Faith communities across Fairfax County are invited to participate in Walk, Bike & Roll to Worship Week, taking place August 16–23, 2026. This annual celebration of active transportation, community, and wellness encourages congregations to welcome members and neighbors in fun, healthy, and meaningful ways.
This unique event empowers each congregation to celebrate in ways that reflect its own values and community spirit. Whether you organize a group walk or bike ride to worship, offer a blessing of the bikes, host a neighborhood prayer walk, provide refreshments for those who arrive on foot or by bicycle, or simply recognize those who travel by walking, bicycling, wheelchair, or other mobility device, your participation helps build healthier, more connected communities.
Why Participate?
Walk, Bike & Roll to Worship Week offers congregations an opportunity to:
- Welcome members and visitors in a fun and meaningful way.
- Encourage healthy, active transportation.
- Build stronger connections within your congregation and surrounding neighborhood.
- Demonstrate support for safer, more sustainable transportation throughout Fairfax County.
The event is also an excellent fit for congregational committees and ministries focused on:
- Environmental stewardship: Active transportation reduces emissions and parking demand.
- Health and wellness: Walking and bicycling promote physical activity and healthier lifestyles.
- Fellowship and family-building: A fun, inclusive activity that brings people together.
- Equity and accessibility: Support safe, affordable, and accessible transportation options for people of all ages and abilities.
Fairfax County Can Help
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) makes participation easy by providing:
- A planning toolkit.
- Event branding materials.
- Guidance on routes and safety.
- Promotion of your event through Fairfax County Transportation’s Facebook page.
Register by July 31
Formal registration is open through July 31. Register your place of worship here to be part of this countywide celebration of faith, community, and active transportation.
Questions? Contact Andrew Sheldon at [email protected].
FABB encourages congregations of all faiths to take part in Walk, Bike & Roll to Worship Week. By supporting walking, bicycling, rolling, and other forms of active transportation, our faith communities can help create a healthier, safer, and more welcoming Fairfax County for everyone.
