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Become a Secret Santa and Bring Joy to Families This Christmas!(0)

November 26, 2009

Rock Spring is once again participating in a Secret Santa program. This year, we have adopted children from the Shaw Community Ministry in DC and families from the Inova Juniper program. Please sign up in the Saegmuller Room after each service through December 6 and then bring wrapped gifts labeled with names to church on [...]

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March for equality to the Capitol building on Sunday, October 11

On October 11, people from across America will gather in Washington DC to let our elected leaders know that now is the time for full equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. The National Equality March, 2.3 miles in total, will begin on 15th Street between “I” and “M” Streets (Metro stops close [...]

Hearts and Hammers project on October 3

Thanks to all of you who have volunteered to join the Rock Spring Hearts and Hammers team on October 3. We will be making improvements that will enable an elderly Arlington homeowner and her family to more safely, affordably and comfortably remain in their residence. We work with Hearts and Hammers (formerly Christmas in April, [...]

Fill the Red Barrel with food for AFAC

Arlington Food Assistance Center for low-income families
Hunger does not go on vacation when school is out. If anything, the need is greater. While the Rock Spring “Plant a Row” garden will help provide fresh produce, the need for non-perishables is constant.

There are red barrels in the corner outside the office and in the Narthex to [...]


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