Choose one of the dates below, then plan to stay after worship and walk over together as we enjoy growing in fellowship.

Pick a date: July 26, August 9, or August 30

Thanks to those who've signed up to bring treats. Take a look at the link below to see what's still needed. Sign up below or in the narthex!

This Sunday, we're collecting food & supplies for Rising Hope's Food Market and kitchen, which serve more than 300 families each week along the Richmond Hwy corridor. Click below for a list of most-needed items, and place any donations in the narthex basket. 

Next Friday, July 31st at 10:30 AM, join us in the sanctuary basement as we pack and deliver for Phoenix Rising, an Alexandria-wide church coalition serving people experiencing homelessness along the Richmond Hwy corridor. Washington Farm is proud to participate on 5th Fridays, and we'd love your hands to help!

Women in Faith have kicked off their annual fundraising project by creating beautiful decoupage Christmas ornaments from oyster shells. The group is meeting Tuesdays from 10 AM to noon at Sue Irvin's home, where a workroom is available for the project. They'll spend the next few weeks painting shells, then move into the decoupage process starting in August.

Interested in joining or want the address? Reply to this newsletter or reach out to Sue Irvin.

Getting to know you! Last week's "Me Show" had everyone digging into paper bags full of personal treasures, each item a little window into what makes them, them. Thanks to the Olmstead Family for bringing dinner!

This Sunday, July 26th: You tell us!
This week, come with your ideas for what SNL should look like over the next year!

Here's what's left for SNL this summer, Sunday nights at 6 PM:

July 26 – You tell us! We'll talk through what you want SNL to look like this year.
August 2 – Frisbee golf at Pohick Bay Park
August 9 – Summer party (off-site)
August 23 – No SNL, but join in worship for Back to School Sunday & the Blessing of the Backpacks.
August 30 – Q & A 

Christmas in July | Epiphany Lutheran | Friday, July 31 | 6 PM
Epiphany Lutheran Church is celebrating Christmas in July with caroling, crafts, refreshments, and community fun — family-friendly and open to all! Donations of non-perishable food, diapers, wipes, or cash are welcome to support local food banks. More info

Advance Care Planning Seminar | Heritage Presbyterian | Saturday, August 1 
Heritage Presbyterian is hosting a seminar from 10–11:30 AM on Advance Directives, Living Wills, medical power of attorney, hospice, and more, with guest speaker Aaron Zajdel, LCSW. Light refreshments provided. RSVP by July 30 via SignUpGenius. More info

This Sunday, we continue our "Who We Are to Be" series with "Claim the Kingdom of God," digging into Matthew 13:31-33, 44-46. Once we catch a glimpse of God's grace, of the Kingdom breaking into our midst, we're not meant to let it go. We hold onto it, treasure it, and let it remind us who we are, whose we are, and what we're called to be. Come claim the Kingdom with us this Sunday.

Thanks to those serving in worship this week!
Pastor - Rev. Keiko Foster
Liturgist - Pat Schwendeman
Ushers - Pam Wolski
Acolyte - Hava
Organist - Beth Evans
Music Director - Kevin Sapp
Altar Flowers - Donna Carey