Congregational Forums
The greater Fairlington Presbyterian Church community is invited to participate in two Open Congregation Forums.
August 2nd, we’ll be discussing Disciplemaking
August 9th, we’ll be discussing Building & Grounds
The forums will take place immediately after Sunday morning worship at about 11am. I know it’s early, but I would really love for each of you to be a part of the discussion and think it would be really helpful as we seek to have stronger relationships throughout the greater church community.
Pray for Lisa
Lisa is sick with bronchitis. Keep her in your prayers!
Starting EARLY on Sunday
Hey folks! Next Sunday I’m leading and I want to do something a little different. In order to pull it off, however, we need to start with the worship portion of the evening and do the potluck following. We will start at 6 pm SHARP on Sunday. Please arrive on time because it will be hard to incorporate latecomers.
I promise it will be an interesting evening not to be missed – mark your calendars now 
Love you all!
Steph
Thai and Orphan Saturday Night!
MEETING FOR DINNER AT 6:00 MOVIE STARTS AT 7:20
Looking for something to do this Saturday night? Let’s get together for some good food and a movie!
The Plan – To meet up at Galae Thai Restaurant, 215 Swamp Fox Road, grab dinner and then walk around the corner to the AMC Theater to watch a movie about an outwardly angelic little girl who displays an unforeseen devilish streak upon moving into the home of her new adoptive parents.
I won’t have the exact time for gathering until after the movie time is posted on Wednesday, but I suspect it will be dinner around 5:30ish and the movie about 7ish; I’ll update this post once I know the times.
As always you’re free to RSVP me at jonborden04@msn.com or just keep an eye out for the exact time we’ll be gathering and just show up!
Potluck and church history tomorrow
Hey guys!
Just a reminder to bring something nummy for the potluck tomorrow. Lauren is going to be doing a riveting presentation on church history as well. See you all then!
Steph
Erin’s CD Release Show
Erin’s CD Release Show is tonight at Ebenezer’s Coffeehouse, 201 F Street NE from 8 to 10pm. So I’m looking to see who all’s going and who would like to hook up before hand for dinner around 6:30ish at Union Station? My plans are to be at Union Station between 6 & 6:30 if you can make it give me a call (919-288-0583) when you get there and I’ll tell you where I’m at or drop me an email beforehand if you have any suggestion on where to eat. Jonborden04@msn.com
Seven Deadly Sins Wednesday Night at 10
The Lent before last, Jan preached a sermon series on the Seven Deadly Sins. Tomorrow night at 10 (and the 24th at 8pm and 26th at 2pm) the Capital Fringe Festival is presenting “The Sin Show” at Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist (900 Massachusetts Ave NW). It features “storytellers taking on one of the Seven Deadly Sins for true first-person tales about facing temptation.”
I got a call from a friend about going tomorrow night. I’m not really sure what to expect, but think it could be interesting. Anyone want to come along? Tickets are $15. Text me at 434-962-4927.
HG Planning Meeting Sunday at 4:30 pm
Hey friends! Just a reminder that we’ll be having a Holy Grounds planning meeting on Sunday at 4:30 pm – on the playground if it’s nice out. We will talk about adding a liturgy of some sort to HG as well as beginning conversations about how to develop some sort of mission focus. If you can’t come but have thoughts to contribute, let me know!
Oh, and potluck at 6!
Steph
National Portrait Gallery
If you’re looking for something and some place “cool” to go and hang out at this Saturday how about meeting up at the National Portrait Gallery for lunch and a tour. Here’s the deal; the Museum Cafe is having a “Summer Feature — Hot Dogs as America” Featuring three authentic hot dogs from baseball cities across the country. We can meet at 12:30 pick our dog, have a great lunch and then tour the Museum. RSVP to jonborden04@msn.com or just show up!
New York Deli Dog– New York City’s delicatessen tradition brings us this great natural-casing beef frank topped off with sauerkraut and deli mustard.
Chicago Red Hot– A jumbo Vienna Beef frank on a poppy seed bun, is “dragged through the garden,” topped with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, dill pickle, peppers, and a dash of celery salt.
Fenway Frank– Boiled and grilled Fenway-style, a beef hot dog served on a New England-style bun and covered with mustard and relish.
Canoeing and Inner-Tubing Down the Shenandoah Saturday, August 8th
We’re so excited about our upcoming day on the river, Saturday, August 8th! We’ll carpool from the church parking lot at noon and head out to Bluemont, VA to spend the afternoon floating down the Shenandoah in canoes and inner-tubes. Pack a lunch and bring $5 for the cook-out we’ll have in Bluemont after we’re done on the river.
It’s sure to be a fun day out in the country!
RSVP matt@fpcusa.org so we can make sure we have enough equipment for everyone.
Potlucks continued…
Hey all!
Just in case you weren’t at Holy Grounds last week and didn’t hear, we’re going to continue doing potlucks at 6 pm, at least through the summer. See you all tonight!
