A Transforming Force for Good in the World in the Name of Jesus Christ

Prayer Requests

Contact Romelda Guglielmo to share your prayer requests in our weekly emails and bulletins. Prayers remain on our list for up to one month, and you are encouraged to update them as needed.

September 17, 2023

16th Sunday after Pentecost

Season of Creation

9:30 am Nursery

Godly Play:

"The Holy Bible"

with Heather Rao & Carly Moser

Godly Play Room

Adult Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark

with Rev. Dr. Bryan Mickle

Parlor

9:45 am Sunday Ensemble Practice

Sanctuary

10:30 am Worship Livestreamed

to Vimeo & Website

"The Gift of Laughter”

Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7

Rev. Juli Wilson-Black

Minute for Mission:

Spiritual Small Group Invitation

Maggie Holmesheoran

BULLETIN

11:30 am Fellowship

Children's Choir for Children 3-10 yrs old

Lower Level Common Area

11:45 am Season of Creation Walk

with Linda Kutsher in South Fairlington

11:45 am Deacons Meeting

Parlor

We welcome you to worship this Sunday! If you are unable to attend in person, you may join us online using the Vimeo or website links above. Those wishing to use the chat feature should use the Vimeo link, and then click "Join Vimeo." Close the pop-up requesting your name, email and password. Enter your name under "Join to Interact" and then click the "Join" button to participate in chat as a guest. Hymns are printed in the back of the bulletin. If you would like to support our ministry with an online gift, click HERE.

Join Our New Fall

Adult Bible Study This Weekend!

Parish Associate Bryan Mickle began a new Adult Bible Study last week, an in-depth study of the Gospel of Mark. There will be a special emphasis on Mark’s influence on the other synoptic gospels (Matthew and Luke), while also focusing on Mark’s “messianic secrets” scattered through the book. We will come away with a greater appreciation for this gospel, which became the central witness to the unique life and death of Jesus of Nazareth. The class will meet in the Parlor each Sunday at 9:30 over freshly brewed coffee and occasional treats.

Spiritual Small Group Beginning This Fall

In the midst of our very full lives, the nurturing of contemplative practices of shared listening and silence are a form of welcome sabbath/rest. If you are interested in developing or deepening your spiritual practice, please join Maggie Holmesheoran this fall for a peer spiritual direction group, following a model developed by the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. This small group of friends will meet monthly on a weeknight for 2-3 hours to collectively listen and learn about each other’s journeys. Please reach out to Maggie directly at maggieoverseas@gmail.com if you are interested, or speak to her after worship this Sunday when she will share a Minute for Mission about this opportunity.

Season of Creation Neighborhood Walks -- Join Us All Month Long!

During the Season of Creation (September 1-October 4), get outside and enjoy

creation while getting to know the neighborhoods around the church. Each walk will start from the church after worship unless noted otherwise. Wear comfy clothes and shoes as we look for “holy ground” in our church’s own backyard!

Sunday, September 17

Linda Kutsher will lead a walk around South Fairlington including a stop at the Fairlington Farmers Market.

Sunday, September 24

Deacon Gary Hughes shows us around his neighborhood, North Fairlington.

Sunday, October 1

The Kim-Senior Family shows us around the Episcopal High School campus where they work and live.

Clicl here to volunteer to help with games & snacks!

PC(USA) Peace & Global Witness Offering Will Be Received on World Communion Sunday, October 1

The Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice in our own communities and across the world.

25% of this Offering stays with our congregation to support our joint mission ministry. 25% goes to the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic to join with other congregations to support peacemaking work in our region. 50% supports the work being done by Presbyterians across the globe. We will receive this offering on October 1, World Communion Sunday, during our Joint Worship with First Presbyterian of Arlington. You may use the pew envelopes to make your gifts starting this weekend or visit our online giving page and select "Peace & Global Witness" from the fund selections.

Holiday Mini-Camps with Encore

Stage & Studio at FPC: Save

These Dates & Register Today!

When school's off, Encore's on...onstage, that is! While school is on a short vacation, Encore will take its students on a vacation of a lifetime–into popular films/stories and literary destinations! Students in grades K-2 will discover the world of theatre through different themes! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment. Students in grades 3-5 will craft, play and learn about theatre through storytelling and create a play in just one day!

Camp Dates and Themes:

Oct 30 (ACPS Teacher Work Day) – Luca
Nov 3 (ACPS Conf Day) – Wizard of Oz
Jan 22 ( ACPS Teacher Work Day) – The Princess & the Frog
Mar 22 (ACPS Teacher Work Day) – 101 Dalmatians
Apr 1 (ACPS Teacher Work Day) – Brave

Camp hours: 10am – 4pm

AM Extended Hours: 8:30am – 10:00am

PM Extended Hours: 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Fee: $90 per day

$15 AM Extended hours and $15 PM Extended hours

Scholarships available

Enroll online: https://encorestage.org/camps/#Mini Questions? info@encorestage.org

Women's Retreat at Camp Hanover

Get away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life and grow your faith with Camp Hanover's annual retreat for women. Camp will be held October 20-21. Click the button below to learn more and register!

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Fall Mini Camp at Camp Hanover

Take a break from school by reliving the fun of summer. Fall Mini Camp is an overnight camp experience for youth in grades 5 through 12. Mini Camp will be held October 27-29. Click the button below to learn more and register!

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