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STEEPLETALK Fairlington United Methodist Church
April 2017
Join us for
Holy Week and Easter
Palm Sunday, April 9 Pancake Breakfast 8-9:30 am All are invited to a free pancake breakfast served by the United Methodist Men in the Fellowship Hall. (Gluten Free pancakes will be available).
Palm Sunday Procession at 9:30 and 11am Services Atticus and Felix: A Drama What did the Roman soldiers think of the crucifixion of Christ? Find out as we dramatize a fictional account of two soldiers who participated, only to have second thoughts and great anxiety, but in the end, were surprised by grace.
Holy Thursday, April 13 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall
Recalling the Last Supper We will gather together for an intergenerational meal, just as Jesus gathered with his disciples for a meal the night before his death. During dinner, we will recall what happened that night over 2,000 years ago, concluding our time together with Holy Communion.
Good Friday, April 14 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary
A Tenebrae Service Tenebrae, dating to the 12th Century, is a service of shadows. Led by the Chancel Choir, we will hear the story of Jesus’ last hours, ending with the Sanctuary enveloped in darkness.
Easter Sunday - April 16th
9:30 & 11 am services
Come and celebrate, Christ is Risen! Our joyful Easter celebration will feature music by the Chancel and Seraphim Choirs, the Jubilate Handbell Choir, The King Street Brass Quintet and organ. The services will conclude with congregational participation in the singing of G.F. Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah.
Preacher: Mary Beth Blinn
You are invited to bring cut flowers to decorate the cross on the church lawn as we rejoice in Jesus’ resurrection.
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Fairlington Faith Family,
Waiting is hard.
Last March was my first Easter here at
Fairlington and it was wonderful.
There was stunning music as I
followed the choir into the sanctuary
during the processional on Easter
morning. The lilies, hydrangeas, and
azaleas sprinkled the worship area
with color and life. The cross stood
outside the front doors of the church,
decorated by you with flowers you
brought to celebrate the day. There
was so much joy as we declared
“Jesus is risen” and we worshipped
together proclaiming the hope that
we share in resurrection.
I can’t help thinking about the joy of
Easter this year. But, we are not there
yet. We are still in lent, the 40-day
period of preparation for Easter. We
still have time to journey to the cross,
and then there will be Holy Week,
where we will remember Jesus’
death. There will be a time of
mourning before we celebrate
Easter.
However, without this waiting, without
Jesus’ death, resurrection and new
life would not be so incredible.
As we wait together, I invite you to
continue to grow in your faith by
reading with us the Gospel of John,
by practicing walking prayer, by
attending worship and small group
studies, and by serving others. Even
though waiting is hard, we will be
waiting together.
Lenten blessings,
Pastor Devon
April Highlights
String Ensemble Offers Music on April 2 The Fairlington String Ensemble, made up of our own youth and adult string players, will present J. S. Bach’s Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227, on Sunday, April 2 at our 9:30 and 11:00am services. The movements of the piece will be incorporated into our service of Word and Table, which will also include a dramatic monologue with Martha from John 11. The instrumentalists are Violins: Cameron Carter, Elina Erlendsson, Lana Hurdle and Dave Canaday Violas: Alexandra Kelley and Zaida Calix-Tello Double Bass: Noah Sapp Organ: Louise Wilson
Also on April 2: Are you looking for a way to serve God by serving others? We have been invited to join Beth El Hebrew Congregation (3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria) April 2nd between 9am and 3pm, to prepare oral rehydration kits to be sent abroad to help those in danger of death and dehydration. This opportunity is open to everyone 14 and up. RSVP: Bobbie Grisham at Beth El, (703)960-2921 [email protected].
Conversation on Social Justice, April 9 You are invited to an informal discussion about social justice and how our congregation might be more involved. It will be held following the 11am worship on Sunday, April 9 in the Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be served. Bring your ideas about how we might “Do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with our God” (Micah 6:8). Festival of God’s Creation Sunday, April 23 Part of our worship services at 9:30 and 11am. Watch for details in the Sunday bulletin and at www.fairlingtonumc.org
Spirituality in Nature Group April 23 Save the date for our next SING Spirituality in Nature Group, Sunday, April 23rd. On that day in worship we will be celebrating the Festival of God’s Creation. What better way to do this then to spend time in nature while engaging in individual and group spiritual practices? We will meet at the church playground at 1pm to carpool together. This SING will be open for all ages, including children! For more information or to RSVP, contact Pastor Devon :[email protected].
