Ladies Afternoon Tea
Ladies of all ages. Gather for a tea luncheon, followed by a short program and lots of fellowship throughout the afternoon. Although not mandatory, hats and boas are strongly encouraged and always make for a fun afternoon.
CHO Furniture Program – Saturday, April 22
Oakton Church of the Brethren is proud to be one of the 35 churches and civic organizations that support the work of the Committee for Helping Others (CHO). CHO is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that has provided simple loving charity to the needy in the Oakton, Vienna, Dunn Loring, and Merrifield areas of Northern Virginia since 1969.
On Saturday, April 22, volunteers have an opportunity to help out with the Furniture Program. Meet at the furniture warehouse around 8:45 a.m. At this time, things should be wrapping up with the furniture give-away that occurs from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Then we jump in the CHO truck and make a delivery loop that includes five or six houses that have been scheduled in advance. We are usually done by noon. If you are interested in volunteering on Saturday, please call Karl Wilkerson at (703) 300-4415.
Special note on access to the warehouse: The town of Vienna will be re-paving Mill Street. If you find you’re not able to get to the property yard via Mill Street, try the Glendon Street entrance. (Drive north on Glyndon; it ends at the property yard. This entrance is usually kept closed, but it should be open during the Mill Street reconstruction.) See the website for more information about the road reconstruction.
Maundy Thursday Love Feast
All are invited to our Maundy Thursday observance, a re-enactment of Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. We will gather downstairs in the candle-lit fellowship hall for a brief meditation, followed by footwashing, love feast and a service of communion. Please join us on March 29th at 7:30 pm.
More about Love Feast
In an act of great love, Jesus gave his life for ours. The Brethren, as Jesus’ followers, love God and each other—and take that love into the world. Once or twice a year, Brethren celebrate what the earliest Christians called agape: the outflowing love that seeks not to receive but to give.
Jesus taught us this practice, sharing with his disciples a last, loving meal the night before he died. He washed the disciples’ feet, ate supper with them, sought to draw them closer into the fold of his love, and offered them the symbolic bread and cup.
During love feast, we repeat these simple, meaningful acts. After reconciling any discord among ourselves, we lovingly wash each other’s feet, then enjoy a meal together. Quietly we share communion, the bread and the cup that remind us of Jesus’ great gift; we renew our commitment to follow his example of sacrificial love.
Love feast closes with a hymn; then follows the humble task of cleaning up, in which all are invited to participate. When we leave the feast, reunited in our dedication to Christ and to each other, the deep, nourishing love goes with us. More information on Brethren practices.
Good Friday Ecumenical Service
We invite you to join with Christian brothers and sisters on Friday, April 14 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm at the Oakton United Methodist Church for an ecumenical service. Guests are not expected to stay for the entire service, although you are welcome to do so. The service includes prayer, music, scripture readings, and meditations offered by area clergy. Our pastor, Ken Miller Rieman, will be the first member of clergy to offer a meditation shortly after the service begins at 12:00.
Join us for Easter
Easter Sunday is April 16th! Join us for breakfast at 9:45 am. Come as you are, and enjoy warm fellowship. Last year’s breakfast was festive and fun. We invite you to stay for worship service at 11:00 am as we rejoice in our risen Savior!
Listening Session with CoB General Secretary, David Steele
Oakton was delighted to host Church of the Brethren General Secretary, David, Steele, on March 30 for a listening session. Oakton members were joined by members from Arlington, Dranesville, Midland, and Manassas for a conversation with Mr. Steele about the denomination and congregational life. Mr. Steele extended a personal thank you to Oakton for its steadfast support of denominational ministries.
