Christ our Center Children our Blessing Justice our Passion October 2011
A mother sits on a bench at the Shikokho Medical Clinic clutching her baby. She was here two days ago – her child had a high fever and was struggling breathe. It was pneumonia. The mother’s eyes are dark and her face is solemn. She is afraid. Later, after seeing the doctor, her face is beaming with joy. She is smiling. The antibiotics have helped. The fever is gone and her daughter’s breathing is better. God has turned her mourning into dancing.
question during the Time with Children. They make a joyful noise unto the Lord. The phone rings. “It made such a difference,” the caller says. “All the prayers, the emails, the phone calls. We heard so many kind words and received so many offers of help. I don’t know when we will eat all this food. We are so grateful for this congregation. It has made all the difference in the world to know how much this church loves us.” I give thanks to God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given to you in Christ Jesus. “Extravagant Generosity: The Heart of Giving” is the theme “You will be enriched in every way for your for this year’s stewardship great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us; for the focus. It hardly seems like the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the time to be extravagant with needs of the saints but also overflows with our giving, I say to myself. The many thanksgivings to God.” economy is bad and no one - 2 Corinthians 9:11-12 knows what is going to happen. It is a time to be cautious, not extravagant.
There are children running all around and standing in line for the bouncy house. Looking through the mesh window, I can see hair flying and arms outstretched. I hear squeals of laughter. I have seen these same children dip communion bread in the cup, their eyes filled with fascination. I have witnessed eager hands shoot up to answer a
Then again, is not the church called to step up when people are hurting? Are we not called to a faith that compels us to find ways to share especially in difficult times? Is this not the opportunity to reconsider our financial priorities, to be responsible in our spending and saving, and also our giving? Is this not the time to pause and reconsider the overall Continued on Page 9
Inside the Gateway Worship and Music Worship Schedule.......................................................................................... 2 Chevy Chase Concert Series Schedule .................................................. 3 Education Adult Education and Nurture ................................................................... 4 FOCUS Classes ................................................................................................. 5 ASP 25th Anniversary.................................................................................. 8
Mission TAP Quarterly Report .................................................................................. 9 Mission Fair ...................................................................................................... 11 Community Deck the Halls.................................................................................................. 10 Church Volunteers Needed ....................................................................... 10 Homecoming Picnic Photos ...................................................................... 11
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Worship Schedule October 2
October 16
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Molly Blythe Teichert will be preaching World Communion Sunday The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated Peacemaking Offering Mission Fair
9:30—CCPC and Community Flute Choir 11:00—CCPC and Community Flute Choir Music Selection: Chancel Choir White, Steal Away
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9:30—Carol and Junior Choirs 11:00—Chancel Choir Music Selection: Rutter, Praise Ye the Lord with John Blakeslee, Baritone Friedell, Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether
October 9
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Minister Jane Duffield will be preaching Music: 9:30—Chevy Chase Handbell Ringers 11:00—Chevy Chase Handbell Ringers Music Selection: Chancel Choir Anon., Rejoice in the Lord Always
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Molly Blythe Teichert will be preaching Hunger Offering Welcome New Members Music:
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Molly Blythe Teichert will be preaching Honoring the 25th Anniversary of the After School Program Music:
9:30—The Revelations Guitar Ensemble 11:00—Chancel Choir Music Selection: Tallis, If Ye Love Me
October 30
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Molly Blythe Teichert will be preaching Music: 9:30—First Service Singers 11:00—Chancel Choir Music Selection: Scott, In Bright Mansions Above; Neswick, I Will Set His Dominion in the Sea
Chevy Chase Handbell Ringers Need You!
Sign your Child up for the Children’s Choir!
The Chevy Chase Handbell Ringers are sending out an ap‘peal’ for ringers! We rehearse Thursday evenings from 7:30-9 p.m. in Room 300. Socializing and refreshments are included. We are in crucial need of regular and substitute musicians. Committing to a short period of time or willing to substitute ‘on call’ are possibilities. Please email or call Joann Moorer, joann@chevychasepc.org, to express your desire to join this “appealing” group of friends. Youth participation welcomed and encouraged!
Children’s Choir Rehearsals continue in October. Joann Moorer is looking for singers to join the fun. Carol Choir (K-2) meets from 8:45-9:25 a.m. and Junior Choir (3-8) meets from 11-12 p.m. in Room 308. Both Choirs will sing on Sunday, October 2 during World Communion Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. service. Movement, instruments, chimes and the basics of music reading included. Future singing dates for the choirs are Sunday, November 6 and the Christmas Pageant on December 18.