More Highlights
April 9: A Reconciling Community Event: Conversations on A Way Forward: On Sunday, April 9 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm in the Fellowship Hall, you are invited for conversation and an update on the Bishops’ Commission on a Way Forward, facilitated by Dave Nuckols, a Commission member. The Commission on a Way Forward was proposed by the Council of Bishops and approved by the 2016 General Conference (our denomination’s legislative body) to do a complete examination and possible revision of every paragraph of the United Methodist Church’s Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and explore options that help to maintain and strengthen the unity of the church. The Commission consists of 32 members from all over the world, including bishops, pastors, and laity. Dave Nuckols is the Minnesota Conference lay leader and a board member of the Reconciling Ministries Network. Tentatively, the Commission’s work is scheduled to result in a called General Conference sometime in 2019 that will determine the way forward and structure of our denomination. The Commission’s third meeting will be in Washington D.C. April 6-9, and Dave has agreed to stay in the area to offer an update on the Commission’s work. For more information about the Commission, see their website: http://www.umc.org/who-we-are/commission-on-a-way-forward. For other questions about this event, contact Mark Elder at [email protected]
April 23: Massed Handbell Concert
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April 20: Aged to Perfection Tour & Tea Green Spring Gar-dens is a year-round inspiration for the home gardener. It's an outdoor classroom about plants and wildlife. It's also a museum, a national historic site that offers glimpses into a long, rich history with colonial origins. And the tea service is not to be missed! We shall depart from the church parking lot at 12:15 P.M. to be there for a 1pm tour lasting about 45 minutes. Benches are available for those who may want to take a break. We then have tea in the mansion. The cost for the tea/tour is $32.00. Travel will be by car. When you call in to reserve, please indicate if you are willing to drive members from the church or are planning to drive solo. Please call your reservation into Doris Brown, 703-354-8955. You must mail the fee to Doris as soon as you register, to 7450 Spring Village Drive, Apt. 101, Springfield, VA 22150. Please call ASAP before reservations close!
April 24: FUMC Fellowship Trivia -
Back by Popular Demand If you are an adult looking to connect with other adults at FUMC, meet us at Del Ray Pizzeria (2218 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria) on April 24th at 6:45pm. We will form teams and compete as we enjoy dinner together. Come find out what random facts you know! Questions or to RSVP: Pastor Devon, [email protected].
April 28 – Conference See inside/back page for details
Jubilate Handbell Choir of
Fairlington United Methodist Church
Also Ringing are: Bush Hill Presbyterian Church Festival
Ringers
Trinity UMC – Trinity Ringers
Adoration Ringers First Baptist Church Alexandria
St. John’s Bells of Praise
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 23, 2017, 4:00 PM
Trinity United Methodist Church 2911 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria, Virginia
Free Admission
Fairlington Youth
Events
All youth grades 6th-12th are invited to join any program at
any time! Contact Christian with any questions.
Sunday, April 2nd High School Lunch and Program 12:15-2:30 pm)
Middle School Program 6:00-8:00pm
Sunday, April 23rd Youth Dinner and Program Night 6:00-8:00 pm
Sunday, April 30th Youth Dinner and Program Night 6:00-8:00 pm
Look for upcoming information regarding Holy Week gatherings!
Confirmation 2017 Confirmation is a time in the life of the church where we prepare our young people to become professing members of Fairlington United Methodist Church. It is a time of learning, reflection, and prayer. Each young person moving through the process of Confirmation is matched with a Mentor who will guide the young person through the program, share their faith, and role model Christ-like living. The following young people are part of our Confirmation group this year (Mentors in parentheses). Zaida Calix-Tello (Brenda Mason) Alex Frye (Theron Fuller) Lili Gallegos (Susan Batchelder) Alex Holder (Travis Plank) Alana McBride (Karen Winzenburg) Maddy Miller (Aleana Hooper) Noah Sapp (Jim Barthmeier) You are invited to pray for these persons, asking God to be present with them.
