We publish the banns of marriage between Val McWhorter and Michael Moline. If any of you know just cause why they may not be joined together in holy matrimony, you are bidden to declare it. This is the third time of asking.

Saturday, October 21; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Join us as we work with our dreams to enter into an in-depth interactive "grace space" together for healing. Bring a dream and your openness to whatever emerges during our time. Don't worry if you don't have a dream, we will show you how to work with that as well! The cost is $150 for a full participant and $80 for an observer/intercessor, with a 50% deposit due on October 6. Questions? Contact Alexandra MacCracken.

We will observe a Recovery Sunday with a panel discussion from 1 to 3 p.m. with experts in the field of addiction and recovery. Learn more about this family disease that affects 1 out of 4 people. And learn how our faith provides support and hope to those seeking recovery. We will close our Recovery Sunday program with a Recovery Eucharist in the Chapel at 3 p.m. 

Questions? Please contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes.

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You may also register online HERE. Or download a printable registration form HERE, fill it out in advance and bring it to the Children's Ministries table at the Ministry Fair.

You may also apply online HERE. Or download a printable application form HERE, fill it out in advance and bring it to the Children's Ministries table at the Ministry Fair.

Sunday, September 24
Holy Comforter welcomes Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington for Homeless Awareness Sunday on September 24 at all three Sunday services. The Reverend David Wolf, Executive Director of Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington and Larry Gooch, a successful participant of Samaritan Ministry's Next Steps program, will worship with us. The Adult Forum will also be dedicated to this topic while our Sunday School classes will participate in a mini information-gathering homeless walk-a-thon around our church's perimeter.

Samaritan Ministry is a Diocesan endorsed organization which helps the more than 11,000 people in the D.C. area who do not have a place to call home. 30,000 of these same people are unemployed. Samaritan Ministry empowers people to make positive life changes one step at a time.  

To learn more, visit the Samaritan Ministry website HERE and read participant stories HERE. Questions? Contact Candace Dibblee, our parish representative for Samaritan Ministry.

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Are you looking for a way to get involved in outreach, but you don't have a lot of time? Come join us at FACETS and see the multiple faces that Jesus has here in Fairfax County! We are currently in need of a couple people to drive the meals to the delivery points once a month, and it only takes 1.5 hours a month. Interested? Please contact Leslie Barnhart.

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Enjoy fellowship and good food in small groups. Foyers meet once a month (at a time scheduled within each group) to share a meal and friendship. It's a great way to get to know people. Both adult groups and groups of families with young children are forming. For the adult groups, there is a new additional option for those who prefer to meet in restaurants. Sign up for the fall-winter round in the narthex this Sunday through October 1 or notify Shelia Creswell. You must sign up to be included in the fall round.

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Holy Comforter Marathon Bridge season is about to begin! The group meets the first Saturday evening of the month, October through May in members' homes. If you enjoy a pleasant, friendly evening of bridge, please join us. We are always looking for new members. Even if you cannot commit to all 8 months, consider becoming a substitute. We need both individuals and pairs! Contact Luanne or Brian Obert at 703-560-4149 or by email HERE.

Pennywise would like to thank the following youth who volunteered their time this summer : Blake Prather-Johnson, Helen Frazier, Elizabeth Frazier, Colleen McGuire, Matt Bacigalupo, Cailean Gordon, Adele Robbins, Joshua Robbins, Tanner Uffelman. We appreciate their hard work, and significant contribution. We welcome them and all youth to join us at any time. Note that Service Hours are available if needed.

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Want an easy way to make church friends? Pennywise needs volunteers -- especially on Thursdays when we are open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Once a month you would work a 2-hour shift at the front desk either checking out customers on the cash register or bagging items the customer purchased. Alternatively, if you're looking for something a little more detailed, we have consignment shifts open mornings (only) from 10 a.m. until 12 or 12:30 p.m. The 10-12 or 12-2 shift is ideal for mothers looking for something to do away from the house, as FREE babysitting is offered at the church while you work! Please volunteer 2 hours a month to keep this important ministry going. We are in great need of your assistance and it's a very rewarding way to help the church. Interested? Please contact Linda Khan.

 

Learn more about volunteer opportunities.