About Rising Hope

Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church is a small church with a big mission. Chartered in 1996, the church ministers in the name of Christ to the spiritual and practical needs of the most at-risk people on the Route 1 Corridor south of Alexandria. Our members come from all walks of life including the many broken, homeless and destitute we are called to serve. We strive to be welcoming and empowering of all, as we offer the living waters of the Gospel to those most thirsty for healing.

As a congregation of the United Methodist Church, worship is at the center of the Rising Hope mission. Members and guests have regular opportunities to worship Jesus as Lord in a variety of settings. Sunday morning Worship Celebrations include contemporary music, innovative media and preaching that proclaims the love and power of Christ. Special services and worship events are planned throughout the year. Each weekday at noon, members, visitors, staff and volunteers join together for a brief Prayer and Praise service.

Equipping our members to face life challenges is a priority at Rising Hope. Through small group Bible study, Sunday School classes for all ages, recovery circles, spiritual mentoring/counseling, and Vacation Bible School, the staff and volunteers witness to the grace and power of Christ. Through discipleship training at Rising Hope, members grow in Christ and encourage other seekers.

Rising Hope is committed to ministering in love to the practical needs of the poor, regardless of whether they are members, seekers or constituents. Obedience to the Lord at the day-to-day level requires energy, flexibility, creativity and careful use of resources. Over 800 volunteers are coordinated by Rising Hope each year to help meet the needs of our community. Examples of these programs include:

Food and clothing distribution
Emergency assistance and referrals
Drop-in center
Transportation
Job counseling
After-school program for children
Advocacy