Faith Formation Opportunities
Formation Groups for All Ages Sundays in April 9:30-10:30am
See our website under “Grow”, the “Connect” board, or our weekly bulletin for more information.
Lenten Bible Study
Wednesdays, April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
7:30-9:00pm in Room 114
Roll Down Justice!
Facilitator: Rev. Joey Heath
Sunday Adult Bible Study Sundays, April 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th
7:00-8:15pm in Room 109
Disciple: Fast Track
Facilitator: Jim Dooley
Adult Bible Study
Wednesdays, April 5th, April 19th, and 26th
10:30am-12:00pm, Room 109
The Book of Acts
By N.T.Wright
Facilitator: Anne Wilson
Family Dinner Night!
Wednesday, April 5th at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall
An informal dinner offering fellowship and food.
Cost is $25 per family ($10 per person).
RSVP to Christian by 4/03 to attend.
Your April PrayerPoint is Ready Find copies in the Narthex. or online at www.fairlingtonumc.org. Look for
it on the left in the Quick Links
Save the Dates!
Family Fun Day at Camp Highroad
Saturday, June 24th 1:00-7:00pm
Vacation Bible School
July 17th - 21st 6:00-8:15pm
Our Christian Formation ProgramRev. Christian White
[email protected], 703.671.8557 ext. 106 _____________________________________________________
HAPPY Grown Up BIRTHDAYS 4/1 Brooke Adams Azer, Steven Masters, Isabella Jewell Mensinger 4/2 Samuel Arhine, Carlos Greenberg 4/3 Lucy Ammon, Tomika Mary-Ann Conteh, Wayne Keyser, Mitchell McKisson, Marilyn Shedlock 4/4 Cynthia R Vanderschaaf 4/5 Kathleen Rose Ansel, Mark Griffin, Christine Pollack 4/6 Shiloh Louise Gray, Trinity Estelle Gray, Marilyn Stephenson 4/7 Andrew Krakowski, Patrick Malone, Sylvester Rahim, Susan Swanson 4/8 David Achili Coles, Tiffany Comey, Muchafara Mutsa Elting 4/11 Barbara Glomb, Michael Brandon Jenkins 4/12 Barbara Keyser, Sam Raasch, Jeremy Sharpton 4/13 Judy Evans, Emily Webber 4/14 Lindsay Fredenburg Lehr 4/15 Jane Dimsey, Joy Gorham, Patrick McLenahan 4/16 Jessica Hensley, Harold Moore, Stephen Ng, Annika Przystawik 4/17 Tara Cristian Perdue, Ryan Staples, Craig Stevens 4/18 Karen Malan-Uribe, Will Raasch, April Reeves, Stephen West 4/19 Justin Shuman, Dale Steudte 4/20 Sean Dalby, Fred Geisler 4/21 Heinin Nii Koranteng, Logan Winzenburg, Madeline April Yee 4/22 Amy Bay, Madeleine Dale 4/23 Devon Earle, Peter Makuyana, Jacquelin Ann McKisson 4/24 Keith Staples 4/25 Jennifer Weronski 4/26 Zaida Calix-Tello 4/27 David Hauenstein, Jason Roberts 4/28 Marisa Alonso, Emilee Hughes, Holly Sapp, Karen Winzenburg 4/29 Colin Ellis, Maureen Franks, Kimberly Ellis Krakowski ,Dale Papovitch, Myrtie R. Williams 4/30 Angela Buchanan, Nicole Saray Conord, Noah Walker Sapp
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2/26 Emmett Abraham Helgesen Son of Lydia and Erik Helgesen
2/21 Tyler Joseph Lombardi Son of Tom and Meredith Lombardi
3/6 Annie Barbara Wilson Moore daughter of Ashley and David Moore
Baptism
3/19 Joseph Allen Perkins
Son of Erin and Alex Perkins
Our Church Family
Births Happy Birthday to Our Children 4/2: Leah Grace Matthews 4/5: Lincoln A. Daub 4/8: Cecilia Imo, Juliet Imo 4/9: Zachary Nicholas Ernst 4/15: Anna Maurine D'Itri 4/16: Adelaide Carlson 4/17: Lucy Gloria McAllister Moore 4/18: Graham Jones 4/27: Calvin Joseph Courlander Morgan Kamber 4/28: Jonah Ross Alonso
We will celebrate Happy Birthday Sunday on April 9th
FAIRLINGTON UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
BY KARLENE MASTERS [email protected]
Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her. (John 20:18)
Our congregation-wide reading of the Gospel of John as well as the dramatic monologues during worship introduce us to men and women whose lives are transformed after they meet Jesus. Easter Sunday’s transformed person will be Mary Magdalene, who was the only person present at the tomb the day after Jesus’ crucifixion. Like Mary Magdalene, United Methodist Women have been present and in ministry with women, children and youth since 1869. Be present with us at one of our upcoming activities as we work to transform lives through our actions and words. We especially need help on April 8 and 28.
