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Weekly E-News
Monday, August 7, 2017
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Worship Next Sunday, August 13:
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Tim will continue our "Lettuce Pray" Sermon Series with "Eating with Cab Calloway."
During August, our Sunday schedule is modified with a time of worship at 10 am, followed by Fellowship Hour. Nursery care is available at 10 am for children through age 2.
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The church's Office Hours are:
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Mondays & Tuesdays, 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesdays, 12 - 3
Thursdays & Fridays 10 - 5
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Rooftop Party - Summer Game Night For A Good Cause
Wednesday, August 9, 5 to 10 pm
Celebrate summer in DC! Enjoy drinks and games while supporting older adults in need. Join Seabury Resources for Aging at the Embassy Row Hotel for a rooftop party and game night on August 9th. One dollar from every drink and food purchase supports Seabury's work helping older adults with personalized, affordable services and housing options in the greater Washington, DC area.
The Embassy Row Hotel, 2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
RSVP: seaburyrooftop.eventbrite.com
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Youth Summer Mission Adventure
August 6 - 11, 2017
Several middle and high school students from Westmoreland and youth from First Congregational UCC are taking part in a summer mission experience in Hazard, KY,
this week from August 6 to August 11. The group will stay in churches, learn about Appalachia, and build homes with “Hammerin’ in the Hills” and the Housing Development Alliance. Please keep our students in your prayers!
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Cleveland Park Summer Social
Documentary Film Series
Wednesday, August 16, 7 - 9 pm
Call Me Malcolm is an amazing story of the human spirit and the liberating struggle to realize and express one’s truest sense of self. This brave film offers us a glimpse into Malcolm’s life and into the lives of others who identify as transgender, showing how shame and fear can be overcome by grace, compassion and knowledge.
Free admission. We encourage donations to
Casa Ruby.
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Labor Day Weekend
Picnic & Swim Party
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The Board of Membership and Mary and Keller Staley invite Westmoreland members and friends for a picnic dinner and swim at the Staley home. Fajitas and fixings will be provided! Participants are invited to bring beverages (soft drinks and adult drinks) or dessert, as well as lawn chairs and blankets. Bring or wear your swimsuit and towel if you plan to swim!
Email Keller or call 301-229-7766 to
RSVP by 12:00 on Wednesday, August 30 with (1) the number of adults and children in your group and (2) what you are bringing to the picnic.
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The Property Committee needs the help of all Westmorelanders!
In preparation for the forthcoming construction, the church has hired a new company to collect our trash. The primary aim in doing this is to improve the way we recycle and collect trash. To accomplish this task, the new collection company will be using large bins for trash and recycling.
Inside the church, we will streamline our methods of recycling. The Property Committee has purchased three new double-bin recycling units that will be used to collect cans, plastic, and glass in one unit and the other unit will be for plain paper (paper that does not have food waste on it). These units will be in the Social Hall and Kitchen. There also are blue recycling bins located throughout the church that are strictly for plain paper (paper that does not have food waste on it).
With everyone’s help the church can become more “green” and help the planet God created.
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Want to be kept in the loop about UCC's refugee ministries? Sign up for their monthly newsletter
here.
Want to take action on the justice issues you care about, including immigration and refugees? Join UCC's Justice and Peace Action Network (JPAN) here.
Want to help plan how Westmoreland will carry out our motion in Support of Extravagant Welcome to Immigrants and Refugees of All Faiths? Email Lori Mosher to get involved.
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Look for information in the mail and via email about ways that you can support Westmoreland and our work in the world.
2017 Annual Giving
Gifts to support the ongoing life of our church -- music and worship, spiritual formation programs, fellowship events, staff salaries, and building maintenance.
Capital Campaign
Gifts to our four-year campaign to build a new entrance, add a new elevator, add a gender neutral restroom, and an updated kitchen.
Children's Collection
Items collect by our children in worship each Sunday to give to local helping groups.
Special Offerings
The five UCC offerings (plus our own outreach offering) that go across the country and around the world to meet needs.
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Sign Up to Host Coffee Hour
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Coffee Hour is a time to welcome guests and to strengthen relationships within our church community. This ministry is vital to the life, spirit, and growth of our church. Beverages (coffee, tea, water, juice/lemonade) and tableware are provided by Westmoreland. Food is a welcome addition and is provided by Coffee Hour Host(s). Please sign up to host coffee hour (once per year is recommended) with your family or pair-up with another member of the church.
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Donate Flowers for Worship
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The flowers on the chancel add much beauty to our worship. Individuals or families may sign up for any given week to provide flowers with a dedication included in the Sunday bulletin.
Please contact Judy Fogt and let her know that you are interested. The cost is $50. You can mail your check the church office or drop it in the collection plate with a notation that it is for chancel flowers.
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