Shifting from "Me" to "We" True gratitude isn’t just about being thankful for what we have; it’s about noticing who is missing. We must shift our focus from our own comfort to the needs of the community. Jesus directly challenges our tendency to practice "reciprocal hospitality"—only inviting those who can repay us or make us […]
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our church and discover where all the action happens! From the worship service experience to our welcoming gathering spaces, you'll get an inside look at the places where lives are changed, friendships are built, and community comes alive. Explore our kids and student ministry areas, see where families connect, and […]
During the school year, this is a relaxing time for breakfast treats, laughter, and connection on Sunday mornings at 11am. Teachings and discussions support students as they grow in understanding God’s love for each of us and every person we come in contact with. Want to be a Breakfast Club volunteer? Email students@crossroadsnova.org to see how […]
No school? No problem! Kids Ministry has planned a fun-filled day of games, crafts, activities, friends, and plenty of fun! Our School Holiday Camps are designed for kids who need a fun and engaging place to spend the day when LCPS is closed. Camp Options: Half Day: 8:00 AM–12:30 PM ($30) Full Day: 8:00 AM–5:00 […]
We'll focus on the book Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet by Adam Hamilton. Join us as we follow Moses' journey and explore how his story can help us grow in faith and boldness. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
No school? No problem! Kids Ministry has planned a fun-filled day of games, crafts, activities, friends, and plenty of fun! Our School Holiday Camps are designed for kids who need a fun and engaging place to spend the day when LCPS is closed. Camp Options: Half Day: 8:00 AM–12:30 PM ($30) Full Day: 8:00 AM–5:00 […]
Via Zoom Start Your Day with Community! Begin your morning with a group that offers encouragement, honesty, and a safe space to share life together. It’s a welcoming circle of support to help you step into the day grounded and uplifted. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org with any questions.
Women's Bible Study: "Perfectly Flawed - God Transforms Our Weaknesses into Strengths". Join us as we see how the apostle Peter's story shows the relentless grace of God and how to boldly step into the purpose God has for us. We will discover that strength which is available to each of us. Starts Tue., Nov. […]
Homeless Shelter Meal Mission 1st & 2nd Wednesday of every month On the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month, Crossroads volunteers will provide hot meals for those in need at the Loudoun County Homeless Shelter. You can prepare food or serve at the shelter, or both! This is a hands-on mission that will make […]
For the next weeks the group will delve into the book, The Empty Nest Blueprint by Anthony Damaschino Group format: In person preferred but zoom available if a member has a night they can’t join in person Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
In baptism, each infant, child, and adult is marked as God’s beloved, just as Jesus was marked in his own baptism. As a church community, we celebrate the individual and commit to surround them with a welcoming community of love and support as they grow in their faith. This workshop is designed for adults bringing […]
About the Group For women of all ages who want to connect, share, and grow in their faith and friendship by meeting weekly to explore, discuss, and converse on meaningful topics and themes impacting everyday life. Come unwind while engaging with other women as we take a fresh look at how faith can support our […]
a weekend away Fall Retreat November 6–8 · Camp Piankatank Three days at camp with your people. Climbing the ropes course, flying down the zipline, late nights around the fire, worship together, memories and meaningful connections. It's a weekend to get to know each other and get closer to Jesus. Middle and high school, all […]
Refresh Your Spirit, Renew Your Purpose A special morning of connection, inspiration, and renewal awaits as we focus on nurturing our minds, caring for our bodies, and finding meaningful ways to uplift others. The morning will begin with a delightful potluck brunch, offering an opportunity to enjoy delicious food, warm conversation, and meaningful connections. Each […]
Breaking the Bread of Barriers Tables are meant for connection, but we often use them to draw lines. This week focuses on crossing cultural, socioeconomic, or ideological divides to offer genuine community. In Galatians, Paul confronts Peter for withdrawing from eating with the Gentiles when the conservative Jewish faction arrived. Peter fell back into tribalism. […]
Once a month (typically on the second Sunday) we have Get Connected. This is a time to hear about all of the ways you can connect at Crossroads. This includes learning about our online resources, volunteering through our database Volunteer Loudoun, small groups, social events and more. Meet after each service in Ryan Chapel (Room 104).