APRIL 2 – Assemble oral rehydration kits at the Beth El Hebrew Congregation (9:00-3:00). RSVP Bobbie Gershman [email protected].
2, 9, 16 - Bedding Plants Pre-Sales between worship services; contact Carol Hunter [email protected] or Donna MacPherson [email protected] Download and share the pre-order form: http://bit.ly/plants2017
8 – Assemble Easter Fun Boxes for children at Rising Hope UMC, New Hope Housing and ALIVE! Child Development Center (2:00-3:00pm; Fellowship Hall). Contact Kathy Richards [email protected] or Barbara Gomez [email protected]. 28 – Spring Bedding Plants arrive! Unload, sort and distribute (3:00-7:00pm); contact Carol Hunter [email protected] or Donna MacPherson [email protected]. 28-30 – Virginia Conference Spiritual Life Retreat (4-H Center in Front Royal, VA): The Spirituality of Relationships, led by Rev. Denise Honeycutt https://www.vaumw.com/events/spiritual-life-retreat/
29 - Crafts for Cora Kelly Kids (9:00-12:00); contact Kathy Richards [email protected] .
Bottom row, left: Daphne Miller, Tom Przystawik, Carol Weldon, Marilyn Shedlock. Top row, left: Pat McLenahan, Roger Harville, Mark Elder, Jack Felt and Eric Larsen. Not shown: Alyssa Glomb, Ashley Moore
One of the required committees in our church is the Staff Parish Relations Committee aka SPRC. This committee administers the relationship between the church staff, the congregation and the District Superintendent. They are responsible for staff job descriptions and personnel policy. They also consult on matters of staff support including housing, vacation, insurance, and pensions. The SPRC oversee the role and work of the clergy and staff as they carry out their leadership responsibilities. They conduct formal annual clergy evaluations and receive staff evaluations. The committee confers with and counsels the clergy in assessing their gifts, setting priorities for leadership and service, in their supervision of other staff, and maintaining work-life balance. The committee communicates with the church council when there is a need for church leaders or employed staff to adjust their responsibilities based on the committee’s evaluations. The SPRC members serve 3 year terms. The Chairperson for 2017 is Tom Przystawik [email protected] .
How Our Church Does God’s Work
This article is part of a continuing series of articles introducing our church groups and committees. If you would like to join in our work, please see Pastor Mary Beth or Pastor Devon.
Staff Parish Relations CommitteeBY TOM PRZYSTAWIK
Fairlington Youth Kicking Off the Drive for
KITS FOR UMCOR FUMW is proud to announce their partnership with the Fairlington Youth for the 2017 UMCOR Relief-Supply Kit collection! UMCOR collects kits for global distribution to help sustain everyday life for people who lack ready ac-cess to essential supplies. This ministry provides vital support for UMCOR’s global development work and makes a tangible difference in people’s lives. This year, Fairlington UMW and Youth are collecting Health , Bedding, Layette, and School kits. We will ac-cept items for the kits as well as monetary donations. Any monetary donations will go towards the purchase of a complete kit, or will be used to complete partial kits. Starting April 28 through May 30, look for boxes in the Fellowship Hall and Narthex to collect your supplies, look for Youth in the Fellowship Hall to collect cash and checks between services, or leave checks marked KITS in the collection basket or church office.
