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October 31, 2007
Pilgrims on the Journey:
1. Once again I am beginning my updates with a big Thank you! What a great day we had at the Arts Festival on Saturday. Once the early morning rain tapered off just in time for the festival to begin, the first clear skies in two days beckoned people out of their homes. We had a steady flow of people all day in front of the church, and a crowd of people who came into the building to see the sanctuary, eat in the Greek cafe, watch the church's history video, and climb the tower (more than 200 people climbed the four flights of stairs to the top!). Special thanks, of course, to Jonathan Mertz, who coordinated much of the day, but also to those many pilgrims who helped set up Friday night (in the rain!), came early Saturday morning (in the rain!), helped staff the many stations around the church during the day, and stayed late to clean up. This was, once again, Pilgrims' hospitality at its best!
2. This Sunday, November 4, we will celebrate All Saints Day in worship, including remembering loved ones who have died in the past year, and celebrating The Lord's Supper. We will again precede our regular worship with Taize singing and meditation at 10:25, and follow worship with a Buffet Lunch in the Fellowship Hall.
At 9:30 a.m. this Sunday we will begin two new Adult Education Classes:
Downstairs in the Bird Room, Pilgrim Bart Oosterveld will lead
"Income Inequalities in the U.S. and Abroad: The growing income gap in the United States."
This series of three classes will start with a discussion of the reasons behind the fact that an increasing percentage of wealth is being held by only a fraction of the U.S. population. There are currently no indications that there exists enough political will to change this trend - what would a policy to reverse the trend look like? Why is it important that it be pursued? What are the stances of the big denominations on these issues? Shifting to a different perspective: what does the future of the U.S. economy look like given the growth of other large economies, especially in the 'BRIC' countries: Brazil, Russia, India, and China? How do trends in those economies affect the less well off in the United States?
Upstairs in the Youth Education Room Margee Iddings will lead
"Radical Texts Placing Unusual Women at the Table."
This is not your mother's Sunday School class! We will look at some biblical women's stories with a new eye for what scripture texts actually tell us about women we've been taught to misread! The first week will take a New Look at Lot's Wife. Week two (Nov. 11th) will focus on Foreign Women in Jesus' Genealogy, and week three (Nov. 18th) on Mary of Nazareth - Teenage Peasant Woman in a Betrothal Arrangement and All that Means. (Editor's note: The Rev. Dr. Margee Iddings preached twice and led a Saturday retreat at Pilgrims during my sabbatical, has recently retired for the umpteenth time. She loves hanging out at Pilgrims when she's not teaching/preaching/leading somewhere else. She has a D.Min in New Testament from San Francisco Theological Seminary.)
3. The Tuesday book group, Listening for God, continues next week reading Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life (available at local bookstores, or at Amazon.com. The group meets in the small conference room at noon. Bring your own lunch. See Doris Hendershot for more details: dorishendershot@earthlink.net.
4. Put Your Faith into Action!
One of the important new initiatives in the Washington Interfaith Network's affordable housing agenda is holding DC Mayor Adrian Fenty accountable to create 2,500 units of supportive housing for the homeless. In preparation for WIN's next city-wide action on November 13, you have two opportunities to learn more about this critical initiative:
Monday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a gathering of Ward 3 churches (and members who live in Ward 3) at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church to discuss WIN's supportive housing agenda. Other agencies who work with the homeless, such as the Community Council on the Homeless at Friendship Place, will be part of this discussion. Pilgrim Pat Goeldner, a Ward 3 resident and current Chair of the Community Council board, will be attending and invites other pilgrims to join her.
Sunday, November 11, from 1-3, one of WIN's dialogue partners, Until We're Home, will lead a tour of the Franklin School Emergency Shelter, at 925 13th Street NW. This is an opportunity to see first-hand the conditions of one of the city's largest (and most vulnerable) emergency shelters.
Save the Date! We hope to bring more than 20 pilgrims to show our strength at WIN's next city-wide Action with Mayor Fenty on Tuesday, November 13, 7-8:30 p.m. at First Rock Baptist Church, 4630 Alabama Ave SE. WIN will Hold Mayor Fenty accountable to Commitments Made During 2006 Elections, including a city-wide strategy to build 2,500 permanent supportive housing units for the chronically homeless as well as build/preserve 18,000 affordable rental units, and build 5,000 Nehemiah homeownership units for first time homebuyers earning $25,000--$75,000˜all over the next 4 years as well as implement the Neighborhood Investment Fund Plans.
5. From time to time I have brought to your attention opportunities to stretch your spirit on-line. Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, on their website Spirituality & Practice, are offering a 40-day "e-course" on the writing on the late Jesuit writer Henri Nouwen, "Practicing Spirituality with Henri J. M. Nouwen." This 40-day e-course will run from November 1 through December 10. Every day you will receive an email with a short passage from Nouwen's writings and a related practice suggestion for how you can bring his teaching into your everyday activities. The cost is $19.95 (the price of a good book). For more details, to sign up, or to give as a gift, go to this page: http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/ecourses/ecourses.php?id=25&key=sp9 <http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/ecourses/ecourses.php?id=25&key=sp9> .