We’re so glad you’re here! RISE is a joyful, welcoming space where children in 1st through 7th grade can grow in their faith through singing, movement, Scripture, and community. RISE exists to help children discover that worship is more than something we watch, it’s something we participate in together. Whether your child loves to sing, […]
No school? No problem! Kids Ministry has planned a fun-filled day of games, crafts, activities, friends, and plenty of fun! Our School Holiday Camps are designed for kids who need a fun and engaging place to spend the day when LCPS is closed. Camp Options: Half Day: 8:00 AM–12:30 PM ($30) Full Day: 8:00 AM–5:00 […]
We'll focus on the book Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet by Adam Hamilton. Join us as we follow Moses' journey and explore how his story can help us grow in faith and boldness. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
Pub Theology meets every other Monday evening. We are a group of men who are open, honest and supportive of one another. We pick different books/topics and then come together over beer/wine/water/snacks/etc. to discuss in a casual conversation. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
Bring the whole family for a fun night of tacos, games, laughter, and time together! Enjoy a delicious taco dinner, play some family-friendly games, and make memories together. Whether you’re competitive, just here for the tacos, or somewhere in between, there’s something for everyone! REGISTER HERE so we can plan for food and games. Can't […]
Via Zoom Start Your Day with Community! Begin your morning with a group that offers encouragement, honesty, and a safe space to share life together. It’s a welcoming circle of support to help you step into the day grounded and uplifted. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org with any questions.
Women's Bible Study: "Perfectly Flawed - God Transforms Our Weaknesses into Strengths". Join us as we see how the apostle Peter's story shows the relentless grace of God and how to boldly step into the purpose God has for us. We will discover that strength which is available to each of us. Starts Tue., Nov. […]
Homeless Shelter Meal Mission 1st & 2nd Wednesday of every month On the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month, Crossroads volunteers will provide hot meals for those in need at the Loudoun County Homeless Shelter. You can prepare food or serve at the shelter, or both! This is a hands-on mission that will make […]
About the Group For women of all ages who want to connect, share, and grow in their faith and friendship by meeting weekly to explore, discuss, and converse on meaningful topics and themes impacting everyday life. Come unwind while engaging with other women as we take a fresh look at how faith can support our […]
For the next weeks the group will delve into the book, The Empty Nest Blueprint by Anthony Damaschino Group format: In person preferred but zoom available if a member has a night they can’t join in person Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
We are hosting a wonderful get together for all young adults, it is a potluck style, so bring your food. Bring your friends. See you there! Please email youngadults@crossroadsnova.org for details.
Designate charitable gifts in honor of your relatives, friends, and associates, and make a difference for the causes you believe in. LIST OF PARTICIPATING NON-PROFITS: A Farm Less Ordinary Anna Sudha Be the Neighbor Boulder Crest Crossroads UMC Crossroads Jobs Equality Loudoun Friends of Homeless Animals Good Shepard of NOVA Just Neighbors LAWS Leadership Mission […]
From Scarcity to Abundance We often hesitate to invite others in because we fear we won't have "enough"—enough time, enough money, or enough emotional energy. This week tackles the scarcity mindset. Like Elisha's servant or the disciples with the loaves and fish, our first instinct when faced with a crowd is panic: "There isn't enough." […]
We’re so glad you’re here! RISE is a joyful, welcoming space where children in 1st through 7th grade can grow in their faith through singing, movement, Scripture, and community. RISE exists to help children discover that worship is more than something we watch, it’s something we participate in together. Whether your child loves to sing, […]
We'll focus on the book Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet by Adam Hamilton. Join us as we follow Moses' journey and explore how his story can help us grow in faith and boldness. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
Via Zoom Start Your Day with Community! Begin your morning with a group that offers encouragement, honesty, and a safe space to share life together. It’s a welcoming circle of support to help you step into the day grounded and uplifted. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org with any questions.
