Contemporary (Common Ground) Service

On Sunday, November 27 2022, Pender Lead Pastor Will White will preach on "Up to Restoration" based on Isaiah 2:1-5.

t’s Advent! Surely the season speaks for itself; no need for notes from us, right? Well, there are always some questions that we ask this time of year. How soon should the Christmas decorations go up? When can we start singing Christmas carols? All those are the usual questions the worship leaders struggle with year after year.

"Up to Restoration" is the first sermon in the series titled "An Advent Song of Ascents". What would it be like to encounter Jesus face to face? That’s the question this series sets out to help us answer. We can’t know, of course, but we can get a glimpse of what happened to those who did meet Jesus in the Gospel texts we examine here.

We look forward to seeing you!

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12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA US 22033


The Next Contemporary Worship will be November 27 at 11:15 am


Welcome to Common Ground

Not everyone is cut out for the same worship style.

Common Ground is Pender United Methodist Church's contemporary worship experience led by our worship leader and a rock-style worship band. You'll find worship to be more interactive and energetic, and you'll hear messages that are relevant to everyday life. 

Young children are more than welcome! We have a play area within our worship space set aside just for them, or they can enjoy our awesome Sunday school program. We also have paid staff nursery care available for our littlest ones.

You will leave feeling closer to Jesus, challenged and more prepared to serve Him, and warmed by a relationship in a genuine community of Christ-followers. We hope to see you soon! 

Event Coordinator Rev. Will White

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