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.

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Church of The Holy Comforter whenever you click and shop here. Please share the link!

Holy Comforter has recently formed a ministry team as we continue our journey to providing a community of care for those who struggle or have struggled with alcoholism and/or other addiction(s). If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction or substance abuse, we have parishioners in recovery who are available, willing to help and happy to talk or meet in confidence. If you are interested in speaking with one of the clergy or one of our experienced parishioners, please contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes or the Rev. Margaret Peel. If it is more comfortable to speak privately with a parishioner in recovery, they will connect you. We at Holy Comforter recognize that this is a sensitive topic that is often difficult to discuss. Our clergy and parishioners will handle these in confidence and with care. Please reach out to us!

Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Library, an AA Big Book meeting is available at Holy Comforter. This meeting is open and for men and women. Please contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes if you have questions. 

To organize efforts to support our parish family, we are using TimeToSignUp. Contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes for more information or if you have a need.

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.  

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.

Registration is still open for this fall's 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. 

Takeout Church: Send Us Your Pictures! 

If you picked up a Takeout Pizza Box from the Narthex, in it you will find fun activities and ways that you can worship God, grow as disciples, and love your neighbor. Akin to "Flat Stanley," we want you to take "Flat Jesus" with you everywhere you go this summer. Snap a picture of yourself with your Flat Jesus and email it to Kristen Long. We'll post it on our Facebook page so that our parish can see where you--and Flat Jesus--go this summer. Have fun!

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.  

Summer is a time when a lot of our workers are on vacation. If you can fill in please contact Gayle Bethea. Learn more about Pennywise. 

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.  

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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