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		<title>Joanna is coming!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello HG friends! I have fantastic news!  The wonderful Joanna Geiger is back in the country and will be sharing at HG on Sunday night (this week &#8211; January 8).  Many of you know her, but for those of you who don&#8217;t, Joanna is a former Holy Groundser who has spent the last several years [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2012/01/06/joanna-is-coming/</link>
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		<title>Holidays with the Muppets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends, This coming Sunday night, Dec. 18, we&#8217;re holding an HG Christmas party. There will be a screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol, and we ask that everyone bring a snack to share. Join us, even if you haven&#8217;t been to HG for awhile. We&#8217;d love to see you. 6:00 p.m. in the basement [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/12/12/holidays-with-the-muppets/</link>
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		<title>This Saturday: Help Paige Move!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends, What&#8217;s that? You don&#8217;t have any Saturday morning plans? You&#8217;re in luck! It&#8217;s time to reassemble the HG moving team to help Paige relocate from Fairlington to Crystal City. We&#8217;re meeting at her old place at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday (tomorrow!) to load and transport. She doesn&#8217;t have much in the way of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/12/09/this-saturday-help-paige-move/</link>
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		<title>HG Field Trip</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all, Tonight, HG will not be meeting at Fairlington. Instead, we&#8217;re taking it on the road for a progressive dinner! If you would like to join and have not yet received details, send me an email at whitney[dot]gent[at]gmail[dot]com. Starts at 3:00, ends at 9:00. See you there! Whitney]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/11/20/hg-field-trip/</link>
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		<title>Concert at Mount Olivet Methodist Church this Friday evening!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys, Heather (my girlfriend) wanted me to let you know that the Robbie Seay Band, a popular Christian band, is playing at her church this Friday at 7:30 pm. Here is a link to their web site: http://www.robbieseayband.com/home/ And here is the address: 1500 N Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22207 You can also contact [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/11/14/concert-at-mount-olivet-methodist-church-this-friday-evening/</link>
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		<title>21 Day Challenge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all, Last Sunday night we talked about the story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42), wherein Jesus sets Martha straight for being more concerned with dinner details and hospitality than sitting at his feet. In an effort to really learn from this, we&#8217;ve decided to embark together upon a 21 day challenge. It supposedly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/10/06/21-day-challenge/</link>
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		<title>Sunday&#8217;s meeting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Has been cancelled. Most folks will be away on travel this weekend. We&#8217;ll resume on the first weekend in October. See you then!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/09/23/sundays-meeting/</link>
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		<title>Please pray&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends - I&#8217;m posting to ask for your prayers for some friends of mine.  My good friends Dale &#38; Hannah in Pittsburgh just had a baby girl named Ruby.  She was just diagnosed with a very serious heart defect (two holes in her heart) and has been admitted to the hospital.  She&#8217;s having trouble [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/09/11/please-pray-2/</link>
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		<title>No HG this Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all, We will not be holding Holy Grounds tomorrow due to the holiday weekend. However, I&#8217;m looking for a volunteer (or two) to lead next week. Please let me know if you are interested/willing. Thanks! Whitney]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/09/03/no-hg-this-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Grappling in Chicago</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Holy Grounders, THANK YOU for what is among the best gifts I&#8217;ve ever been given.  I really, really love the grappling hook and your grappling memories.  It&#8217;s the only personal touch in my new office in my new position with Chicago Presbytery.  Already it has not only soothed my soul, but it&#8217;s invited others [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/08/31/grappling-in-chicago/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Night with Matt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Kiddos!!! Steph just informed me that the infamous Matt will be leading on Sunday evening. I don&#8217;t know what the topic will be, but knowing Matt, I&#8217;m sure it&#8217;ll spark some awesome conversation SO, come on out this weekend and join us Sunday evening for some fantastic fellowship!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/08/12/sunday-night-with-matt/</link>
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		<title>Move Assistance Requested</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Michael Dennis, the organist for Fairlington Presbyterian Church is looking for some help; please see the email he sent Hari below………  If you can help please contact Hari Hari, I&#8217;ve finally nailed down some info about what help I could use for my move.  It&#8217;s Saturday, August 6 and I can start at 8AM. I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/07/21/move-assistance-requested/</link>
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		<title>Personal Favor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Friends! I have a personal request to make to all of you in my &#8220;tribe.&#8221; I recently found out from a very dear friend of mine, Katie (some of you may have heard me talk about her (graphic designer who lives in Brooklyn)) that one of her sisters (Kendra (whom I would also consider [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/07/08/personal-favor/</link>
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		<title>Next couple weeks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends!  Just an update on the next couple of weeks at HG.  Whitney is leading tomorrow (July 3), I&#8217;m leading the following week (July10), and Hari is up the 17th.  If you&#8217;re available to lead after that, let me know and I&#8217;ll add you to the whiteboard tomorrow night.  Happy 4th of July! Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/07/02/next-couple-weeks/</link>
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		<title>Tonight &#8211; Ryan leading</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey friends - Ryan Page is going to lead at HG tonight (thanks Ryan!) &#8211; See you all at 6! Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/06/19/tonight-ryan-leading/</link>
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		<title>Leader for tomorrow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends we find ourselves in the same situation we were last week: we lack a leader for tomorrow&#8217;s hg Sunday gathering. So, if you&#8217;re willing to lead tomorrow, please let Stephanie or me know or just comment on this post Thanks!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/06/18/leader-for-tomorrow/</link>
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		<title>Tonight!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; Since no one appears to be able/willing to lead tonight, I&#8217;m thinking we officially cancel for the evening.  Lauren and I are at our place, considering ordering Thai food, text me ASAP if you&#8217;re interested in joining us for dinner (or just hanging out).  Thanks all! Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/06/12/tonight/</link>
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		<title>Leader for tonight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends &#8211; Lauren and I realized we don&#8217;t have a plan for HG tonight.  Anyone up for leading tonight (or in the next couple weeks for that matter)?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/06/12/leader-for-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Casa Chiri Young Professionals: Latin Wine &amp; Food Pairing Experience</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s celebrate wine and food from Latin countries while we learn about a local charity, Casa Chirilagua! Casa Chirilagua helps build community in a Latino immigrant neighborhood in Arlandria known as Chirilagua. When: Friday, June 17, 7 p.m. Where: Beth&#8217;s Apartment near Duke &#38; N. Jordan, (I&#8217;ll email you the address the day before) What: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/06/09/casa-chiri-young-professionals-latin-wine-food-pairing-experience/</link>
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		<title>Arlington Theology Pub</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone! I wanted to let you know about this great Emerging Christianity Conversation I&#8217;ve been attending in DC facilitated by Glenn Zuber. So far we have read two Brian McLaren books and one Rob Bell book and discussed them in small groups. Brian McLaren has also come to speak twice since December. Glenn runs [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/06/09/arlington-theology-pub/</link>
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		<title>NO Sunday Service Tonight!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Friends! &#160; Jen reminded me last night that we never got the word out about the plans for Memorial Day weekend. As I recall, we decided to cancel the Sunday evening service because we were unsure as to who would be there and didn’t have anyone to lead. SO&#8230; enjoy a Sunday evening off, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/05/29/no-sunday-service-tonight/</link>
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		<title>1/2 Price Burger Time</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WOW!  Can you believe it, it&#8217;s Memorial weekend&#8230;&#8230;. That makes Monday a holiday and 1/2 price burgers at noon.  So if your in town make plans to stop by Crystal City Sports Pub for a great meal in the company of your friends.   And the first round of Ice Water is on my tab!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/05/28/12-price-burger-time/</link>
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		<title>Movie Time!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; Alright Friends&#8230; To kick off the next few weeks of super fun moving parties, I propose an entertaining venture. THIS FRIDAY (May 13), let&#8217;s go see THOR. I don&#8217;t know an exact time yet (Fandango hasn&#8217;t released them yet), but I&#8217;ll probably be looking at and 8:00 showing in 2D at Hoffman AMC [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/05/10/movie-time/</link>
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		<title>Farewell Party for Josh (&amp; Lauren &#8211; kind of :))</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all - So our dear friend Josh is back from training, but sadly only for a couple of weeks before heading to Germany for good.  We decided to send both he and Lauren off in style (even though Lauren is staying for a bit) with the first barbeque of the summer.  The festivities will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/05/09/farewell-party-for-josh-lauren-kind-of/</link>
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		<title>HG &#8211; Plan for May</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello all - For those of you that missed the planning meeting last week, we thought we should fill you in on a couple of things.  The plan for the foreseeable future is to go back to a 6:00 pm start time with different members of our community leading discussions each evening.  We are also [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/05/03/hg-plan-for-may/</link>
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		<title>Lodging Request</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m so excited about seeing you all this Sunday as Jan&#8217;s tenure at FPC comes to a close.  I&#8217;ll be travelling with my friend Jess.  We&#8217;re needing a place to stay Saturday night.  I&#8217;m catching a flight to the upper peninsula of Michigan late Sunday afternoon and she&#8217;ll be driving my car back to Pittsburgh, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/27/lodging-request/</link>
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		<title>HG Planning Meeting this week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all - We&#8217;ve now reached the end of Lent and therefore our trial period of meeting with the Methodists over lunch.  This week, we&#8217;re returning to the 6:30 pm time slot and will meet to talk about what we want to do for our worship service moving forward.  I hope to see you all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/26/hg-planning-meeting-this-week/</link>
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		<title>Game night tomorrow at Steph&#8217;s!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends &#8211; So there are a few of us with a hankering for Monopoly so we&#8217;re playing at my place tomorrow night (Friday).  Come by anytime after 6 pm and we can order food if people are hungry.  Call or text me if you need directions &#8211; 612.708.0793.  And no, you&#8217;re not required to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/21/game-night-tomorrow-at-stephs/</link>
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		<title>Easter Sunrise Service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all &#8211; Thought it was time to share the official plan for Easter.  We are doing the traditional HG Easter Service at 6 am on Sunday (I know, I know, it&#8217;s crazy early but the sun rises at 6:25 and you can go back to bed).  The service will be held at the Joanna [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/20/easter-sunrise-service-2/</link>
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		<title>Carpenter Shelter on April 29th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey All, This month Fairlington is helping out with Carpenter Shelter. Here are details on how to get involved from Mary Olsen of the FPC morning service: Buying the Food Best to plan the menu in advance. It should include a main dish (meat), veggies, salad, rolls, dessert. It should also include a small quantity [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/15/carpenter-shelter-on-april-29th/</link>
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		<title>Rebuilding Together</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ok Everyone, Dave just sent me the details for our April service project. We&#8217;ll be getting together to work with Rebuilding Together Alexandria (aka Christmas in April). They&#8217;re a really cool organization that works to rehabilitate the homes of low-income homeowners. There are projects happening year round with RTA, but they have a massive Work [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/11/rebuilding-together/</link>
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		<title>Adding Security to Your Posts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve heard it a few times from a few different people&#8230; There&#8217;s a desire for the ability to make posts inaccessible to crawlers like Google and Yahoo. This is specifically desired for posts that include personal information (such as prayer requests). After a little bit of playing, I think I&#8217;ve come up (hopefully) with a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/11/adding-security-to-your-posts/</link>
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		<title>Potluck Next Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Pull out your Pyrex and find your recipe for Tuna Noodle Casserole, we&#8217;re having a potluck! Next Sunday is our LAST lunch meeting/study with the Methodists, and we thought it would be appropriate to do something fun. SO, next Sunday (April 17), we&#8217;ll be meeting at 12:15 in the basement of FPC. Bring an empty [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/10/potluck-next-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Site Maintenance Update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alright Kids&#8230; I *think* I&#8217;ve gotten everything sorted out enough that you should be able to fully use the site without any major issues. If you&#8217;re curious about what I did, I&#8217;m about to tell you. If you don&#8217;t care, stop reading now ;) In a nutshell, I got rid of some of the extra plugins [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/08/site-maintenance-update/</link>
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		<title>Test Post</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a test post&#8230; feel free to ignore it &#160;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/07/test-post/</link>
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		<title>Site Maintenance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi All! In an attempt to get rid of some of the kinks in the HG site as well as get it in a usable state once again, I&#8217;m working on a fairly major overhaul of the plugins and widgets (you probably won&#8217;t notice a major difference in the face of the page, but you&#8217;ll [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/06/site-maintenance/</link>
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		<title>Another upcoming Community Assistance event at Mount Olivet &#8211; 4/16/11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys, If you&#8217;d like an opportunity to work with the homeless, this is a good one. Again, this is a once-a-month event at Mount Olivet. Please contact myself or Heather if you are interested. The more people who sign up, the better, and it&#8217;s not that difficult &#8211; just a few hours on Saturday [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/04/05/upcoming-community-assistance-mount-olivet-41611/</link>
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		<title>Hanging out Saturday Night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello friends - So Whitney had the great idea that it&#8217;s time for a Guapo&#8217;s night.  Therefore, we&#8217;re going to meet up at Guapo&#8217;s at 5:30 pm on Saturday for dinner and sangaritas (or your drink of choice) and then head back to my place to hang out and play games, watch whatever sporting event [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/03/16/hanging-out-saturday-night/</link>
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		<title>Volunteers needed this weekend at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys, Heather let me know they are short-handed this coming Saturday afternoon at Mt. Olivet. Details below: Community Assistance is Mount Olivet&#8217;s monthly outreach to lower-income members of our community in Arlington.  On Saturday, March 19th, we&#8217;ll provide our guests with a hot meal, bagged groceries, and grocery gift cards.  We typically serve 200+ [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/03/15/volunteers-needed-this-weekend-at-mt-olivet-methodist-church/</link>
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		<title>RANGO</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey All &#8211; I&#8217;m thinking about going to see the movie Rango tonight at Potomac Yard. If you want to see it in Digital the show starts at 6:30 or in a normal view at 7:00.  Send me a text, drop me an email or give me a call if you&#8217;d like to meet up.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/03/05/rango/</link>
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		<title>Lent study with the Methodists starting March 13</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone - As many of you have seen in the emails from Jen and previous posts, we are exploring some possible collaboration with a group from the Methodist church next door.  As part of that experiment, we are going to do a season of joint Bible study during the Lenten season leading up to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/02/27/lent-study-with-the-methodists-starting-march-13/</link>
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		<title>Game Night This Friday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all &#8211; Just a reminder that we&#8217;re doing a game night at church on Friday night starting at 7 pm.  Bring a snack and games to share and feel free to bring friends!  See you all then! Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/02/27/game-night-this-friday/</link>
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		<title>Last minute pizza &amp; drinks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, We&#8217;re going to have last minute pizza &#38; drinks (BYOB) at the Dale&#8217;s tonight, so stop on by if you&#8217;re like to unwind with us. Text Sarah to let her know you&#8217;re coming so that we have enough food (202 556 8133). Happy Friday!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/02/25/last-minute-pizza-drinks/</link>
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		<title>Want to Connect with Haiti?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[HGers (and all) We are pondering a work trip to Haiti sometime in the coming months.  Cameron Davidson is the leader on this.  FPC has a long term relationship with the Community Coalition for Haiti building hospitals, working with students, and generally befriending the people of Haiti.  We&#8217;re talking about a week of your life that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/02/23/want-to-connect-with-haiti/</link>
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		<title>Game Night with the Methodists &#8211; March 4</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello all - As I think most of you have heard, we have decided to begin doing some more intentional collaboration with the Methodists across the street.  Jen will provide more details about our most recent conversation with them, but to kick off our new partnership, we&#8217;ve decided to do one of the things HG [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/02/15/game-night-with-the-methodists-march-4/</link>
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		<title>Lunch with Fairlington UMC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys! Just wanted to send out a reminder. We will be meeting @ 1230﻿ today with some folks from Fairlington UMC to talk about collaborating more with their ministry. We will be meeting at Chicken Out in Bradley Shopping Center by the Church. You can email me or Jenn Gillett for more info. Hope [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/02/13/lunch-with-fairlington-umc/</link>
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		<title>Samuel Beckett&#8217;s</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For all that would like to join me I will be going to the New Irish Pub &#8211; Samuel Beckett&#8217;s in Shirlington this Friday at 7pm.  If interested drop me a line at jonborden04@msn.com]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/02/08/samuel-becketts/</link>
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		<title>Movie Night with the Methodists</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Holy Grounds &#8211; Ashley Moore from Fairlington UMC asked me to post this and invite you all to join their &#8220;Fairlington Flicks Night&#8221; on Friday night.  They need RSVPs so check out the details and email Dave if you want to join! Please join the Green Team and Church and Society for our next [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/02/08/movie-night-with-the-methodists/</link>
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		<title>Food for Thought&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[OK Food Fans!  Who&#8217;s up for going and checking out the newest pub in Shirlington &#8211; Samuel Beckett&#8217;s Irish Pub&#8230;&#8230; I&#8217;m up for either Friday or Saturday night and will make the reservation depending on the greater preference.  It could be like 7pm Friday night or 6:30pm Saturday night?  Please vote by noon Friday so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/02/02/1847/</link>
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		<title>Are You Ready for Some Football?!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alright Kids&#8230; the Superbowl is this coming Sunday (Feb 6). SO we&#8217;re going to party it up! Thanks to the efforts of Josh and Anthony, we do officially have access to the game (and the commercials!) in the basement! We&#8217;ll be meeting at 5:15ish so that we have some time to grapple a little before [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/02/02/are-you-ready-for-some-football/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Night Schedule thru Feb</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We will be meeting at 6:30 pm and have some time for fellowship and coffee (or other hot beverage of your choice) before starting the service. HG Sunday Schedule Jan 30- Lauren Feb 6- Superbowl/Nancy Feb 13- Whittney Feb 20- Jen/Erin Feb 27- Jan (communion)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/30/sunday-night-schedule-thru-feb/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Jan 23 Discussion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have completed a 2 week long reflection on the mission and status of Holy Grounds. Last Sunday, we discussed what roles are required to sustain Holy Ground and reflected on our own gifts. We committed to roles aligned with our gifts. A gap seen is in the service outreach area, which is a critical [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/30/sunday-jan-23-discussion/</link>
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		<title>Superbowl!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alright kids&#8230; there have been murmurs floating around about having an HG Superbowl party (YAY!). The original concept was to have the football up on the screen in the basement at FPC, and have games, munchies, etc&#8230; HOWEVER, since the church does not have a cable drop anywhere&#8230; we would be relying on rabbit-ears to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/27/superbowl/</link>
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		<title>IKEA Run&#8230;..</title>
		<description><![CDATA[OK!   As promised here&#8217;s the update for going to IKEA this Saturday.  If you&#8217;re planning on going meet me in parking lot of Fairlington Presbyterian Church for a 10:30 am departure. I still only know of three of us that are going, so that leaves three seats available in my truck; if you want to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/25/ikea-run-2/</link>
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		<title>The Rite</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is a Drama! A Thriller! Suspenseful!  Based on a True Story and playing in Theaters starting  this Friday.  So mark your calendars for Saturday night and lets go to the movies; it starts at 7:50 (recommend you buy your ticket early)  My thoughts are we can meet at Gallery Place Metro by 5:30 and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/25/the-rite-2/</link>
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		<title>The Rite</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is a Drama! A Thriller! Suspenseful!  Based on a True Story and playing in Theaters starting Friday 28 Jan 2011. So mark your calendars for Saturday 29 Jan and we’ll grab some dinner; then head  to the movies.  Right now it’s listed as only playing at the Regal Gallery Place in China Town and I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/18/the-rite/</link>
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		<title>IKEA Run</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This past Monday afternoon at burgers a couple of folks expressed a need to go to IKEA; so I suggested and they agreed we’d make an IKEA run using my truck; which can hold up to six folks and a fair amount of stuff in the bed.  So as of right now there are 3 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/18/ikea-run/</link>
