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March 21, 2007
Pilgrims on the Journey:
1. This is the last note I will send for a while, before Ashley takes over this task for the next twelve weeks. I hope to be able to send at least a few notes home while I am away. Cheryl and I are hosting Coffee Hour after church this Sunday as one small way for me to say "Thank You" to all of you for this incredible privilege. I hope you will be here for me to say good-bye in person.
2. The Memorial Service for Catherine McCorquodale will take place this Saturday at 11 a.m., with a brief reception following. If you are available to help with the reception, please send me a note.
3. Please keep Steve Van Zandt and his family in your prayers. His mother is having surgery this week.
4. This weekend Michael Adee, National Field Organizer for More Light Presbyterians, will be in our Presbytery. You are invited to attend any of the following events:
- Saturday, April 14, 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Arlington. Madeline Jervis, Pastor Emeritus of Clarendon Presbyterian Church, is hosting a casual, share-a-dish house party celebration with no shortage of good company, food, wine and conversation. Contact Madeline at weehame@earthlink.net <mailto:weehame@earthlink.net> to RSVP and for more info.
- Sunday, April 15, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Takoma Park. Our Chapter and Takoma Park Presbyterian Church host "A Moveable Feast" that includes a pot-luck fellowship meal, an affirming worship celebration, a roundtable conversation focusing on "Working for Justice for General Assembly 2008," and Michael sharing "Lessons from Kilimanjaro" from his recent Benefit Climb and expedition in Tanzania complete with DVD photos. Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Avenue, Takoma Park. Handicapped accessible space & childcare available. For directions call (301) 270-5550.
- Clergy Call for Justice & Equality, April 16 - 17, Washington, DC. More Light Presbyterians is participating in the historic rally bringing in clergy & faith voices from all 50 states to lobby Congress to support LGBT non-discrimination and hate crimes legislation. Michael will represent MLP at this rally and lobby the New Mexico members of Congress. Rev. Erin Swenson, recent National Co-Moderator of MLP is participating and will visit the Georgia delegation.
- All are welcome to join MLP for an Interfaith Celebration, April 16, Monday, 7 PM - 9 PM, All Souls Church, 1500 Harvard Street NW. You are also welcome to join us for the Clergy Call for Justice and Equality gathering April 17, Tuesday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Holiday Inn on the Hill, 425 New Jersey Avenue NW. The press conference is set for 10:30 AM. Congressional lobby visits are 1 PM - 5 PM. The Religion and Faith Program of the Human Rights Campaign is coordinating and producing this Clergy Call for Justice & Equality in our Nation's Capital. For more information go to www.hrc.org <http://www.hrc.org/> or www.mlp.org <http://www.mlp.org/>
5. There are no Christian Education classes this week. Classes for children and adults will resume April 22nd, including a two-week Adult Class (9:30 a.m. in the Bird Room), led by Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light (GWIPL) This is a non-profit initiative that helps congregations, religious institutions and others in the Washington, D.C. area work for a more just, sustainable and healthier creation by reducing the threat of global warming. GWIPL is part of a national movement, with additional Interfaith Power and Light programs currently in 16 states and more in formation. Come to hear and learn how Pilgrim’s can become part of the religious movement to reduce global warming and how we can make our homes and church building part of the solution.
6. Don't forget:
- Sabbatical Dinners: April 22 and 29. (Send a note to ashley.goff@verizon.net if you did not receive an invitation. All members, friends and newcomers are invited to participate in these fellowship dinners.)
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- Circle 4 invites All women of the church to meet Tuesday, May 1st, 6:30 pm, at the home of Cheryl Krehbiel, 4324 Van Ness Street (near the Tenleytown metro) 202.244.3594. Potluck, no agenda. RSVP ckrehbi@aol.com
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- Sabbatical Retreat, May 19th from 9am until 4pm at Pilgrims
Peace,
Jeff Krehbiel, Pastor
Church of the Pilgrims
Washington, DC
www.churchofthepilgrims.org <http://www.churchofthepilgrims.org>
March 21, 2007
Pilgrims on the Journey:
1. With sadness I share the death of long-time member Catherine McCorquodale. Catherine raised her three daughters at Pilgrims, and was a faithful member in worship until she moved to a care facility a few years ago in Greenwood, South Carolina, to be near one of her daughters. Catherine suffered a debilitating fall two weeks ago. She was surrounded by her family at the time of death. A memorial service will be held at the church Saturday morning, April 14. Details to follow.
2. Please keep Nikki Felix in your prayers, who is at the Washington Hospital Center having a cyst removed from her hip. She is expected to be home by the end of the week.
3. Holy Week continues:
- Maundy Thursday we gather as the early church did to share worship in the context of a meal, with singing and story telling. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m., where we will celebrate the Lord's Supper, share an "Agape Meal" of bread, cheese and fruit, and hear a telling of the Passion Narrative from the Gospel of Luke.
- Good Friday we gather in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. for a candle-light TaizP service of scripture, prayer and song.
- Easter Morning we begin with a continental breakfast in the Bird Room at 9:00 a.m., followed by an Intergenerational Gathering at 9:30 a.m., with Worship at 11:00 a.m. including special music and celebration of the Lord's Supper. (No coffee hour following worship on Easter.)
[Special Note on Easter: Those of you who were here last year may recall that protesters taking umbrage with our policy of Welcome to the GLBT community gathered in front of the church before worship, and harrangued worshipers at they entered the building. It is unlikely that they will return this year, but it is possible. Their protest, while rude, was not illegal. Our best response is to simply be the loving, welcoming community that we have always been, and not react to their presence. But in case they do return, I do not want you to be caught off guard.]
4. As a follow up to my Adult Education Class on Love, Sex & Marriage in the Bible, there are several helpful articles on the Covenant Network website, some of which I distributed at class. See http://www.covenantnetwork.org/faqsbc06.htm
5. Mark your calendars:
- Sabbatical Dinners: April 22nd and 29th
- Circle 4 invites All women of the church to meet Tuesday, May 1st, 6:30 pm, at the home of Cheryl Krehbiel, 4324 Van Ness Street (near the Tenleytown metro) 202.244.3594. Potluck, no agenda.
- Sabbatical Retreat, May 19th from 9am until 4pm at Pilgrims
Peace,
Jeff Krehbiel, Pastor
Church of the Pilgrims
Washington, DC
www.churchofthepilgrims.org <http://www.churchofthepilgrims.org>
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