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Upcoming Performances On November 6 at 5 p.m., the Chevy Chase Chancel Choir will be the guest choir at Evensong for the Feast of All Saint's at St. Paul's Episcopal, Rock Creek Parish. During this beautiful service of evening prayer, spirituals and anthems will be sung by the choir, followed by a 35-minute organ recital on the beautiful Dobson Pipe Organ by Julie Vidrick Evans. All are welcome. The church is located at Rock Creek Church Road and Webster Street, NW. St. Paul's is celebrating their 300th anniversary with a year of events. For more information: http:// www.rockcreekparish.org/pages/ Our_Church:_300th_Anniversary
Chancel Choir CDs Available for Purchase In May, the Chancel Choir was professionally recorded during the performance of the Duruflé Requiem and Poulenc Organ Concerto. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Chevy Chase Concerts, CDs will be available for purchase each Sunday in Chadsey Hall. In order to recover our expenses, we are asking $15 for each CD. Thank you for generously supporting Chevy Chase Concerts, now in its 41st year!
Lowenberg to Perform at PipeSpectacular
41st Annual Chevy Chase Concert Series
Minister of Music Emeritus Ken Lowenberg will be one of the organists featured playing the Washington Cathedral organ on Sunday, October 23 at 5:15 p.m.
“Sing to the Lord a new song!” Psalm 96
The event is the 12th annual "PipeSpectacular," cosponsored by the three local chapters of the American Guild of Organists. The concert is open to the public, free of charge, and will feature six local artists, each performing a segment of the program. A wide variety of organ literature will be heard, showcasing the myriad sounds of the great Cathedral organ, from its softest whisper to full organ and the blazing horizontal trumpets. Jumbo video screens placed throughout the Cathedral will bring you right to the console, no matter where you're sitting!
October 30, 4 p.m.—The Capitol Woodwind Quintet Founded in 1977, this quintet of professional Washington area musicians, who are also members of the National Symphony or Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, has been noted in The Washington Post as offering “consummate skill….virtuosity…..(and) fine ensemble” in interesting and challenging programs.
Ken will be playing "Alleluyas" by contemporary English composer Simon Preston, and "O Praise Ye the Lord" variations, composed by Ken Lowenberg.
November 20, 4 p.m.—Joann Moorer, Lyric Soprano Since 2010, lyric soprano Joann Moorer has served as Assistant Director of Music at CCPC. She holds degrees in music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Peabody Conservatory. She is currently pursuing a Graduate Performers Certificate from Peabody. Her program, “Giving Thanks for Love” will feature works by Liszt, Bernstein and Britten.
A wonderful opportunity to hear the majesty of the thundering Washington Cathedral organ in its glorious setting! Please come.
December 11, 4 p.m.—A Chevy Chase Christmas This annual tradition of the singing and ringing choirs of the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church is sure to Continued on Page 9
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Adult Education and Nurture at CCPC Sunday Mornings—October 2011 The Bible in Context Class (9:30 – 10:45 a.m. in Room 350-B, third floor, Education Building) Early Christian Letters—Beginning on October 16, participants are invited to study the Gospel of Mark with teachers Dottie Boerner, Beth Nyhus and John Weicher.
Faith Trek (9:45 – 10:45 a.m. in the Library, first floor, center building, alley side)
Faith Trek is a small group of CCPC adults who are curious about their faith and the world, and want to explore both in the company of a circle of friends. The circle expands easily, and we would be delighted to have you join us. The group invites you to join their discussion of Mary Gordon’s book, Reading Jesus: A Writer’s Encounter with the Gospels, so please feel free to drop by any Sunday.