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		<title>Message from Joanna</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So Kyndra came yesterday and hadn&#8217;t been home more then 15 minutes when she asked if she could give me my Christmas present from HG.  I think she was just as excited as I was.  Thank you guys so much.  I&#8217;m so excited to have access to books again and don&#8217;t have to read some [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/18/message-from-joanna/</link>
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		<title>Game Night &#8211; Steph&#8217;s place tonight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; Game night at my house tonight for anyone interested.  Anytime after 6:30 pm&#8230;bring any games you want.  And per Jon Borden&#8217;s request, football will be on the TV   Shoot me a text or email if you&#8217;re coming &#8211; 612.708.0793 or sreinitz@hotmail.com. See you all tonight! Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/15/game-night-stephs-place-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds Prayer Night on Sunday &#8211; 6:30 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello all &#8211; we&#8217;re going to spend Sunday night praying for Holy Grounds and asking for God&#8217;s guidance for us as a service and a community.  We would love to have you join us.  We will meet at 6:30 pm in the basement.  Thanks all!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/13/holy-grounds-prayer-night-on-sunday-630-pm/</link>
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		<title>Burgers Monday at noon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends &#8211; Since Monday is a national holiday, our tradition is to move burgers to noon at Crystal City Sports Pub instead of in the evening.  We will meet anyone who can make it on the 3rd floor at noon!  See you there!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/13/burgers-monday-at-noon/</link>
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		<title>HG Recap 09Jan11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tonight our members took and honest appraisal of where HG is, where we are going, and how we want to change. A recap of this conversation has been sent out the the members of HG. However if you didn&#8217;t receive the email please let me know  wllmsjv[at]gmail[dot]com.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/09/hg-recap-09jan11/</link>
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		<title>Guapos tomorrow night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all &#8211; A group of us decided to head to Guapo&#8217;s tomorrow night (Friday) for drinks and food after work.  If you care to join us we&#8217;re heading down about 6:45 pm.  Shoot me an email or text (612.708.0793) if you want to join us so I can get a big enough table.  Thanks [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/06/guapos-tomorrow-night/</link>
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		<title>HG Meeting Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all  &#8211; Just a reminder that we&#8217;ll be meeting on Sunday evening (January 9) at 5 pm to talk about the future of Holy Grounds.  We really want everyone&#8217;s input, so please make an effort to be there.  Besides, we&#8217;re going to order pizza and who doesn&#8217;t love pizza?  See you then! Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/05/hg-meeting-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Black Swan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[No plans on Saturday Night?  Then how about joining me for dinner and a movie in Shirlington? Dinner location will be by majority vote to one of the fine establishments in Shirlington between 5:00 and 5:30.  The move is at the AMC Theater in Shirlington and starts at 7:30; recommend purchasing your ticket before dinner   After the movie [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2011/01/05/black-swan/</link>
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		<title>Friends Don&#8217;t Let Friends Move Alone</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our Friend Hari is praying that he can finally move this Saturday from 10-2 and can use all the help he can get. So I ask you to check your schedules and please let him know if you can help. Thanks, Jon]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/12/16/friends-dont-let-friends-move-alone/</link>
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		<title>See you January 9th at 5PM</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Due to everybody&#8217;s holiday travels, we don&#8217;t meet again until Sunday, January 9th at 5th (with pizza!) to discuss 2011 HG plans.  Join us! And in the meantime, have a peaceful Christmas!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/12/12/see-you-january-9th-at-5pm/</link>
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		<title>White Elephant Party Tonight &#8211; 6 pm!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder that tonight is Holy Grounds annual Christmas white elephant gift exchange.  Bring a wrapped gift, preferably something you already own, to exchange.  The tackier the better   Feel free to also bring snacks/munchies/drinks, etc.  We will start tonight at 6 pm.  We’re also adding a little something this year… As a reminder [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/12/12/white-elephant-party-tonight-6-pm/</link>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t spend Christmas alone &#8211; come to the Dale&#8217;s!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[John and I would like to invite anyone who is staying in the area for the holidays to join us for a late lunch at our house on Christmas day. As members of the Kingdom of God, we&#8217;re all one big family, and we don&#8217;t want any of our family members to be alone on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/12/10/dont-spend-christmas-alone-come-to-the-dales/</link>
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		<title>Serve like St. Nick!  Help Casa Chiri&#8217;s Party this Saturday!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Friends &#8211; Casa Chirilagua has it&#8217;s Christmas party this weekend and they could use our help.  Here are the details: Saturday, December 11 The time is 4:00 &#8211; 9:00 PM.   However, we can get help in crews. 4:00 &#8211; 5:00 is set up/decorating 5:00 &#8211; 6:00 is arrival/games/photo booth 6:00 &#8211; 7:00 is the program [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/12/08/serve-like-st-nick-help-casa-chiris-party-this-saturday/</link>
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		<title>CHRISTMAS PARTY TIME!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alright kids, it has been decided that *THIS SUNDAY* (December 12, 2010) instead of &#8220;regular HG&#8221;, we&#8217;ll be having our annual white elephant gift exchange at 6:00pm. As a refresher, everyone will wrap something ridiculous (preferably that you already own), bring it, and then we&#8217;ll all sit down and laugh at the awesomeness as everyone [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/12/06/christmas-party-time-2/</link>
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		<title>Congratulations Scott and Sacha!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mikaela Siobhan Sanders was born in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, November 2010.  Our first Holy Grounds baby! Thanks be to God.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/12/01/congratulations-scott-and-sacha/</link>
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		<title>Moving</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys, I&#8217;ve had some trouble posting on here. The current deal is that I have the freight elevator booked for Wednesday, Dec 8th, as the condo only allows people to move 10-6 Mon-Fri and 10-2 on Saturdays. How many people can do that on late Wednesday afternoon? I&#8217;m also hoping to move boxes in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/11/29/moving/</link>
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		<title>No Holy Grounds November 28th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everybody - Lots of us are out of town this weekend, so we are not gathering as usual on Sunday night this week.  Hope you enjoyed your turkey and pie, and we see you at the Prayer Party on December 5th at 7 pm!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/11/25/no-holy-grounds-november-28th/</link>
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		<title>Casa Chiri Volunteer Opportunity &#8211; next weekend!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; Don&#8217;t forget to let John &#38; Sarah know if you can help with the Casa Chiri Thanksgiving event next Saturday!  They posted about it earlier &#8212; http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/11/03/volunteer-opportunity-nov-20/ Thank you!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/11/12/casa-chiri-volunteer-opportunity-next-weekend/</link>
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		<title>November 7th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey HGers.  I&#8217;m happy to lead Sunday night.  See you all there!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/11/06/november-7th/</link>
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		<title>Volunteer Opportunity &#8211; Nov. 20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,  Casa Chirilagua is having it&#8217;s first ever Chirilagua Thanksgiving Celebration, on Saturday November 20, 2010. We&#8217;re gathering with other church partners to offer a day of fun and food to over 100 Chirilagua families. Grace Community Church will be leading the efforts, but our hope is that many other churches will also take [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/11/03/volunteer-opportunity-nov-20/</link>
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		<title>Prayer Party December 5 (but you need a reservation!)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Everybody:  this is very cool. One of the Common Prayer Release Parties will be at Holy Grounds on Sunday, December 5 at 7 pm.  Because LOTS of people are expected, the Common Prayer Conspirators (among them:  Matt Pritchard &#38; the good folks at Simple Way) would like to know whose coming.  Please register here.    [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/10/29/prayer-party-december-5-but-you-need-a-reservation/</link>
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		<title>Rally for Sanity Meetup Update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Erin reports that there will be banners around the carousel &#8211; our designated meeting place.  We need to know: 1- who was planning to meet to go as a group, and 2- if you can actually meet in VA and travel over together I (Jan) am not going with the group, so it would be great [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/10/29/rally-for-sanity-meetup-update/</link>
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		<title>Restoring Sanity with HG</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone!  Whitney led a great discussion on the Trinity last night and the group decided that &#8211; for those who want to attend The Rally to Restore Sanity together this Saturday, we&#8217;d meet at the merry-go-round on the Mall at 10 am.  No Holy Grounds gathering this Sunday, October 31.  Our grappling will be with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/10/25/restoring-sanity-with-hg/</link>
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		<title>Ancient Church Fathers &amp; Devotion to Scripture</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the communities I&#8217;m a part of in Pittsburgh is devoted to learning about Christianity from the Ancient Church Fathers (writers during the first few centuries of Christianity).  It&#8217;s been an incredible time for me reading  and discussing the implications of what they teach for our understanding of our faith. We are having a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/10/18/ancient-church-fathers-devotion-to-scripture/</link>
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		<title>Tentative Dec. 5th HG Plan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Holy Grounders:  I don&#8217;t want to make unilaternal plans, but Brian Gorman and I are talking about having HG host a Prayer Party to celebrate the publishing of Common Prayer, a project that Shane Claiborne, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, and Enuma Orkoro have edited on Sunday, December 5th at 7 pm.  What do you think?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/10/18/tentative-dec-5th-hg-plan/</link>
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		<title>Game Night on Friday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all - My best friend and her family are in town starting tomorrow and I&#8217;d love for everyone to meet them.  Therefore, it&#8217;s time for game night at my place on Friday!  Feel free to come over anytime after 6 and let me know if you want pizza for dinner.  Bring any games you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/10/12/game-night-on-friday/</link>
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		<title>Burgers Tomorrow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends &#8211; So I know sometimes we do burgers at noon on federal holidays like tomorrow, but several of us still have to work (i.e. me and Jen), so we&#8217;re still going to do burgers at 6 pm tomorrow.  Hope to see you then!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/10/10/burgers-tomorrow/</link>
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		<title>Lunch Tomorrow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m in town. Anyone up for meeting me for lunch tomorrow about 12:30 at Busboys &#038; Poets in Shirlington? Send a text or e-mail me and let me know.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/10/08/lunch-tomorrow/</link>
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		<title>In Memoriam</title>
		<description><![CDATA[David Bailey was a singer-songwriter who performed a concert to celebrate the first anniversary of Holy Grounds in 2008.  He passed away over the weekend of brain cancer at the age of 44.  Please hold his family &#8211; his wife Leslie and his kids Kelcey and Cameron &#8211; in prayer. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/10/04/in-memoriam/</link>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Your Favorite Bread?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Sunday night I would love to hear about what feeds you spiritually.  We&#8217;ll celebrate the Lord&#8217;s Supper with a feast of bread and more.  See you at 6:30 pm.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/10/01/whats-your-favorite-bread/</link>
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		<title>Anyone have a game buzzer I can borrow?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends - For my upcoming staff retreat, I need a buzzer for a trivia game.  Does anyone own Taboo or similar game with a buzzer I can borrow for a couple days? Thanks! Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/25/anyone-have-a-game-buzzer-i-can-borrow/</link>
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		<title>HG tonight: Sarah sharing things learned at CCDA conference</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, I wanted to remind you all that I&#8217;ll be leading at HG tonight sharing thoughts/ideas/questions/things I learned at the CCDA (Christian Community Development Conference) that I went to in Chicago, the first week of Septmeber. Please come with an open mind to hear about the amazing things that God is doing through His [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/19/hg-tonight-sarah-sharing-things-learned-at-ccda-conference/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Night Sept. 19th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi HGers.  Who&#8217;s leading Sunday night?  I&#8217;m happy to lead if no one has signed up. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/18/sunday-night-sept-19th/</link>
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		<title>Dinner &amp; Game Night Tonight!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends!  Jen Gillett has friends in town this weekend and wants to introduce them to her typical life in DC &#8211; which means we&#8217;re going to Guapos followed by game night at my place.  Guapos at 6 pm&#8230;let me know if you&#8217;re coming and I&#8217;ll go early to get us a table.   Otherwise, feel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/18/dinner-game-night-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Opportunity to serve &#8211; Providing food for conference &#8211; Sept. 25th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, A friend of mine that is part of Mujeres de Virtud, a women&#8217;s ministry in Chirilagua (and national wide) is hosting a conference for Latina Christian women, Sept. 25th in Fairfax, VA (I think, I&#8217;ll have to confirm the location). In the morning they will have speakers on the following topics:  Immigration Reform [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/15/opportunity-to-serve-providing-food-for-conference-sept-25th/</link>
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		<title>Cool Opportunities Coming Up:</title>
		<description><![CDATA[- You too can mentor Fairlington Presbyterian kids from reading a Bible story to 2-3 year olds to teaching a class of slightly older kids occasionally.  We have a class called &#8220;Spark&#8221; for 4-7 year olds and a group called Kids&#8217; Club for 8-11 year olds.  About 10:30 &#8211; 12 on occasional Sundays.  You must love [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/13/cool-opportunities-coming-up/</link>
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		<title>Birthday Dinner for Jon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all!  So it was Jon&#8217;s birthday last week and since I was out of town and couldn&#8217;t celebrate properly, I thought the only appropriate way to remedy the situation was chicken quesadillas at Guapos (did you really have any doubt that&#8217;s where we&#8217;d go?)  I would like to invite you all to join us [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/10/birthday-dinner-for-jon/</link>
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		<title>Encouragement for Brian</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jan and I are at a conference in Durham where Brian is speaking (not using his last name so this doesn&#8217;t show up in searches). Apparently things have been hard recently with the new book and everyone angry about what he&#8217;s been saying. I know many of us have been deeply transformed by his thinking. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/09/encouragement-for-brian/</link>
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		<title>Sept. 11 &#8211; Giant Yard Sale and Chicken BBQ</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey All, Are friend Dave Moore asked me to pass this on for all who are interested. I help cook last year and can at least testify the chicken was good. So here are the stats: 8am &#8211; 2pm &#8211; Fairlington United Methodist Church &#8211; Outreach Committee hosts a giant yard sale on Saturday, September [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/07/sept-11-giant-yard-sale-and-chicken-bbq/</link>
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		<title>Need a car Sunday &amp; Monday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Would anyone be willing to let me (Matt Pritchard) borrow their car Sunday and/or Monday? Looking forward to being at Holy Grounds and burgers. Let me know if you&#8217;d like to meet up while I&#8217;m in town.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/07/need-a-car-sunday-monday/</link>
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		<title>Anyone Interested in The Walk to Stop Human Slavery?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Check it out here.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/07/anyone-interested-in-the-walk-to-stop-human-slavery/</link>
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		<title>Tonight&#8217;s Holy Grounds canceled</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, Sorry for the late notice, but we realized last week that many of us aren&#8217;t around this weekend or have other plans, so we decided to cancel. There was supposed to be a picnic, but no good hosts were available. Happy Labor Day! -Hari]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/05/tonights-holy-grounds-canceled/</link>
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		<title>Ok Sports Fans &amp; Non-Sports Fans Alike!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a holiday weekend (something about Labor Day, I think) and that can only mean one thing&#8230;&#8230; Monday night Burgers is at noon; per our standard operating procedures for holidays.  So sleep in, eat a lite breakfast and bring your appetite to Crystal City Sports Pud for good company and grub.  If you want to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/05/ok-sports-fans-non-sports-fans-alike/</link>
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		<title>August Update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[First, I want to say sorry all of you at Holy Grounds because I sent this out a couple of weeks ago and didn&#8217;t post it.  I will try to be more faithful at posting my update on the website for those of you who don&#8217;t get my email update.  I also wanted to say [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/09/02/august-update/</link>
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		<title>HG Tonight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all &#8211; We&#8217;ve had a bit of a change in plans and I will be leading tonight on the topic of our blessings.  See you then! Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/08/29/hg-tonight-2/</link>
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		<title>TONIGHT: Change in Location</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Team, Sarah and John Dale&#8217;s house generously offered their house to cook out, so we will be changing our location start burgers at 7pm. Come hungry! Emily Directions? 512.853.0053]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/08/28/tonight-change-in-location/</link>
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		<title>Arrrr! It&#8217;s me matey&#8217;s birthday!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Greetings fellow buccaneers! Captn Wismer survived another pillaging year without walking the plank, and to celebrate, we are going to have a &#8220;serious game night,&#8221; as requested by the captn himself. Bring your favorite board games and show up at Stephanie&#8217;s ship at 8pm SATURDAY, or you&#8217;ll be food for the fishies. Grub will be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/08/27/arrrr-its-me-mateys-birthday/</link>
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		<title>HG this Sunday &#8211; Beth leading discussion on anxiety</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week, Beth Taylor will be leading a discussion on anxiety, stress and how people find peace when they feel this way. Come and join us Sunday night at 6:30pm to listen and share your thoughts and experiences as well. Hope to see you there!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/08/19/hg-this-sunday-beth-leading-discussion-on-anxiety/</link>
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		<title>Hospitality Request</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My friends Joe, Vladi, and Vicki (Vladi and Vicki are Russian exchange students) are doing some east coast travel and are in need of a place to stay this Friday and Saturday night.  Anyone up for hosting them?  They are planning to do a bunch of site seeing in DC and are happy with couches [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/08/18/hospitality-request/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Night HG</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m leading the content Sunday and hope you&#8217;ll be thinking about beautiful things.  Ecclesiates 3:11 &#8211; God has made everything beautiful for its time.  What is beautiful to you?  And what beautiful things have you witnessed happening as part of the church?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/08/14/sunday-night-hg/</link>
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		<title>Game Night Tonight!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends!  For those of you not in Pittsburgh this weekend, I&#8217;m hosting game night tonight at my place.  Feel free to come over anytime after 6 pm.  I&#8217;m planning to order pizza for dinner, so let me know if you want in on that.  Call if you need directions &#8211; 612.708.0793. Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/08/14/game-night-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Scott &amp; Sasha Send-Off</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys!!! So&#8230; Scott and Sasha will be back in town this weekend, and we&#8217;d like to give them an official send-off! Here&#8217;s the plan&#8230; we&#8217;ll all meet at FPC (3846 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302-1993) in the parking lot at 6:30, and then we&#8217;ll all carpool over to Guapo&#8217;s in Shirlington. If you want to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/08/07/scott-sasha-send-off/</link>
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		<title>&#8216;Visiting Matt in Pittsburgh&#8217;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To all, I don&#8217;t know who&#8217;s planning on going, but as of right know I am.  My plans are to leave early in the day on Friday; to beat out potential traffic and be able to enjoy the trip.  If there is anyone who would like to car pool with me or have me haul [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/08/06/visiting-matt-in-pittsburgh-2/</link>
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		<title>Visiting Matt in Pittsburgh</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m trying to get a headcount for the HG road trip to Pittsburgh: August  13-15.  Would you send me an e-mail and let me know if you&#8217;re planning to come (and still planning to come if you&#8217;ve already let me know)?  Can&#8217;t wait!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/08/04/visiting-matt-in-pittsburgh/</link>
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		<title>Big Tent Christianity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This looks like an amazing conference:  http://www.bigtentchristianity.com/]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/08/02/1617/</link>
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		<title>Converge Mid-Atlantic Community Gathering</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This gathering brings together people from communities all over the Mid-Atlantic region to teach, conspire, and dream for God’s beautiful kingdom on Earth. A combination of seminars, practical skill shares, concerts, and plenary sessions will make this a great time together. Join us at Eden Valley Center (edenvalleycenter.org), a beautiful 100 acre farmland just 45 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/07/14/converge-mid-atlantic-community-gathering/</link>
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		<title>Who&#8217;s Coming to VBS Cookout??</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Holy Grounders:  Let me know if you&#8217;re planning to come to Vacation Bible School (in lieu of HG) this coming Sunday night, July 18, 6:00 to 7:30.  (NOTE TIME CHANGE)  Actually, know you are invited all 4 nights.  The schedule is below:   Sunday, July 18 (6pm &#8211; 7:30 pm) &#8211; Love the Lord your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/07/12/whos-coming-to-vbs-cookout/</link>
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		<title>Pirate Cruise Anyone?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi All!!! Ok, so&#8230; this past weekend, I took my family on a &#8220;Pirate Cruise&#8221; tour of the Potomac (more info @ http://www.potomacriverboatco.com/pirate-cruise.php). While I definitely enjoyed myself, we didn&#8217;t get the full effect because their regular pirate didn&#8217;t show, so one of the crew members had to step in. Long story short, I now [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/07/09/pirate-cruise-anyone/</link>
