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2931 JAN Ln N 0 N MISSIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IMMERSION
Wed, January 29, 4:00 PM - Fri, Jan 31, 11:00 AM
Riverside PC/ Ridgetop Coffee and Tea, Sterling, VA
This is deep dive into repurposing your facility for mission, hosted by the Missional Incubator of the National Capital Presbytery and Fresh Expressions US.
What if the best way to connect with people in a diverse and rapidly changing world is not with another church program or better preaching?
Churches just like yours are opening missional businesses, such as workout studios, produce markets, surf shops, indoor play areas, ice cream fountains, game cafes, coffee shops, and more-not just as income-producing businesses, but also to connect and build meaningful relationships in an increasingly disconnected world.
Churches just like yours are repurposing their properties to leverage them, not just for monetization, but also for greater mission impact with a vision for new forms of faith community to emerge. From tiny-home villages to art studios, to day care centers, to nonprofit hubs, and more...your church can shift from a one-day-a-week gathering place for a few church members to a hub of relational connections and new faith communities.
Join us for an immersion experience at Riverside Presbyterian Church. Enjoy coffee and conversation in their coffee shop, Ridgetop Coffee and Tea, and experience for yourself what can happen when a facility becomes a community hub. Learn from leaders who have navigated this shift in their own congregations, and dive into deep discussions with peers who are captivated by this possibility. Take advantage of breakout sessions around the practicalities of this entrepreneurial approach to ministry. Explore Biblical foundations for the mission and engage in whole-hearted worship to reconnect with God's purpose for your life, your leadership, and your church.
Details: Cost: $225 until Jan 6 (price increase to $250). For the first 40 members of the National Capital Presbytery that register the cost is $115 if you use the code "Missionalincubator" when you enroll from the registration page httP-,s://www.eventbrite.com/e/missional-entreP-,reneurshiR-immersion-tickets962039936347
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Join us for the Matthew 25 Mid-Atlantic Summit on October 26th!
The Dismantling Racism Teams of National Capital Presbytery and the Presbytery of Baltimore are partnering to host the Matthew 25 Mid-Atlantic Summit on October 26th at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Maryland. Sponsored by the Presbytery of Baltimore with additional support from the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, this Summit will be a transformative gathering that merges inspiration with action!
Registration Deadline: October 15th!!
Join us for worship, 2 plenaries, and 9 workshops that will help inspire and equip congregations to live into the vision of Matthew 25 and its call for us to make a meaningful impact on the world around us. Rev. Jermaine Ross-Allam (Director, PC(USA) Center for the Repair of Historic Harms) and Amanda Tyler (Executive Director, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty) will deliver the two keynote addresses; and the General Presbyters of both Presbyteries, Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Taylor and Rev. John Molina-Moore, will share in the program. All we need is YOU!
Register today to secure your spot! For more information, see the event flyer and the schedule of speakers and workshops. If you have questions, contact Miriam Dewhurst (571-228-9551) or Pat Jackson (301-658-4457).
Top Ten Reasons to Attend the Matthew 25 Mid-Atlantic Summit on October 26th!
1. Terrific keynotes from Rev. Jermaine Ross-Allam (PCUSA, Center for Repair of Historic Harms) and Amanda Tyler (Baptist Joint Commission, Christians Against Christian Nationalism)!
2. Kiss Zoom goodbye for the day as this is IN-PERSON!!!
3. Nine workshops to equip and inspire your congregation to advance racial justice, address systemic poverty and take action on climate change!
4. Spend a Saturday catching up with Presbytery friends and meeting new friends!
5. Flummoxed about where to begin writing your church's newly required Anti-Racism Policy? There's a workshop for that!
6. Celebrate the partnership between the Presbytery of Baltimore and National Capital Presbytery!
7. Have the chance for your video breakout as the Summit will be filmed in part by the PCUSA National Communications Team!
8. Do you feel uncomfortable sharing your opinions about racial justice or other controversial topics? Are certain subjects taboo at your church? Sign up for the workshop on "Navigating Brave Conversations "
9. Gain a more profound understanding of what the signature verses of Matthew 25 are all about!
10. Embrace how your congregation can add to the national movement for justice and witness of the PCUSA!
Register TODAY! Deadline is October 15th!
Massanetta Springs
"WhattheWorld Needs Mostfrom Christians Today"
A Presentationby Brian McLaren
Brian McLaren,author of numerous bookscalling for "a new kind of Christianity," will speak about what Christiansshould do duringthese periloustimes. Hewill draw upon insightsfrom hisnewbook "Life After Doom" and challengeus to be engaged inanew way with the environmental, socialand political problemsthat threatenour world.
Saturday, October 5, 2024 at10:30am EDT
Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7:00 p.m. and meet one of the co-authors of “No Longer Radical” GW Physician and Professor Dr. Christy Teal
CHRISTY TEAL, MD
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Reading MARILYNNE ROBINSON
An Exploratory Meeting
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 4-5:30 PM
Haverkamp Room (3rd Floor)
You are invited to a meeting of people living in the National Capital Region who are fans of Marilynne Robinson. The purpose of the gathering is to consider establishing a Reading Marilynne Robinson group. The group could be formal or informal, meeting regularly or sporadically to discuss a novel or essay by Robinson, or to hear a presentation about her writing. The structure and format of the group would be decided by your interest.
Learn more and RSVP at wpc-alex.org/adult or contact Scott Planting, Director of Adult Formation, at s.planting@wpc-alex.org.
Westminster Presbyterian Church 2701 Cameron Mills Road in Alexandria, VA
Taizé Prayer Service
First Wednesdays at 7 PM
Music, prayer, candlelight and silence in the style of the Taizé Community
Fairlington United Methodist Church Chapel
3900 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Hosted by Fairlington United Methodist, Fairlington Presbyterian and St. Clement Episcopal Churches.
Parking available in Fairlington UMC and Presbyterian lots.
November 6 Prayer after the Election
December 4 Advent Prayer
January 1 Prayer to begin the New Year
February 5 Midwinter Prayer
March 5 Ash Wednesday
The Scent of Bright Light (Wipf and Stock, 2024) is historical fiction, retelling the story of Sarah and Hagar in Sarah's voice. This book may be used in Adult Education, book discussion groups, PW circles, or other groups in your church. It was reviewed in the June 2024 issue of The Presbyterian Outlook. Author Jean Dudek has a Master of Theological Studies degree from Wesley Theological Seminary and works there as a Teaching Assistant in the Introductory Bible courses. If you'd like her to come to your church to lead a discussion, please contact her at jpdudek@comcast.net. See more about the book at https://jeandudek.com.
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