Open Forum (9:45 – 10:45 a.m. in Geneva Hall, second floor, Education Building, street side)
The Open Forum offers a forum for the discussion of a variety of topics on the intersection of faith and life. Join us in October for the following discussions: October 2, 9 and 16 – “Discerning Your Mission in Life” Companies and organizations have mission statements. Some churches have mission statements, which help to focus energy and clarify direction. What about you? What would your personal mission statement say? Who is God calling you to be in this time of your life? This life-planning event provides an opportunity for participants, at any stage of their life journey, to take time to reflect on and clarify their life direction, and to pause and listen for God’s call, to look at your unique gifts and skills, to identify your values, to identify your passion(s) and to prepare a compelling mission statement that gives shape to your life and work. Leader: David C. Rich, retired minister, educator and Life/Work Planning Facilitator from Vienna, Va. October 23, 30, November 13, 20 and December 4 - “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life” You are invited to join Ed White for a lively discussion of Richard Rohr’s book Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. Rohr posits that “in the first half of life, we are naturally and rightly preoccupied with establishing our identity – climbing and achieving and performing. But those concerns will not serve us as we grow older and begin to embark on a further journey, one that involves challenges, mistakes, loss of control, broader horizons, and necessary suffering that actually shocks us out of our prior comfort zone. Eventually, we need to see ourselves in a different and more life giving way. The message of ‘falling down’ – that is in fact moving upward – is the most resisted and counterintuitive of messages in the world’s religions, including and most especially Christianity.” How is it with you? Come join the discussion. Leader: The Rev. Ed White, retired PCUSA minister, Consultant with the Alban Institute, and Parish Associate at CCPC.
Wednesday Mornings (Bi-Monthly) The Wednesday Morning Bible Study Group is concluding its study of the Minor Prophets and will begin a study of Ezekiel twice a month in Geneva Hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 10 – 12 noon. Check with study leader, Lynn Jostes or contact Grace Hyslop for more details about our schedule and study.
Wednesday Evenings (Monthly) The Young Women’s Bible Study is reorganizing and invites all young women of the congregation to join their study and fellowship! Mark your calendars for the third Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. in Room 350-B (third floor, Education Building, street side). Bring your Bibles and join us as we continue reading the Gospel of John!
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GET READY to FOCUS! FOCUS This fall the Christian Education Committee invites you for a fourth year to FOCUS! FOCUS This Adult Education initiative at CCPC is offered on Thursday evenings beginning October 13 through November 10, and continuing with another series in the spring of 2012 (March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29). FOCUS courses highlight various aspects of the adult journey…
Faith…O Outreach…C Community… Understanding…S Spirituality …and are open to the members and friends of Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church and the larger community. Classes are held from 7:30 – 9 p.m. with dinner available ($7/adult; $3/children 3-10; children under 2 eat free; RESERVATIONS REQUIRED) from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. in Chadsey Hall, to facilitate participation by those persons coming straight from work. Childcare is also available as requested. Watch for a brochure in the mail with full details of this fall’s offerings. Here is the line-up beginning October 13: I Love to Tell the Story The Bible is a collection of 66 individual books that together tell the story of a group of people bound by a common faith in God. For Presbyterians and others of the Reformed tradition, the Bible is the means by which Christian believers come to understand how God has been present with humanity since the beginning of time and continues to be present in our world today. In its pages, we come to know of God’s faithfulness, constant love and eternal goodness, and are shaped by its truths. Sometimes particular stories or verses speak more loudly than others, and come to the forefront of our living. Is there one that shapes your life? You are invited to join a very special Bible study in these five weeks focused on the favorite or most challenging scripture passage of five special leaders. Bring your Bibles to Geneva Hall and study these texts with some distinguished teachers: October 13 — Ezekiel 47:1-12 with the Rev. Molly Blythe Teichert, Senior Pastor of the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.
October 20 — Isaiah 41:10 with the Rev. Phil Tom, PCUSA minister and Director of the Center for Faithbased and Neighborhood Partnerships in the U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, D.C. October 27 — Mark 2:1-5 with Cynthia (Cindy) Bolbach, elder at First Presbyterian Church in Arlington, Va. and Moderator of the 219th General Assembly (2010) of the Presbyterian Church (USA) November 3 — Matthew 14:22-34 with the Rev. Dr. Wilson Gunn, Executive Presbyter of National Capital Presbytery, Washington, D.C. November 10 — Acts 9:1-20 with Jane Duffield, Interim Associate Minister of the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C. “ ‘Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters and Righteousness Like an Everflowing Stream’ (Amos 5:24): Problems and Possibilities in Pursuing Restorative Justice.” Criminal justice is constantly in the news. For many years crime was seen as mainly a law and order issue, but recently there has been a growing concern with justice issues. Is society's purpose to punish or to redeem? What is the fairest way to treat those who have served their sentences and are trying to reenter society? In the District of Columbia alone, 8,000 offenders are released from jail or prison each year and return to D.C. neighborhoods. How can we help them put their lives back together in a way which strengthens them and our communities? This FOCUS course, taking place in Firesides each week, will explore a few of the many criminal justice issues with which our society is wrestling both locally and globally. At-Large DC Councilman Phil Mendelson will honor us by beginning our series on October 13. Constantly reelected by comfortable margins and widely endorsed by various media and groups, Phil is ideally suited to present an overview of the major criminal justice issues faced by our nation and the city of Washington. As Councilmember he is known for asking searching questions, for listening to all sides, for being thoughtful and impartial. He will be superb in Continued on Page 6