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		<title>Game night at Beth Taylor&#8217;s this Fri night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys, Beth is having some trouble jiggering the web site and asked me to remind you that she&#8217;s hosting game night at her place at Foxchase in Alexandria this Friday night, starting at 7pm. Drinks and light snacks will be served. Parking is on the street. Bring a game if you like. Call 757-652-6656 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/07/07/game-night-at-beth-taylors-this-fri-night/</link>
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		<title>Good Day All and Happy 4th of july</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So have a little story to tell you.  Early last week Jan and Hari ask if I could help set up or close up after the 4th of July Sunday service and I agreed to close things up after the service.  Then this morning just after 9am, while I was getting ready for church, I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/07/04/good-day-all-and-happy-4th-of-july/</link>
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		<title>HIGH NOON</title>
		<description><![CDATA[OK  1/2 price burger fans; Monday is another holiday and with all Monday holidays 1/2 price burgers is at High Noon.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/07/02/high-noon/</link>
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		<title>THANK YOU!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank you again to everyone who took time out of the day to help my roommate and I move on Saturday. Reportedly, it was the hottest day of the year, so I give my utmost thanks and my profoundest apologies all at the same time! We managed to paint most of the house that night [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/06/28/thank-you-2/</link>
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		<title>New Date for Visit to Pittsburgh Aug 13-15</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ok, after talking to many of you, I&#8217;ve changed the Pittsburgh trip date to August 13-15.  Can&#8217;t wait to have a bunch of you here.  We’ll hang out.  I’ll introduce you to the many great people I work with here.  We’ll have a party and it would be a complete blast.  Let me know if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/06/27/new-date-for-visit-to-pittsburgh-aug-13-15/</link>
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		<title>World Cup Viewing Party at Steph&#8217;s</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all - Sarah instigated the idea of watching the World Cup at my place tomorrow and I thought it was a fabulous idea.  Feel free to come over anytime after 2 pm (game starts at 2:30 pm).  Feel free to bring snacks and drinks if you want.  See you then!!! Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/06/25/world-cup-viewing-party-at-stephs/</link>
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		<title>Girl&#8217;s and Guy&#8217;s groups tonight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder, as discussed last Sunday at Holy Grounds&#8230;tonight the girls small group that normally meet&#8217;s at Steph&#8217;s place Tuesdays at 7pm, will be meeting at Guapo&#8217;s in Shirlington at 7:30pm, tonight. At the same time, Scott, Jon and any other guys that want to join, will be hanging out at Capitol City Brew [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/06/22/girls-and-guys-groups-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Visit to Pittsburgh</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I heard that many of you have been contemplating a visit to Pittsburgh.  Wondering if you all would be interested in vising August 6-8?  We&#8217;d hang out.  I&#8217;d introduce you to the many great people I work with here.  We&#8217;d have a party and it would be a complete blast.  Let me know if the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/06/19/visit-to-pittsburgh/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds Tomorrow Night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends - For HG tomorrow night, I want to have a conversation about Holy Grounds itself &#8211; both the community and the Sunday-evening service.  Communities like ours evolve and change and I think it&#8217;s time to have a conversation about what we are and want to be &#8212; and how that impacts things like [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/06/19/holy-grounds-tomorrow-night/</link>
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		<title>Care to Flex Those Moving Muscles??</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the event of the summer&#8230; Erin is moving. And her roommate Brynn too. But just a dozen streets over. To say thank you to Erin and Brynn for not leaving DC (like some others we know, ahembridgetmattjoanna), and because you don&#8217;t want to miss THE party of summer 2010, come out and join Erin [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/06/19/care-to-flex-those-moving-muscles/</link>
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		<title>Sunday, June 6th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Everyone, This Sunday I&#8217;m leading HG, and will talk about Loving our Enemies, as I did about a year ago. I will try to put it in the context of everything I have learned in the last year, including my 4-month deployment to Iraq, and my personal struggles with trying to forgive people whom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/06/02/sunday-june-6th/</link>
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		<title>Game Night!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alright Kids&#8230; Since I&#8217;m pretty sure we haven&#8217;t been spending enough time together recently, and since Stephanie and John both have birthdays this weekend, and since it seems like a good idea, I think we should have a game night this Saturday (June 5). For convenience, we&#8217;ll be commandeering the  basement at FPC. So what [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/06/02/game-night/</link>
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		<title>Let’s Go to a Concert……</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Stephanie and I are going to see Tim McGraw with special guest Lady Antebellum and Love and Theft Tickets, Saturday July 10th at Jiffy Lube Live.  The concert starts at 7pm, but we if get down there by 5pm we can tailgate/picnic; then head in for the great music and a great time! Lawn tickets [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/05/31/let%e2%80%99s-go-to-a-concert%e2%80%a6%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>Be Ruthless in the Living of Call (House of St Michael the Archangel)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I thought you all might be interested in knowing that I&#8217;ll be blogging regularly at the House of St Michael the Archangel.  My first post is now available.  Here&#8217;s a preview: I have many friends who work in areas where life and death are truly in the balance.  There’s always a sense that if I work a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://houseofstmichaelthearchangel.org/2010/05/be-ruthless-in-the-living-of-call/</link>
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		<title>Game/Movie Night at Steph&#8217;s Tonight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey folks - If anyone would like to, I&#8217;m having people over to my place (3813 Florence Dr. #3, Alexandria) this evening for game and/or movie night (depending on our mood).  Let&#8217;s say anytime after 6:30 pm.  Eat dinner before you come&#8230;or if people are hungry we can order pizza too.  Please bring any games/movies [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/05/29/gamemovie-night-at-stephs-tonight/</link>
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		<title>1/2 Price Burgers &#8211; NOON on Monday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all -  Matt Pritchard is theoretically going to be passing through DC around lunch time on Monday so we thought we would do burgers at noon instead of 6 pm on Monday so he can join us.  Find us on the 3rd floor of Crystal City Sports Pub Monday at noon!  Happy weekend!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/05/29/12-price-burgers-noon-on-monday/</link>
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		<title>Alright people &#8211; help me out</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Okay, folks &#8211; only 2 of you have said if you&#8217;re coming to barbeque Sunday.  Help me out &#8211; tell me if you&#8217;re coming and what you&#8217;re willing to bring.  Help a girl out!!!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/05/27/alright-people-help-me-out/</link>
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		<title>Barbeque on Sunday!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Friends! In case you haven&#8217;t heard yet, we are going to barbeque on Sunday night instead of have the normal HG evening in honor of Memorial day weekend.  My Costco card and I will take care of picking up meat (probably burgers and brats or something) and buns.  Let me know if you can [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/05/25/barbeque-on-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Update from Joanna in Thailand</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello! Hot season had descended upon Thailand. With the change in weather there has been a lot going on in Home of the Open Heart. Hot season comes with a furry in April and that co-insides with Thai school summer holidays. In April, we also find ourselves in the midst of Thailand’s water festival, Songkran. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/05/22/update-from-joanna-in-thailand/</link>
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		<title>Moving, moving and more moving!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, We have one more moving assistance request for the month, for John and I. This Saturday Jen is moving in the morning, next Saturday Tim and Gretchen are moving in the morning and John and I are going to follow their act and move in the afternoon around 1:30pm. Luckily for everyone involved, we&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/05/21/moving-moving-and-more-moving/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Could Your Church Survive if There Were no Sermons?&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Don Miller made a post today about.  Thought you all would enjoy it!!!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/05/19/could-your-church-survive-if-there-were-no-sermons/</link>
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		<title>Last Sunday&#8217;s Prayer Concern: Thank you God</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We prayed for Virginia last week who was looking for a place to live in Arlington after living in a shelter.  She&#8217;s found a home.  Thanks to all who&#8217;ve been helping with this.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/05/18/last-sundays-prayer-concern-thank-you-god/</link>
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		<title>Come Say &#8220;Bye&#8221; to Tim &amp; Gretchen (and eat delicious food)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Everybody:  after the 11 am service, there&#8217;s a potluck picnic on the church playground to honor all volunteers and to say &#8220;we love you&#8221; to Tim and Gretchen &#8211; whom some of you know.  It&#8217;s their last Sunday before moving to Chicago. Come hang out, bring a dish to share.  Drinks provided.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/05/14/come-say-bye-to-tim-gretchen-and-eat-delicious-food/</link>
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		<title>Newseum Tickets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends &#8211; So it turns out Newseum tickets are good for two consecutive days.  My parents and I went today and our tickets (3 of them) are still good tomorrow if anyone feels like going.  It&#8217;s a pretty cool museum and usually $20 a ticket.  If you&#8217;re interested &#8211; call my cell 612.708.0793 and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/30/newseum-tickets/</link>
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		<title>Leading this week?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey friends! Is anyone up for leading this week at HG?  I am signed up but my folks are in town so I probably won&#8217;t be there.  I&#8217;m happy to switch for someone in the next few weeks if that works for someone&#8230; Thanks all! Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/27/leading-this-week/</link>
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		<title>Serve Dinner @ Carpenter&#8217;s Shelter This Friday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re looking for  2-4 people to serve dinner at Carpenter&#8217;s Shelter this Friday, April 30 from 6-7 pm.  Dinner will be purchased and prepped on Thursday, but we need people to serve it Friday night.  Can you help? This is a great way to serve the community.  The Shelter is located at 930 N. Henry Street [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/25/serve-dinner-carpenters-shelter-this-friday/</link>
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		<title>Earth Day at the National Cathedral</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hola Friends So&#8230; as most of you are probably aware, Earth Day is this Sunday (April 25) (yay Earth!). Also (or maybe in celebration), Brian McLaren will be preaching at the National Cathedral as well as participating in/leading a forum entitled “A New Kind of Christianity: 10 Questions That Are Transforming the Faith.” There are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/22/earth-day-at-the-national-cathedral/</link>
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		<title>Want to go to NYC this weekend?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My friend Dawnielle from Casa Chirilagua (www.CasaChirilagua.org) is looking for 7 adult chaperones to help her take 109 high school students to NYC this Saturday. It was supposed to be 48 students, and she just found out today they&#8217;re taking double that amount! The bus leaves at 5 a.m. from TC Williams high school this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/21/want-to-go-to-nyc-this-weekend/</link>
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		<title>Jan&#8217;s Vacation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Holy Grounders &#8211; I signed up to lead this Sunday on Acts 1&#38;2 which I love, but if I could find someone to take this week, it would be a gift.  I&#8217;m officially on vacation April 17 &#8211; 24 and while I&#8217;ll be back in town Sunday night, I really need this vacation time.  Anyone [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/15/jans-vacation/</link>
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		<title>Phil and Kim are here!!!!!!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone! Phil and I are pretty busy with the conference today but really want to see all of you before we leave dc!! We are thinking lunch tomorrow is easiest. We will be at Aladdin&#8217;s in Hey everyone! Phil and I are pretty busy with the conference today but really want to see all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/10/phil-and-kim-are-here/</link>
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		<title>Rob Bell speaking at HG this week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, Rob Bell is going to lead discussion this week. Well, he may be doing it from a DVD projected onto the screen, but he&#8217;s leading this week nonetheless. We&#8217;re going to read the end of the book of John and the first part of Acts chapter 1 together, then watch the DVD &#8220;Everything [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/09/rob-bell-speaking-at-hg-this-week/</link>
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		<title>TransFORM East Coast Gathering &#8211; FREE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Brian McLaren, Pete Rollins, and a couple other people you might know.  Join us for the FREE conference: Friday April 30 &#8211; Sunday, May 2 Wesley Theological Seminary in DC.  Let&#8217;s go! Register here: http://www.transformnetwork.org/page/transform-east-coast-gathering]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/08/transform-east-coast-gathering-free/</link>
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		<title>Leader for this week and next</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey friends! As it turns out, we don&#8217;t have anyone to lead this Sunday or next Sunday and need a voluteer!  This Sunday is supposed to be focused on the end of the gospels &#8211; what happened after the resurrection.  The following Sunday is the beginning of our study of Acts (ch. 1-2).  Unless, of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/07/leader-for-this-week-and-next/</link>
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		<title>Looking for Summer Housing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of my sister&#8217;s best friends from UVA (Meikle Paschal) is looking for a place to stay for 1-2 months this summer.  He will be working for the Dept. of Homeland Security in Crystal City.  He starts work on June 7th and will work til the first of July or end of July depending on what [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/06/looking-for-summer-housing/</link>
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		<title>$9 Tickets to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys, just got an e-mail about $9 tickets to Madame Tussauds (usually it&#8217;s $20).  I want to go sometime in the future, so I&#8217;m getting a couple.  Thought it might be a fun group activity. They are only on sale today through this thing called a Groupon which I&#8217;ve been using a bunch lately. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/06/9-tickets-to-madame-tussauds-wax-museum/</link>
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		<title>Dinner Wednesday Night with Matt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ll be back in town for a couple of days this week and would love to grab dinner with you all!  I miss you all so much!!!! Here&#8217;s the plan: Guapos in Shirlington 6:30pm Wednesday, April 7 Shoot me a text and let me know you&#8217;re coming so I can get an appropriately sized table: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/04/dinner-wednesday-night-with-matt/</link>
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		<title>Northern Virginia Emergent Cohort!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Matt &#38; I have gone to these informal gatherings.  Great people including our friends from Common Table.   I&#8217;m going for my post-Easter debriefing. Monday, April 5 @ 8 pm (Look for the &#8220;Cohort&#8221; sign if you&#8217;re new) Dogwood Tavern 132 West Broad Street Falls Church, VA (Parking in the Back)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/04/01/northern-virginia-emergent-cohort/</link>
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		<title>Buy and Review Brian McLaren&#8217;s Latest Book &#8220;A New Kind of Christianity&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We got to share dinner with Brian McLaren last spring.  Brian graciously gave his time to us along with a bunch of books and CDs.  We asked if there was anything we could do for him and, after thinking about it a little while, he asked us to read and review his new book &#8220;A [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/31/buy-and-review-brian-mclarens-latest-book-a-new-kind-of-christianity/</link>
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		<title>We Need YOU!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all! At the planning meeting last night, we decided to spend the next few months at HG focusing on the early church &#8211; particularly as found in the book of Acts.  We&#8217;ll start the Sunday after Easter by focusing on the last couple chapters of John (John 20-21) that focus on the empty tomb, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/30/we-need-you/</link>
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		<title>New Dinner Plan for Sunday Nights</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all! So at the planning meeting on Sunday, we decided to take a break from the traditional potluck on Sunday nights.  For the month of April, we&#8217;ll going to skip the potluck.  That said, we will still gather at 6 pm for a time of fellowship.  If yoou want to bring dinner with you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/30/new-dinner-plan-for-sunday-nights/</link>
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		<title>2 Opportunities to Serve Carpenter&#8217;s Shelter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Volunteers needed for Carpenter&#8217;s Shelter Cookoff!  Sunday, April 25  Noon &#8211; 3pm @ The Birchmere.  For more information, contact Jon Borden or check this out: http://www.carpentersshelter.org/2010/02/carpenters-cook-off/ Volunteers needed to Serve Dinner for the Residents of Carpenter&#8217;s Shelter on Friday, April 30 at 6 pm.  We need someone to head this up, organize the dinner (who [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/30/2-opportunities-to-serve-carpenters-shelter/</link>
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		<title>Easter Sunrise Service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What:  Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus followed by breakfast in the park When:  6:00 am coffee (but we&#8217;ll start worship at 6:30) Where:  Oronoco Bay Park (aka The Joanna Geiger Baptismal Site) at the end of Pendleton St., Old Town, Alexandria Other Details:  Music by John Dale, Story by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and/or John There will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/29/easter-sunrise-service/</link>
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		<title>The Return of Hari</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All &#8211; Hari returns around May 19 &#8211; although this is merely estimated.  The return of the prodigal!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/29/the-return-of-hari/</link>
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		<title>HG Tonight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello Friends!!! I know this is a little last minute, but I wanted to let everyone know to not worry about bringing food for the potluck tonight! Steph will be bringing dinner, so take the night off from cooking Also, make sure to come early for the planning meeting]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/28/hg-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all - Thank you all for your prayers.  I am still in DC and I&#8217;m staying for now.  Grandma is stable in that she&#8217;s not getting worse, but they also don&#8217;t have any answers and if they can&#8217;t get her blood pressure down she will likelyhave a major stroke.  She&#8217;s still very confused, but [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/25/update/</link>
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		<title>Pray for wisdom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; I need your prayers for wisdom on what to do right now.  My mom just called and my grandmother isn&#8217;t doing very well at all.  She&#8217;s 95 and has been suffering mini strokes.  They&#8217;ve had her in the hospital since Monday night.  My mom called tonight and she&#8217;s getting to the point [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/24/pray-for-wisdom/</link>
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		<title>Wendell Berry Speaking in Arlington May 4th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Arlington Reads 2010: Literary Legend, Farmer Wendell Berry &#8220;The Memory of Old Jack&#8221; is featured title Berry, urban farmer Novella Carpenter to speak Book club kits available ARLINGTON, Va. &#8212; Our food takes center plate this spring as Arlington Reads 2010 looks at the movement away from industrial mass production back to safer, healthier meals [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/23/wendell-berry-speaking-in-arlington-may-4th/</link>
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		<title>This Weekend:  Moving Party Saturday &amp; Planning Meeting Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey friends &#8211; Just a reminder that we have a couple things going on this weekend.  First, many of you wonderful people are helping me move on Saturday (thank you).  We&#8217;ll meet at my current place (200 Yoakum Pkwy, Alexandria) at 10 am. Let me know if you can join us so I can plan [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/22/this-weekend-moving-party-saturday-planning-meeting-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Anyone want to go to the Brad Paisley concert?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey friends - Jon Borden and I are going to the Brad Paisley concert on May 22 at Jiffy Lube Live (formerly Nissan Pavillion).  Anyone want to join us?  Lawn seats are $35 and tickets went on sale this morning.  If you want to come, jump on the website and buy yourself a lawn ticket!  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/19/anyone-want-to-go-to-the-brad-paisley-concert/</link>
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		<title>Care Package for Hari (because we care)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please bring whatever you&#8217;d like to add to a care package for Hari &#8211; to send to Iraq &#8211; this Sunday March 21st.  I&#8217;ll be sending it Monday.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/15/care-package-for-hari-because-we-care/</link>
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		<title>Cornerstone Benefit Concert-this Saturday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[concert, community, homeless, benefit, DC, fundraiser, music, donate, give]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/11/cornerstone-benefit-concert-this-saturday/</link>
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		<title>CARPENTER’S COOK-OFF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/09/carpenter%e2%80%99s-cook-off-volunteers-needed/</link>
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		<title>Moving Party!!! March 27</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all - So in case you haven&#8217;t heard, I&#8217;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&#8217;m picking up the truck at 9 am and have the elevator reserved at 10 am so I&#8217;m thinking we&#8217;ll [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/08/moving-party-march-27/</link>
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		<title>Plan for Easter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey friends &#8211; So it was decided last night that we aren&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/08/plan-for-easter/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds Planning Mtg &#8211; March 28</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/08/holy-grounds-planning-mtg-march-28/</link>
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		<title>HG Women&#8217;s Small Group dinner &amp; planning mtg.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi ladies, I think it&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/08/hg-womens-small-group-dinner-planning-mtg/</link>
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		<title>Chirilagua Women&#8217;s Group Fundraiser</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone! Women from our intentional community, Casa Chirilagua, are holding another fundraiser for our annual women&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/04/chirilagua-womens-group-fundraiser/</link>
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		<title>This Sunday, March 7</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Yes, bring your Potluck Offerings.  But Jan&#8217;s flipping grilled cheese sandwiches (maybe accessorized with our storehouse of bacon).  And please be pondering about moments in life when you&#8217;ve felt forsaken.  We&#8217;ll be releasing them via the Wailing Wall (actually a Wailing Cross) this Sunday.  &#8220;My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?&#8221;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/04/this-sunday-march-7/</link>
