Sign up now for an activity on SignUpGenius!! Area churches will be working together to serve a number of local charities including Alternative House, Shelter House, and the Committee for Helping Others (CHO). Activities will occur at multiple locations from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with a picnic following at Nottoway Park. Participating in this interfaith effort is a great way to celebrate the International Day of Prayer for Peace. For more information or to get involved with event planning, contact Karl Wilkerson at or call (703) 300-4415.
Our all-church potluck picnic will be held on Sunday, September 13th after Worship. Fellowship will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the company of friends!
Children’s Storytellers, Acolytes, Worship Leaders, and Sanctuary Partners
Thanks to all those who support our congregation in the above ways!
Worship Committee will be holding a series of training and support sessions during the month of August from 9:30 am – 10:30 am Sunday morning before church. We will meet in the Sojourners’ Sunday school class on the upper floor, far left. Light snacks.
The schedule is as follows: Children’s Storytellers this Sunday (Aug. 9), Sanctuary Partners on Aug. 16, Acolytes on Aug. 23, and Worship Leaders on Aug. 30.
Bring your questions and suggestions! Jan Burket for Worship Committee
Our congregation has again been asked to do the great job of scooping ice cream at Shepherd’s Spring on Saturday, August 15, at the Celebrate Summer Event. What can be more fun than serving free ice cream to smiling people? This event is for all of us and is also an outreach to the greater community. Come see what’s going on at Shepherd’s Spring and come scoop some ice cream, if you like. Please let Jerry Anne Kines know if you would like to help.
Are your August plans still up in the air?
Are you able to take a week off to help others?
There was a cancellation, so 12 people are needed in Spotswood, New Jersey August 23-29. Most would be helping with construction; you do not need to be skilled, just willing to work and learn. One or two people could be cooks/housekeepers. Volunteers need to be at least 15 years old (although possibly a younger sibling could help the cook/housekeeper at the church). Accommodation at a church, sleeping in beds (with memory foam mattresses). There is no fee to participate.
The group who volunteered in Spotswood in the spring had a great time. People there greatly appreciate the help rebuilding their homes after Hurricane Sandy!
If you might be able to help, please contact Jan Fischer Bachman ASAP at or 703-574-2544.