Women's Bible Study: "Perfectly Flawed - God Transforms Our Weaknesses into Strengths". Join us as we see how the apostle Peter's story shows the relentless grace of God and how to boldly step into the purpose God has for us. We will discover that strength which is available to each of us. Starts Tue., Nov. […]
Take a mid-day break just for you! This welcoming group of moms meets weekly online to connect, laugh, and grow together through a faith-based book or streaming series. It’s a chance to recharge your spirit, share life with other moms, and be encouraged right in the middle of your day. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
About the Group For women of all ages who want to connect, share, and grow in their faith and friendship by meeting weekly to explore, discuss, and converse on meaningful topics and themes impacting everyday life. Come unwind while engaging with other women as we take a fresh look at how faith can support our […]
Good food, sweet friendships, and so much to be thankful for! Get ready for a cozy Friendsgiving potluck filled with delicious dishes, laughter, and community. Bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy a special time connecting with other new parents as we celebrate this season of gratitude together! newparentsgroup@crossroadsnova.org
Enjoy a cozy Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner filled with delicious plant-based food, gratitude, and community! Bring a favorite vegan dish to share and come enjoy an evening of good food, new friendships, and meaningful connection. All are welcome—bring a friend! RSVP HERE
The Feast of Belonging The table is finally set. This week is the culmination of the series, focusing on the ultimate goal of hospitality: making sure every person feels completely seen, known, and valued. Jesus’ critics were furious because eating with someone in the ancient Near East meant granting them total acceptance and family status. […]
We invite you to the Decoration Party of the year!! On Nov 22nd, after the 11 o'clock service we will deck the halls of Crossroads as we welcome the holiday season into 2026. We will be putting up lights, trees, garland, and more throughout the building together. Join in for Christmas music, community and a […]
Good food, great friends, and lots to be thankful for! Get ready for a fun Friendsgiving celebration filled with food, laughter, and community. Bring a friend and enjoy a time of making memories, building friendships, and celebrating the season of gratitude together! Email Zander Conradie for more information.
We'll focus on the book Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet by Adam Hamilton. Join us as we follow Moses' journey and explore how his story can help us grow in faith and boldness. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
Pub Theology meets every other Monday evening. We are a group of men who are open, honest and supportive of one another. We pick different books/topics and then come together over beer/wine/water/snacks/etc. to discuss in a casual conversation. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
Via Zoom Start Your Day with Community! Begin your morning with a group that offers encouragement, honesty, and a safe space to share life together. It’s a welcoming circle of support to help you step into the day grounded and uplifted. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org with any questions.
Women's Bible Study: "Perfectly Flawed - God Transforms Our Weaknesses into Strengths". Join us as we see how the apostle Peter's story shows the relentless grace of God and how to boldly step into the purpose God has for us. We will discover that strength which is available to each of us. Starts Tue., Nov. […]
Take a mid-day break just for you! This welcoming group of moms meets weekly online to connect, laugh, and grow together through a faith-based book or streaming series. It’s a chance to recharge your spirit, share life with other moms, and be encouraged right in the middle of your day. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
33rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Race Registration is open for the 33rd annual Thanksgiving Day Race - 10K, 5K & 2K. You can register to run or walk - individually or as a team. You can also run anywhere you might be with the virtual option. You can also register to volunteer, with lots of different roles available. […]
Join the pastors after second service on Sunday at Lost Rhino Brewing Company! It’s a relaxed social event where everyone’s welcome to enjoy good food, drinks, and conversation. Bring a friend and come hang out!
During the school year, this is a relaxing time for breakfast treats, laughter, and connection on Sunday mornings at 11am. Teachings and discussions support students as they grow in understanding God’s love for each of us and every person we come in contact with. Want to be a Breakfast Club volunteer? Email students@crossroadsnova.org to see how […]
Via Zoom Start Your Day with Community! Begin your morning with a group that offers encouragement, honesty, and a safe space to share life together. It’s a welcoming circle of support to help you step into the day grounded and uplifted. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org with any questions.
Women's Bible Study: "Perfectly Flawed - God Transforms Our Weaknesses into Strengths". Join us as we see how the apostle Peter's story shows the relentless grace of God and how to boldly step into the purpose God has for us. We will discover that strength which is available to each of us. Starts Tue., Nov. […]
Take a mid-day break just for you! This welcoming group of moms meets weekly online to connect, laugh, and grow together through a faith-based book or streaming series. It’s a chance to recharge your spirit, share life with other moms, and be encouraged right in the middle of your day. Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
About the Group For women of all ages who want to connect, share, and grow in their faith and friendship by meeting weekly to explore, discuss, and converse on meaningful topics and themes impacting everyday life. Come unwind while engaging with other women as we take a fresh look at how faith can support our […]
For the next weeks the group will delve into the book, The Empty Nest Blueprint by Anthony Damaschino Group format: In person preferred but zoom available if a member has a night they can’t join in person Email smallgroups@crossroadsnova.org for more information.
We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience,
regardless of circumstance and ability.
To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level.
These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible
to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.
This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific
disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML,
adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.
If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement, we’ll be happy to hear from you. You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email
Screen-reader and keyboard navigation
Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with
screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website’s functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive
a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here’s how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements,
alongside console screenshots of code examples:
Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website.
In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels;
descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups),
and others. Additionally, the background process scans all the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag
for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology.
To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on
as soon as they enter the website.
These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Disability profiles supported in our website
Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to