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		<title>St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/04/st-patrick%e2%80%99s-day-parade-in-old-town-alexandria/</link>
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		<title>Matt&#8217;s in Town, Crystal City Sports Pub Tonight at 6pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;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]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/03/03/matts-in-town-crystal-city-sports-pub-tonight-at-6pm/</link>
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		<title>Update from Joanna!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/19/update-from-joanna/</link>
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		<title>Prayer calendar for Lent</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8212; both individually and collectively. I am creating a prayer calendar for our community &#8212; extending to Fairlington&#8217;s morning service as well &#8212; a calendar [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/18/prayer-calendar-for-lent/</link>
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		<title>Special Request</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/17/special-request/</link>
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		<title>Some days you gotta Jump, Jive, and Wail!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Howdy y&#8217;all!!! Ryan and I have decided to go swing dancing tonight&#8230; 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. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/17/some-days-you-gotta-jump-jive-and-wail/</link>
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		<title>Girls group this week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/15/girls-group-this-week/</link>
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		<title>Pancakes This Sunday!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/15/1379/</link>
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		<title>Anyone else stir crazy?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all - I&#8217;m a little stir crazy and Lauren, Jon, and I are heading to lunch at Guapos in Shirlington &#8211; should get there about 12:15 pm.  I don&#8217;t know how stuck you all are, but if you can get out and want to join us, let me know you&#8217;re coming!  Call my cell 612.708.0793! [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/11/anyone-else-stir-crazy/</link>
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		<title>Casa Chirilagua needs volunteers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, Casa Chirilagua (http://www.casachirilagua.org) is looking for a few good men &#38; 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&#8217;s email below and email me (sarahedale at gmail.com) if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/08/casa-chirilagua-needs-volunteers/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Blizzard-Like&#8221; Conditions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Howdy y&#8217;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.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/06/blizzard-like-con/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds Sunday Night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As we say in Texas, Howdy y&#8217;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&#8217;t held back from snow may be gone for the big game. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/04/holy-grounds-sunday-night/</link>
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		<title>Women&#8217;s Small Group Canceled Tonight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Ladies, We&#8217;re going to cancel small group for tonight with so many of us out and the fact that I&#8217;m incredibly exhausted. I think I&#8217;m going to work a little late, then go right to bed when I get home – I&#8217;m sure you all understand and have been there too! We&#8217;ll meet back [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/02/womens-small-group-canceled-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Can You Help Deliver Furniture to Neighbors in Need?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Help!  We are looking for 3-5 strong volunteers to help with furniture delivery for a group called ALIVE in February. What:  We pick up furniture that people in Alexandria are donating and then you deliver it to people in Alexandria who need it. (Obviously the ALIVE people give us addresses.  We don&#8217;t randomly take and give furniture, although that would be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/28/can-you-help-deliver-furniture-to-neighbors-in-need/</link>
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		<title>Regarding our Media Inspirations Series:</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We welcome your submissions of music to be shared with the group Sunday, January 31st, all submissions must be received no later than Thursday, Jan 28th, 11pm. The guidelines are only that it be part of YOUR story, and that it be less than 6 minutes long. Please email 1 song in MP3 format attached [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/26/regarding-our-media-inspirations-series/</link>
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		<title>Anybody want a double papasan chair?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So I&#8217;m putting a free double papasan chair up on craigslist tomorrow, but I wanted to give any of you guys who might want it the first crack at it. Just email me at the link @ the bottom or call me @ 318 547 3489. Thanks. Josh]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/21/anybody-want-a-double-papasan-chair/</link>
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		<title>Schedule for the next few months</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone!  I wanted to post an update with the HG schedule for the next few months since our discussion last Sunday.  There are still several open teaching spots, so please let me know if you&#8217;re willing to fill in one night.  Thanks! In January and early February we&#8217;ll be continuing our focus on Spiritual [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/19/schedule-for-the-next-few-months/</link>
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		<title>Recap of Sunday&#8217;s Discussion on HG&#8217;s Finances</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys! This is an update of what happened at our planning meeting this week. Due to an ongoing discussion about tithe and our larger relationship with FPC, We discussed how Holy Grounds might collect, store and distribute any moneys given to us. So this is basically the summary. HG will accept money as it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/19/recap-of-sundays-discussion-on-hgs-finances/</link>
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		<title>And Another New Address</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Joanna&#8217;s moved to Thailand.  She loves dark chocolate &#38; peanut butter M&#38;Ms! PO Box 121, Bandu, A.Muang, Chiang Rai, 57100 Thailand We miss you Joanna!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/17/and-another-new-address/</link>
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		<title>New Address</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hari&#8217;s Address in Iraq is: Unit #931003 TF-TP-2 APO AE 09391 He&#8217;s also checking e-mail.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/17/new-address-2/</link>
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		<title>Pray for Joanna</title>
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		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/02/19/update-from-joanna/</link>
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		<title>Planning Meeting tomorrow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; just a reminder that we have a planning meeting tomorrow at 4 pm~  See you all there!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/16/planning-meeting-tomorrow/</link>
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		<title>Erin&#8217;s CD Release Show in HG Basement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A birthday is a time to share the wonderful gifts that are unique to you with others. Well, I happen to like writing music and I&#8217;ve been chugging away at this album Felicities of Expression. I&#8217;m turning 25 this year (on the 21st) and I&#8217;m asking you to celebrate it with me by attending my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/14/erins-cd-release-show-in-hg-basement/</link>
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		<title>It&#8217;s not too late to join HG women&#8217;s small group</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi ladies, I wanted to send out a reminder that we&#8217;re starting our series on the miracles of Jesus tonight at Holy Grounds women&#8217;s small group. If you haven&#8217;t had a chance to come yet but have been thinking about it, now would be a good time to start as we&#8217;re beginning our scripture studies [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/12/its-not-too-late-to-join-hg-womens-small-group/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds and Finances</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Folks – So we’ve broached the subject many of times and now it’s time to move forward with some action.  On the 17th planning meeting we have time slotted to have a formal discussion and I thought I’d throw out some topics for you to chew on, like; Paying Rent for the time we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/10/holy-grounds-and-finances/</link>
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		<title>Women&#8217;s Small Group Tonight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi ladies, Just a reminder&#8230; we&#8217;re having women&#8217;s small group tonight at 7:30pm at our new apartment in Chirilagua. For those of you who don&#8217;t know where Chirilagua is, no worries&#8230; it&#8217;s still in Alexandria and easy to get to. Also, I think today might be the day we actually start studying the bible! So [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/05/womens-small-group-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Planning meeting &#8211; DATE CHANGE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all!  Josh &#38; Jon B are going to lead us in a conversation about HG finances and our relationship wtih FPC at the next planning meeting, but Josh has to work this Sunday.  Therefore, we&#8217;re moving the planning meeting to January 17 at 4 pm.  It will be to discuss the finances piece as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/04/planning-meeting-date-change/</link>
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		<title>Free turkey tonight!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, Just a reminder&#8230; we&#8217;re back on our “normal” Holy Grounds schedule tonight with a potluck at the church at 6pm and a discussion lead by Corey, starting our series on Spiritual Practices. If you&#8217;re going to bring food, please bring only a small side dish since we&#8217;ll be having a 20 lb. roasted [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/01/03/free-turkey-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Update on Moving</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys! Just a reminder, Lauren and I will be moving on Saturday January 2nd. If you could come and help us that would be amazing. I am hoping to make the entire thing into one load so we aren&#8217;t all driving back and forth. The official start time is 10AM but if anyone wants [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/31/update-on-moving/</link>
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		<title>A thank you from Lauren and Josh</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys! As a lot of you know last week was a hard week for Lauren and myself. Lauren had a death in the family and we had to make a short notice trip back to Texas. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has kept us in their prayers. Also I wanted [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/31/a-thank-you-from-lauren-and-josh/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey &#8211; I promised to get tickets to Screwtape Letters at the Lansburgh Theatre, and there were so many options, it didn&#8217;t happen.  BUT . . . there is interest from several of you to go this Saturday night.  I&#8217;ll buy the tickets if you want them. Please email me at jan@fpcusa.org by 5:00 on New Year&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/30/1303/</link>
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		<title>New Years Party</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Okay team! We finally have ourselves an invite! http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/GTLNIONGHRSNFMHBAALQ/NewYears Please log in and let us know if you can make it]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/28/new-years-party/</link>
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		<title>Woohoo, it&#8217;s the New Year!!!!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Howdy from Austin,Texas!!! This post is long overdue, but save the date: Ryan and I are hosting a New Years party at our place Thursday night From 9pm til the cows come home More info to come in the form of a evite tomorrow- watch with anticipation and start preparing for a fabulous time to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/27/woohoo-its-the-new-year/</link>
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		<title>Helping Josh &amp; Lauren move</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends - I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas!  I spoke with Josh and they&#8217;re still going to try to move next weekend.  I sadly won&#8217;t be there, but I told Josh I would help rally the troops to get them moved.  Josh is renting a truck on Saturday, January 2 and want to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/26/helping-josh-lauren-move/</link>
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		<title>HG on the 27th&#8230;&#8230;Any Ideas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was asked what was happening this Sunday at HG and I really didn&#8217;t know. So I look up the last post on this subject and found out that we had a big &#8220;?&#8221; assigned.  So I ask who&#8217;s going to be in town and who wants to get togther, at the church or else [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/22/hg-on-the-27th-any-ideas/</link>
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		<title>Pray for Lauren</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends - I got some sad news this evening.  Please pray for our friend Lauren &#8211; her little niece passed away today.  Her niece has battled a heart condition all her life and she got an infection she couldn&#8217;t overcome.  Lauren is trying to get home tomorrow &#8211; pray she can get a flight [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/20/pray-for-lauren/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Caroling Cancelled for Sunday Night!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Because there is at least a foot of snow out there with no one sure how to clear it . . . Because Jesus loves it even when we sing in the warmth of our homes . . . Melanie &#38; I agree that we should cancel Christmas Caroling for Dec. 20th at 6:45 pm.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/19/christmas-caroling-cancelled-for-sunday-night/</link>
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		<title>Nancy&#8217;s car vandalized &#8211; Update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As you all saw in a previous post, Nancy Cady&#8217;s car was vandalized last week.  The HG community stepped up and agreed to help with the repairs.  John Dale was amazing and worked with Nancy to get the car fixed.  It was an expensive repair, however &#8211; totaling almost $1400.  John graciously covered this expensein [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/15/nancys-car-vandalized-update/</link>
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		<title>Reminder:  White Elephant Party on Saturday!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; Remember the White Elephant Christmas party is at 7 pm on Saturday.  Bring a wrapped white elephant gift, a snack to share, any games we might want to play, and any gift cards you&#8217;d like to donate to those in our community who might need a little extra help this Christmas.  Everyone [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/08/reminder-white-elephant-party-on-saturday/</link>
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		<title>Nancy&#8217;s car vandalized</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys!  Our friend Nancy had a situation arise last night after HG.  When she got home last night she found that her car had been vandalized &#8211; back window &#38; windshield smashed and tires slashed.  They only have liability insurance on the car so they have to cover the costs to get it fixed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/07/nancys-car-vandalized/</link>
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		<title>HG Plan for the rest of the year</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all &#8211; I thought I should post our plan for the rest of the year and leading into January, just so everyone nows what&#8217;s up.   Here&#8217;s the schedule: Dec 6 &#8211; Emily leading Saturday, Dec 12 -  Christmas Party at 7pm in the basement &#8211; bring a white elephant gift, a snack to share, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/05/hg-plan-for-the-rest-of-the-year/</link>
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		<title>Shane Claiborne addresses those who don&#8217;t believe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Esquire asked Shane Claiborne to &#8220;address those who don&#8217;t believe&#8221;: To all my nonbelieving, sort-of-believing, and used-to-be-believing friends: I feel like I should begin with a confession. I am sorry that so often the biggest obstacle to God has been Christians. Christians who have had so much to say with our mouths and so little [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/05/shane-claiborne-addresses-those-who-dont-believe/</link>
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		<title>This Friday Night – Join us for Pizza at Rustico</title>
		<description><![CDATA[John and I have an empty fridge in preparation for moving, so we&#8217;re forced to eat out tomorrow night. Bummer. What a great time for pizza and beer! I&#8217;ve heard Rustico has some pretty good specialty pizza and a very wide range of unique beers, but I haven&#8217;t been yet to test them out. Here&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/03/this-friday-night-%e2%80%93-join-us-for-pizza-at-rustico/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Party Time</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our community will be gathering together to celebrate the season on Saturday, December 12th at 7:00pm in the Lower Level of FPC. Please bring a snack to share. We&#8217;ll be having our traditional White Elephant gift exchange, so bring an inexpensive (possibly something you already own), wrapped gift to include in the festivities. Additionally, this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/03/christmas-party-time/</link>
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		<title>Advent Conspiracy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Everybody, if you missed our discussion last Sunday, you missed seeing this awesome video that Jan shared from the Advent Conspiracy movement. I definitely recommend checking it out if you haven&#8217;t already seen it. It&#8217;s a fantastic way to get refocused this holiday season. If that video&#8217;s not working, you can check it out [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/02/advent-conspiracy/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Pageant!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[IT&#8217;S NOT CHRISTMAS WITHOUT A PAGEANT!  (Okay, all we really need is Jesus but pageants are fun.) The 11am service will produce a traditional Christmas Pageant on Sunday, Dec. 13 during 11 am worship and we are in need of: Luke the Physician (the narrator), The Priest,  The Innkeeper, and assorted &#8220;Hill People&#8221; (not the same [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/12/01/christmas-pageant/</link>
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		<title>Women&#8217;s Small Group Location</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy Holidays Ladies! I hope everyone had a deliciously relaxing Thanksgiving. Since the holiday has past, we are back on to meet Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Due to the Dales&#8217; upcoming move, we will be meeting at my apartment [1202 S. Alfred St.; Alexandria]. If you get lost or need directions, give me a call [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/30/womens-small-group-location/</link>
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		<title>Screwtape Letters @ The Lansburgh Theatre</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anybody want to see C.S. Lewis&#8217; Screwtape Letters sometime between Dec. 16 &#38; Jan 3?  Tickets are $29, $38, $49 and we can &#8220;save up to $10 when we buy two tickets&#8221; with a discount by Dec. 4.   Groups can save up to 20%. Anybody interested?  To get the conversation started, how about: Wed. Dec. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/23/screwtape-letters-the-lansburgh-theatre/</link>
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		<title>Prayers this Week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All &#8211; Keep Ryan in your prayers this week.  As most of us will be eating our turkey, he&#8217;ll be headed to Afghanistan.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/23/prayers-this-week/</link>
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		<title>The Color of Recession</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Scott S asked me to send this out to everyone about this event on the effect of the recession on minorities: ‘The Color of Recession’ A televised town hall debate hosted by Al Jazeera’s Avi Lewis Friday, November 20, 2009 &#124; 3:00pm THE NEWSEUM 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20001 Featuring: Rev. Jesse Jackson, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/19/the-color-of-recession/</link>
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		<title>Planning Meeting Tonight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone!  Just a reminder that we&#8217;re having a planning meeting at 4:30 pm tonight &#8211; see you then!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/15/planning-meeting-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Saturday Afternoon Movie and Dinner!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last Sunday at HG Jan mentioned a movie called “Precious” that many may never consider seeing. So I’m asking all to consider joining Jan in seeing this movie on Saturday. The plan is to meet at the Regal Potomac Yard Theater for the 3:45 showing; then heading some place for dinner and to talk about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/12/saturday-afternoon-movie-and-dinner/</link>
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		<title>Women&#8217;s Bible Study</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Howdy ladies of Farlington! Just a reminder: We will be back at Sarah Dale&#8217;s house tonight at 7:30. Feel free to bring snacks or not. We look forward to seeing you! Em 512.853.0053]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/10/womens-bible-study/</link>
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		<title>HG Planning Meeting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In efforts to keep things at HG a community effort, we&#8217;ll be having a planning meeting this Sunday to plan out the next few months of Sunday &#8216;programming&#8217; to take us through the holidays. We&#8217;ll be discussing holiday weekends, holiday activities, Sunday night planning, etc. Please come to the church at 4:30pm this Sunday, Nov. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/10/hg-planning-meeting-3/</link>
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		<title>Discipleship/Formation Group</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey All. I was curious if anyone would be interested in a group that is focused on discipleship and being formed unto Christ. This is the type of group that I would love to be part of.. I have some ideas about books to study If anyone is interested let me know Thom Skinner skinnersbox_75@yahoo.com]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/08/discipleshipformation-group-2/</link>
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		<title>Discipleship/formation group</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey All. I was curious if anyone would be interested in a group that is focused on discipleship and being formed unto Christ. This is the type of group that I would love to be part of.. I have some ideas about books to study If anyone is interested let me know Thom Skinner skinnersbox_75@yahoo.com]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/08/discipleshipformation-group/</link>
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		<title>PARANORMAL ACTIVITY AND/OR DINNER TONIGHT</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone I know this is last minute but thought I&#8217;d throw it out anyway.  Going to see Paranormal Activity tonight at the AMC Hoffman Center at 7:35.  The plan is to meet at the Galae Thai restaurant across from the theater (215 Swamp Fox Rd) at 5:30 then head to the movie(s).  I say movies [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/07/paranormal-activity-andor-dinner-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Women&#8217;s Small Group Tonight-Last minute location change</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone, We have a last minute location change for our Women&#8217;s Small Group tonight. We&#8217;ll be meeting at the church in the lower level, where we usually meet for Holy Grounds, at 7:30 p.m. Call/email me if you have questions. 703-789-7164/sarahedale [at] gmail.com Sarah]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/03/womens-small-group-tonight-last-minute-location-change/</link>
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		<title>Need a plan for Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all - So I realized driving home last night that we don&#8217;t have a plan for this coming Sunday evening.  There had been a list of people wanting to lead different things which has kept us scheduled for awhile, but we&#8217;ve hit the end of the list.  Anyone up for leading this week?  There [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/02/need-a-plan-for-sunday/</link>
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		<title>More Foto</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello again Friends I&#8217;ve put up the pics from last nights&#8217; HG. They&#8217;re on my flickr (direct link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lrnwllms/sets/72157622596505403/). Also, I&#8217;ve added just a couple more pics to the Halloween set. As always, feel free to take them, print them, post them elsewhere etc&#8230; Enjoy]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/11/02/more-foto/</link>
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		<title>Party Pictures</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi All! As usual, I&#8217;m posting the pics from the Halloween/Matt&#8217;s Last Hurrah party on Flickr. They&#8217;re not all up/edited, but I&#8217;ve put up some fun ones as a start. The link directly to the set is http://www.flickr.com/photos/lrnwllms/sets/72157622705408438/ Let me know if you want originals etc&#8230; Also&#8230; if you know of someone who was there [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/31/party-pictures/</link>
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		<title>Jan&#8217;s Sermons Now Available Online</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You can now listen to, download, or subscribe to the podcast of Jan&#8217;s Sunday Morning sermons at http://www.fairlingtonpres.org/sermons]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/28/jans-sermons-now-available-online/</link>
