Churches in Alexandria

Active churches in Alexandria

6120 N Kings Hwy, Alexandria
calvarypres.org
22 sermons · 7 days ago
2034 Eisenhower Ave Suite 200, Alexandria
celebrationdc.org
2 sermons
700 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria
1stassembly.org
2 sermons
6037 Franconia Rd Door 6, Alexandria
franconiaumc.org
3 sermons
5502 Trin St, Alexandria
newlife.live
3 sermons
1608 Russell Rd, Alexandria
emmanuelonhigh.org
3 sermons
2723 King St, Alexandria
fccalexandria.com
3 sermons
5725 Castlewellan Dr, Alexandria
faithchurchkingstowne.org
67 sermons
5952 Franconia Rd, Alexandria
sjlc.com
5 sermons
3649 Wheeler Ave suite a, Alexandria
elevatechurchva.org
1 sermon
917 Princess St, Alexandria
thirdbaptistalexva.org
1 sermon
2701 Cameron Mills Rd, Alexandria
wpc-alex.org
1 sermon
8800 A Pear Tree Village Ct, Alexandria
washingtoncommunitychurch.com
1 sermon
212 S Washington St, Alexandria
oldtown.cc
1 sermon
6511 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria
grovetonbaptistchurch.org
1 sermon
4905 Franconia Rd, Alexandria
rhbaptist.net
1 sermon
1401 Jamieson Ave, Alexandria
shiloh-bc.org
1 sermon
3606 Seminary Rd, Alexandria
immanuel-on-the-hill.org
1 sermon
1300 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria
alexandriapres.org
1 sermon
2501 Beacon Hill Rd, Alexandria
bethany-lcms.org
1 sermon
21 N Quaker Ln, Alexandria
nac-usa.org
1 sermon
5200 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria
sjumc.net
1 sermon
4 E Oak St, Alexandria
redeemedchurchofchrist.org
1 sermon
711 N Columbus St, Alexandria
stjosephva.org
1 sermon
3408 King St, Alexandria
obcalexandria.church
1 sermon
6811 Beulah St, Alexandria
crbc.org
1 sermon
3512 Old Dominion Blvd, Alexandria
bevhillschurch.org
1 sermon
909 Queen St, Alexandria
ebc909.org
1 sermon
6477 Lincolnia Rd, Alexandria
mtpleasantbc.org
1 sermon
2221 Emmett Dr, Alexandria
mountcalvarybaptist.com
1 sermon
First Baptist Church, 2932 King St Room 243
fbcalexandria.org
1 sermon
606 S Washington St A, Alexandria
robertsmemorial.org
1 sermon
4901 Polk Ave, Alexandria
alexandriafmc.org
1 sermon
100 W Luray Ave #2032, Alexandria
gslutheran.net
1 sermon
3601 Russell Rd, Alexandria
gracealex.org
1 sermon
4916 Franconia Rd, Alexandria
bushhill.org
1 sermon
6130 Old Telegraph Rd, Alexandria
hopeucc.org
1 sermon
301 S Alfred St, Alexandria
alfredstreet.org
5 sermons
5411 Franconia Rd, Alexandria
amanuelva.org
1 sermon
4218 King St, Alexandria
livinghopedc.com
1 sermon
320 S Washington St, Alexandria
beulahbaptistva.com
1 sermon
2911 Cameron Mills Rd, Alexandria
trinityalexandria.org
1 sermon
2405 Russell Rd, Alexandria
delraybaptist.org
1 sermon
700 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria
cbcalexandria.org
1 sermon
2812 Franklin St, Alexandria
alexandriaspanish.org
1 sermon

Types of churches in Alexandria

Contemporary Churches in Alexandria

Many congregations meet in renovated storefronts or school auditoriums along the Duke Street and Eisenhower Valley corridors, offering bands, practical teaching, and robust kids’ programs. They often draw young professionals from Carlyle, Potomac Yard, and Del Ray, with service times that fit Metro commutes and hybrid work schedules.

Historic Old Town Churches

Old Town’s brick sidewalks and 18th–19th-century sanctuaries host liturgical worship, choral music, and community service rooted in Alexandria’s colonial heritage. These congregations attract multigenerational families and history lovers who value sacred architecture near the waterfront and King Street.

Multicultural and Spanish-Language Churches

In the West End, Arlandria/Chirilagua, and along Beauregard, congregations offer Spanish-language services and multicultural worship, often alongside Amharic, Tigrinya, or Arabic ministries. These churches frequently provide ESL classes, food distribution, and youth programs that serve immigrant families and bilingual households across Landmark and the Mount Vernon Avenue corridor.

Military-Friendly Churches in Alexandria

With many service members and DoD civilians tied to Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon, and the Mark Center, these churches offer support groups, childcare, and flexible small groups suited for rotating assignments. They emphasize practical care during deployments and a welcoming culture for newcomers settling in Seminary Hill, Cameron Station, and other nearby neighborhoods.