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framing the issues we hope to deal with. Courtney Stewart was recently recognized as an outstanding leader in the returning residents community. One of the most exciting prospects about the subject of "reentry" is the energy and leadership and commitment that is shown by those reentering society. After serving time, Courtney has started his own business, has founded several non-profits involved in mentoring, and co-founded the Re-entry Network for Returning Citizens. On October 20, he will give a profile of challenges and strengths in the reentry community. Stefan LoBuglio epitomizes the strengths and creativity in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in Montgomery County. He oversees community-based reentry programs which are a model for our area, including such innovations as home confinement, following prescribed treatment and educational programs, and work release. On October 27, Mr. LoBuglio will help us understand creative initiatives by government agencies in our region. On November 3, the Rev. Elenora Giddings Ivory, will build on these realities and present a biblical and theological framework to the issues of criminal justice presented in previous weeks. Rev. Ivory will also add an important international dimension as her perspective moves us from the streets of D.C. to Geneva, Switzerland/the World Council of Churches and around the world in the call for global justice. The Rev. James Atwood, our final speaker on November 10, will add a new and crucial aspect to our discussion of criminal justice issues as he examines violence in our society, and particularly the issue of guns. Research has found that more guns sold from a particular gun store in Prince George's County end up being used by criminals than any other store in the area. He is currently leading a local advocacy initiative to insure that such gun stores sell only to legitimate buyers. Rev. Atwood's first hand experiences will be a fitting end to our series as he reminds us
that our society and our rules contribute to the problems of criminal justice, and as he invites us to join in his fight against the forces which undermine justice and righteousness. ‘Til Death Do Us Part: A Marriage/Couple Enrichment Workshop It’s a dilemma! Days rapidly fill up with children and parenting or grand-parenting, work, schedules and maintaining a home. So when do you have time to connect with your partner and focus on your relationship as a couple? Research suggests that good marriages don’t just happen...that the love and care promised in wedding vows takes intentional effort to sustain. This Marriage/Couple Enrichment Workshop is designed to help you and your partner continue to build an even more satisfying and intimate relationship based on active dialogue and discovery. In preparation for this program each individual is strongly encouraged to complete an online questionnaire (the Prepare-Enrich Inventory) which will assist you in identifying your specific strengths and growth areas as a couple at this point in your relationship. Each couple will be given the results of their inventory and time for a private review of the findings during one of the sessions. Once you register, Lynn Jostes will be in touch with details. The discussions throughout the five weekly FOCUS Group meetings will center on the many areas of conflict which create challenges to forming and sustaining a safe, trusting and intimate marital relationship. We anticipate active discussions and the discovery of new ways to look at old dilemmas. Cost of the workshop is $35 per couple for the assessment and workbook. An email address for both individuals is requested when registering. Join leaders Dr. Derek Hawver and the Rev. Lynn Jostes in the Library on the first floor of CCPC for this class. Open Flow Yoga at CCPC The ancient practice of yoga asanas (poses) are to help us to be physically, emotionally and spiritually present to God. In Open Flow at CCPC, participants
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Education will have an opportunity to turn off the world and just be – reflecting quietly and individually on some of the more profound truths of our faith. An Open Flow class is for beginners and experienced practitioners a like and includes centering, pranayama (breathwork), flowing sequences of asanas that can get a heart pumping and muscles and tendons stretching, seated poses to cool down, and savasana, a pose of deep relaxation and rest. All of the practice is done in a calm atmosphere with soft, relaxing music. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook to class so they can spend the final 15 minutes of class journaling on the spiritual theme of the evening. Participants should wear clothing that they can bend and stretch in comfortably; a yoga mat, a large towel, a notebook and a writing instrument to class. Open Flow Yoga will take place in Room 350 on the third floor of the Education Building with leader Meg Artley, a long-time CCPC member who has practiced Vinyassa Yoga for five years.
Register online at www.chevychasepc.org or return the registration form to the church office with your choices and dinner reservations. We’ll see you there!