6. Finally, we've learned through the grape-vine that two of our former summer interns, Evans McGowan (summer of '04), and Emily Presley (summer of '06), are engaged to be married. Both were students at Davidson College. Evans is now a student at San Francisco Theological Seminary. Emily, now home in Michigan with her family, is still figuring out what she will do next with her life. (I'm hoping she will join Evans at SFTS. Both a wonderful gifts for ministry!)
In peace,
Jeff Krehbiel, Pastor
Church of the Pilgrims
Washington, DC
www.churchofthepilgrims.org <http://www.churchofthepilgrims.org>
October 24, 2007
Pilgrims on the Journey:
1. Another great Thank You to the many Pilgrims who provided such gracious hospitality Sunday night at the More Light Annual Meeting, especially Nancy Daugherty who, as usual, made sure things went smoothly in the kitchen, and Jeffrey Fox, who provided the lovely center pieces for the tables. We had about fifty folks from many different churches in our Presbytery renewing our commitment to an inclusive church.
2. This Saturday is perhaps our single most important day of the year to show hospitality to our neighbors: Pilgrims' Dupont Fall Fine Arts Festival is this Saturday, 9am to 5 pm. This year will be our biggest festival ever, with nearly 100 artists as we close down the street in front of the church, open the building, and invite the neighbors in! We still need a few more volunteers to help set up the night before, and to be here in short shifts all day long on Saturday, including greeting at the door, handing out flyers at the Metro, and helping with Tower Tours (yes, this is your chance to climb the tower!). Jonathan Mertz is coordinating artists and volunteers: kstodc@earthlink.net
Jonathan suggests you cut and paste the following and send it out ASAP to all your friends and family:
Dear Friends and Family,
Please join me at the 5th annual Dupont Circle Fall Fine Arts and Crafts Festival this Saturday. It is being hosted by my congregation, Church of the Pilgrims Presbyterian Church. This year we will have over 70 artists selling their handmade jewelry, paintings, pottery and more. You can get some holiday shopping done early and support local artists.
This is also the only day of the year that the bell tower of the church is open to the public. The climb is a bit challenging, but the view is great. The festival is from 10 AM until 4 PM on 22nd Street between P and Q Streets NW. Parking is a challenge, so I recommend you take Metro. It's just a couple blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro Station.
Hope to see you there!
3. On Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Adult Education Class I will conclude my class, "Chasing the Wild Goose and Seeking the Lord of Light: A Pilgrimage to Taize and Iona," focusing again this week on the community of Iona, an ecumenical Protestant community and pilgrimage site in the Scottish Hebrides devoted to the practice of prayer and social justice. November 4 will begin two new classes: Bart Oosterveld will lead a class in Global Economics, and Margee Iddings will lead a class on a new look on the role of women and the Bible.
4. The Tuesday book group, Listening for God, will begin a new book beginning next Tuesday, October 30: Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life (available at local bookstores, or at Amazon.com. The group meets in the small conference room at noon. Bring your own lunch. See Doris Hendershot for more details: dorishendershot@earthlink.net.
5. In case you weekend is not full enough, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a special lecture series this weekend with Professor Emeritus of Christian Ethics from Union Seminary in New York City Larry Rassmussen, who will be lecturing this Friday at noon and again Friday night at 7 p.m. on "Christian Discipleshuip at an Ecological Crossroads."
6. Put Your Faith into Action!
Tonight, Wed., Oct. 24, at 7 p.m at St. Albans Church - As part of the National Religious Coalition against Torture Campaign in October there will be a showing of "The Ghosts of Abu Ghraib", by Rory Kennedy. Rev. Scott Benhase will introduce the film and a discussion will follow. 3001 Wisconsin Ave., NW, (Nourse Hall in the sanctuary itself)
This Sunday right after Coffee Hour we will do Mini-Walk for the Homeless to benefit the Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place. Led by our Sunday School children in their Halloween costumes, we will walk around the church up to Sheridan Circle and back. We will leave from the Bird Room at 12:30, and be done by 1:15. More walkers and sponsors are needed. Adult registration is $25, Youth (under 25) is $15. If you are unable to participate, you could sponsor and adult or child. See Pat Goeldner for more details.
Mark Your Calendars! The Washington Interfaith Network will hold its next city-wide Action with Mayor Fenty on Tuesday, November 13, 7-8:30 p.m. at First Rock Baptist Church, 4630 Alabama Ave SE. WIN will Hold Mayor Fenty accountable to Commitments Made During 2006 Elections, including a city-wide strategy to build 2,500 permanent supportive housing units for the chronically homeless as well as build/preserve 18,000 affordable rental units, and build 5,000 Nehemiah homeownership units for first time homebuyers earning $25,000--$75,000˜all over the next 4 years as well as implement the Neighborhood Investment Fund Plans.
