Coming Up Next

Upcoming Events

The next confirmed service opportunities for DG25 members. Sign up or reach out to dg25@alfredstreet.org to volunteer.

APR 8
Fellowship
Q1 Recap & Q2 Kickoff

DG President recaps first quarter accomplishments and sets expectations and priorities for the second quarter.

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APR 15
Community Engagement
Alexandria Community Shelter Dinner

Third and final ASBC Winter Initiative dinner. Up to 5 DG members serve residents onsite. Arrive by 7:00 PM, serve by 7:30 PM at 2355-A Mill Road, Alexandria.

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APR 21
Community Engagement
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

Deliver market bags to the homes of Highland Dwellings and Additions residents in Southeast DC. Bags picked up from A Wider Circle, 9141 Brookville Road, Silver Spring.

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2026 Calendar

Full Year Schedule

All planned activities across four quarters. TBD dates will be confirmed and posted as they are scheduled.

Q1 · Focus Activity
Alexandria Community Shelter
JAN25
Alexandria Community Shelter Dinner

Serve dinner to shelter residents. Up to 5 DG members onsite. Arrive by 7:00 PM, serve by 7:30 PM.

Community Engagement
FEB24
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

Deliver ~40 care packages to residents of Highland Dwellings and Additions in Southeast DC. Pick up market bags from A Wider Circle, 9141 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, and deliver contactlessly.

Community Engagement
MAR22
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

First of two deliveries: deliver market bags to residents of Highland Dwellings and Additions in Southeast DC. Pick up from A Wider Circle, 9141 Brookville Road, Silver Spring.

Community Engagement
MAR24
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

Second delivery of market bags to Highland Dwellings and Additions residents in Southeast DC.

Community Engagement
MAR25
Alexandria Community Shelter Dinner

Second ASBC Winter Initiative dinner service at the Alexandria Community Shelter.

Community Engagement
MAR28
Seasoned Saints Easter Basket Assembly

Build and wrap ~30 Easter baskets for senior members. 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM at 4917 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria.

Fellowship
MAR28
In-Person Worship — ASBC Balcony

Quarterly in-person worship service. DG members gather in the ASBC balcony.

Spiritual Growth
Q2 · Focus Activity
Seasoned Saints Easter Baskets
APR8
Q1 Recap & Q2 Kickoff

DG President recaps first quarter accomplishments and sets expectations for the second quarter.

Fellowship
APR15
Alexandria Community Shelter Dinner

Third and final ASBC Winter Initiative dinner. Serve residents at the Alexandria Community Shelter.

Community Engagement
APR3
Seasoned Saints Easter Basket Delivery

Volunteers deliver prepared Easter baskets directly to the homes of our beloved senior members.

Fellowship
APR21
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

Deliver market bags to the homes of Highland Dwellings and Additions residents in Southeast DC.

Community Engagement
MAYTBD
Meade Memorial Meal Service

Serve warm meals to individuals and families at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church.

Community Engagement
MAYTBD
Year-End Celebration Planning Team

Establish the Year-End Celebration Planning Team. Set budget, date, time, location, and theme.

Fellowship
MAYTBD
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

Deliver market bags to the homes of Highland Dwellings and Additions residents in Southeast DC.

Community Engagement
JUNTBD
Together We Bake Support

DG25 supports TWB. Spring Graduation: June 4, 9:30–11 AM at 212 S. Washington St., Alexandria.

Community Engagement
JUNTBD
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

Deliver market bags to the homes of Highland Dwellings and Additions residents in Southeast DC.

Community Engagement
JUN27
In-Person Worship — ASBC Balcony

Quarterly in-person worship. DG members gather in the ASBC balcony for the last Saturday service.

Spiritual Growth
Q3 · Focus Activity
Disciples Serving Others
JUL8
Q2 Recap & Q3 Kickoff

DG President recaps second quarter accomplishments and sets expectations for the third quarter.

Fellowship
JULTBD
Meade Memorial Meal Service

Second meal service at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church Emergency Food Ministry.