Inquirers’ Seminar Scheduled The first Inquirers’ Seminar of the program year will be offered on Sunday, October 2 from 12:15 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 250 (Geneva Hall) at CCPC. This session is open not only to those persons who may have decided to become members, but also to those exploring their call to Christian discipleship as members of this congregation. The format for the afternoon, following lunch, includes a brief overview of the basic history, beliefs and traditions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) as well as an outline of specific opportunities for using your gifts with others in ministry at CCPC. If you are interested in participating in the seminar on October 2 (or know someone who may be interested), please contact Lynn Jostes, Associate Pastor for Christian Nurture at 202-363-2202 or lynn@chevychasepc.org for more information or to sign up. Come join with the disciples of the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church as we discover our gifts and answer our calling, and together serve our Lord.
Church School Classes for Everyone! We’ve Saved a Place for You! Church School classes for all ages resumed on September 18 and will continue through next May on Sundays from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Children and youth are encouraged to attend worship with their families or with friends and then go to their classes after the Time with Children each week. Beginning on October 9, there will be a short music time for 5-year-olds through third graders in Room 308 following the Time with Children and before the children are taken to their classrooms by their teachers. Other children can go directly to their classrooms following the Time with Children. We ask that parents pick up in the classrooms promptly at 10:45 a.m. or alert their child’s teacher in writing on the registration form if they are to meet you in Chadsey Hall for brunch. Parents, please fill out a new registration form this year if you haven’t already done so, so that we’ll have current information on everyone. Check out the Adult Education classes outlined in this month’s Gateway or online, and plan to join one this fall.
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After School Program Celebrates 25th Year Join us for worship on October 23 to help celebrate the ASP’s 25th anniversary! By Katie Mattern
When the CCPC After School Program (ASP) opened its doors in 1986, they were hoping for 20 children from Lafayette and Murch elementary schools. Instead they had 25 children that first year, and the program has since then to include 70 children who take part in the program each afternoon. Tempe Thomas has been the director of the program for all 25 years. “The program has grown because it has got a good reputation and people have heard about us and want to get their children in,” she says. The idea for ASP came when several members of the congregation were about to lose their neighborhood babysitter. There were after school programs at Lafayette Elementary School and Murch had an extended day program, but they wanted to see a similar program at the church that would stay open until 6:30 p.m. to accommodate parents coming home from work.
Photos Courtesy of Tempe Thomas Above: The After School Program’s annual field trip to Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the highlights of the program year for both the kids and teachers. Below: A field trip to the Homestead Farm for pumpkin picking in 1987.
The initial advisory committee of Judy Bailey, Diane Della Logia, Rita Hadden, Julie Haifley, Lou Knowles and Weekday Nursery School Director Cindy Walsh approached Paul Kress, the associate pastor in charge of Christian Education, to create the program. Once it was approved, Cindy approached Tempe, who had been a Nursery School Assistant, and recommended that she apply to be the director. Since then, the program has continued to grow into what it is today from a staff of four in 1986 to 10 today. Families aren’t just members of the congregation or those who have worshipped in our sanctuary; they come from throughout the neighboring community. “We really strive for a good, safe afternoon and provide them with activities they’re interested in,” Tempe said. “We strive for developing their social skills and conflict resolution and negotiating skills. We also want the kids to just enjoy playing.”
Every day, the ASP staff meets the children at their schools at dismissal and brings them back to CCPC where they have a chance to have a snack, do homework, art projects, read and play outside. They also do projects so they can give back to the community, like cleaning trash out of nearby streams, assembling sandwiches for client of TAP and making Christmas stockings for the patients at Children’s Hospital. Continued on page 11
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priorities in our lives and how our actions match up with our values and our faith? Are we all not called to give according to our means? The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is the outreach program at CCPC, providing assistance to the working poor and homeless in obtaining identification documents, birth certificates, transportation and emergency food and clothing. Some statistics of the outreach provided in the second quarter for 2011 for 366 client visits: 146 birth certificates were issued, several from out of state, and 89 metro cards including Smart cards and 671 tokens were given which can be used to add travel time on the Smart card. The TAP office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Extravagant generosity is one of the key practices of thriving congregations. The practice of giving reminds us that generosity, not consumption, is the key value of a meaningful life. It is a gift to be able to give. It is a gift to be a part of God’s plan to heal the world. We need to give, not just because a hurting world needs our money, but because our souls need to love. Our souls need to connect with God who is the source of all good things, all love and life. Giving deepens our connection with God, with love and with joy. I invite you to practice extravagant generosity. I invite you to practice extraordinary sharing, willing sacrifice, and joyous giving out of love for God and neighbor. It makes a difference. Not only for others, but in ourselves as well.
