This meal marks the Jewish holiday of Passover, commemorating God’s blessings in the Exodus from the oppression of Egypt. Our meal will honor both traditions, with the help of our friends at Temple Rodef Shalom in McLean. Please come and experience this wonderful meal as we celebrate together all that God is doing in our [...]
Rock Spring News Vol. 06 No. 03 March 2010
Markers & Milestones
Congratulations on the baptism of Oliver Nolan, son of Julie and Matt Nolan, which will take place at the 11:00 service on March 7.
Condolences are offered to the following Rock Springers who suffered the loss of one of their parents within the past month: Charlene Bickford, Julie [...]
The Board of Deacons is requesting that former deacons volunteer to serve communion once or twice a year. Because the Board of Deacons has been reduced to 12 members, additional help is required. Please contact Diane Smith. Thank you.
During this season of Lent, Rock Spring is offering midweek Vespers services to add to and broaden our experience of Lent. The Vespers are being designed and led by various members of the congregation and will take place on the following Wednesdays from 7:00pm – 7:30pm. 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
Has been postponed from January 31 to March 14. Don’t miss our vegetarian free lunch while enjoying fellowship and our slide show celebrating accomplishments in greening the church. Hear about upcoming eco-justice initiatives at Rock Spring. Everyone is invited after the second service March 14 to come to Carpenter Hall for the FREE LUNCH.
We have had 2 candidates in town for live interviews and to give sermons at Neutral Pulpits. We have invited a third and are checking references on a potential 4th candidate as well. As we meet with these candidates, we have been asking many pointed questions about how they might fit in to this congregation [...]
The Rock Spring Recital Series is pleased to announce that the Clarion Brass concert that was postponed due to snow, has been re-scheduled. The concert will now be on Sunday, March 14th at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The Clarion Brass has been our Easter brass for over 15 years now, and we are thrilled [...]
Worship, study and dialogue with hundreds of people of faith at the annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days. Then join us as we go to Capitol Hill to advocate for our members of Congress to remedy these global injustices. The 2010 conference will be held March 19 – 22 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Crystal City, Virginia. [...]
Come Celebrate the END OF WINTER and SAINT PATRICK’S DAY with the Rock Spring Dance Party Sat. March 13 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood House. Put away your boots, put on your Green and your Dancing Shoes. Produced by JFFAL in cooperation with Goodbye Winter Productions. IF YOU DON’T NEED THIS, YOU’VE BEEN [...]
These gatherings will take place on Wednesday evenings in March, from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., following our Lenten Vespers service at 7:00. The Sessions will begin on March 3, 2010. Childcare and light snacks will be provided. If you have any questions about membership at Rock Spring UCC, please call us at the church [...]
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