Our church is blessed with many strengths, and at the heart of them is the warmth and Christian fellowship you’ll feel the moment you step into our welcoming sanctuary. Great Falls United Methodist Church is a place where community thrives, offering a small-town sense of connection and peace amidst the busyness of the world around us.

We are deeply committed to our calling to “make disciples” and provide meaningful opportunities for people of all ages to grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. From Sunday worship to gatherings throughout the week, we offer enriching experiences that nurture both the heart and spirit.

Beyond our seasonal events, we offer Bible studies, women’s circles, a men’s group, a Youth Fellowship, Great Falls Preschool, Vacation Bible School, and a variety of outreach and mission opportunities. Our church is also a hub for the community, hosting programs such as the Great Falls Senior Center, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Alcoholics Anonymous. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, there is a place for you here.

Our facility provides spaces for worship services, small and large group gatherings, weddings, children’s playground, and end-of-life event funerals, memorial gardens, and a historic cemetery.

The history of Great Falls United Methodist Church can be traced back to two churches organized here in the Great Falls, Virginia area during the nineteenth century. The first, Salem Church, was established in 1876 near our present location on Georgetown Pike. Arnon Chapel was erected in 1889 near the corner of Arnon Chapel Road and Walker Road. Each church ministered to the residents of the then rural area surrounding Forestville (as the Great Falls community was known at that time). In 1944, as World War II dominated the news, Salem Church and Arnon Chapel merged to form Forestville Methodist Church and the combined church was established at our present site. In January of 1989, the congregation voted to change the name to Great Falls United Methodist Church reflecting the change in the name of our community. While we are proud of the long history of our church, age alone doesn’t qualify a church as great. A great church is made by its congregation, and Great Falls United Methodist Church is made great by the families and individuals, past and present, which call this church home. Please join us!