~God’s Blessings, Molly
Chevy Chase Concert Series From Page 3
enhance your Christmas season with choral music of the season, including the Durante Magnificant and audience carol singing. The Christmas spirit is sure to follow you and yours out the door. January 15, 4 p.m.—Jazz Caravan You won’t sit still hearing this six-piece, Baltimore based ensemble presents a wide variety of styles from swing to Dixieland to standards to contemporary jazz and more. That’s a promise! They feature vocals, trumpet, sax, piano, bass and drums. February 19, 4 p.m.—Andrew York, classical guitar A Grammy award-winning guitarist and composer, York’s musicianship is influenced by a wide range of styles, from jazz to folk to classical and beyond. He has recorded extensively and his compositions are regularly performed and recorded by such luminaries as John Williams and Christopher Parkening.
March 18, 2-7 p.m.—35th Annual Bach Marathon This Washington institution again presents the music of J.S. Bach in half-hour programs on our wonderful 3-manual, 50-rank, 2,500-pipe Rieger tracker organ. Come when you can, leave when you must and refresh your soul. This season’s theme is “Bach to Basics: Fantasies and Fugues.” May 20, 4 p.m.—CCPC Chancel Choir and Orchestra The Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir will join soloists, orchestra and organ to present masterworks of the sacred choral literature, including the Bernstein “Chichester Psalms” to conclude this season of musical offerings to our community. All events are admission-free, donations gratefully accepted. A reception to meet the artists and to greet one another takes place following each concert.
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Save the Date!
DECK THE HALLS Friday, December 2 6 - 8:30 p.m. Chadsey Hall
Church Office Volunteers Needed The church office is in need of volunteers, especially on Mondays and Fridays, to help answer phones, run the weekly bulletin on the copy machine, fold and stuff special mailings and assist in other clerical ways. If you could donate one or more days a month of your time to this task, please contact Norm Stant at 301942-6468 or normstant@verizon.net.
Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible September 23, 2011–January 15, 2012 The King James Bible will be 400 years old this year, and its words have echoed in books, poems, movies, popular songs, speeches and sermons since 1611. But who translated it, and what made this particular translation so influential? Drawing on the deep resources of the Folger and Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford, as well as the Harry Ransom Center Photo: Folger Shakespeare at the University of Texas, Library, Manifold Greatness tells the http://www.folger.edu/ little-known story of one of woSummary.cfm?woid=660 the most widely read and printed books in the history of the English language. Be sure to visit this special exhibit at the Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill (201 E. Capitol St. S.E.) The library is going to be open additional hours (Sundays from 12 – 5 p.m.) to accommodate visitors to the exhibit, so don’t miss out!
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Visit the Mission Fair
“I love to see the kids really enjoying themselves,” she said. “Spring break is a favorite time because we take field trips and over the years our traditional trip is to Sugarloaf Mountain and it’s fun to see how much the kids enjoy it.”
What does TAP do? How do our programs in Shikoho, Kenya impact education and health for villagers? Have you thought about serving a meal at a local shelter? Are you interested in Habitat for Humanity's work building homes? Are you concerned about world hunger issues? How can you advocate for social justice with the DC City Council?
Throughout the years, the program has also taken field trips to tour the White House and Capitol Building, as well as going to the Science Center and Port Discovery in Baltimore. “We’ve been very fortunate with an excellent staff and our plans are for them to grow with the continuing education classes and continuing on and building respect in the neighborhood,” Tempe said. “Overall, for the kids to continue to enjoy being kids and to relax and play in the after school hours.”
October 2—Chadsey Hall
COME FIND OUT at the Mission Fair after services on October 2. CCPC is involved in a wide array of local and international mission efforts. We want you to find your niche and get involved this year. Please come down and see how CCPC is working to make a positive difference in the lives of others. "You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity." (2 Corinthians 9:11)
FALL FAMILY FEST! Who: CCPC children, Families and Friends (Fourth Grade and Younger; Wear your Halloween costumes if you like)
What: Games and Races, Egg Hunt, Fall Cookie Decorating, Food and Fellowship
Where: CCPC Playground and Westminster Hall When: Sunday, October 23 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. What to Bring: A side-dish or dessert to share and a pumpkin (and carving tools) to carve and help decorate Ingleside (The retirement center where some of our members live) Please RSVP count and food contribution to Lynn Jostes (lynn@chevychasepc.org) so that we can plan!
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