Community Engagement
JULTBD
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

Deliver market bags to the homes of Highland Dwellings and Additions residents in Southeast DC.

Community Engagement
AUG
Month of Rest

August is a designated month of rest for DG25 members. No scheduled group activities.

Fellowship
SEPTBD
A Wider Circle — Ward 8 Hub Market Bag Drive

Support the Ward 8 Hub with a market bag donation drive responding to increased community need.

Community Engagement
SEPTBD
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

Deliver market bags to the homes of Highland Dwellings and Additions residents in Southeast DC.

Community Engagement
SEP26
In-Person Worship — ASBC Balcony

Quarterly in-person worship. DG members gather in the ASBC balcony for the last Saturday service.

Spiritual Growth
Q4 · Focus Activity
Year-End Celebration
OCT14
Q3 Recap & Q4 Kickoff

DG President recaps third quarter accomplishments and sets expectations for the fourth quarter.

Fellowship
OCTTBD
A Wider Circle — Day of Service

Two-hour volunteer shift at AWC’s warehouse. Sort and stock donated clothing, toys, linens, and household items for families transitioning from homelessness.

Community Engagement
OCTTBD
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

Deliver market bags to the homes of Highland Dwellings and Additions residents in Southeast DC.

Community Engagement
NOVTBD
DG25 Officer Elections

Annual elections. All officer positions are open. All members are encouraged to participate.

Fellowship
NOVTBD
ASBC Thanksgiving Basket Drive

Support the Alfred Street Baptist Church Thanksgiving Basket Drive.

Community Engagement
NOVTBD
Adopt-a-Family — Partner DG Outreach

Seek other ASBC Discipleship Groups to join DG25 in supporting our Christmas Adopt-a-Family Project.

Community Engagement
NOVTBD
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

Deliver market bags to the homes of Highland Dwellings and Additions residents in Southeast DC.

Community Engagement
DECTBD
Christmas Adopt-a-Family

Execute DG25’s Christmas Adopt-a-Family project in collaboration with partner DGs.

Community Engagement
DEC26
Year-End Celebration & In-Person Worship

DG25 Year-End Fellowship Celebration — reflect, reconnect, and rejoice. Annual recap and vision setting for 2027.

Fellowship
DECTBD
A Wider Circle — Market Bag Delivery

Deliver market bags to the homes of Highland Dwellings and Additions residents in Southeast DC.

Community Engagement
Community Partners

Who We Serve With

DG25 partners with five trusted organizations across the DMV. Every partnership is ASBC Mission Ministry approved.

Alexandria Community Shelter

DG25 continues ASBC’s 22-year commitment to serving men and women experiencing homelessness. We provide warm, nourishing dinners to 30–50 residents per night at 2355-A Mill Road, Alexandria. Our 2026 service dates are January 25, March 25, and April 15.

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A Wider Circle

We support AWC through market bag delivery to Highland Dwellings residents in Southeast DC, volunteer service days at the Silver Spring warehouse, and support for the Ward 8 Hub Food Pantry serving neighbors facing housing instability and food insecurity.

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Meade Memorial Episcopal Church

DG25 provides financial and volunteer support to Meade Memorial’s Emergency Food Assistance Ministry at 322 N. Alfred Street — just steps from our own church. We serve meals to individuals and families in need in May and July 2026.

Together We Bake

Founded in 2012, TWB supports low-income women overcoming barriers to employment through culinary job training. DG25 supports TWB in June 2026. TWB’s Spring Graduation is June 4, 9:30 AM at 212 S. Washington St., Alexandria.

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Campagna Center — Wright to Read

DG25 supports the Wright to Read program, which works with Alexandria City Public Schools to identify students in K–5 struggling with reading and enroll them in targeted literacy support.

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Want to recommend a nonprofit for DG25 consideration? Any member may suggest an organization. All recommendations must receive ASBC Mission Ministry approval. Email dg25@alfredstreet.org or bring it to a monthly meeting.