The General Conference of The United Methodist Church is coming to Charlotte April 23 to May 3. Click below for resources related to General Conference:
At General Conference, representatives from across our global connection will be gathering to vote on important church matters. This General Conference is extremely important to the future direction of The United Methodist Church and its inclusion of ALL people. We ask everyone to be in prayer that the approved legislation of this General Conference can help to move our United Methodist denomination forward with love and grace for ALL people.
Walker Chapel has been rooted in the Wesleyan tradition for over 150 years. This tradition is shaped by the love that God holds for all people. As a reconciling congregation, Walker Chapel is committed to the full inclusion of all people in the life of the church.
Walker Chapel is an intentionally safe place for LGBTQ+ persons and allies to be in worship and service together. We welcome everyone regardless of age, race, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical condition, sexual orientation, ethnic background, or economic situation, in keeping with sacred scriptures, the Creativity of our universal God, the saving Grace of Jesus Christ, and the continuous presence of the Holy Spirit.
There are many gifts found in the Book of Discipline and our Social Principles that propel us towards deeper faith and social justice, yet we admit we do not agree with the current harmful language regarding human sexuality and the limitations placed upon the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ persons. We believe our future is one of recognizing the fullness of God’s wide welcome to ALL people.
Therefore, it is our hope that 2024 General Conference will take the following actions:
In the coming weeks you will hear a lot about The United Methodist Church in the news. Please know that regardless of the outcomes in Charlotte, Walker Chapel will continue to be committed tot he inclusion of all persons in the church.
Walker Chapel has sent a letter to the Virginia Delegation to the General Conference, encouraging them to do all they have to advance removal of harmful language, revising the Social Principles, and move toward worldwide regionalization.
The Virginia Annual Conference has created a library of resources to learn more about what will happen in Charlotte. Resources will be added throughout the months of April and May.
If you have questions leading up to or after the General Conference do not hesitate to contact Pastor Teer.
About Our Church
Walker Chapel is a United Methodist Church located in Arlington, VA. We are a group of people passionate about Jesus, closely studying his word, and gathering with his people. We’re an open, intentional place where you can get to know God in a real way.
We meet together every Sunday at 10:30 for worship, and we have something for everyone! We’re hungry for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and we are committed to studying his word and learning to love our world better each day. we invite you to join us as we do so. No matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what you’ve been through, Jesus sees you and cares for you, and we want to do the same. Whether you’ve been a Christian for decades or are just interested in what our faith is all about, we’ll paint a clear picture of who Jesus is and why we worship him here at Walker Chapel.
When you give us a call, you’ll be connected with one of our friendly staff who can pray for you or answer any questions you may have.
Please stop by our Church on Sunday! We look forward to meeting you!
Our Sunday church worship takes place at 10:30 AM every Sunday.
Everybody is welcome.
Please feel free to stop by our welcoming church this Sunday. We look forward to meeting you!
Walker Chapel is located at 4102 N. Glebe Rd in Arlington, VA.
Please stop by and see us on Sunday. We look forward to meeting you!
Walker Chapel United Methodist Church is a United Methodist Church.
As described on umc.org United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. According to our foundational statement of beliefs in The Book of Discipline, we share the following basic affirmations in common with all Christian communities:
Our Christian Beliefs: God
God, who is one, is revealed in three distinct persons. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: Jesus
Our church believes in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ. God became human in Jesus of Nazareth; and his life, death and resurrection demonstrate God's redeeming love.
Our Christian Beliefs: The Holy Spirit
Our church believes The Holy Spirit is God's present activity in our midst. When we sense God's leading, God's challenge, or God's support or comfort, it's the Holy Spirit at work.
Our Christian Beliefs: Human Beings
Genesis 1:27 asserts that we've been made in the image of the Creator. Like God we have the capacity to love and care, to communicate, and to create.
Our Christian Beliefs: The Church
The church is the body of Christ, an extension of Christ’s life and ministry in the world today.
Our Christian Beliefs: The Bible
We believe that the Bible is the primary authority for our faith and practice.
Our Christian Beliefs: God’s Reign
The kingdom or reign of God is both a present reality and future hope.
We encourage you to come as you are and to bring your family, friends, and neighbors. We have always been gathering place that first started in peoples homes. Most will come informally, in business casual but some will also come in suits and fancy hats. Its sort of fun to see the mix.
We enjoy our Chancel Choir, which is open to all. All join in for traditional and contemporary hymns, songs, and carols with highlight performances from individuals and the choirs. With the example of Charles Wesley, Methodist churches are always filled with wonderful voices singing in harmony.
We still call ourselves a Chapel because it represents the close friendships that grow in a small church. Here everyone knows and cares about everyone. We don’t always agree and that gives spice to life, but we are always bound by love for each other.
The message is thought provoking and inspirational. It will cause you to pause during the week and say, “game changer!”
There is always something to do from working your brain to straining your muscles. We are small and do a lot for ourselves and others.
Handicap parking is at the start of the lot nearest the door. The chapel is accessible from the parking lot just to the right of the steps by a break in the sidewalk that leads to a gentle ramp leading into the lower level Fellowship Hall. At the base of the ramp to the left there is a self-operated elevator to the Sanctuary level that will hold up to three people at a time.
Come down Glebe Road towards the chapel and you will see a driveway just after the white signs at the front. Turn in and park going down the driveway or in the larger main parking lot a short distance down. On Sunday the first dozen spots are for handicap access.
We give of ourselves, we give our time, and we give money because without the grease of money, none of the wheels turn. There is no rule, no guidance, no examples, no right or wrong for how much to give other than all gifts should be freely given. Gifts come from the heart and something we do because we want to not because we have to or should.