Events

Special Events

St. Francis Day Celebration and Native Plant Giveaway

On Sunday, October 6, after the 10:00 a.m. service, please join us as we celebrate St. Francis Day! Naturalists from Eleaner C. Lawrence Park are bringing live animals, to help us learn about the creatures that are our neighbors. We

Vienna Crop Hunger Walk

Join us as we walk together to raise funds to address hunger locally and globally. The Vienna CROP Hunger Walk begins and ends at Emmaus UCC with a water stop at Holy Comforter! The Walk is approximately 3 miles and

BEING WITH in 2024

8 Tuesdays on Zoom; Sept. 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 12 Learn from the Bible (and David Brooks) about being with others in a deep way. This program has the same structure as Being With 2023

Bible Study on the Letter of James

5 Thursday Nights; Sept. 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, and 17 Join parishioner Anna Wallich on Zoom for an in-depth study of the Book of James. Register Online

Gestalt Soul Care Course

4 Saturdays (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) Oct. 5, 12, 19, and 26 Parishioner and Gestalt Soul Care Mentor, Alexandra MacCracken leads an in-person intensive course in Gestalt Soul Care. Learn powerful tools and approaches as you are also achieving your own

2nd Saturday Church & Hogwarts VBS Reunion

Join us for the return of 2nd Saturday Church on Oct. 12! We’ll worship in the Chapel with music led by our 2nd Saturday band and enjoy Hogwarts-inspired food and fun afterwards. We extend a special invitation to our Hogwarts

Sunday Forum: Introduction to Listening Hearts Ministries

The practice of spiritual discernment through prayerful listening in supportive communities. When you seek to discern next steps to take in life, or need guidance for a group decision, Listening Hearts can help. Find out what it’s all about! “When

Newcomer Brunch

The Newcomer Committee, along with the Rev. Jon Strand and the Rev. Ann Gillespie, are thrilled to be hosting another Newcomer Brunch! Email invitations have been sent to those folks who have joined us recently, or expressed interest in Holy

Adult Sunday Bible Study

Every Sunday; Oct. 6–Dec. 8 Join us in the Chapel after Sunday services to discuss Bible readings from the Lectionary, using the “Feasting on the Word” curriculum. This is a drop-in class—come to one, come to all! No registration required.

BEING WITH in 2024

8 Tuesdays on Zoom; Sept. 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 12 Learn from the Bible (and David Brooks) about being with others in a deep way. This program has the same structure as Being With 2023

Wellness Circles

Examine your life using the Living Compass curriculum. Areas of focus are Care of Body, Stress, Vocation, Organization, Rest and Play, Spirituality, Emotions, and Relationships. A reprise of last year’s well-received groups—one for mid-lifers and the other for later-life participants.

Diocesan Listening Session

Vitality: On the Road with Jesus Every church and mission, whether small or large, is important. The goal of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia’s new Office of Congregational Vitality is to grow churches in strength, vitality, and joy-filled ministry. This

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SUNDAY FORUM: What is Discernment?

June 15 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

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Youth Mission Trip to Puerto Rico

June 16 - June 22

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3rd Saturday Workday

June 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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