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An eNewsletter from Church of the Holy Comforter
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June 25, 2015
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 Summer Book Study
Continues
Fridays through July 31
9:30-11 a.m.
Lillian Croy Room
Please join us in the reading and discussion of James Carroll's latest book,
Christ Actually: The Son of God for the Secular Age. Carroll; Catholic reformer
, Boston Globe columnist and prominent author; explores the spark of the Jewish Jesus in three eras: Jesus' lifetime, during the composing of the Gospels, and our own secular age.
Read more. Questions? Contact
Philene Ware Dunn.
Child care is available by request to
Carole Hamric, Director of Child Care, by noon the Tuesday before.
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The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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Save the Date: Shrine Mont Parish Retreat
September 11-13, 2015
 Please join us for conversation with our very own Bishop Ted Gulick to explore Baptism and how we live into our Baptismal Covenant. Bishop Gulick is an engaging speaker and is deeply pastoral. This promises to be a very special retreat and one geared for all ages with many fun activities planned. We hope that you will join us on the mountain for this wonderful, fun time of fellowship and sharing and play! Questions? Contact
Peggy Miller. Download a Registration Form
here.
25% Discount first-Timers! Scholarships Available!
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A Special Message for Summer Travelers
Would you find it helpful to have your offerings automatically transferred as you probably do with other monthly financial obligations? Church of the Holy Comforter offers a convenient online giving option for those of you who wish to have contributions transferred electronically to the church's account. If you have plans to travel this summer, online giving gives you a convenient way to keep up with your intended offerings. To set up a recurring giving schedule, visit us online here.
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Dear Friends, I am going to be away from Holy Comforter for some days and wanted you to know. I will be at Shrine Mont as a chaplain for the St. Sebastian Sport Camp from June 30 to July 9 serving 36 junior-high boys and girls and their counselors and also functioning as a priest for worship at the Cathedral Shrine. I am very excited! And I also ask for your prayers during that time; for me and for all the campers. Please know that I will have very little access to email, but be assured that our staff will be in the office and that one of the clergy will always be on-call via phone. Wishing you all blessings, joy, and rest this summer.
Valerie+
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 Stephen Ministry Cares!
Is life feeling overwhelming at the moment? Have you experienced or are you anticipating a loss or transition? Are you facing a difficult decision? You may find the support of a Stephen Minister helpful during this period of time. Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained to offer high-quality, one-to-one Christian care to people going through tough times. Questions? Contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes.
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Join the Summer Pickup Choir!
If you have ever considered joining the choir, now is your chance to try it out; with no long-term commitment! Simply meet in the choir room at 9:30 a.m. for a brief rehearsal; then sing at the 10:00 service. No vestments needed; no midweek rehearsals. Questions? Please contact David Kelley.
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Summer Choir Camp is Coming Soon!
August 24-28, and August 30
All children entering second grade or above are eligible for this week of singing, musical learning, friendship, and fun. $100 fee includes lunches, recreational activities, music education based on the Royal School of Church Music curriculum, and a cool camp t-shirt! Download the Registration Form and the Medical Form
here. Questions? Please contact
David Kelley.
Campers who are not parishioners of Holy Comforter are particularly welcome!
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Adult Christian Formation
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Pathfinders Young Adults Group Cookout/Potluck
Tuesday, June 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Rodman House
Join fellow young adults for a cookout/potluck to welcome summer. This ecumenical, multi-church group of young adults meets at Holy Comforter on the first and third Tuesday of each month for facilitated Bible study and fellowship. For more information, please contact
Kathy Staudt or follow the link
here.
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Space Still Available in Sunday EfM Class!
Registration is still open for this fall's Exploring Faith Matters/Education for Ministry classes. This distance learning program from the University of the South School of Theology is an opportunity for you to explore faith, worship, share stories, learn, and reflect theologically in a small-group setting. Commitment is for one year at a time. Classes meet every other week from September through June. Spaces are still available in the Sunday 4-7 p.m. group. Questions? Please contact Norma Williamson. Read more.
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Senior Saints Share-a-Salad Lunch
Thursday, July 9, 11:45 a.m., McGill Hall
Tim Meyers, our Seminarian, will be our guest speaker. He will tell us about his recent trip to Turkey, his background, and his personal journey to the Seminary. For lunch on a hot summer day we are each asked to bring a salad to share, to serve four. Dessert (ice cream with all the toppings) and beverages will be provided. If you have questions, or if you need a ride, contact
Barbara Fitzsimmons.
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Volunteer at Pennywise Thrift Shop
Front Desk:
 1st Tuesday - 2 to 4 p.m.
2nd Tuesday - 10 a.m. to noon
Every Wednesday - noon to 2 p.m.
3rd Friday - 10 a.m. to noon
4th Friday - noon to 2 p.m.
Consignment:
1st Thursday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
4th Thursday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
5th Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
2nd Friday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
5th Friday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Questions? Please email Gayle Bethea. Learn more.
Every Monday visit the Craigslist DC website and type "Pennywise" or "Holy Comforter" in the search box to see all the things that are listed for the week. Check it out!
Donations: If you need help carrying things from your car into the shop, please call in advance, 703-938-7062. We might be able to help.
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Volunteer for Coffee Hour
Volunteers make Coffee Hour possible. Individuals, families, and groups are encouraged to email Chris Doyle or call 703-255-6135 for more information.
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Message from the CHC Endowment Board
Who will write your will? If you don't write it, the state will, and the state won't include a bequest for Holy Comforter's Endowment fund.
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Publication Guidelines and Timeline
Find general publication guidelines and a link to submit articles here.
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Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, NE Vienna, VA 22180-3510
Phone: (703) 938-6521 Fax: (703) 281-1360
Web:
www.holycomforter.com
Deadline: Monday at 12:00 noon
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