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		<title>Tim Keller Coming to Cathedral</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All &#8211; Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Church in NYC is speaking Thursday, Nov. 5th at National Cathedral.  Tickets are $13-$18.  You can buy tickets here and read about Redeemer Church here. He&#8217;s an interesting guy and I don&#8217;t agree with everything he says/believes but he&#8217;s doing some cool things in the city.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/28/tim-keller-coming-to-cathedral/</link>
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		<title>Dinner with Brian</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t forget we will be having dinner with Brian at Capitol City Brewery in Shirlington tonight starting at 6pm.  It will be a time to just informally chat with Brian and it&#8217;s definitely ok if you come late.  It&#8217;s going to be great!  Text me if you have any problems: 434.962.4927.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/28/dinner-with-brian/</link>
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		<title>Reminder: NEW Holy Grounds Women&#8217;s Small Group</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just a friendly reminder&#8230; tomorrow is our first of a series of introductory meetings where we&#8217;ll be getting together to discuss the formation of a new women&#8217;s small group. We&#8217;ll be making dinner together at my (Sarah&#8217;s) house starting around 7pm this Tuesday, Oct. 27. We had a brief discussion last night at Holy Grounds, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/26/reminder-new-holy-grounds-womens-small-group/</link>
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		<title>PARANORMAL ACTIVITY AND/OR DINNER TONIGHT</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone I know this is last minute but thought I&#8217;d throw it out anyway.  Going to see Paranormal Activity tonight at the AMC Hoffman Center at 7:35.  The plan is to meet at the Galae Thai restaurant across from the theater (215 Swamp Fox Rd) at 5:30 then head to the movie(s).  I say movies [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/23/paranormal-activity-canceled/</link>
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		<title>Thank you from Bridgett</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone &#8211; just wanted to pass this on from Bridgett: Send my love to Holy Grounds. Tell them so much thank you. I&#8217;m so amazed with the community and the Love and the help! It truly speaks of you guys character and God&#8217;s character. THANK YOU!!! Bridgett ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/23/thank-you-from-bridgett/</link>
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		<title>HG Planning Meeting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys &#8211; Just a reminder that Matt is leading a discussion about how we govern ourselves this Sunday (October 25) at 4:30 pm.  See you all there!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/22/hg-planning-meeting-2/</link>
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		<title>NEW Holy Grounds Women&#8217;s Small Group</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While the odd name &#8220;small group&#8221; has become sort of a church-y expression, it&#8217;s the best thing I&#8217;ve got for the moment. With that said&#8230; Emily and I would like to start a new Holy Grounds Women&#8217;s Small Group-Bible Study-Fellowship-Girly Hang Out Time-Accountability-and-Fun-Group! If you&#8217;re interested, please share thoughts with us through email (emilywismer AT [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/22/new-holy-grounds-womens-small-group/</link>
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		<title>Matt&#8217;s Spooktacular Goodbye!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you heard the latest word??? Matthew Pritchard is moving to Pittsburgh! We&#8217;re throwing a party and wishing him well! So&#8230;. Wear your Halloween finest if you dare, bring a spooky snack or two to share, but above all else, when it&#8217;s all said and done &#8212; we hope you can say, &#8220;Matt saw me [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/21/matts-spooktacular-goodbye/</link>
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		<title>Bring Clothes/Supplies to Bridgett</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey HG peeps, Some of you have heard that Bridgett&#8217;s town home burned down late last night/early this morning. Bridgett and her roommate are okay, but they have lost everything. Matt&#8217;s roommates are driving up on Wednesday NIGHT to Kentucky, so he&#8217;s asked us to bring any clothing/supplies we might want to gather to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/20/bring-clothessupplies-to-bridgett/</link>
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		<title>Update on Bridgett</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was able to hop a plane this morning to Cincinnati (with some cloths I picked up from Erin) and have been with Bridgett since then. I&#8217;m remaining with her until her parents get here at about 11 and will head back to help with whatever&#8217;s needed tomorrow morning.  Bridgett is good spirits, but still [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/20/update-on-bridgett/</link>
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		<title>Emergency Needs for Bridgett</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At 6am this morning I received a message from Bridgett that her house had burned down last night and she lost everything. I&#8217;m going to the Christian Community Development Association conference in Cincinnati (very near to where Bridgett lives) tomorrow and we were planning to hang out while I was in town. She&#8217;s asked me [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/20/emergency-needs-for-bridgett/</link>
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		<title>Paranormal Activity  CANCELED</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those who were on the fence about coming out tonight I have to give you a little push and tell you the event has been canceled.  If all goes well I will repost for either the 6 or 7 of Nov.  Jon So who’s up for seeing “Paranormal Activity”?   I know I am and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/19/paranormal-activity/</link>
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		<title>Painting Part 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who missed out on the painting extravaganza this afternoon, we saved some for you :)  We&#8217;ll be painting again on Tuesday at 7 pm and Saturday at 10 am in the children&#8217;s rooms if you&#8217;d like to join us!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/18/painting-part-2/</link>
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		<title>Leftovers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all - There are a ton of leftovers from Jan&#8217;s party tonight, so please DO NOT bring food to HG tomorrow night.  We have plenty!!!!!!!!!!!  Thanks all! Love, Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/17/leftovers/</link>
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		<title>Email Steph right now please :)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; As you all know Jan&#8217;s 20th anniversary celebration  potluck is coming up on Saturday at 5 pm.  It would be really wonderful to have a strong showing from HG.  I&#8217;m also trying to help get a sense of headcount so please take a moment to email me (today please) and let me know if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/15/email-steph-right-now-please/</link>
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		<title>HG Planning Meeting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello friends - So our dear friend Matt would like to lead us in a discussion of how we govern ourselves before he leaves for Pittsburgh.  We decided to call a planning meeting to discuss it, instead of doing it during worship, since it&#8217;s probably not something visitors are overly interested in.  Please join us [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/14/hg-planning-meeting/</link>
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		<title>Pray for Bridgett&#8217;s dad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bridgett Hedrick&#8217;s dad is not well. They find out in a few hours what&#8217;s going on. Please hold him in your prayers today. Bridgett is part of HG, moved for grad school over the summer.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/14/pray-for-bridgetts-dad-2/</link>
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		<title>Next Couple Sundays&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just wanted to let everyone know the plan for the next couple weeks at HG!   This coming Sunday, Matt will be leading one final time before he moves.  The following Sunday (October 25), the Vrooms are leading. And remember, Jan&#8217;s anniversary celebration is on Saturday!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/13/next-couple-sundays/</link>
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		<title>Painting Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all,  I wanted to send along an invitation to help this Sunday at 1:30 pm.  A group will be painting the kids&#8217; rooms.  We&#8217;d love to have you join us.   If you have any questions, let me know!  THANKS!!!   Steph]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/13/painting-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Support for Joanna</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I just spoke with Joanna this morning.  She&#8217;s doing really well, but money is tight. As Joanna&#8217;s community, we&#8217;ve agreed to share such information and to help her out as the spirit leads.  Please consider sending sending some support money to Joanna. If you are cool with not having a tax deduction (preferred since it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/13/support-for-joanna/</link>
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		<title>Jan&#8217;s 20th Anniversary</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jan&#8217;s 20 yAnd need help decorating! On Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7 pm, Andi will be decorating the fellowship hall Italian style and could use a couple of volunteers to help set up tables and chairs. I&#8217;ve got some red and white checkered tablecloths, red taper candles and (empty) wine bottles to put them in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/12/jans-20th-anniversary/</link>
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		<title>Webmaster(s) Needed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re looking for someone(s) to manage the website after I depart. Anyone interested? We use wordpress and it&#8217;s really easy to do. I&#8217;m happy to show you all the details of how.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/10/webmasters-needed/</link>
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		<title>God and the New Physics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys - Tim Fry asked that I share this upcoming Sunday Morning Conversation series with the HG crew.  Just in case you&#8217;re interested&#8230; Sunday Morning Conversation Series starting Sunday at 9:30am: God and the New Physics: Trying to learn about the Creator by studying the Creation. Historically, theology has been informed by perceptions of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/05/1084/</link>
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		<title>An Update from Joanna</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Namaste from India! I was trying to sort through some pictures today which lead down a trip through my memories of places I&#8217;ve been and places I&#8217;ve loved.  Like DC in the spring, when you can almost mistake the cherry blossoms for snow.  I reflected about people I have grown to love, roommates, childhood friends, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/05/an-update-from-joanna/</link>
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		<title>Photos</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alright Friends, since some of you have asked&#8230; I&#8217;m posting all of the pictures that I have from HG/Friends-of-HG-related adventures on Flickr. You can find my page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lrnwllms/ . Let me know if you want originals of anything. Enjoy]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/04/photos/</link>
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		<title>Celebrating Jan&#8217;s 20 Years of Ministry with FPC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You and your family are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate and give thanks for Jan&#8217;s 20 years of ministry at Fairlington Presbyterian Church with an Italian dinner in the fellowship hall at 5pm Saturday, October 17. What to bring: Most importantly, bring yourself! If you would like, you can also bring your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/02/celebrating-jans-20-years-of-ministry-with-fpc/</link>
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		<title>Helping Casa Chirilagua</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Friends of Casa Chirilagua, we need you! WHO:   Casa Chiri and 12 of our closest volunteer friends! WHAT:  We need help for our Art on the Avenue booth.  We will be helping children make bird feeders out of recycled materials. WHEN:  This Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 AM &#8211; 6 PM WHERE:  Del Ray neighborhood [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/10/01/helping-casa-chirilagua/</link>
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		<title>Nationals Game &amp; Computer C.O.R.E.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our wonderful friends at Computer C.O.R.E have two events going on tomorrow. All day long, you can stop by and eat at La Tasca-Clarendon. They are donating a portion of the days sales to C.O.R.E. Tuesday night 7:05, you can see the Nationals play the NY Mets. Computer C.O.R.E. has free tickets for anyone interested. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/28/nationals-game-computer-c-o-r-e/</link>
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		<title>Anybody got any games?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; So I need a little help with something I&#8217;m doing for work.  I need to collect the following games and I&#8217;m wondering if any of you have them and would be willing to bring them tonight and let me borrow them for a week.  It would be very much appreciated!!!  Thanks all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/27/anybody-got-any-games/</link>
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		<title>It&#8217;s a Fun Family Filled Weekend @ FPC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We invite you to join us this weekend for two events. Come to play or to volunteer a bit of your time. Or&#8230; both! Saturday, September 26th Come out and play or choose from one of our activity stations and help lead an activity. All activity stations are easy and have instructions on how to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/25/its-a-fun-family-filled-weekend-fpc/</link>
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		<title>December 20th</title>
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		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/24/worship/</link>
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		<title>The Billion Dollar Gram</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since I know many of you are interested in how the world&#8217;s wealth is spent, I thought you may be interested in the graphic I read on Information is Beautiful called the Billion Dollar Gram. It is an interesting representation of what our wealth is doing&#8230; and a few of the things our wealth could [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/22/the-billion-dollar-gram/</link>
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		<title>Get Rob Bell Tickets from Matt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Bell will be in DC with the Drop Like Stars tour on Saturday, October 10th at 8pm at GW’s Lisner auditorium. The tickets just came in and you can get from Matt for $20. Make checks payable to &#8220;Fairlington Pres.&#8221;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/21/get-rob-bell-tickets-from-me/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Dark Knight&#8221; after Burgers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Dark Knight&#8221; will be playing outside tonight over by the Crystal City Metro.  It&#8217;s free! We&#8217;re heading over after burgers if anyone wants to join us. peace, dave m.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/21/dark-knight-after-burgers/</link>
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		<title>Update from Andress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who know Andress, I just received an update on her tonsil surgery recovery. She&#8217;s had quite a lot of pain from the surgery and bad side effects from the pain medicine, thus inhibiting her from having much contact with people. She seems to be well taken care of with her mother [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/21/update-from-andress/</link>
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		<title>Night of Worship for the Persecuted</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone&#8211;please see the announcement below for a night of worship that my organization is hosting in October. I hope you can come!! If you would like to volunteer to help with worship stations (journaling, drawing, prayer) or directing people as they arrive to the church, let me know. Anecho: [An-eck-oh]: Gr eek word meaning&#8221;To [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/21/night-of-worship-for-the-persecuted/</link>
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		<title>Painting Party</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking to have a little fun, spend some time with friends and do a good deed?  Well then mark your calendar for the afternoon (1:30-4:30) of 27 Sept and join me in painting the children’s class rooms at Fairlington Presbyterian Church.  There are two class rooms that need the walls and ceilings painted and it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/18/painting-party/</link>
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		<title>Prayers for Joe &amp; Jason</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We prayed for my sister&#8217;s friend the other night &#8211; the young mom dying with cancer. She passed away this morning. Please pray for her husband Joe and 8 year old son Jason. Thanks. Jan]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/15/prayers-for-joe-jason/</link>
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		<title>IJM Movie Premier</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; I will be at this (of course) and would love to have my HG friends join me.  If you&#8217;re free that evening, feel free to come! Dear friends, I’m excited to invite you to the premiere of International Justice Mission’s new documentary, At the End of Slavery, on September 30th at The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/14/ijm-movie-premier/</link>
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		<title>King&#8217;s Dominion Tickets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; I just got online to buy a ticket for King&#8217;s Dominion.  The single day deal that Josh mentioned is actually only available online.  If you want to get that deal, you need to buy the ticket online ahead of time!  See everyone at the baptism, barbeque, birthday celebration at the Dales!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/05/kings-dominion-tickets/</link>
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		<title>Last updates on Labor Day&#8230;. I hope</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So here&#8217;s the deal. I poked around on the King&#8217;s Dominion website and it looks like they do have single day tickets for $32. Since the price I was getting was only 3 dollars less most people have opted to get their own tickets because it is just easier for everyone. So if you want [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/03/last-updates-on-labor-day-i-hope/</link>
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		<title>Update on King&#8217;s Dominion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So here&#8217;s the deal on tickets. I can get single day tickets for $30. If you go through King&#8217;s Dominion website they are $55.99 but they are good for any two days this season. If you want me to get your tickets I need to know by Thursday so I can get them Friday. You [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/09/01/update-on-kings-dominion/</link>
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		<title>Call for Volunteers: Computer Distribution and Set-up</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sign up to help Computer CORE with Computer Distribution this week and next week. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/31/call-for-volunteers-computer-distribution-and-set-up/</link>
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		<title>Baptism, BBQ &amp; Birthday: Who needs more?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Joanna has decided to become baptized this weekend, before leaving the U.S. again for more international adventures! If you would like to be a part of this wonderful event, please meet at our house (John and Sarah Dale&#8217;s) at 4:30 p.m. this upcoming Sunday, before the Holy Grounds BBQ. Everyone will gather at our place [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/31/river-baptism-bbq-who-needs-more/</link>
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		<title>Labor Day @ King&#8217;s Dominion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So Lauren and I were going to go to King&#8217;s Dominion for Labor Day if anybody wants to join us. Park opens @ 10:30. We are going to leave from our house in MD and travel route 301 to avoid some of the Labor Day traffic. You are more than welcome to Caravan with us [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/30/labor-day-kings-dominion/</link>
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		<title>For people planning on being in the city over Thanksgiving</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lauren and I are going to visit our family in NM and TX over Thanksgiving. Our puppies need a home for about 10 days. It costs way too much to board the two of them in the kennels in MD. So we are asking for a volunteer or volunteers to take them for all or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/30/for-people-planning-on-being-in-the-city-over-thanksgiving/</link>
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		<title>Poll on women&#8217;s fellowship nights</title>
		<description><![CDATA[OK, some of you may cringe at the &#8220;christianese&#8221; sounding title of the post, but I wrote &#8220;fellowship&#8221; on purpose: I think we need to move the format into a more structured shared prayer time.  Hopefully I am not alone in this thought. On the scheduling: How would you all feel about meeting more frequently, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/29/poll-on-womens-fellowship-nights/</link>
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		<title>Hey Guys</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So as a lot of you guys know Lauren and I are trying to move to Old Town at the end of the year. That means we have to get rid of some stuff. The two biggest items are the Washer/Dryer combo and a bar. So if you know anybody who needs these things we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/29/hey-guys/</link>
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		<title>Pray for Matt</title>
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		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/27/953/</link>
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		<title>Plan for September</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all - Thought I would give everyone an update from our last planning meeting. Here&#8217;s the plan for September: August 30 &#8211; No Holy Grounds (combined service at 10 am to welcome back Jan) September 6 &#8211; Labor Day Weekend Barbeque at the Dales September 13 &#8211; Tithing Rescheduled (assuming this works for Lisa &#38; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/26/plan-for-september/</link>
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		<title>Rob Bell in DC October 10th, RSVP for tickets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We plot, we plan, we assume things are going to go A certain way and then they don’t and we find ourselves In a new place, a place we haven’t been before, a place We never would have imagined on our own, And so it was difficult and unexpected and maybe even Tragic and yet [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/24/rob-bell-in-dc-october-10th-rsvp-for-tickets/</link>
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		<title>Derek Webb at Jammin&#8217; Java September 26th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Derek Webb is playing at Jammin&#8217; Java in Vienna Saturday, September 26th at 6pm. He&#8217;s one of my favorite artists and I know several other folks from Holy Grounds like him as well.  He&#8217;ll be playing with a full band and his wife, the incredibly musician Sandra McCracken will be opening.  If you order now, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/24/derek-webb-at-jammin-java-september-26th/</link>
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		<title>Labor Day Weekend Events</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Labor day weekend we have two events going on: 1. BBQ John and I (Sarah) will be hosting a cookout at our house during the normal Holy Grounds time ( 6 p.m.) on Sunday, Sept. 6th. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy good food, good discussions and a great community. Please feel free to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/24/labor-day-weekend-events/</link>
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		<title>Karen turns permanently 29</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please come celebrate with me as I enter my 4th decade of life (gasp!): Friday, Aug 28 (actual birthday 8/30) 6:30pm-ish Jen Gillett&#8217;s house 8252 Townsend Ave, Apt 104 Fairfax, VA 22301 Please, no gifts. Your presence alone is a &#8220;present&#8221; Bring a board or Wii game to play!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/23/karen-turns-permanently-29/</link>
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		<title>Girls&#8217; dinner w/Joanna this Tues</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ladies, Let&#8217;s have dinner w/ Joanna and hang out this Tues (8/25) around 5pm. Jen Gillett will host at her house: 8252 Townsend St Apt 104 Fairfax, VA 22301 It&#8217;s down the street from Fairfax Hospital, off the beltway (exit Gallows Rd). I will probably bring a cold noodle salad dish for main course and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/23/girls-dinner-wjoanna-this-tues/</link>
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		<title>thank you</title>
		<description><![CDATA[hi everyone! i am all settled in here in Connecticut, and just wanted to say a big thank you for helping me get off to a good start. phil gave me your letters and it was so wonderful to read such encouraging notes! i love you all so much and cannot wait to visit! i&#8217;ll [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/23/thank-you/</link>
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		<title>Georgetown InterVarsity seeking baked cookies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Each year, Georgetown&#8217;s InterVarsity Christian Fellowship seeks to greet interested students with homebaked cookies and an invitation to Bible study and other New Student events. We&#8217;re praying that the Lord will lead us to 200-250 new students this fall&#8211;which means we&#8217;ll be looking for 400-500 cookies (bagged in 2s) (35-40 dozen). Are you able to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/23/georgetown-intervarsity-seeking-baked-cookies/</link>
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		<title>Reminders for Today</title>
		<description><![CDATA[4:30pm Discussion with the wider Fairlington Presbyterian Church community about adult discipleship. Please make plans to participate as each of you have a lot of wisdom and insight in this area. 6:00pm Potluck 6:45pm A discussion on tithing and giving lead by Lisa and Corey]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/23/reminders-for-today/</link>