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You are Invited to Help Our Community Partners
Saturday, April 27th
National (and local) Rebuilding Day BY KENT SMILEY
Rebuilding Together Alexandria is a program where volunteers assist low-income residents with home repairs they cannot manage themselves due to skills, tools, ability, cost, etc. Fairlington UMC has been participating with this program for 30 years, and last year was awarded Partner of the Year. Last year we assisted Shahnaz Ahmed to maintain her home in Alexandria with a replacement back deck, painting of the ground floor living area, installation of light fixtures in stairways, replacement of a front screen door, and painting of the front steps handrails. We don’t know what this year’s neighbor will need. But we do know that the love and support of our congregation will create success. I have felt blessed to have experienced the love our congregation has shared in the community. Loving our neighbors is more than just words to us and we enjoy meeting new people each year from the Fairlington family. If you are interested in helping, let me know by email [email protected]. Since we will be working on weekends leading up to the 29th you can be flexible on what weekend you can help. If you have a chance, check out the video and photos at Rebuilding Together’s website www.rebuildingtogetheralex.org.
From Beth Baker: 39 Miles to Beat Breast Cancer
This October, I will reach the "5 Year Cancer Free" milestone. I am so blessed to be a survivor and feel strongly that everyone with cancer should have access to the same diagnosis and care opportunities that were available to help me. Unfortunately, for many women this is not the case as they cannot afford the expense of mammograms, chemotherapy, or radiation. 2 years ago, I walked in the Avon 39 Walk to End Breast Cancer --- you helped me raise over $4,000 to help in this cause, which supports mammograms for women in need, as well as research. This year, on May 6-7, I am participating in the walk again and my daughter Megan is walking with me. We are hoping that you will support our cause. If you would like to contribute towards our goals (we each need to raise $1,800), please log onto Caution-www.avon39.org; select "donate" at the top of the screen; and then enter Megan Baker or Beth Baker in the area where it asks for the name of the "walker." You can do it all online, or you can write a check to "Walk to End Breast Cancer" and we can submit the donation for you. Tell your friends! Thanks for all your prayers and support. Beth and Megan Baker, (703) 425-9535.
The 36th annual Step ALIVE! Walkathon will be held on Sunday, May 7th, to raise funds for ALIVE!’s Child Development Center (CDC), a high-quality, full-day preschool program serving children of low-income working parents. This 5k run or 5-mile stroll through Old Town Alexandria starts at 2:00 pm at First Christian Church, 2723 King Street, Alexandria, and ends at the same place with food, music and prizes.
Register in advance online at www.alive-inc.org or at the event on May 7 or call 703-837-9321 to obtain a registration form. On-site registration and T-shirt distribution will begin at 1:15pm. If you are unable to participate, “virtual walkers” are welcome to register.
Questions, contact Joe Sapp, 703-283-1730. To learn more about the CDC or ALIVE!, visit www.alive-inc.org.
SteepleTalk is a publication of Fairlington
United Methodist Church 3900 King Street,
Alexandria, Virginia 22302
Lead Pastor Pastor Mary Beth Blinn
Associate Pastor Pastor Devon Earle
Director of Music Dr. Louise Craig Wilson
Minister of Congregational Family Life
Rev. Christian White [email protected]
Office Manager Michelle Tello
Administrative Assistant Eileen Joyner
Preschool Director Carol Keller
Custodians Miguel & Rufina Muñoz
703.671.8557 Fax: 703.820.7399
Music Office: 703.671.4057 Preschool: 703.671.3939 www.fairlingtonumc.org
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Deadline for the April SteepleTalk
Wednesday, April 12 Please submit single-spaced articles and include email addresses of your contact people. Email any photos or
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Fairlington UMW 2017 Plant Sale
Annuals, Vegetables & Herbs Pre-orders will be collected each Sunday now through April 9th in the Fellowship Hall (10:30-11). You may drop your form in the CONNECT Wall bin in the Nar-thex, OR Pre-order by phone/e-mail until April 11th to: Donna MacPherson, [email protected], 703.241.2699 or Carol Hunter, [email protected], 703.408.1452.
