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Westmoreland Windows Weekly E-News
Monday, May 31, 2016
In this issue . . .
Parlor Closure

The Parlor will be closed beginning June 1 for renovation.  Hopefully the renovation will be complete by the end of July. Property will keep Westmorelanders posted on the progress of the renovation.
Property Chair

--Roy Grossnick, Property Chair
2016 Church Directory

The 2016 church directory is available in the church office during the week and in the Narthex on Sunday.  You can also get the directory on the member area of our website.
 
Sign Up for Coffee Hour!

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.  Click here to sign up!


Thanks,  Stacey Fannon

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Westmoreland Art Exhibit

The All Westmoreland Art exhibit is now hanging in the hallway and in the Social Hall. We hope you will take time to view the exhibition and admire the talents of friends and fellow members of Westmoreland. In this exhibit, we also remember deceased members of our community through their artwork.
Peace Camp
June 20-24, 5-8:00pm   
Peace Camp is our annual summer camp experience for K-5th graders. This year we will explore Paul's letter to Philemon along with the UCC's resolution to change the name of the Washington football team and discuss, "what's in a name?"
 
For more info or to sign up, please contact Alexis.
Save the Date!
Church Retreat 

When   
October 14-16

Where
Camp Wabanna,
Edgewater, MD

Contact
Doug Hallward-Driemeier

Camp Wabanna

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Graduation Sunday 
Honoring Our Graduates June 5
 
We will honor all of our graduates in worship on June 5 at 10:00am! If you, or someone in your family is graduating this Spring, please send their full name, institution graduating from, and any future plans to Mimi Miller ( mmiller@westmorelanducc.org) by 4pm today (May 31) so that we can include them in the bulletin!
Graduation Sunday  Potluck Fellowship Hour Sign-up here
 
On June 5 We will have a potluck fellowship hour following the service to celebrate our graduates. Please click here to sign up.
Adult Spiritual Formation: "Becoming Wise"
Sundays, Through June 12, 9:00am, Library

Jill Johnson will lead us in reading Krista Tippett's new book,
Becoming Wise . Tippett is the host of On Being, a national public radio program, and was recently awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama. he group will discuss Chapter Six "Hope: Reimagined" on June 5 and cl osing reflections on June 12.
Doug Hallward-Driemeier to Speak at Central Atlantic Conference
Saturday, June 11, 6:30 pm
 
The Annual Meeting of the Central Atlantic Conference of the United Church of Christ will be June 10-12 at the University of Delaware.  Westmorelander Doug Hallward-Driemeier will be the featured speaker at the banquet at 6:30 pm, Saturday, June 11. To register or for more information go to cacucc.org.
 

Church Picnic
Sunday, June 12, 11:30am

Celebrate the arrival of summer on Sunday outside on the grass!  
We'll provide the main course as well as drinks and cutlery. We ask you to please bring a dish to share: Last Name A-G: dessert; Last Name H-Z: side dish or salad.  If you can help with set up, serving, clean up, or activities for our younger members, please contact Rev. Kassim (alexis@westmorelanducc.org).
--The Board of Spiritual Formation
200 People and 9 Pies
Let the fun begin! 
   
You did it!  In his sermon on January 10, Rev. Tutt challenged the congregation to have worship attendance of 200 or more people for nine Sundays before June 12. Tim said that if we have nine Sundays with attendance of 200 or more, he will let the middle and high schoolers "pie" him with nine pies at our summer picnic on June 12, and he will bake nine pies for the congregation to enjoy for dessert at the picnic. Congratulations, you did it! 
Potluck Supper at the Tutts

During 2016, Amy and Tim Tutt are inviting the entire Westmoreland family to their home for a series of potluck suppers in small groups (divided alphabetically) on Saturday evenings from 5-7pm.
 
Saturday June 25- Last Names M & N 
If your last name begins with A-L and you missed an earlier potluck, feel free to attend on June 25.

The Q-Z potlucks will take place in September, October and November.
 
RSVP to  tuttpotluck@gmail.com
Joint Worship Service at Lincoln Congregational Temple
Sunday, June 26, 10:00 am
 
Lincoln Congregational Temple has invited Westmorelanders to join them for a joint worship service at 10:00 am on Sunday, June 26 at Lincoln Temple,  1701 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. The service will celebrate the construction of the Channing Phillips Apartments, the new affordable housing  that is part of the Lincoln Temple Housing-a ministry our churches have shared since the late 1960s.  We will not have events at Westmoreland on June 26. Everyone is encouraged to attend the service at Lincoln Temple. Parking is limited. Plan now to carpool with others. We especially want our long-time members to attend so if you are able to offer rides and to assist those who have limited mobility, please begin to make those plans.  Rev. Tutt will preach at the Lincoln Temple service.  Childcare will be provided.
Invitation to Ramadan Fast-Breaking Meal
Thursday, June 30, 8:00 PM
 
Westmorelanders are invited to join the Institute of Islamic & Turkish Studies and Ezher Bloom mosque for a meal to break the Ramadan fast at sun down.  You are invited to arrive at the mosque at 8:00 pm for a tour of the mosque, a brief introduction to Islam, a chance to observe the evening prayer, a delicious meal, conversation with our Muslim hosts, and dessert with Turkish tea.  Location: 10359-B Democracy Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030.  Email Tim to RSVP timtutt@westmorelanducc.org.
Children's Collection in June: 
Washington Animal Rescue League 

Washington Animal Rescue League's mission is to "honor and strengthen the human-animal bond by providing the best quality care for homeless dogs and cats, and supporting companion animals in their homes through affordable veterinary care, community outreach, and education.
 
We will collect: 
  • Towels (new or gently used)
  • Fleece blankets,
  • Peanut butter,
  • Oregano and celery seeds


Shaw Community Ministry
Send a Kid to College/Send a Kid to Camp!
 
Please consider making a financial donation to support college scholarships with Shaw Community Ministry. We have reached almost $18,000 of our goal of $20,000 to support twenty $1,000 scholarships and we have to announce the recipients soon. Your gifts will have an immediate and direct impact on these young people, most who will be the first in their family to go to college. Please make your check out to "Shaw Community Ministry," designate you'd like your donation to go toward scholarships, and address it to: Shaw Community Ministry, 1701 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Or donate online at shawministry.org and click on "Donate." Questions: Contact Melissa Herman, Shaw Scholarship Chair, at hermanml@aol.com or 301-897-5609.