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		<title>Something for the Gentlemen, Something for the Ladies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy weekend everyone I just put Ryan on a plane for Doha and Kabul, so he us pretty dang excited. I know that you must be bored as a nail right now, so I have 2 opportunities to make your Saturday amazing. Guys: my neighbor is by herself here and trying to move some furniture [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/21/something-for-the-gentlemen-something-for-the-ladies/</link>
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		<title>Adult Discipleship Meeting at 4:30pm Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The greater Fairlington Presbyterian church community is exploring how we do discipleship/Christian education.  We&#8217;ll be having a conversation specifically about adult discipleship this Sunday before Holy Grounds at 4:30pm.  Please make plans to attend. We really need everyone&#8217;s input and insights into this important topic!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/20/adult-discipleship-meeting-at-430pm-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Labor Day Weekend at Joanna&#8217;s Cabin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are looking at spending Labor Day weekend at Joanna&#8217;s Cabin in Pennsylvania. There is enough bed space for 8 people (3 double beds, 2 single beds) We also have a pull out sofa and two other sofas for people who would prefer those to air mattresses. There is plenty of floor space as well Dogs [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/18/labor-day-weekend-at-joannas-cabin/</link>
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		<title>Ryan &amp; Emily are Moving Today!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ryan and I are moving all of our stuff at 430 pm today We are super excited about being in our first apartment. If you want to help us move, stop by 1204 S Alfred St, Alexandria, and we will order some pizza.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/18/ryan-emily-are-moving-today/</link>
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		<title>Batman after Burgers!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Crystal City is showing superhero moveis all summer and this week, it&#8217;s Batman!  The first one, with Michael Keaton. Here are the details. Sundown today is at 8pm, so we&#8217;ll probably make our way down to 18th and Bell sometime after Burgers.  If you&#8217;re interested, let me know or just meet us there.  And bring [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/17/batman-after-burgers/</link>
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		<title>Adam at Shirlington AMC Saturday Morning at 10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m wanting to go see the new film Adam.  It&#8217;s about a lonely man with Asperger&#8217;s Syndrome who develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor. I&#8217;ll admit, that doesn&#8217;t sound that interesting, but, before you decide to blow me off, watch the trailer. Let me know if you want to come.  We&#8217;ll be at the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/13/adam-at-shirlington-amc-saturday-morning-at-10/</link>
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		<title>Reminder:  HG Planning Meeting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello folks!  Just a reminder that we&#8217;ll be having a HG planning meeting at 4:30 pm on Sunday.  We will go until 5:30 pm and then have a break before the potluck in case people need to pick up food or what not.  Let me know if you can&#8217;t come but have input you&#8217;d like [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/13/reminder-hg-planning-meeting/</link>
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		<title>I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone up for ice cream in Old Town tonight? I think John and I will be strolling down that way around 8:30pm-ish. Hope to see you there! Where: The Scoop Grill and Ice Cream–(homemade ice cream and sorbet, yum!) 110 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314 -Sarah sarahedale[at]gmail[dot]com]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/13/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for-ice-cream/</link>
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		<title>Whoops &#8211; date correction!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sorry guys &#8211; I&#8217;m an idiot Kim&#8217;s party is THIS Saturday, August 15! She and I will both be gone by the 22nd. Sorry about that! Let me know if you&#8217;re coming!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/12/whoops-date-correction/</link>
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		<title>Farewell Party for Kim</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As you all know, our dear Kim is leaving us to head to Yale very soon. To ease our depression about it, I&#8217;ve decided to hold a farewell party for her at my place on Saturday evening (August 15) at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome, but please let me know if you can join us. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/12/farewell-party-for-kim/</link>
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		<title>Giving Thanks for Little Things</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Sunday, the two Fairlingtons got together to begin a discussion of Dietrich Bonhoeffer&#8217;s Book &#8220;Life Together&#8221;. We&#8217;ll be meeting through September 6th to continue the discussion and think about how we can apply some of the things Bonhoeffer talks about (9am in the parlor at Fairlington UMC; everyone is highly encouraged to attend). One [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/11/giving-thanks-for-little-things/</link>
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		<title>Please help Libby!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Everyone! Please help me win a $100 gift card to CustomInk to help out pay for my team&#8217;s field hockey shirts! The picture with the highest rating gets the prize. Below is a link to rate my picture (of my family at the beach in our shirts). Simply go to the right and click [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/10/please-help-libby/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds Planning Meeting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One more announcement &#8211; we need to hold another planning meeting to figure out what we want to focus on following our redemption theme. I&#8217;d like to do it the same way we did last time, meeting prior to HG on Sunday evening.  Let&#8217;s meet at 4:30 pm on Sunday, August 16 in the basement.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/07/holy-grounds-planning-meeting-2/</link>
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		<title>HG Plan for the rest of August</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all! So I realized that although I know what we&#8217;re doing the rest of the month, I haven&#8217;t told any of you!  Here&#8217;s the plan for our poverty/justice emphasis in August: This week, August 9 &#8211; More debrief of last week and a Biblical look at poverty &#38; wealth (Steph with fabulous input from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/07/hg-plan-for-the-rest-of-august/</link>
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		<title>Shenandoah Trip Details, Please RSVP</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are so excited about Saturday&#8217;s trip down the Shenandoah! It’s going to be a blast. People will be meeting at Fairlington Presbyterian’s parking lot at noon to carpool out to Mike &#38; Toby Gress’s house in Bluemont, VA (33868 Snickersville Turnpike).  We&#8217;ll have canoes/inner-tubes available for everyone. Pack a lunch to eat on the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/05/shenandoah-trip-details-please-rsvp/</link>
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		<title>Update from Margie</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; I got the following email from Margie and thought I would post it for everyone!  Enjoy! Hi friends, I&#8217;m still unsure how to best communicate with you all, but I figure if I send an email to more than one person I have a better chance to get through. First I realized [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/03/update-from-margie/</link>
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		<title>Final reminder &#8211; Starting at 6 pm tonight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi friends &#8211; Just one more obnoxious reminder that we&#8217;re doing program for HG first tonight and potlucking afterwards. Please drop any food your bringing off downstairs and then meet us in the Fellowship Hall at 6 pm. I think it&#8217;s going to be fun! Thanks all!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/08/02/final-reminder-starting-at-6-pm-tonight/</link>
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		<title>THAI AND ORPHAN SATURDAY NIGHT</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/30/thai-and-orphan-saturday-night-2/</link>
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		<title>Reminder &#8211; Starting Early on Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; Just a reminder that we&#8217;re starting at 6 pm sharp on Sunday.  We&#8217;ll potluck afterwards.  Please drop food off downstairs in the kitchen at then meet us in the Fellowship Hall (upstairs).  Thank you all!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/30/reminder-starting-early-on-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Congregational Forums</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Grounds The forums will take place immediately after Sunday morning worship at about 11am. I know it&#8217;s early, but I would really love for each of you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/30/congregational-forums/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Life Together&#8221; @ Fairlington UMC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please join the entire Fairlington UMC congregation as we read Dietrich Bonhoeffer&#8217;s &#8220;Life Together&#8221; this August. Our Sunday School class will be meeting at 9AM, starting August 9th, to discuss the book. The service (which is at 10AM over here in August) will also focus on the book. There will be a general discussion of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/29/life-together-fairlington-umc/</link>
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		<title>Pray for Lisa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lisa is sick with bronchitis. Keep her in your prayers!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/29/pray-for-lisa/</link>
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		<title>Starting EARLY on Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey folks! Next Sunday I&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/27/starting-early-on-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Little Micah</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who prayed earlier today for my friends Cory &#38; Heather and baby Micah. Tragically, Micah passed away this afternoon. Please continue to pray for Cory &#38; Heather as well as those who are around them and trying to be a support system for them. Thanks all.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/27/little-micah/</link>
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		<title>happy birthday to who?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[hey all! please send me an email with your birthday&#8230; i am compiling a list so that we can help you celebrate! as a community and church family, it&#8217;s important that we can share these milestones together&#8230; after all, my mom always said that birthdays don&#8217;t count unless there is cake! email me a lisa.r.miller[at]gmail.com, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/27/happy-birthday-to-who/</link>
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		<title>Thai and Orphan Saturday Night!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/27/thai-and-orphan-saturday-night/</link>
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		<title>Please pray&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all.  I just got news this morning that a friend&#8217;s baby went into cardiac arrest yesterday morning.  His name is Micah, he&#8217;s 9 months old, and he&#8217;s not expected to make it.  Please pray for his parents, Cory &#38; Heather.  They aren&#8217;t close friends of mine, but they are very close to a lot [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/27/please-pray/</link>
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		<title>Nicaea&#8217;s Canons</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A big thanks to Lauren for leading tonight&#8217;s discussion on church history! Now that we&#8217;ve talked about the Council of Nicaea, here&#8217;s some more information about it. If you&#8217;re interested, take a look at the &#8220;canons&#8221; (decisions) of the council. Castration is the first issue! And the issue of the Scriptural Canon doesn&#8217;t come up [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/27/nicaeas-canons/</link>
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		<title>Potluck and church history tomorrow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/25/potluck-and-church-history-tomorrow/</link>
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		<title>Erin&#8217;s CD Release Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 &#38; 6:30 if you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/24/erins-cd-release-show/</link>
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		<title>Seven Deadly Sins Wednesday Night at 10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8220;The Sin Show&#8221; at Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist (900 Massachusetts Ave NW).  It features &#8220;storytellers taking on one of the Seven [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/21/correction-seven-deadly-sins-tomorrow-night-at-10/</link>
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		<title>Turning Our Focus Outward</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all! The second half of our planning meeting discussion Sunday was around turning our focus outward.  We had some great discussion around developing some ongoing service projects.  There was conversation about what that should look like and some good brainstorming around possible opportunities. Although there weren’t a lot of concrete decisions, we did thing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/15/751/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds Liturgy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all of you who participated in our 2nd Holy Grounds planning meeting on Sunday. I wanted to share some of the conclusions we came so everyone is up to speed. One of our discussions was around the rhythm/liturgy/order of worship for Holy Grounds. Here are some of the thoughts we had: 1. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/15/holy-grounds-liturgy/</link>
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		<title>NoVa Pet Sitting Co-op</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I decided today that if John and I ever want to enjoy our vacations without going overboard on costs, we&#8217;re going to have to find a way for our dog to get care while we leave town, for free. While we are very happy with the doggy day care and boarding services in our area, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/13/nova-pet-sitting-co-op/</link>
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		<title>HG Planning Meeting Sunday at 4:30 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey friends!  Just a reminder that we&#8217;ll be having a Holy Grounds planning meeting on Sunday at 4:30 pm &#8211; on the playground if it&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/10/hg-planning-meeting-sunday-at-430-pm/</link>
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		<title>National Portrait Gallery</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking for something and some place &#8220;cool&#8221; to go and hang out at this Saturday how about meeting up at the National Portrait Gallery for lunch and a tour. Here&#8217;s the deal; the Museum Cafe is having a &#8220;Summer Feature &#8212; Hot Dogs as America&#8221; Featuring three authentic hot dogs from baseball cities across the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/08/national-portrait-gallery/</link>
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		<title>Canoeing and Inner-Tubing Down the Shenandoah Saturday, August 8th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/07/canoeing-and-inner-tubing-down-the-shenandoah-saturday-august-8th/</link>
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		<title>World&#8217;s oldest Christian Bible digitized</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Exciting news from the Charlotte Observer, especially given our discussion Sunday night: LONDON The surviving pages of the world&#8217;s oldest Christian Bible have been reunited &#8211; digitally. The early work known as the Codex Sinaiticus has been housed in four separate locations across the world for more than 150 years. But starting Monday, it became [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/07/worlds-oldest-christian-bible-digitized/</link>
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		<title>Potlucks continued&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all! Just in case you weren&#8217;t at Holy Grounds last week and didn&#8217;t hear, we&#8217;re going to continue doing potlucks at 6 pm, at least through the summer.  See you all tonight!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/07/05/potlucks-continued/</link>
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		<title>Monkey Underwear</title>
		<description><![CDATA[so i was reading my daily comics and came across this one. after laughing really hard, it caused me to wonder&#8230; is our theology or belief system the philosophical equivalent of monkey underwear? are we doing the things that are spiritually challenging and helping us to grow, or are we secure in our faith because [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/30/monkey-underwear/</link>
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		<title>HG Planning Meeting (and schedule for July)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Letting Go: Redeeming our relationships (Lisa) July 19 – Peacemaking: Redeeming our relationships – Jessi? (Matt, please confirm with her) July 26 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/28/hg-planning-meeting-and-schedule-for-july/</link>
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		<title>Reminder: Potluck tomorrow!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Remember to bring something yummy to Holy Grounds tomorrow! Dinner at 6 pm.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/27/reminder-potluck-tomorrow/</link>
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		<title>July 4</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t have plans on July 4? I&#8217;ll be on the D.C. Metropolitan Police Harbor Patrol Unit&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/26/july-4/</link>
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		<title>Two reminders&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two reminders&#8230; 1. Our 2nd potluck will be tomorrow evening &#8211; 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 &#8211; Matt, Steph &#38; Dave are collecting. Thanks everyone!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/20/two-reminders/</link>
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		<title>“Be still and know that I am God.&#8221; Psalm 46:10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Holy Grounds- June 21st During our time together we will rediscover and explore the ancient Christian practice of contemplation&#8211;and the sense of wholeness and peace that it offers. During contemplative prayer we center our full attention on the presence of God, on the will of God, and on the love of God. We will use [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/18/%e2%80%9cbe-still-and-know-that-i-am-god-psalm-4610/</link>
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		<title>Rounding Up Matthew Commentaries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am trying to round up all of Jan&#8217;s commentaries from our Matthew Study.  If you have one, would you please 1) let me know and 2) give it to me next time you see me?  Thanks a bunch!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/17/rounding-up-matthew-commentaries/</link>
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		<title>Postcard from Joanna</title>
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		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/17/postcard-from-joanna/</link>
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		<title>Summer Holy Grounds Worship Plan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello all &#8211; Below you will find the schedule for the summer at Holy Grounds, as it currently stands. As you can see, we still need someone to lead on July 12 on the issue of Forgiveness/Letting Go. Kim and I would also love input or ideas for the August focus. Let me know if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/14/summer-holy-grounds-worship-plan/</link>
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		<title>Reminder:  Potluck Tomorrow Night!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all &#8211; Just a reminder that we&#8217;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!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/13/reminder-potluck-tomorrow-night/</link>
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		<title>Bio Ritmo at Summer Solstice Salsa &amp; Swing Dance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m so excited about the Summer Salsa &#38; Swing Dance coming up Saturday, June 20th.  Nationally acclaimed Bio Ritmo will be playing and it&#8217;s sure to be a ton of fun!  Even better, it&#8217;s free. Here are the details: Saturday, June 20 7-10pm (come to learn and teach at 6:30) 3846 King Street, Alexandria Join [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/12/bio-ritmo-at-summer-solstice-salsa-swing-dance/</link>
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		<title>FPC Yard Sale and Bake Sale</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re just a couple of days ‘til &#8220;Showtime,&#8221; the FPC Yard Sale and Bake Sale, to benefit the Children&#8217;s Ministry and Vacation Bible School, will be held this Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. &#8211; 2 p.m. There are still plenty of opportunities to help: We&#8217;re seeking donations! If you have DVD&#8217;s, Video Games, Books [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/11/fpc-yard-sale-and-bake-sale/</link>
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		<title>The Power of Goose &#8230;An Update from Joanna</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Power of Goose I was sitting amongst the cuddliest group of kids I’ve ever been with, thinking.  I had a cuddle bug to my right and to my left, as did most of the people on our team.  I wondered how hard it would be to leave, for them, for me.  There are twins [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/10/the-power-of-goose-an-update-from-joanna/</link>
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		<title>Thank you gift for Jarrad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello friends - Many of you have been a part of Monday night burgers at Crystal City Sports Pub. Very sadly, our usual wonderful server and friend, Jarrad, recently announced he&#8217;s leaving the sports pub for new job opportunities. We thought the best way to deal with our depression over losing him was to do [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/09/thank-you-gift-for-jarrad/</link>
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		<title>Potluck Month (&amp; a slight schedule change)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday for our planning meeting. There are a couple decisions we made that I wanted to update everyone on. First, we want to try and experiment with different ways of doing dinner together. Therefore, June is potluck month! Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/09/potluck-month-a-slight-schedule-change/</link>
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		<title>Sexuality as a Follower of Jesus</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jan wrote about changing cultures last night and posted a link to an NPR story about &#8216;Retro Talk&#8217;. After listening to it NPR suggested Sex Without Intimacy: No Dating, No Relationships. A few quotes&#8230; &#8220;It&#8217;s a lot easier for me to go for [a hook-up] than really inviting them into my life and into my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/08/sexuality-as-a-follower-of-jesus/</link>
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		<title>Brian McLaren on Plurality 2.0</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning! I don&#8217;t know how many of you saw Brian McLaren&#8217;s recent writings on Plurality 2.0 on pomomusings, but I found it really got to the heart of one of my own most vexing questions of faith. He frames the question &#8220;What about people of other faiths?&#8221; into the question &#8220;What about us?&#8221; I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/05/brian-mclaren-on-plurality-20/</link>
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		<title>Fairlington Sabbatical Blog</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This summer the community of Fairlington Presbyterian along with Pastor Jan Edmiston will be taking a sabbatical to explore God’s calling on us in the coming seasons. It will be a wonderful time of reflection.  Follow along with thoughts from people throughout the congregation and Jan&#8217;s travels on the Fairlington Sabbatical blog.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/04/fairlington-sabbatical-blog/</link>
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		<title>Finish Painters Needed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/03/finish-painters-needed/</link>
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		<title>After-Shower Party/Game Night/BBQ</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kim and Nathan Ringham are expecting little Hank to join them in July&#8230;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, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/03/after-shower-partygame-nightbbq/</link>
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		<title>Reminder:  Holy Grounds Planning Meeting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder that we&#8217;re holding a planning meeting on Sunday at 4:30 pm to talk about the focus for the summer and a schedule around dinner. Details below! Thanks all! I’ve been talking to a handful of you about pulling together some time to talk about what we want Holy Grounds to look like [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/02/reminder-holy-grounds-planning-meeting/</link>
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		<title>Volunteers Needed for CORE Graduation!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[CORE needs volunteers to help set-up for Graduation on Monday, 6/8  from 7-9pm and event assistants on Tuesday, 6/9  from 5pm - 9 pm.  Email Erica Landrau at erica@computercore.org with your availability.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/01/volunteers-needed-for-core-graduation/</link>
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		<title>Ellen Quaresma&#8217;s Family Needs Help</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ellen Quaresma's family is in trouble and is in need of emergency financial assistance.  Please read on to learn how you can help or you can visit www.quaresmafamily.org to make a donation now.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/06/01/ellen-quaresmas-family-needs-help/</link>