Payment for pre-orders is due when you pick up your plants. Pick-up pre-orders Fri., April 28th (5-7 pm) or Sat., April 29th (8am-Noon) in the Fellowship Hall) The Public Plant Sale is Saturday, April 29th , 8am – Noon in the FUMC parking lot (selection will be limited) PRE-ORDER NOW FOR BEST SELECTION
Calling United Methodist Men
FUMM are asked to help with the Easter Egg Hunt on April 8. Please contact David Bissette [email protected] to find out the different ways in which you can help before, during and after the hunt.
United Methodist Men also need Pancake Breakfast volunteers on April 9 for cooking, setting-up serving, and cleaning-up. Please contact Keith Davis at [email protected] if you can help. The next Men’s meeting will be Tuesday night May 2nd at 6:30 in the Social Hall. Joe Sapp, FUMM representative to ALIVE!, will talk to us about the many ways ALIVE! helps those in need in our community. All are welcome. Please contact Keith Davis [email protected] with any questions or to RSVP.
The Dominion Brass Team consists of full-time
professional musicians with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Premiere D.C. Service Bands, local opera and ballet orchestras, free-lance players, university music faculty, music educators and
church musicians.
No tickets needed. Donations Welcome
You are also invited to:
The United Methodist Caretakers for God’s Creation
Climate Justice Conference
Friday, April 28 at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington.
A special opportunity to worship, learn, and
advocate for action on Creation care.
Bill McKibben of 350.org will give the closing conference message.
Info and registration can be found at www.umccreationcare.org/events. The conference has a $75 registration fee. Scholarships are available from Fairlington's Caring for God's Creation Team. Please contact Doug Brown at 703.505.1968 or [email protected] if interested.
April 2017
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Library NewsLibrary NewsLibrary NewsLibrary News Karen Orloff is the author of Miles of Smiles. When someone smiles, who knows where it goes? Baby smiles at Mommy, Mom keeps it for a while… and then passes it on. As the smile begins its joyful journey-moving from a first-grade class to a soccer team, from Gran to a garbage man, even to a puppy-it spreads happiness throughout the community, bringing everyone together. A sunny picture book guaranteed to make kids SMILE!!
First Bible Stories by John Dillow is the perfect introduction to the Bible. This beautiful book features simple versions of the most enduring Bible stories of all time. There are over 40 beloved Old and New Testament retellings featuring full color illustrations and scripture referrals.
The Story of the Twenty-Third Psalm by Alice J. Davidson & illustrated by Victoria Marshall, is told as rhyming verses – for example, “A little girl named Alice went to visit friends one day. The lived out in the country and had lots of room “to play.” Many thanks to Lauren Davis for her donation of books to our Chicken Soup Collection. It’s Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul: Stories about Pets as Teachers, Healers, Heroes and Friends. To make it easy to locate a Chicken Soup book we put all of them in one section under 158CAN.
FUMC Men’s Softball Team Hangs Up Their Spikes BY JIM WHEELER
After 60 years, the FUMC Softball Team will not field a team in 2017, due to factors
such as competition with other summer sports and difficulty finding players. The
team started in the mid-50s and has fielded a team every year through 2016. We will
be preparing a history of the team, players, and accomplishments for publication in
a future issue of the SteepleTalk.
I personally want to thank all the players and fans for all their support. It has been
an honor and a privilege to have played on and managed the team in the spirit of
community service and Christian fellowship. Thanks again!
