During this time of transition, in your daily devotions, please include this prayer for our parish family. O God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your whole church, and so guide us in this congregation during our time of transition and discernment that we shall grow in our commitment to one another and to the cause of your Christ and that we may, in time, choose a faithful pastor to join us in our ministry in our congregation, community and diocese; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saturday, August 6 at 4 p.m.
Please join us for a very special music offering. Our own Minister of music, David Kelley and parishioner, Leslie Barnhart will come together to perform piano four-hands (two people playing one piano at the same time). The repertoire will include works by Clementi and Schubert. Questions? Please contact David Kelley.

Thursday July 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lillian Croy Room
Please join your Region 5 Region Life Committee for the final session of "New Commandment Conversations: Race, Reconciliation, and God's Call to Community" with a study of Jim Wallis' new book, America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and a Bridge to a New America. Questions? Please contact Joni Langevoort.

Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington has expressed their great appreciation for the tremendous generosity by the parishioners of Holy Comforter during our Mother's Day to Father's Day Toiletry Drive. Three full bins were collected and we estimate the combined value to be over $2000! Thank you again, parishioners of Holy Comforter, for your enthusiastic generosity!

During July, we are holding a special food drive to help our friends at Food for Others keep their pantry stocked with healthy and nutritional items for local families in need. Please take a moment to pick up an extra grocery item and drop it off at the Outreach table in the Narthex. Items particularly needed include canned tuna and meats, canned fruit, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, dried or canned beans, macaroni and cheese, pasta and pasta sauce, rice, and 100% fruit juice. If you have any questions or would like more information about Food for Others, please contact Susan McGuire or visit the Food for Others website.

Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Join us for yoga classes with a Christian focus, offered Saturdays at 3:00 in McGill Hall or the Library. This group is suitable for those with beginner and/or intermediate yoga experience. Dress comfortably and bring a mat. Feel free to bring a towel, block(s) or strap if you have them. Questions? Contact Lisa Feibelman.

Thursday, July 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon
Please join us for coffee and fellowship. We will meet in the Lillian Croy Room, near the church office. Childcare will be available just across the hall in the Childcare Center. Join us as we discuss how we can build community and support among fellow Holy Comforter mothers. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Virginia Harris so that we can plan appropriately for materials and childcare. Of course, last minute attendees are always welcome!

Friday, August 5
Dean Norton, Director of Horticulture for Mount Vernon Estate, will present a photo program on the Gardens of Mount Vernon. Mr. Norton has a degree in plant science from Clemson University. Bring your own lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided. If you would like to bring a dessert to share, or if you have questions or need a ride, please contact Barbara Fitzsimmons.

Front Desk
1st Tuesday - 2  to 4 p.m.
3rd Tuesday - 10 a.m. to noon
4th Tuesday - 10 a.m. to noon
1st Wednesday - 2 to 4 p.m.
2nd Wednesday - 2 to 4 p.m.
3rd Wednesday - 2 to 4 p.m.
4th Wednesday - 2 to 4 p.m.
5th Wednesday - noon to 2 p.m.
5th Wednesday - 2 to 4 p.m.
1st Thursday - 10 a.m. to noon
1st Thursday - 6 to 8 p.m.*
2nd Thursday - 10 a.m. to noon
5th Thursday - 10 a.m. to noon
3rd Friday - 10 a.m. to noon
4th Friday - noon to 2 p.m.
1st Saturday - noon to 2 p.m. every other month
Consignment:
5th Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1st Thursday - 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.

This summer we can use your help anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Just show up for an hour or so; we can use all the help you can spare. No advanced notice needed. If you are a teenager who needs service hours, we can provide them. Questions? Contact Valerie McMullan.