of great energy and excitement within the church. If you need to get in touch for pastoral care, you can reach him by cell at (703) 987- 7407 and via email at ryanschaeffer@vaumc.org.
Learn more about Pastoral Care and Services at Prospect - and Rev. Ryan - HERE!
Upcoming Events / News
Special events or activities throughout the year will be noted on the News page. Those that are current or upcoming will be highlighted in the Spotlight section of this page (left column).
Year-round Calendar Overview
Our church calendar year includes the following recurring special events and services, along with other things that may come up:
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