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May 2017April 2017
Mar 26 27 28 29 30 31 Apr 18:00am Alive! Furniture
Delivery (Basement)1:00pm Fairlington
Strings (Sanctuary)
2 3 4 5 6 7 89:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship
(Sanctuary)10:30am Plant PreSales11:00am Worship 12:15pm Youth H/S 12:15pm Mission 6:00pm Youth M/S 7:00pm Disciples Class
10:00am Board of LadyManagers/Alex. Hosp. (Parlour)
6:00pm Brownie Troop60015 (FH)
7:00pm Renovaré (Parlor)
7:00pm Trustees (109)
5:30pm AA (111)6:30pm Girl Scouts-LK
(110)7:30pm Staff Parish
Relations Committee (109)
10:30am Adult Bible 12:00pm Wednesday 6:00pm Family Dinner 6:15pm Cherub Choir 6:30pm Atticus Play 6:30pm Joyful Ringers 7:15pm Chapel Choir 7:30pm OA (110)7:30pm Lent Bible
6:30pm Jubilate Rehearsal (112)
7:00pm OA (110)7:45pm Chancel Choir
(108)8:30pm Seraphim
Rehearsal (Room 108)
8:00am Alive! FurnitureDelivery (Basement)
10:00am Easter Egg Hunt (Playground/Fellows
10:30am Atticus Rehearsal
2:00pm UMW Easter Egg Baskets (FH)
9 10 11 12 13 14 158:00am Pancake Brkfst.9:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship 10:30am Coffee & 10:30am Plant PreSales11:00am Worship 12:00pm Social Justice 3:00pm Way Frwrd 7:00pm Disciples Class
7:00pm Renovaré (Parlor)
5:30pm AA (111)6:00pm Youth
MS-Taco Tuesday (306)
6:30pm Anger Management (rm 114)
7:45pm Band of Mothers (Parlor)
10:30am Adult Bible Study ON BREAK
6:00pm Youth MS/HS Activity (TBD)
6:30pm Jubilate Handbell Choir Reh.
7:00pm Postpartum 7:30pm OA (110)7:30pm Lent Bible
5:00pm Youth-HS Dinner Out and
6:30pm Maundy Thurs.Meal (FH/k)
7:00pm OA (110)8:30pm Chancel Choir
(108)8:30pm Seraphim
Rehearsal (Room
GOOD FRIDAY7:30pm Good Friday
Service (Sanctuary)
8:00am Alive! FurnitureDelivery (Basement)
16 17 18 19 20 21 22EASTER SUNDAY9:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship
(Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)10:30am Plant PreSales11:00am Worship 7:00pm Disciples Class
7:00pm ALIVE! Committee (Rm 110)
8:00pm Renovaré (Parlor)
5:30pm AA (111)6:30pm Anger
Management (rm 114)
6:30pm Girl Scouts-LK (110)
7:30pm ALIVE! committee (rm 109)
10:30am Adult Bible Study (109)
6:30pm Cub Scout Pack 350 (FH)
7:30pm OA (110)7:30pm Lent Bible
Study (Rm 114)
11:00am ATP Trip (4603 Greenspring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312)
6:30pm Jubilate Rehearsal (112)
7:00pm OA (110)
8:00am Alive! FurnitureDelivery (Basement)
9:00am LAMAZE CLASS (114)
23 24 25 26 27 28 299:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship
(Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee & 11:00am Worship 1:00pm SING OUTING 4:00pm Massed 6:00pm Youth Dinner 7:00pm Disciples Class
7:00am 7:00pmFairlington Towne (Upper Parking7:00pm Renovaré
(Parlor)5:30pm AA (111)6:30pm Anger
Management (rm 114)
7:00pm Girl Scouts - Leader Meeting (FH)
6:15pm Cherub Choir Reh. (Room 106)
6:30pm Cub Scout 6:30pm Education 6:30pm Joyful Ringers 7:00pm Postpartum 7:15pm Chapel Choir 7:30pm OA (110)7:30pm Lent Bible
6:30pm Jubilate Rehearsal (112)
7:00pm OA (110)7:45pm Chancel Choir
(108)8:30pm Seraphim
Rehearsal (Room 108)
Caretakers for God's Creation Climate Justice Conf. (Mt. Olivet UMC - Arlington)
8:00am UMW Plant Sale (FH/parking lot)
8:00am Alive! FurnitureDelivery (Basement)
9:00am FUMW - Crafts for Cora Kelly Kids (Cora Kelly Rec. Center)
30 May 1 2 3 4 5 69:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship
(Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee & 11:00am Worship 5:00pm Dominion 5:30pm Youth Vocal 6:00pm Youth Dinner 7:00pm Disciples Class
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