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		<title>Goodbye Dinner for Bridgett Friday at 6:30</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please come to dinner this friday night at 630 at Noodles &#38; Company beside four sisters in Merryfield/Tysons Corner Area. I would love to see everyone before the move. If you know anyone that would like to come that I have missed on this email invite them too. Directions: 8190 Strawberry Ln Falls Church, VA [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/28/goodbye-dinner-for-bridgett-friday-at-630/</link>
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		<title>Erin Playing at Vienna Town Green on Sunday!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone! Since we are having an unconventional Sunday, I decided to accept an offer to play at an open mic night on Sunday. I would love for you all to come if you can! The event is Sunday, May 31st at 6:30 pm at the Vienna Town Green (an outdoor event). I don’t know [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/28/erin-playing-at-vienna-town-green-on-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Poets Prophets Teachers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m thinking about going to a conference in Grand Rapids, MI: Poets, Prophets, Teachers with Rob Bell, Peter Rollins, and Shane Hipps July 5-7.  Want to come with me? The cost is $250, but it covers two people (I&#8217;ll cover this cost).  Flights are about $212 round and I think we can probably find someone [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/28/poets-prophets-teachers/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds Pentecost Worship This Sunday at 11am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Sunday we will gather with the morning worship community for a joint celebration of Pentecost out on the lawn in front of the building at 11am.  It will include elements from both our communities and be a great opportunity for us to connect with one another.  After worship, we will be having a cookout [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/28/holy-grounds-pentecost-worship-this-sunday-at-11am/</link>
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		<title>Half-Priced Burgers at Noon Memorial Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since it’s a holiday, we’ve decided to go early to the Crystal City Sports Pub (529 23rd St S, Alexandria, VA) for half-priced burgers. Meet up at about noon. If you have any problems finding our group, send a message to Matt: 434.962.4927.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/24/half-priced-burgers-at-noon-memorial-day/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds this Sunday: On the Mall!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Holy Grounds Community, We have decided that since it&#8217;s Memorial Day weekend, we should do something as a group to enjoy the holiday together. We are going to attend the free concert at the National Mall on Sunday instead of our traditional service. Please see the following information: This Sunday evening = FREE Memorial Day [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/21/holy-grounds-this-sunday-on-the-mall/</link>
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		<title>MAY 30th @ 1030/11AM</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Everyone, I would love for some people to make it out ot Mclean, VA on Saturday 30th around 1030/11 AM to assist in my move. I will have food and some goodies for helping me move. (studio size apartment). I would really appreciate your help. Please call if you have any questions. 828.485.79816 7811 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/20/may-30th-103011am/</link>
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		<title>CAR POOLING TO THE MENS RETREAT!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve had some inquires about folks car pooling to the men’s retreat this weekend. If you are interested please let me know by Thursday evening; If you can you drive or prefer to be a passenger? If you want to drive how many men can you accommodate? The plan would be to meet in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/19/car-pooling-to-the-mens-retreat/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds Planning Meeting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello friends! I&#8217;ve been talking to a handful of you about pulling together some time to talk about what we want Holy Grounds to look like moving forward. I&#8217;ve volunteered to pull together a few meetings (I&#8217;m thinking once a month for the summer) to talk about some specific things we need to make decisions [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/18/holy-grounds-planning-meeting/</link>
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		<title>Star Trek the IMAX way!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi &#8211; All&#8230;.. Just want to remind everyone about going to the movie on Wednesday Evening!             If you are planning to attend please let me know so I can make sure no one is missed!  RSVP jonborden04@msn.com]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/18/star-trek-the-imax-way-2/</link>
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		<title>Star Trek the IMAX way!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[    ****** JUST LOOKING TO GET A HEAD COUNT IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND!****    Come one &#8211; Come all to experience Star Trek as it was meant to be seen. Join the Trekies and non-Trekies for a night at the movies. If you can make it please let me know at jonborden04@msn.com If folks [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/13/star-trek-the-imax-way/</link>
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		<title>Taste of Arlington</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Come join your neighbors and friends Sunday for Lunch at the “Taste of Arlington”! We will be gathering at Fairlington Presbyterian Church, at 12:45 to head over as a group or let us know you are going and we can meet you there. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased there. Taste of Arlington® is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/13/taste-of-arlington/</link>
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		<title>Final Spring Work Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve made great progress this spring in updating our building and grounds.  But there are still a few more projects &#38; a portion of our property that are in need of repair and updating to fully utilize our property in a transforming way in our community. Join us this Saturday, May 16, at 9am for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/13/final-spring-work-day/</link>
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		<title>Volunteer Opportunity at IJM</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello all &#8211; IJM recently launched Wednesday volunteer evenings at our office. More details below: Main projects include entering contact cards from speaking engagements into the database, mailing followup letters, and other one-time projects. Delicious pizza dinner is provided. Great mix of IJM friends, longtime and new alike! DETAILS: Wednesday Evenings May 13, May 27, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/10/volunteer-opportunity-at-ijm/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Morning Conversation Series</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“The Starfish and the Spider” Starting in two weeks—Sunday, May 17th at 9:30am The “Sunday Morning Conversation Series” is a way for our community to discuss, converse, and grapple with how to best love God, one another, and our neighbors in the 21st Century. For four weeks, beginning Sunday, May 17th and running until Sunday, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/05/04/sunday-morning-conversation-series/</link>
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		<title>Summer Worship Plans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So, I thought maybe we should have a running e-dialogue or planning dinner about the summer season. My immediate thought after Lent is that it’s time to look outward now instead of inward, to think about mission and outreach. I think Kim’s discussion on “evangelism” is a great segue into this realm. We are a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/28/summer-worship-plans/</link>
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		<title>Collaborative Worship for Pentecost</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This year we are planning a collaborative Pentecost worship gathering with the morning worship and Holy Grounds communities.  It will merge the elements, styles, and people of both communities.  This is where you come in, we need people passionate about planning and helping lead this gathering. On Sunday, May 31st we worship outside in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/28/collaborative-worship-for-pentecost/</link>
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		<title>Children&#8217;s Faith Formation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re trying to figure out how to better love the kids who have been entrusted into our care as a community. Any of you passionate about children&#8217;s faith formation? Would you have passion about discipling one or two kids aged 8-12? We envision this looking like taking them to get a cupcake or get dinner [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/27/childrens-faith-formation/</link>
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		<title>Carpenter&#8217;s Cook-off</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Sunday, April 26th, a group of us will be supporting the Carpenter&#8217;s Shelter by attending their annual Cook-off featuring 24 restaurants and great entertainment.  The Carpenter&#8217;s Shelter provides homeless families in Alexandria temporary housing. Everything gets rolling at noon (those of us coming from the morning worship gathering will be later) with live entertainment [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/24/carpenters-cook-off/</link>
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		<title>FPC Work Day &#8211; April 25th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please join us for another FPC Work Day this Saturday from 9:00am &#8211; 12:00pm. The weather is supposed to be sunny so this should be a great day to enjoy Spring! We&#8217;re looking for volunteers and a few items that will need to be borrowed for the morning. Our goals for this Saturday are: PLAYGROUND [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/23/fpc-work-day-april-25th/</link>
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		<title>Helping Jon Move</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello all!  As you all know, our dear friend Jon Borden is getting ready to move into his new condo next week.  Since he isn&#8217;t the type to ask for help (even though he is always helping everyone else), I&#8217;m asking on his behalf! We are having a moving party next Wednesday, April 29 after [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/22/helping-jon-move/</link>
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		<title>Do You Know Where Your Soul Is?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Check out Bono&#8217;s NYTimes Op-Ed from this weekend.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/22/do-you-know-where-your-soul-is/</link>
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		<title>Nationals vs Braves</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all, I have an extra ticket to go to the game wednesday at 7pm anyone wanna go?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/21/nationals-vs-braves/</link>
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		<title>Mobilization to End Poverty conference this weekend</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Of interest&#8230; One-day registration fee $99, dunno if FPC can help for those wanting to attend? Karen &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212; Broad Faith &#38; Anti‐Poverty Coalition Launches “Mobilization to End Poverty” New Initiative Engages Thousands of Christians in Historic 3‐day Conference Calling On Congress &#38; the Administration to End Poverty On April 26‐29, 2009, a broad and diverse [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/21/mobilization-to-end-poverty-conference-this-weekend/</link>
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		<title>Jim Wallis is speaking in DC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[from Sojourners.org: Jim Wallis, author of the New York Times best-seller, The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right America, is speaking in Washington, D.C. On Thursday, April 30, Jim Wallis will speak at Loving Thy Neighbor: Barriers and Breakthroughs in the D.C. Metroplex. This symposium is co-sponsored by the Christian Community [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/21/jim-wallis-is-speaking-in-dc/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Morning Conversation on Missions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve been talking on the peripheral about how we develop more and stronger relationships between the Holy Grounds and Morning Worship communities.  One of the key ways that people are excited about is missions. This Sunday (April 26th), we&#8217;ll be having a conversation about missions at 9:30am. I know that many of you have both [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/21/sunday-morning-conversation-on-missions/</link>
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		<title>Next Book Club Meeting 4/28</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just Courage book club will meet on April 28th at 7:30 at Kim&#8217;s. We&#8217;ll be discussing the next few chapters. See you there!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/21/next-book-club-meeting-428/</link>
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		<title>Dinner? Rustico on Slater’s Lane Take 2?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Come for dinner &#38; beverages at Rustico&#8217;s on Slaters Lane at 7pm tonight! Rachael is flying home on Monday, come celebrate! Call 563.920.1046 if you plan on coming or have better ideas!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/18/dinner-rustico-on-slater%e2%80%99s-lane-take-2/</link>
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		<title>Part-time Youth Leader Wanted at Friend&#8217;s Congregation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Commonwealth Baptist Church, a progressive community of faith, seeks a part-time youth leader to establish relationships, provide counseling/mentoring, develop educational programming, facilitate spiritual formation and engage in social justice work with a youth group of 15-20 in Alexandria, VA.  Must have a strong desire, passion, and calling for working with teenagers.  Experience and education in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/17/part-time-youth-leader-wanted-at-friends-congregation/</link>
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		<title>Christian Peace Witness for Iraq</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Want to do some nonviolent civil disobedience? Here&#8217;s your chance! The Christian Peace Witness for Iraq movement will be hosting workshops and events all day on April 29th, culminating in a march to the White House and nonviolent civil disobedience. From their website: Christian Peace Witness for Iraq is an ecumenical, ad hoc group of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/17/christian-peace-witness-for-iraq/</link>
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		<title>Kim&#8217;s Lu&#8217;au at Georgetown University</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Come see Kim do hula and eat some delicious Hawaiian food!! Cheaper than a trip to the islands. This is why Kim has been MIA for the last month! Contact Matt or Phil for tickets on Sunday morning. Tickets are $18 for dinner and dancing.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/16/kims-luau-at-georgetown-university/</link>
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		<title>Seder Tomorrow Night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t forget the Seder tomorrow night.  It&#8217;s going to be an awesome experience.  Details at http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/10/seder-friday-april-17-7pmseder-friday-april-17-7pm/]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/16/seder-tomorrow-night/</link>
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		<title>Dinner Tonight at Rustico on Slater&#8217;s Lane at 6:30pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Join James, Karen, and Rachael (it&#8217;s her last week here) for dinner tonight at 6:30pm at Rustico on Slater&#8217;s Lane. Call or text Karen if you have any questions: 415-350-8446.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/14/dinner-tonight-at-rustico-on-slaters-lane-at-630pm/</link>
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		<title>Book Club Tonight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just Courage book club meets again tonight at 7:30 in Kim&#8217;s apartment. See you there!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/14/book-club-tonight/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With Lent over, we don&#8217;t have anything specifically planned for Sunday night.  Ideas?  Thoughts?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/14/sunday-night/</link>
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		<title>Donate Used Clothing to Benefit New Ministry to Immigrants in Alexandria</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Spring is here and it is time to clean out your closets.  Chirilagua Ministries of Alexandria will be collecting donations of Men&#8217;s, Women&#8217;s, and Children&#8217; clothing, toys, bedding, linens, and kitchen supplies for a yard sale.  The sale is being organized by Women of Virtue, an outreach of Chirilagua Ministries that disciples women, fosters a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/14/donate-used-clothing-to-benefit-new-ministry-to-immigrants-in-alexandria/</link>
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		<title>An Opportunity to Serve</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The community I live in does work with Hispanic immigrants to the area. One of the specific things is Mujeres de Virtud, a ministry to women.  Recently they went on a big retreat to New York state and their first Mujeres de Virtud meeting since that retreat will be happening this coming Saturday (April 18th).   [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/14/a-couple-of-opportunities-to-serve/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Book Discussion at Fairlington UMC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are the details for the post-Nathan Solomon Sunday School class, presented by his replacement&#8230;Nathan Ringham. Hi all - Happy Easter! Next week we will begin our discussion of the book, Same Kind of Different As Me. We will start with the topics of prejudice and homelessness. Ideally, you should read through chapter 21, which [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/12/sunday-book-discussion-at-fairlington-umc/</link>
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		<title>Vigil Resumes Tonight at 8, Sunrise Worship at 6am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We will return to the Lower Level at 8 to sit vigil until our time of sunrise worship tomorrow morning. Hope to see everyone there. Bring something to eat to share and sleep stuff if you plan to stay (which I highly recommend).]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/11/vigil-resumes-tonight-at-8-sunrise-worship-at-6am/</link>
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		<title>Sitting Vigil</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It looks like we will start gathering together this evening around 6, and we&#8217;ll certainly be around late. Just remember to bring some food to share.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/10/sitting-vigil/</link>
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		<title>Why Jesus Died</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tony Jones posted an interesting article this morning about his view of atonement. I would love to hear what you all think&#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/10/why-jesus-died/</link>
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		<title>God Squad Leaders Needed for Next Two Sunday Mornings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[God Squad is the worship experience for 8 to 12 year-old kids (they actually named it themselves) that takes place during the morning worship gathering each Sunday.  I&#8217;m looking for someone to lead the time during the next two Sundays (April 12 and April 19).  It&#8217;s a great way to begin building relationships with some [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/10/god-squad-leaders-needed-for-next-two-sunday-mornings/</link>
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		<title>Seder Friday April 17, 7pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We will be having our annual Passover Seder Friday, April 17 at promptly 7pm (arrive early) in the Lower Level. Here are the highlights from below: RSVP matt@fpcusa.org as soon as possible bring a side dish that DOES NOT include pork, leaven/yeast products, or dairy products (suggestions below). bring $5 (suggested donation) to defray cost [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/10/seder-friday-april-17-7pm/</link>
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		<title>Next Book Club Meeting 4/14</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kim and Phil&#8217;s Number One Book Club Agency will hold its next meeting on Tuesday April 14th. We&#8217;ll be discussing chapters 2-4 of Just Courage.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/06/next-book-club-meeting-414/</link>
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		<title>Stations of the Cross</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People from Fairlington Presbyterian morning worship community, Holy Grounds, Fairlington United Methodist, and Common Table have collaborated to create the Stations of the Cross in mixed media. The object of the Stations is to help the faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer, through meditating upon the chief scenes of Christ&#8217;s sufferings and death. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/06/stations-of-the-cross-4/</link>
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		<title>Monday Burgers Update!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some of you may have heard that Crystal City Sports Pub will be crazy busy tomorrow due to some sort of basketball hoo-ha. Our favorite server will also be out, so Matt and I thought it would be the perfect night to head over to Big Buns Gourmet Grill. (Burgers aren&#8217;t half price, but you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/05/monday-burgers-update/</link>
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		<title>Maundy Thursday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We celebrate The Last Supper this Thursday, April 9th at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary with the morning worship community and our neighbors from Fairlington United Methodist. You are invited to bring an offering of 30 Pieces of Silver which will be given to people who have been betrayed: Victims of human trafficking in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/02/maundy-thursday/</link>
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		<title>Choose a Time Slot for Stations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have some specific time slots for the stations that I&#8217;m seeking to fill.  If you be able to help during these times, e-mail me at matt@fpcusa.org? Wednesday 1-2pm or 3:30-4:30pm (there&#8217;s a Bible Study from 2-3:30pm) Wednesday 6-7pm or 8:30-9:30pm (there&#8217;s a Bible Study from 7-8:30pm) Thursday 6:30-7:30pm and 8:30-9:30pm (on either side of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/02/choose-a-time-slot-for-stations/</link>
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		<title>Praises from Bridgett</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Her Dad was doing so well that they released him from the hospital early and he&#8217;s home now!    Please continue to keep him in your prayers.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/02/praises-from-bridgett/</link>
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		<title>Sitting Vigil Starting Good Friday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[How did people feel? I mean, this person who did incredible things and who you thought was the messiah is now dead.  You&#8217;re simultaneously mourning the loss of your friend and shell-shocked because so much that you thought was true is no longer. A few weeks  ago, Kim and I talked about trying to embody [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/02/sitting-vigil-starting-good-friday/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Dinner?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ok, since I&#8217;m gonna be responsible for coming up with a more concrete plan for Sunday dinners together at Holy Grounds, there are a few things I need to know: 1) Food restrictions? Preferences? I know we have some vegetarians, and I&#8217;m going to try and keep things healthy and as fresh as possible, but [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/02/sunday-dinner/</link>
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		<title>Twitter from @holygrounds</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve been using twitter for a while, but some of you have had questions about how it works.  Here&#8217;s a great quick tutorial.  Make sure you follow @holygrounds.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/02/twitter-from-holygrounds/</link>
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		<title>Stations of the Cross</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We will be setting up the Stations of the Cross Sunday night.  Holy Week we want to make them available to people throughout the community to spend time walking through. This is where you come in.  We need people to be available to open the building and help people as they go through the stations.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/04/01/stations-of-the-cross-3/</link>
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		<title>Update from Bridgett</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m at home now. I will be at the hospital tomorrow. My dad is out of surgery and in &#8211; intensive care. he will be in IC until wed or thursday then they will move him out for 4 more days in the hospital. He is still under/sedated. i&#8217;m going in the morning. that is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/31/update-from-bridgett/</link>
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		<title>Pray for Bridgett&#8217;s Dad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just got a call from Bridgett.  Her Dad has gone into cardiac arrest.  She&#8217;s waiting to hear an update, but he will likely have open-heart surgery tomorrow.  Bridgett&#8217;s planning to take a morning flight. Please be in prayer for her Dad. I&#8217;ll send updates as I receive them.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/30/pray-for-bridgetts-dad/</link>
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		<title>Kim and Phil&#8217;s Number One Book Club Agency</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Join us for book club/prayer group focused on social justice and God! We can start by reading JUST COURAGE by Gary Haugen and go from there. Our first meeting is going to be on Tuesday, March 31 at Kim&#8217;s apartment: 1719 35th St. APT. 4 in Georgetown. Call! 408 306 2798. We will have pizza.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/29/kim-and-phils-number-one-book-club-agency/</link>
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		<title>Sunshine Cleaning</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Meet us at the Chinatown metro stop at 6:30. The movie Sunshine Cleaning is supposed to be really good! Going to see it at the Gallery Place Stadium 14 which is right off the Chinatown metro exit. Thinking about supper afterward, movie is at 6:50 (other showing is at 9:20). Let Rachael O. know if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/27/sunshine-cleaning/</link>
