An Open & Affirming Congregation in Annandale, Virginia

We gather to experience and express the love of God in Jesus Christ


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Welcome to Little River

United Church of Christ

Little River United Church of Christ (Annandale, Virginia) is a community of followers of Jesus of Nazareth. We seek to embody the Spirit of God as set forth in the life, teachings, death, and living presence of Jesus the Christ. Our purpose is twofold: to seek our own and others’ wholeness by experiencing and expressing divine love, and to act prophetically to establish a just way of life. We gather in person and online for: prayer and reflection in worship, enriching music, building relationships, learning, and social justice activities for all ages. We are doubters and seekers, sinners and saints doing our best to create a beloved community with those in the D.C. area and beyond.


Join us each Sunday in-person or online via Zoom for worship at 10 a.m.


We celebrate those in the LGBTQ+ community, and we strive to be an antiracist congregation. Children of all ages are always welcome in worship. We also have childcare and church school options for infants, children, and youth from 9:30 a.m. to noon each Sunday. Our church building and facilities are wheelchair accessible.

 
 

On-Demand: worship on
The Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m.

Worship starts at 10 a.m. in-person and online!

We love LOVE, don't we? But what is it, and how is it related to justice? On Sunday, Pastor Shelli will introduce us to four historic options, reflecting on them in light of our scripture and our own context.

Sunday services are hybrid (in-person and online) at 10 a.m. every week.

Learn about who we are and what we do »

Watch previous services on-demand here »


BEING A PASTOR IN CENTRAL GERMANY

Join us on Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. for the first of two presentation by the Rev. Jonas Zanke.

Lots of historic churches, but only a few members! Being a pastor in central Germany can be challenging. In this presentation, Rev. Jonas will talk about what it means to work in an environment that has a long history of church life but where now only 15% of the people are members in a church.

Zoom link (live): bit.ly/LR-Jonas.

 

Whether you're a lifelong church-goer or a first-timer, you will find a warm welcome at Little River United Church of Christ. Our hope is that you will take the next step into this community. A friendly welcome awaits you at our church, set in a wooded grove in the heart of Fairfax County, Virginia.

Join us for worship in our beautiful, window-lined sanctuary on Sundays at 10:00 am with coffee and conversation in our social hall after the service. All are welcome in worship.

Care is provided for infants and toddlers. Older children attend worship, and church school is offered for children ages 3 through 9 following a Time with Children.

Children of all ages are always welcome in worship. We also have childcare and Church School options for infants, children, and youth. Please refer to Learning with Infants and Children and to Learning with Youth for further details.

   Our church building and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Click here for details.
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