Alexandria — Aldersgate United Methodist Church marked its 60th anniversary Oct. 23. For the special occasion, the congregation welcomed Duke University theologian Stanley Hauerwas to their campus. He preached at all four services that weekend.

The more than 2,000-member church also welcomed new members during the anniversary weekend’s services, including adults and baby baptisms.

The church’s choir performed a piece commissioned for the church, composed by René Clausen.

“I love coming to worship here,” member Karli Eddinger said in a statement from Aldersgate. “The music is great, and the sermons challenge you and really make you think about how you live your life outside these walls.”

Aldersgate United Methodist Church Alexandria campus is located at 1301 Collingwood Road.