HG Planning Meeting (and schedule for July)
Hey friends! Couple things upcoming for Holy Grounds…
First, here is the schedule for the month of July:
July 5 – Church History: Redeeming our common history (Phil/Lauren)
July 12 – Forgiveness & Letting Go: Redeeming our relationships (Lisa)
July 19 – Peacemaking: Redeeming our relationships – Jessi? (Matt, please confirm with her)
July 26 – Church History: Redeeming our common history Part 2 (Phil/Lauren)
Second, it’s time for our second planning meeting of the summer. I thought it worked out pretty well last time so I’m thinking we’ll go with the same plan. The next planning meeting, therefore, will be SUNDAY, JULY 12 at 4:30 pm. At the moment, I’m thinking we should talk about whether or not we want some kind of liturgy for HG (for example, some kind of prayer routine, always doing music, including some kind of small group element, having a more contemplative focus from time to time, etc). There’s also been some discussion about Holy Grounds needing to incorporate some sort of service element/outward focus. I think it would be good to start that conversation as well.
If you have other things you’d rather discuss, let me know – I’m definitely open to suggestion. If you can’t make it but have thoughts to contribute, feel free to e-mail me!
Thanks all!
Reminder: Potluck tomorrow!
Remember to bring something yummy to Holy Grounds tomorrow! Dinner at 6 pm.
July 4
Don’t have plans on July 4? I’ll be on the D.C. Metropolitan Police Harbor Patrol Unit’s pier, located at 550 Water Street, SW (Southwest Waterfront, next to the dock for the Odyssey and Spirit of Washington). The families of the police officers and firefighters stationed there throw a mean barbecue, which will be followed up by the fireworks around 9 p.m. (there’s a great view of the Washington Monument from the pier). I’ll probably be there around 6 p.m., and I’d love for any of my Holy Grounds friends to join me!
The officers have the meat catered (pulled pork and chicken, usually), so if you think you might attend, please let me know via email. The rest of the meal is potluck, so you’re welcome to bring a dish to pass. If you don’t, that’s okay, too. Trust me, there’s always plenty of food.
Also, let me know if you’re interested in carpooling. If you’re a Metro rider, the Waterfront-SEU station is about a 5-minute walk.
Hope to see you there!
Corey
Two reminders…
Two reminders…
1. Our 2nd potluck will be tomorrow evening – dinner starts at 6 pm!
2. If you want to contribute to a going away gift for Jarrad at Crystal City Sports Pub, please do so soon – Matt, Steph & Dave are collecting.
Thanks everyone!
Reminder: Potluck Tomorrow Night!
Hey all – Just a reminder that we’re starting potluck night at Holy Grounds tomorrow night. Dinner will start at 6:00 pm so come a few minutes early to set up your food! Thanks everyone!
Bio Ritmo at Summer Solstice Salsa & Swing Dance
I’m so excited about the Summer Salsa & Swing Dance coming up Saturday, June 20th. Nationally acclaimed Bio Ritmo will be playing and it’s sure to be a ton of fun! Even better, it’s free.
Here are the details:
Saturday, June 20
7-10pm (come to learn and teach at 6:30)
3846 King Street, Alexandria
Join us for this FREE, fun and family-friendly evening of dancing in an alcohol-free environment! Proceeds from concessions will support the Computer CORE program (www.computercore.org).
Please invite your friends. Posters are available for download here or can be gotten from Matt.
FPC Yard Sale and Bake Sale
We’re just a couple of days ‘til “Showtime,” the FPC Yard Sale and Bake Sale, to benefit the Children’s Ministry and Vacation Bible School, will be held this Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. There are still plenty of opportunities to help:
We’re seeking donations! If you have DVD’s, Video Games, Books or other items that you would like to donate please drop them off by Friday evening. You can leave items in the baby nursery across the hall from the Computer Core offices (look for the yellow sign on the door.) Tax donation receipts are attached to the bulletin board inside the nursery near the door.
Please contact Dana Andy at theandyfamily@comcast.net or (703) 671-3460
Finish Painters Needed
Folks we are down to the wire in getting the Fellowship Hall painted and are looking for folks who can come by tonight and or tomorrow night to help finish the project.
What we have left is:
· Completing mid and upper level white trim
· Doors
· Window Trim
· Hang Blinds
· Store Ladders and other Paint Supplies
If you can spare a couple of hours tonight or tomorrow please just show up after 6:30 ready to spread a little paint. Thanks, Jon
After-Shower Party/Game Night/BBQ
Kim and Nathan Ringham are expecting little Hank to join them in July…what better way to celebrate than with Food and Games! Come join us this Saturday at 6PM to eat way too much, get way too worked up over the rules of scatergories and congratulate the parents-to-be. The address is:
5133 52nd St. NW Washington, DC 20016 (same as the New Year’s shindig)
Shoot me a quick a email if you can make it so that I can make sure there’s enough to eat (cruguru@gmail.com). We’ll have the basics, but if there’s a particular grilled item that you want, you should bring that. And make sure you bring your game of choice (especially if your game of choice is Taboo).
peace, dave m.