Sermon clips from Alexandria churches

42s
#ReachForHisHand
“And when I heard that story this week, I thought, what a good illustration of the comfort and sense of direction and hope we can have in our lives by grabbing that hand of Jesus and letting him walk us into the house of the father in heaven one day. But right now, also through the holy spirit in prayer, we can also enter that house of the Lord and talk to the father. And we can do this today right now through that Holy Spirit. So let's end this sermon today by praying. Can you please pray with me? Dear Jesus, we are reaching out to hold your hand today.”
40s
#PowerBecauseOfHim
“Peter is standing here with power, not because catch this celebration. Peter is standing in this verse with power not because of what happened to him. Peter is standing here with power because of who happened to him. See, see, see, don't want you to get caught up in the situation, the event, and miss who was part of the situation. Yes. No. No. No. You're in here today not because of what happened to you, but because of who happened to you. Because things can happen to you. Oh, trauma can happen to you. But thank God just because of the trauma, I thank God that who was still in it.”
52s
“The rushing winds of acts is the power that compels us to take that intimate peace and carry it bravely out into the world. This is our commission. The personal gift become a public movement. The Holy Spirit is the advocate who pushes us to be a people who embody Christ's love and mission. She moves us. Yes. She moves us to treat the earth as sacred, to fight for the marginalized, and to seek justice and peace. She calls us to break through the languages of division and ensure that all flesh, everyone is included in God's grand inclusive vision.”
41s
“``Hi, everybody. My name's Liam, and I wanna talk about how hard life is. Life is really, really, really, really, really hard. There's so much loss and sadness, loneliness, and desperation. However, we know we're not alone in this struggle. The bible consistently and constantly talks about how we should cry out to god and he will help us through our struggles. We try our best and pray repeatedly, but to be honest, it often feels like our prayers are going unanswered. Help that's because help doesn't come in the way we expect it to, and it sometimes feels like God is ignoring us.”
42s
“There are some storms folks that you deal with, hardships that come to your house, to your home that I believe are enemy inspired and directed directly at you. There are some things that need to be rebuked by the power of Jesus. Sometimes the storms have an enemy presence behind them. Sometimes the storms are a result of living in a broken fallen world. Right? Sin entered the world, stuff got messed up and it's just still messed up. And now we are being perfected as we're going. Anybody wake up with aches and pains that you didn't used to wake up with?”
67s
“And that's your job as a man. you get home, it's not like you don't carry a sword, But you take that cold hard steel wood, and you hang it in a place you've designed for it in the house that you can get to it quickly if you need it. But when you're in the house, what you put in the sheet is the sword made of gold. It is still a sword, but it's soft, and it's warm. And every time you wanna swing it, it just slows down because it's so heavy. And it hits the softest little things, and the edge comes off of it. It dulls every time you swing it. Why? Because it's soft.”
41s
“Mary Mary births, she nurtures and has access to god incarnate, like like no one else on the planet has that on their resume. To birth god incarnate means Mary's body became the first sanctuary of a new covenant born by the blood of Jesus. Listen, this beautiful phrase in in first Kings eight, Solomon is dedicating that that first grand temple, and he says, I've just made a building for a god of the heavens that can't even be contained. And if you think about it that way, the god whom the heavens can't contain allowed himself to be contained within the womb of a teenage girl.”
54s
“Our risen and ascended savior who shed his blood and gave his life for us all is coming again to judge the world in righteousness, to make all things new. And even when it feels like things are on hold and going nowhere, the Lord Jesus is in charge. All things are under his authority. He is interceding for us at the right hand of God. And the words that conclude today's epistle lesson are words of encouragement, words of hope for us all.”
44s
“And the disciples, all of them gathered on the top of the Mount Of Olives, likely felt a grief, a panic, even an anger consistent with my friend Bob. But thankfully, according to our scripture, two men in white, a la angels, appear and say to them, but why are you standing there looking up towards heaven? This Jesus who has been taken up from you will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
50s
#ComeToTheTable
“It requires the pulpit, the preacher, the word of God, but it also requires the table. Where somehow, mysteriously, Jesus Christ ministers to you, and he gives you what you most need as you come sincerely, as you come humbly, as you come in faith. And you may say, but my faith isn't that great. But you come with faith, and you say and you understand that it's the object of your faith that's more important than the volume of your faith. And you come in faith to Jesus because it's a means of grace, and it's more than just a remembrance. This is why it's so important to come to the Lord's table, but don't come lightly.”

Why Alexandria churches are unique

In a city where cobblestone streets and waterfront history shape everyday life, churches in Alexandria often gather in preserved sanctuaries that blend colonial-era architecture with contemporary accessibility. This setting fosters reverent worship and strong arts traditions, including robust choir programs and seasonal concerts. Many congregations emphasize historic worship spaces, liturgical and traditional services, and choirs and sacred music.
Alexandria churches reflect a diverse, civically engaged population shaped by military families, federal professionals, and immigrant communities. Ministries often prioritize practical care, cross-cultural hospitality, and faith-and-work conversations, resulting in offerings like young adults and professionals, military and veteran support, and bilingual Spanish-English services. These dynamics give many congregations a global perspective alongside a neighborly, small-town feel.
Walkable neighborhoods and commuter rhythms in Alexandria, VA encourage community life that extends beyond Sunday, with gatherings in homes, parks, and along the Potomac. Many congregations tailor schedules and outreach to local needs—supporting schools, partnering with nonprofits, and accommodating late-evening worship for commuters—expressed through service projects and local outreach, small group culture, and commuter-friendly evening services. This place-based approach helps newcomers plug in quickly while sustaining deep roots among longtime residents.

Recent sermons from Alexandria churches

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