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		<title>Society of St. Andrew Celebration and Potato Drop Saturday, March 28</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To celebrate the work of the Society of St. Andrew ministries and to raise awareness about hunger, FUMC is hosting a special celebration event and Potato Drop on Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 pm in the fellowship hall. The Potato Drop will begin at 2:00 pm. The celebration will feature a presentation on the Society [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/27/society-of-st-andrew-celebration-and-potato-drop-saturday-march-28/</link>
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		<title>Reminder: Justice to Others Service Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone! Just wanted to remind you all that Sunday is the day of Service at Carpenter&#8217;s Shelter in Alexandria. The shelter is located at the intersection of First St and Henry St. Please arrive between 6:00-6:15 AM to start preparing the breakfast. Matt has waffles to use for cooking. Here are the needs remaining: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/27/reminder-justice-to-others-service-day/</link>
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		<title>Golf Tournament to Benefit Children with HIV/AIDS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, Please pass on this info to anyone who might be interested in participating and thanks to all who are contributing their time and efforts to helping me spread the word!! Erin PLEASE JOIN JUBILEE CAMPAIGN FOR OUR Inaugural Golf Tournament to benefit Jubilee Home IV, HIV/AIDS home for children in Mumbai, India WEDNESDAY, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/26/golf-tournament-to-benefit-children-with-hivaids/</link>
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		<title>DIY Funerals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Max Alexander lost his father and father-in-law within days of one another. One had a traditional funeral. For the other, they chose a less-orthodox, DIY funeral which he talks about in an article in Smithsonian Magazine. In light of our recent discussions, I thought you might find it interesting. “I suppose people whose loved ones [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/25/diy-funerals/</link>
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		<title>Friday Night Movie Outing &#8211; NOW AT 7PM</title>
		<description><![CDATA[AMC THEATER HAS CHANGED THE START TIME TO 7 PM Let’s all go out to the movies this Friday Night and see “The Reader”! It’s playing in Shirlington at the AMC Theater and starts at 7:15. And for those that can make it, how about dinner; 6:00 at the Thai restaurant. If you can make [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/19/friday-night-movie-outing/</link>
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		<title>Justice to Others (A Day of Service for Lent)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all: So we have our time and space secured for the service project. It will be next Sunday, March 29 at Carpenter&#8217;s Shelter: 930 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314 We will be serving breakfast around 8 AM, so we will need to get there rather early. We&#8217;re thinking waffles, eggs, bacon or sausage, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/18/justice-to-others-a-day-of-service-for-lent/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Morning Conversation about Holy Grounds</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The morning worship community has been having a series of Lenten conversations before worship each week.  Previous ones have included Jan&#8217;s Sabbatical, Membership, and the Role of Pastors.  We&#8217;ll be having a discussion on human trafficking in the U.S. in a couple of weeks. This week we&#8217;re having a discussion about Holy Grounds.  I&#8217;ll be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/17/sunday-morning-conversation-about-holy-grounds/</link>
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		<title>NCAA Tournament</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t know how many people would be interested, but I created a NCAA Tournament bracket group through Yahoo! Groups. It&#8217;s really easy to set up, and I thought it might be fun. Group name is Holy Grounds Password is holygrounds http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/register/joinprivategroup_assign_team?GID=147470&#038;P=holygrounds Baked good of your choice (cupcakes, cookies fresh from my kitchen) to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/16/ncaa-tournament/</link>
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		<title>Birthday Carpool</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Those who live/work near 3846 King St, we&#8217;ll meet in the parking lot at about 6:30 and take me minimum number of cars necessary to Jen&#8217;s.  Let me know if you&#8217;re planning to carpool so we &#8216;ll be on the lookout for you: 434-962-4927.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/12/birthday-carpool/</link>
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		<title>The Unnamed Concubine</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I thought many of you would really enjoy listening to Jan&#8217;s sermon about The Unnamed Concubine in Judges 19 from this past Sunday morning worship gathering. Jan&#8217;s sermons are consistently great, but this one is particularly good. It&#8217;s available as an MP3. Jan put a transcript of it on her blog as well. Can&#8217;t wait [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/10/the-unnamed-concubine/</link>
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		<title>Learn to Sew!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sarah Laryea, a member of Fairlington UMC, used to make clothes for a living in Ghana.  She&#8217;s interested in teaching people her trade and is hosting a class this Saturday at 12PM in the Parlor at Fairlington UMC.  We&#8217;ll cover some basic stuff in this class and then get to more advanced things like actually [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/10/learn-to-sew/</link>
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		<title>Stations of the Cross: Resources</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s keep a running conversation here about thoughts/ ideas/ other stuff we come across that might be helpful: This is what the Pope JPII recited during the Stations. Did you know, btw, that he meditated on the stations in the days before his death? Stabat Mater is a thirteenth century Roman Catholic hymn that meditates [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/10/stations-of-the-cross-resources/</link>
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		<title>Another Opportunity to Support the Stikkers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You once again wonderful opportunity to spend time with Dave Stikkers at his residence &#8211; Sunrise on Duke Street.  His stay there has been extended through March 15 and we are againing looking for people to hang out with Dave. As most of you know, Dave Stikkers is a 41 year old leader in our [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/10/another-opportunity-to-support-the-stikkers/</link>
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		<title>Stations of the Cross</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey All, I&#8217;m in charge of the &#8220;Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem&#8221; station. If anyone wants to help me out with basic research and prep, let me know! Lisa]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/10/stations-of-the-cross-2/</link>
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		<title>All FPC Work Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re gearing up for this Saturday&#8217;s Work Day. Are you attending? We&#8217;ll begin at 8:30am and work until 1:00 or 1:30. Then we&#8217;ll have a little cook out and enjoy each others company. We will focus on organizing the Stage Main Office Volunteer Office Lower Level Kitchens &#38; Children&#8217;s Room&#8217;s We&#8217;re hoping this will not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/10/332/</link>
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		<title>St. Patrick&#8217;s day parade today!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[St. Patricks day parade today at 12:30 on King&#8217;s St.  Meet at King&#8217;s &#38; Fayette St.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/03/07/st-patricks-day-parade-today/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Night Details</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Sunday night we&#8217;ll be focusing on contemplative prayer and listening to God. One of the stations will be using paint, glue, and articles/images depicting suffering, sadness, and pain to create an image of Christ on one of the canvasses we have.  I&#8217;m trusting that we have enough artistic people that something cool will come [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/26/sunday-night-details/</link>
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		<title>An Opportunity to Support the Stikkers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have a wonderful opportunity to spend time with Dave Stikkers at his new residence &#8211; Sunrise on Duke Street. As most of you know, Dave Stikkers is a 41 year old leader in our congregation with frontal lobe dementia. This transition has not been easy as the staff at Sunrise cannot provide 24-hour minute [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/26/an-opportunity-to-support-the-stikkers/</link>
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		<title>Peter Rollins in Arlington this Thursday Evening (February 26)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Well-known Emerging Church author, brilliant thinker, and all-around good bloke Pete Rollins will be in Arlington this Thursday evening (February 26)! If you don&#8217;t have plans, I highly recommend going to see Pete. He&#8217;s like a personal trainer for your theological brain &#8211; and rather manic, borderline sadistic personal trainer, at that. He&#8217;s da bomb. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/24/peter-rollins-in-arlington-this-thursday-evening-february-26/</link>
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		<title>Prayer and Fasting for Lent</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all: Something we mentioned a few weeks ago in our Lent discussion was the idea of taking a couple days outside of HG to celebrate the three original intentions of Lent: Justice to God, Justice to Self, and Justice to Others. I have thought it through and unless there are big conflicts/better suggestions, here&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/23/prayer-and-fasting-for-lent/</link>
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		<title>Ash Wednesday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We will join the morning worship community and Fairlington United Methodist for an Ash Wednesday worship gathering on February 25 at 7:30 P.M. in the sanctuary of Fairlington United Methodist. Chaplain Nathan Solomon (who is leading the Problem of Evil class Sunday mornings and who is also just generally amazing) will be preaching.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/23/ash-wednesday/</link>
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		<title>Margie in Jordan, Chapter 1 (Wahid)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Greetings to my friends at Holy Grounds! I am starting my third week here in Amman, Jordan and I know this is my place in this world (not a reference to Micheal W. Smith) for the time being. I am still living with my contact/host/boss which was really great the first weekend, okay for the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/23/margie-in-jordan-chapter-1-wahid/</link>
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		<title>Canvases &amp; Kicking off Lent</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At the end of December we bought a lot of great canvasses that were on significant discount. The main problem is that we bought more than we need and we are needing to figure out which ones to return in the next week or so.  Would anyone with artistic vision like to help do this? [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/20/canvases-kicking-off-lent/</link>
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		<title>Building up the Church: Exploration of New Monasticism</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Saturday (the 21st) there is a great event happening in DC! Monasticism has always helped the church remember who she is. This event is designed to help local churches learn about what new monasticism is and what it means for the church. Come and explore five practices that are emerging from new monastic communities: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/18/building-up-the-church-exploration-of-new-monasticism/</link>
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		<title>Healing Dinners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anybody interested in preparing dinner for the Quinonez family next week? Wednesday and Friday dinners are needed.  Contact Alison if you can help: alisont@comcast.net Thanks &#8211; Jan]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/13/healing-dinners/</link>
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		<title>Heath McNease in Concert</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Sunday, February 22nd, we will be helping with a concert in the Lower Level instead of our normal Holy Grounds Worship Gathering.  We&#8217;ll need EVERYONE&#8217;s help welcoming the youth from around the region and managing the night&#8217;s festivities. Here&#8217;s the plan: 2:00pm setup for concert 5:30pm quick dinner (please RSVP matt@fpcusa.org) 6:00pm doors open [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/12/heath-mcnease-in-concert/</link>
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		<title>Stations of the Cross</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After a spirited discussion on Lent, the Holy Grounds community has agreed to embark on its first installation of the Stations of the Cross this Lenten season! As we contemplate on what this would look like, there are lots of exciting questions: Which stations will be shown? How will visitors interact with each station? How [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/10/stations-of-the-cross/</link>
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		<title>Lenten Movie Series</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So, I&#8217;m thinking about bringing Friday night movies back for Lent.  What do you all think? We&#8217;d focus on movies that supplement our series on the depths of life. Some movie ideas (from myself and others): The Undertaking (a PBS documentary about some Undertakers in the northeast, it&#8217;s really great!!!) Grace is Gone Henry Poole [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/10/lenten-movie-series/</link>
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		<title>First Update from Joanna</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Everyone! So after about 30 combined hours of flying and waiting in airports we arrived in Adelaide!  We made a few delirious videos on the flight which we will be proudly posting to facebook in a few days!  I wanted to send out a short note to let everyone know that we have made [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/09/first-update-from-joanna/</link>
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		<title>Chili Dinner February 21st</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Deacons of Fairlington Presbyterian are having a Chili dinner on Saturday, February 21st from 6-8pm. If you&#8217;ll be in town, make plans to attend.  It will be a good chance to meet others who are part of the Fairlington Presbyterian community.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/09/chili-dinner-february-21st/</link>
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		<title>Quit Playing Games With My Heart: A pre-Valentine&#8217;s Day Celebration</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Join us for an evening of fun and games with friends on Friday, February 13 at 6:30pm! Please bring your favorite board game(s), game ideas and a snack/(non-alcoholic) beverage to share. The Game Wishlist: Risk Taboo Settlers of Catan Apples to Apples Scrabble Monopoly Trivial Pursuit Clue Pictionary Cranium Scattegories Ultimate Outburst]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/04/quit-playing-games-with-my-heart-a-pre-valentines-day-celebration/</link>
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		<title>Italian Restaurant Night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Youth from Fairlington United Methodist are doing an Italian Restaurant Night fundraiser Saturday Feb. 7th, from 5-8 in the Fellowship Hall of Fairlington United Methodist (3900 King St). A group of us are going around 7 and will sit together. The youth are setting up an Italian Restaurant (usually called CafeAmore but it might change.) [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/04/italian-restaurant-night/</link>
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		<title>Community Supported Agriculture</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fairlington Presbyterian partners with a local farmer so that we can make great locally grown produce available to people in our community. Each Thursday a local farmer delivers shares of produce that can be picked up in the lobby at 3846 King St, Alexandria, VA. Community Supported Agriculture establishes a meaningful bond of community between [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/03/community-supported-agriculture/</link>
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		<title>Chinese New Year Parade February 1 at 2pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A group will be going to the Chinese New Year Parade in Chinatown today at 2pm, before coming to the Holy Grounds gathering at 4:30pm. Call Karen for details: 415-350-8446.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/02/01/chinese-new-year-parade-february-1-at-2pm/</link>
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		<title>Serving Breakfast and other Carpenter&#8217;s Shelter Opportunities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are a bunch of volunteer opportunities at Carpenter&#8217;s Shelter in Alexandria. What would you think about our community volunteering to serve breakfast one Sunday a month? It looks like they have the 1st and 4th Sundays available and we would need to be there at 8. See full post for more details and comment [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/28/serving-breakfast-and-other-carpenters-shelter-opportunities/</link>
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		<title>No Great Emergence Classes Today</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Considering the icy roads, we are cancelling both the 2:00 and 7:30 Great Emergence Book Discussions today. We will meet next Wednesday, February 4th. The roads aren’t terrible, but I’d rather have us safe. Have a wonderful day and pray for safe travels for all who really need to get out today – especially the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/28/no-great-emergence-classes-today/</link>
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		<title>Phil&#8217;s Project on Display at Portrait Gallery</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The last several months Phil has been working on a group of interviews of Vice Presidents to accompany an exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibit is now on display and a group of us, including Phil, are meeting up at the National Portrait Gallery at 11am this Saturday, January 31st to see it. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/27/phils-project-on-display-at-portrait-gallery/</link>
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		<title>Gathering at 4:30pm this Sunday (Superbowl Party afterward)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Because of the Superbowl, we&#8217;ll be meeting at 4:30pm for Holy Grounds this week.  Be sure to come at 4:30 as Margie will be sharing with us more about her call to work with refugees in Jordan. We&#8217;ll spend time praying for her and commissioning her as someone called there from our community. Our friends [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/27/gathering-at-430pm-this-sunday-superbowl-party-afterwards/</link>
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		<title>Superbowl Party</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ll be gathering Sunday night with our friends from Fairlington United Methodist for a Superbowl Party in the Lower Level at 6pm after worship on Sunday night (it&#8217;s beginning at 4:30pm).  I&#8217;ll make sure that we have hotdogs and hamburgers for all (veggie burgers as well).  Please bring game/party related food and drinks (no alcohol).  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/27/superbowl-party/</link>
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		<title>Activist D.C. Church Embraces Transition in Name of Its Mission</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Washington Post&#8217;s Michelle Boorstein recently wrote an article about Church of the Savior, Activist D.C. Church Embraces Transition in Name of Its Mission. To quote one of my friends in the city, &#8220;No other group of people has done more to bring social justice to the city.&#8221; They were emerging decades before anyone had any [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/25/activist-dc-church-embraces-transition-in-name-of-its-mission/</link>
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		<title>Congregational Meeting after Morning Worship Jan 25th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There will be a congregational meeting after morning worship on January 25th.  Please make plans to attend if you can, though only members can vote, we need everyone&#8217;s input for our community to be what God has called us to. After the meeting we will be having a luncheon in the Lower Level to continue [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/22/congregational-meeting-after-morning-worship-jan-25th/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds now on Twitter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Holy Grounds is now using Twitter to help us better stay connected. What that translates to, is that you can now get community updates via text message to your mobile phone.  This comes in handy for many scenarios&#8230; We&#8217;re on the 2nd floor for burgers instead of the third. Someone in our community has an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/22/holy-grounds-now-on-twitter/</link>
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		<title>Problem of Evil Class Sundays at 9:30am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our friends at Fairlington United Methodist have invited us to a class on the &#8220;Problem of Evil&#8221; taking place in their parlor Sunday mornings at 9:30am. I went this last week and it was phenomenal.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/22/problem-of-evil-class-sundays-at-930am/</link>
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		<title>Half-priced burgers at 12:30 today</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Sports Pub is having an inaugural event tonight that&#8217;s going to take over most of the restaurant, so, since it&#8217;s a holiday, we&#8217;ve decided to go early to the Crystal City Sports Pub for half-priced burgers.  Meet up at 12:30pm.  If you have any problems finding our group, send a message to Matt: 434-962-4927.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/19/half-priced-burgers-at-1230-today/</link>
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		<title>Help Needed on Saturday January 17</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello Holy Grounds community! My family is going through a sort of crisis right now and so I am asking for help. We are trying to empty out a large building that my grandparents used to own and the task is too overwhelming for just me and my parents. I would like organize a sort [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/16/help-needed-on-saturday-january-17/</link>
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		<title>Les Miserables on January 19</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Signature (a theatre in Shirlington) is offering $30 tickets for the January 19, 7:30pm performance of Les Miserables. If you wish to take advantage of this, please call the Box Office at (703) 820 9771 and mention the code LOWT. I saw the dress rehearsal and it is really good. I’m planning to go. Anyone [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/16/les-miserables-on-monday-night/</link>
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		<title>Great Emergence Evening Session Cancelled for Jan 21</title>
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		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/16/great-emergence-evening-session-cancelled-for-jan-21/</link>
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		<title>Small Group on Matthew On Hiatus Until February</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Small Group study of Matthew will be taking a break until February. See you then. In the meantime checkout the Great Emergence book study.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/16/small-group-on-matthew-on-hiatus-until-february/</link>
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		<title>The Great Emergence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every 500 years, there’s a tumultuous shift in the Church. The Great Emergence by Phyllis Tickle deals with this phenomenon. Join Jan Edmiston for a discussion on The Great Emergence Discussing: How The Church is Changing throughout the month of January at 2:00 &#38; 7:30 in the parlor. Same discussion, two meeting times. **Both classes cancelled [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/16/the-great-emergence/</link>
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		<title>Inauguration Plan *updated Jan 16*</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Planning to go to the inaguaration? Want a group to go with? Leave comments so we can know. Update Jan 16&#8211; Be sure to RSVP for the Presbyterian Inaugural Dinner and Meet-Up that&#8217;s taking place at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington Wednesday night.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/16/inauguration-plan/</link>
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		<title>Servant Leadership School</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The winter term of the Servant Leadership School is fast approaching! The first night of the eight week term is Tuesday, January 27. As you will see from the brochure, they have an exciting array of classes and events: Biblical Justice: An Un-American Activity? With Ray McGovern &#8220;Is the Economic Meltdown God&#8217;s Judgment?&#8221; with David [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/16/servant-leadership-school/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Evening Worship Plans through Easter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sunday night we put down some tentative Sunday evening worship plans for the coming months. Please take a look. Comment on this post with your feedback and also if you are interested in filling any of the openings. For those planning worship who would like a place to start, you can download the Holy Grounds [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/16/sunday-evening-worship-plans-through-easter/</link>
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		<title>Apartment for Rent</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Joanna is still looking for someone to finish out her lease (beginning in February). She lives on Route 7 between Bailey&#8217;s Crossroad and Seven Corners. It&#8217;s 750 sq ft, 1 BR/1 Bath. $1009/month. If you know anyone who might be interested, let her know.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/16/apartment-for-rent/</link>
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		<title>Holy Grounds now on WordPress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Take a look around and let us know what you think of the new website. We&#8217;ll be tweaking the details a lot over the next few weeks. Also, we are wanting a really innovative design, so more artistic folks give some guidance! .]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2009/01/16/holy-grounds-now-on-wordpress/</link>
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