June 21, 2018
Vol. #2 Issue #24
Preaching This Sunday: Ken Henry

Worship Services at 10:00 am only

June 24 - Worship
1 Samuel 17:1-49



This Week's Offerings: Summer schedule/June 24
Summer offerings follow worship and begin at 11:15 AM.
The Contemporary Theology class will concludes this year’s studies and discussion of James Cone’s landmark book, The Cross and the Lynching Tree. The class will meet in the Lounge.
Summer Discussions on Social Justice : This week,Brittany Caine-Conley and Rebecca McGregor will be showing pictures and recounting their very memorable and meaningful mission trip to our southern border...

All Together: Hearts, Hands and Voices, Sundays in June
Have you sometimes dreamed that worship could be more active and creative?   Hoped for the opportunity for everyone in worship to be involved? At the deepest level, we desire worship to engage us...

CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Summer Social Justice Discussions
This Sunday, June 24, Brittany Caine-Conley and Rebecca McGregor will be showing pictures and recounting their very memorable and meaningful mission trip to our southern border, their interactions there with immigrants and those who provide care at the increasingly chaotic border.

Movie Night: June 27th Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Let’s gather on Wednesday, June 27th at the Violet Crown Theatre on the Downtown Mall for the 7:00 PM showing of the widely acclaimed documentary on Presbyterian Pastor, PBS host and superhero Fred Rogers.

Summer reading suggestion: The Hate U Give
Remember to put The Hate You Give by Angie Taylor on your summer reading list, whether you plan to attend the adult ed class that will start September 16 or not.

  MISSION & OUTREACH

Benevolence Distribution for 2018
The Benevolence Committee invited requests for support through the church newsletter and contacted organizations we supported last year. Applicants were asked to describe their program, involvement of any WPC members, new initiatives, and to provide rough budget information. The committee received requests total more than $140,000.

Community Events of Interest
Sponsorship of young asylum-seekers: Brittany Caine-Conley and the Charis Community at Grace Red Hill Episcopal Church are sponsoring seven young women...
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center announces the Charlottesville Community Civil Rights Pilgrimage: On July 8th at 8 am...
A Community Discussion about Lynching: July 7, 11am,  Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.

   WORSHIP & MUSIC

Save the Date-A Little Summer Music in July
Looking ahead to July, the Little Summer Music series continues with a special voice recital given by Sophie Caplin and Ellie Weikle with Jonathan Schakel on piano. 

Pick-Up Choir
Have you ever thought about joining the choir, but worried about making the commitment? Summer pick-up choir is just the thing for you! On the second Sunday of each summer month the pick-up choir meets in the choir room at 9:00 am...

May Financial Report
Please click the 'read more' link to see report.

Praying for People
Here are some of the prayers shared during "Prayers of the People" this past Sunday

Chip Sanders announced that Nell is doing very well after spinal surgery on 5/30 and is home and progressing well and comfortably.
 
Rebecca McGregor’s brother James did not sustain injuries after a one auto accident this past 
week.
 
Lynn Noland stated that the women's soft ball team had their first win.
 
Jeannie Miller to have spinal surgery Tuesday, June 19 at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
 
Please keep Jean Bash's family in your prayers as they remember her life.
 
Gene Locke is asking for prayers to change policy makers at the highest level to stop the
separation of families seeking asylum and freedom from violence in their home countries.
 
Ken Henry gave an update on his family as Ken's father approaches end stage Parkinson's disease. We continue to remember all the Henry family.

Amen. 
CALENDAR
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Upcoming Sermons
A Sermon Series On Seeing
July 1 - Ken Preaching
July 8 - Lynne Preaching
July 15 - Ken Preaching
Master Calendar
Sun., Jun 24            
10:00 a.m., Worship
11:00 a.m., Fellowship Hour
11:20 a.m., Contemporary Theology, Lounge
11:20 a.m., Panels on Peace & Justice, Library
 Sun., July 1           
10:00 a.m., Worship
11:00 a.m., Fellowship Hour
11:20 a.m., Contemporary Theology, Lounge
11:20 a.m., Panels on Peace & Justice, Library
Wed., July 4    Office is Closed
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