Members of this church are engaged in the community and involved in many educational, outreach and worship programs. The church was founded in 1969 by Embry Rucker and has been an important part of Reston's religious and social action community ever since.
This well-hidden church is surrounded by the greater Falls Church community. The church also offers a variety of ministries for the congregation to participate in.
Truro Church serves an Anglican community on the border of Old Town Fairfax. The church offers weekly services in English and Spanish, as well as city-wide volunteer opportunities, worship programs for all ages, international programs and more. Visit their website for service times and to learn more about the programs they offer.
The Church of the Good Shepherd is active in a variety of missionary services, from ESOL programs to food collections, financial support and scholarships for children in Honduras, support for an orphanage in Haiti and work in the Philippines. Services are recorded for those are unable to attend for any reason. Children can attend a separate service with age-appropriate music and lessons.
Founded in 1720, the Episcopal congregation in Fredericksburg predates the founding of the city of Fredericksburg. This church prides itself on its connection to the past. Indeed, George Washington's family, and other prominent Colonial Americans worshipped with this congregation. The sanctuary is usually open to the public during non-worship hours. Inside, visitors can grab a pamphlet on the nearly 300 year history of the church. The current structure itself only dates back to 1849. The church also has a number of fellowship halls which can be rented out to non-profit organizations. Helpful staff man the office during business hours.
St. Paul's was designed by one of the country's most famous architects, Benjamin Latrobe, who also finished designing the U.S. Capitol and White House. St. Paul's was originally founded in 1809 in a small building on South Fairfax Street, but moved into the building designed by Latrobe in 1817. The church has a rich history. In 1862, the church was used as a hospital for Federal forces until spring 1865. Members have been baptized in the Episcopal Church, confirmed Episcopalian or received into the church by the bishop.
Pohick Church has a lengthy history in Northern Virginia. It was built in 1774 and was the church of George Washington and George Mason. The church is a longtime member of the Anglican and Episcopalian Churches. The well-kept grounds of the church are available for tours and the church itself is open to the public from 9am - 4:30pm. Services are held on Sunday at 7:45am, 9am and 11am. The first service is traditional, the second is contemporary and the third combines aspects of both. In the summer months there are only two services -- at 8am and 10am.
There are also services during the week at the Fairfax Retirement Home at 2:30pm on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesdays at 7:30am there is laying on of the hands service. Bible Study is on Saturday mornings at 8am.
The church rector is Donald B. Binder.