Events

Special Events

All-Parish Advent Wreath Making

We will prepare for Advent with an intergenerational festive gathering following the 9:30 a.m. service, during coffee hour. Please bring greens to share (pine, holly, magnolia leaves, other evergreens), pruners or shears if you have any, and a $10 donation

Senior Saints Meeting and BYO Lunch: Christmas Celebration

Jason West, Director of Music Ministries at St. John's, Norwood Parish, will play piano and lead our group in Christmas Carols to start the season in joyful songs. Bring your own lunch. Desserts* and beverages will be provided. *We ask

Gestalt Soul Care Virtual Retreat

Join us via Zoom for a time of discovery, healing, and growth—Led by Alexandra MacCracken, Gestalt Pastoral Care Minister and Trainer. ​Experience a safe and inclusive gathering, where others support you in your journey. Alexandra will integrate coaching with holistic

Youth Group Christmas Greens Sale

Support our Youth Mission Trip to Puerto Rico 2024 and get your home ready for the holidays! Come to the church narthex to buy wreaths, a variety of centerpieces and mantle pieces, door swags, and more! Get every inch of

All-Parish Gingerbread Extravaganza

'Tis the season for gingerbread! All ages are invited for lunch and gingerbread house decorating. We will supply pre-constructed gingerbread houses and decorating supplies, plus a pizza and salad lunch. Please RSVP below so we have enough supplies and lunch.

Advent Lessons and Carols

(incense) Join Holy Comforter’s Adult Choir and Choristers for the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent. This Advent service is modeled after the Festival of Lessons and Carols for Christmas from King’s College, Cambridge. Eric Milner-White, the former

Advent Retreat: An Invitation to Wonder

Join us in a quiet morning of prayer, reflection, and fellowship, anchored in the practice of Centering Prayer. Led by retreat leader Colleen Thomas, we will reflect on images of the Annunciation, Visitation, and Magi Journey through the practice of

Help Women in Afghanistan!

Join us in the Ministry Center for a special sale of hand-made Afghan clothes organized by GAPDS (Global Action for Peace, Development and Sustainability), a non-profit established and run by our Afghan friends, the Jahids and Meherzads. It has a

The McLean Symphony Concert

Join us in the Sanctuary for a concert titled, "Holiday Traditions." Johann Strauss: Emperor Waltz Johann Strauss: Blue Danube Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite Leroy Anderson: A Christmas Festival Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride Fun Songs of the Season Come join us and

Youth Group Christmas Greens Sale

Support our Youth Mission Trip to Puerto Rico 2024 and get your home ready for the holidays! Come to the church narthex to buy wreaths, a variety of centerpieces and mantle pieces, door swags, and more! Get every inch of

Voce Chamber Singers Concert

Join us in the Sanctuary for a concert presented by Voce Chamber Singers titled, "Christmas Coronation." This program merges seasonal favorites with regal choral gems from over 400 years of choral music history. Voce will be joined by a professional

Youth Group Caroling and Party

We will meet at church at 4 p.m. then visit parishioners who are unable to attend church—bringing them some holiday cheer by singing carols. The singing will be followed by a $10 white elephant party with pizza, hot chocolate, and

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