This Sunday, Jan. 21
This Sunday, register your young adults (18-24) for this year's Holy Comfort Box Program. In late February/early March each registered young adult living away from home (i.e., at college or in the military) will receive a gift box of "Holy Comfort" at his/her away-from-home address. This program is coordinated by ECW (Episcopal Church Women), in cooperation with several other parish groups. Bring your young adult's address with you to church and fill out a form to complete the process. Or download a Registration Form HERE to print and complete in advance. Return the completed form to the Holy Comfort Box table in the narthex, or email the information to Joni Langevoort. Questions? Please contact Joni Langevoort.

If you have a child between 2½ and 6 years old, we have a loving, nurturing, creative Christian program that you will want your child to experience. Visit our website HERE or call Sue Gosline, Director of Holy Comforter Episcopal Preschool at 703-938-3704 to set up a tour and receive a registration packet.

Saturday, Feb. 3; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Led by Alexandra MacCracken,

Gestalt Pastoral Care Minister

This retreat features Gestalt Pastoral Care, a model of healing ministry that integrates Gestalt growth work with Spiritual companioning and healing prayer. Gestalt Pastoral Care rests on the belief that God's healing Grace is available to us, and that God desires to heal holistically -- body, mind, spirit, emotions and social context -- in a way that is unique to each person. The cost is $150 for a full participant and $80 for an observer/intercessor. Register online HERE. Space is limited and participation will be on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Alexandra MacCracken.

Please join us in McGill Hall to say farewell to our interim Rector, Lyndon Shakespeare. Learn about future Adult Forums HERE.

Saturday, Feb. 17; 9:00 a.m. to Noon followed by Eucharist (all in the Chapel)

Thanks to the generosity of parishioners like you, the value of 2017 Christmas Giving Table donations was $12,210. Donations to the Committee for Helping Others (CHO) were $2,310 in gift cards, toys, shoes, and jackets (coordinated by Chris Doyle). Donations to Second Story (formerly Alternative House) were $2,500 (coordinated by Amiee Davis). There were 120 Salvation Army stockings filled, for a value of $3,600 (coordinated by the Moms' Group). The Northern VA Human Trafficking Initiative received $1,800 in gift and movie cards (coordinated by Joni Langevoort). The Lamb Center received a variety of clothing items and gift cards, for a value of $2,000 (coordinated by Dottie Stone). Holy Comforter depends on every one of you for the success of this annual endeavor.

Tuesday, Feb. 13
5:30-7:30 p.m. in McGill Hall
All are welcome for an evening of food, fun and fellowship. We'll be serving pancakes and traditional breakfast food. There will be door prizes and lots of fun! All proceeds go to benefit Junior and Senior High Mission Trips for the youth of Holy Comforter. Prices are $5 per person with a $25 max per family. Children 2 and under eat for free. Also, we will say farewell to the Rev. Cara Rockhill, celebrate her ministry among us, and wish her Godspeed in her new appointment.

For questions, to volunteer, or to donate, please contact the Rev. Cara Rockhill.

Sundays, Jan. 28-Mar. 18
This 8-week special Sunday School lesson series for 1st graders and older is designed to introduce children to the important rituals and meaning of the Eucharist and other parts of our liturgy. Lessons will be led by different members of the clergy, staff, and lay ministers. All 1st graders are automatically enrolled in the study and are highly encouraged to attend. Also, older children who have not yet participated in this program are welcome and encouraged to attend. More information coming soon. Questions? Contact Lauren Breeden.

Saturday, Feb. 10
This special program sponsored by ECW (Episcopal Church Women) was rescheduled from January 6. Come join us on February 10 to learn the things each and every one of us can do to help save our environment. The program will be presented by Susan Stillman, who actively promotes environmental conservation both in the community and in her personal life. Family and friends are welcome. Childcare provided. Questions? Please contact Jane Schmiedekamp.

Tuesday, Jan. 23 ; 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Please join us for fellowship and coffee in the Lillian Croy Room, where we will discuss pertinent parenting issues. Mothers of children of all ages are welcome! Childcare will be available across the hall in the childcare center. Please RSVP to Amy Britton so that we can plan for the meeting and for childcare.