Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC)

2/8/2010, 6:45 p.m.   Due to the continuing winter weather, all activities for 2/9/2010 at Rock Spring Congregational UCC are cancelled. This announcement supersedes the TW@RS, and the Weekly Calendar.
Today’s cancellations effect the Lectionary Bible Study, Women’s Fellowship Board and all other gatherings on Tuesday, as well as the Social Action/Stewardship Boards on Thursday, 2/11.
Road [...]

2/6/2010, 5:00 p.m.
Due to the continuing winter weather, all activities for 2/7/2010 at Rock Spring Congregational UCC are cancelled.  This includes both 9:00 and 11:00 worship services, Sunday school, and Adult Education programs.  Please be safe, and do not attempt to travel to the church.
Please continue to follow the Snow Emergency guidelines for your area, [...]

2/5/2010, 12:00 p.m.
In case this weekend’s snowfall comes as predicted, we are taking a proactive look towards our Sunday morning worship and programs.
At this time, NOAA is forecasting 24-28 inches of snow by Saturday evening.  We trust that Arlington County will do its best to clear the streets, and are still hopeful to maintain our [...]

I was honored to be elected last Sunday by the Church Council to serve as its President for 2010.  My predecessor, Gail Howell, leaves large shoes to fill!
The Annual Meeting was an honest and spirited discussion of the joys, blessings and challenges we face at Rock Spring in 2010.  As Council President, I hope to [...]

2010 Church Council
Ashley Martinage, President
Sarah Gilmour, Vice President
Wayne Limberg, Donna Moss, Jane Sessa & Allen Moore, At-Large Members
Marie Morris, Clerk
Steve Hawkins, Financial Secretary
Vicki Lindsay, Treasurer
Taryn Roman, Christian Education
Emory Hackman, Deacons
Jeff Dale, Finance
Don Johnson, Music
Dave Clarke, Personnel
Michael Bell, Stewardship/Social Action
Rebecca Halbe, Property
Joyce Mader, Women’s Fellowship
Rev. Doug Griffin, Interim Senior Pastor
Rev. Hank Fairman, Pastor for Children, Youth [...]

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Rock Spring’s Open and Affirming (ONA) Standing Committee meets a few times a year, coordinates participation in community events, sponsors forums, and works to help our Church live out its commitment to support full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people everywhere.  Any member or friend of Rock Spring is welcome to join the [...]

The all-women’s choir is forming and all women are welcome to join in making a joyful noise!  The second practice will be this week on February 4, from 7:00 PM-7:30 PM.  The final practice will take place on February 11 from 7:30 PM-9:00 PM.  The choir performs at both the 9:00 AM service and the [...]

February 7, 2010 – The Clarion Brass ensemble
March 14, 2010 – Deborah Lawrence, soprano & Amy Reiff, mezzo-soprano with Monica Otal, piano
All concerts are at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  Suggested donation of $10.00 per person

On February 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. there will be a symposium at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church on Seeking A Just Peace: Religion: A Source of Peace or Conflict, moderated by Dr. Maryann Cusimano Love.  For more information please contact via email .  You can also visit: http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/peace/index.php