Important Links

Vale Sunday Bulletin
Download a copy of the latest Sunday Bulletin (February 1, 2015).
Vale Voice Online
Check out our blog to learn more about the
great things happening at Vale!
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Vale on Facebook & Twitter
Stay connected with Vale on Facebook and Twitter!
Prayer Request
Submit a request for Vale's ministerial staff and/or prayer community to lift you or someone you know in prayer. MORE INFO
Shop Online & Support Vale Missions
Use this link for Amazon.com and a percentage of your purchase supports Vale Missions! MORE INFO

New to Vale?

Welcome to Vale Church! We are delighted that you are interested in visiting and look forward to seeing you soon. Here are some links that may be of special interest to you:

Pastor's Message

It’s a new year. We made it past Christmas! It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through the second decade of the 21st century. What will the new year bring? What will the rest of the decade bring? What will the rest of the century bring? I’m not much of a prognosticator, but I do want Vale UMC to look forward. The church completed a vision statement in 2013, but that’s just a start.
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Vale Highlights

Vale to Host Hypothermia Prevention Shelter
Vale will open its doors and provide warm shelter overnight to nine homeless guests the week of February 15. Volunteers are needed to help host our guests, prepare homemade snacks and bag lunches, and donate toiletries and socks. SIGN UP HERE

We are also seeking volunteers to help support the hypothermia prevention shelter at Unitarian Universalist Church of Fairfax the week of February 22. SIGN UP HERE 
Thank You, Stop Hunger Now Volunteers!
We did it! On January 25, nearly 400 volunteers from Vale and the community came together to package 60,000 meals for hungry children and families around the world. Stay tuned in the coming weeks to learn where Stop Hunger Now will ship our meals.
Thanks to You ... 2014 Vale Tree Sale Breaks Record!
Vale's Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale was a resounding success with a total of 517 trees sold—and final net proceeds of just over $17,000! We'll use the money raised to fund 60,000 meals for the hungry through our partnership with Stop Hunger Now.  MORE INFO

Save the Date!  VIEW VALE CALENDAR

Jan 18 | 11:00AM | Confirmation Orientation Meeting for Parents
Parents of 2015 confirmands are invited to an orientation meeting to learn more about this year's class and program.

Jan 25 | 11:30AM-6PM | Vale Stop Hunger Now Meal Packaging Event
Vale plans to package 60,000 meals this year, so come join the fun! SIGN UP HERE

Feb 1 | 11:00AM | Confirmation Class Begins
2015 confirmands and their mentors begin the confirmation journey.

Feb 8 | 10:00AM Service | Bible Sunday
All Vale 3rd graders receive a personalized Bible, presented during the 10am service.