Cornerstone Benefit Concert-this Saturday
Join John and I in Columbia Heights this Saturday if you’re interested in a night out in DC for a good cause! Email me if you’d like to meet up there: sarahedale (at) gmail.com Cornerstone Benefit Concert March 13, 2010 7-10 pm Potter’s House 1658 Columbia Road NW Washington, DC Come out to our re-scheduled concert to benefit Cornerstone, a community for homeless men in recovery, featuring the Tim Parsley Ensemble. Doors open... [Read More...]
CARPENTER’S COOK-OFF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Carpenter’s Shelter is starting the process of looking for volunteers to support their 8th Annual Cook-Off; to be held Saturday 25 April 2010. This family friendly event will generate funds in support of their Transitional Services program, benefitting formerly homeless children and families. I look at this as a great way to personally support the community and ask for you to join me in volunteering. I have already contacted their volunteer... [Read More...]
Moving Party!!! March 27
Hey all - So in case you haven’t heard, I’m officially moving on March 27 and would love your help. I rented a truck so we should be able to do it in one trip. I’m picking up the truck at 9 am and have the elevator reserved at 10 am so I’m thinking we’ll get started about then. Let me know if you can help – I promise to at least feed you lunch! Thanks! Steph Read More →
Plan for Easter
Hey friends – So it was decided last night that we aren’t going to meet on the evening of Easter (April 4). We are going to do a sunrise service of some sort that morning, however, and Jan would love help with an Easter egg hunt for the kids that morning. Details about the sunrise service will follow after our March 28 planning meeting. I’ll keep you posted! Read More →
Holy Grounds Planning Mtg – March 28
Hey all - We will be having a Holy Grounds planning meeting on Sunday, March 28 at 4:30 pm to plan the next few months of worship. Come join us!!! Steph Read More →
HG Women’s Small Group dinner & planning mtg.
Hi ladies, I think it’s time for us to regroup and discuss our format, meeting times, and study topics moving forward into Spring and Summer. I suggest we get together and make dinner at my place to discuss these items and just take some time to catch up. How does taco salad night sound to everyone? I’ve made an evite to track who’s bringing what, so if you’re interested in coming, send me an email and I’ll forward... [Read More...]
Chirilagua Women’s Group Fundraiser
Hello everyone! Women from our intentional community, Casa Chirilagua, are holding another fundraiser for our annual women’s retreat for the monthly group, Mujeres de Virtud (Women of Virtue). Last year, 6 women from Chirilagua were able to attend the event, and this year there are 25 women signed up! All year the women have been working hard to raise funds to be able to go on the retreat, including a tamale sale, a yard sale and a lunch... [Read More...]
This Sunday, March 7
Yes, bring your Potluck Offerings. But Jan’s flipping grilled cheese sandwiches (maybe accessorized with our storehouse of bacon). And please be pondering about moments in life when you’ve felt forsaken. We’ll be releasing them via the Wailing Wall (actually a Wailing Cross) this Sunday. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Read More →
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria
Ok! So we’ve been bottled in with Snow, Snow and more Snow, and a little bout with cold rainy days… It’s now time to get out and enjoy what should be a mild sunny Saturday and here’s what I’m thinking! “The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria on March 6, 2010 kicks off the holiday. The event includes a dog show with judging for everything from the smallest dog to the dog and master who look most alike. The parade begins at... [Read More...]
Matt’s in Town, Crystal City Sports Pub Tonight at 6pm
I’m here for a couple of days and was hoping to hang out with some folks tonight at the Crystal City Sports Pub. Hope to see you there. Shoot me a text and let me know so I can get a head count. Matt Read More →
Update from Joanna!!!
It’s about 5:00 PM on Sunday as I make my way across the property to my cottage. The weather has cooled to the perfect temperature and soon will get rather cold but now it’s calm and comfortable. I’m followed by one of the dogs but whether it’s Turner or Hootch, I haven’t got a clue. Actually I wonder if any of us residing here at Baan Nam Jai (Home of the Open Heart) really know which is which. I was just at the girls’ house celebrating... [Read More...]
Prayer calendar for Lent
Hi HG, As you may know, Lent tends to inspire me to start up various activities for spiritual growth. This year I am moved to further developing the prayer life — both individually and collectively. I am creating a prayer calendar for our community — extending to Fairlington’s morning service as well — a calendar containing our worries and fears lifted up to God, one for every (remaining) day of Lent. I am enlisting you to... [Read More...]
Special Request
Hi Friends, A friend of mine came into town for a week to look for jobs. He flew all the way here, and come to find out, is allergic to cats. Ryan and I really wanted to give him a place to stay, but his allergy is quite serious and that would be unsafe. Could I ask a huge favor? Does anyone have a place he could sleep? Paul will be here until Feb 24, but even a few nights would help. He is super cool and just finished up seminary in St. Paul (ironic... [Read More...]
Some days you gotta Jump, Jive, and Wail!
Howdy y’all!!! Ryan and I have decided to go swing dancing tonight… get excited! Our friend, Paul, is in town, and it has been just too long since we cut a rug. If you have never danced before, fear not because swing lessons start at 730 and are included with your $5 general admission free. Yes, you heard that right. Basic swing lessons are included in your admission for FREE (echo sound- free free free)! Ryan and I will probably show... [Read More...]
Girls group this week
Hi all - Girls group this week is relocating to Guapos in Shirlington at 7:00 pm. Join us for margaritas in honor of Fat Tuesday! Thanks ladies! Steph Read More →
Pancakes This Sunday!
Come eat Pancakes this Sunday night, February 21st @ 5 pm in upstairs Fellowship Hall. (No HG potluck this Sunday.) Free food. Good conversation. Also, there is a Fairlington Presbyterian congregational meeting at noon-ish Sunday, February 21st in sanctuary. Read More →
Anyone else stir crazy?
Hey all - I’m a little stir crazy and Lauren, Jon, and I are heading to lunch at Guapos in Shirlington – should get there about 12:15 pm. I don’t know how stuck you all are, but if you can get out and want to join us, let me know you’re coming! Call my cell 612.708.0793! Steph Read More →
Casa Chirilagua needs volunteers
Hi everyone, Casa Chirilagua (http://www.casachirilagua.org) is looking for a few good men & women! We are looking for volunteers to help us with the Mujeres de Virtud meeting on this Saturday, February 13th from 10:00 AM to Noon at Commonwealth Baptist Church. Read more of Dawnielle’s email below and email me (sarahedale at gmail.com) if you’d like to help. “…This is our “Dia de Amistad” or “Friendship... [Read More...]
“Blizzard-Like” Conditions
Howdy y’all! Since the roads are so crazy, we are going to cancel Holy Grounds tomorrow night. Steph is watching the SB at her casa, so if you want To watch, give her a heads up at 612.708.0793. Read More →
Holy Grounds Sunday Night
As we say in Texas, Howdy y’all! Jan and I visited today, and as cool as a time of confession would be Sunday, we are both worried about the quickly approaching snow storm. Additionally, it is Super Bowl Sunday, so the people who aren’t held back from snow may be gone for the big game. Thus, we are going to take a rain (or snow) check for HG’s time of confession and try to fit it in again before Easter. For anyone who can make it... [Read More...]