7. A brief prayer service remembering Elinor Dynes will be held at Thomas House next Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. for those Thomas House residents who were unable to attend the memorial service at the church last week. If you missed the service, you are invited to join me and the family next Tuesday.
8. Former Pilgrims Doug & Kristen Wiley announce the birth of their first baby boy! Brooks Beckworth Wiley joined the world at 6:17 am on October 8, weighing 7 lbs 15 oz and measuring 21 inches. He is sure to be loved by his older sisters Carley, Cameron, and Ansley. The Wiley's address is 5021 E 17th Avenue, Denver CO 80220.
9. Finally, an announcement about a change in staff. At its meeting last week, the Session voted to change Ashley's job description and title, from "Director of Christian Education" to "Minister for Spiritual Formation." (She will continue to serve as Director of the Pilgrimage). This change recognizes the growth in Ashley's role among us over the past eight years from coordinator of the Sunday school, to a pastoral presence in our community of faith who has played a particularly vital role in fostering the spiritual formation of children and adults across the generations. We will celebrate this change Sunday in worship. I hope you will be there!
In peace,
Jeff Krehbiel, Pastor
Church of the Pilgrims
Washington, DC
www.churchofthepilgrims.org <http://www.churchofthepilgrims.org>
October 17, 2007
Pilgrims on the Journey:
1. A great Thank You to Nancy Daugherty, Pat Goeldner, and all the others who provided such warm hospitality on Monday to the Dynes family and their loved ones as we gathered to celebrate the lives of Chuck and Elinor, and to former Pilgrim Karen Kinney who helped fufill one of Chuck and Elinor's wishes for their memorial service by singing Ave Maria. The service was beautiful and the reception a glad celebration of the lives of two people who made a lasting impact upon our faith community.
3. This Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Adult Education Class I will continue my class, "Chasing the Wild Goose and Seeking the Lord of Light: A Pilgrimage to Taize and Iona," shifting my focus this week to the community of Iona, an ecumenical Protestant community and pilgrimage site in the Scottish Hebrides devoted to the practice of prayer and social justice.
4. The monthly Presbyterian Vigil for Darfur takes place again this Sunday after worship. At 1 p.m. we will be joined by other members of our Presbytery, then together we will hold vigil at the Sudanese embassy from 1:15 to 2:15.
5. TODAY is your final opportunity to sign up to attend the Annual Meeting of More Light Presbyterians, which will be this Sunday October 21, 5:00-8:30 p.m., right here at Church of the Pilgrims. Send me a note ASAP if you plan to attend and have not already signed up. Rebecca Fox, executive director of the National Coalition for LGBT Health, will offer the keynote address, a combined choir will sing, and dinner will be provided by New Courses Catering, “Catering With a Conscience.”
6. Pilgrims' Dupont Fall Fine Arts Festival is October 27, 9am to 5 pm. This year will be our biggest festival ever, with nearly 100 artists as we close down the street in front of the church, open the building, and invite the neighbors in! We need volunteers to help set up the night before, and to be here in short shifts all day long on Saturday, including greeting at the door, handing out flyers at the Metro, and helping with Tower Tours (yes, this is your chance to climb the tower!). Jonathan Mertz is coordinating artists and volunteers: kstodc@earthlink.net And Melissa Rosenblatt is looking for artists who might perform in the sanctuary or on the church steps. Send a note to Melissa if you know anyone who might like to perform: melroses78@hotmail.com <mailto:melroses78@hotmail.com> .
7. The Tuesday book group, Listening for God, will begin a new book on October 30: Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life (available at local bookstores, or at Amazon.com. The group meets in the small conference room at noon. Bring your own lunch. See Doris Hendershot for more details: dorishendershot@earthlink.net
8. Put Your Faith into Action:
Do you wield a mean hammer? Love to make rough places smooth, or paint outside the lines? Then you're one of the folks we need on the Pilgrims D.C. Habitat building team! Recruiting has begun for our ALL-PRESBYTERIAN WORKDAY on Saturday, November 10th. The house we'll work on is part of HFH's Northeast Parcel, located at 54 Clay St., N.E. The commitment for team members is one full day, 9:oo a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Basic eligilbity requirements are simple: Able-bodied and over age 16,. Willing to to follow instruction from the site foreman, and motivated to be part of the solution to this city's lack of housing for low-income families. ( Owner-family members are required to donate building hours, and are often working side-by-side with the volunteers- so you may meet them.) Those who want to be on our team should notify Pilgrims Coordinator Zach Wilks by email: Zachwilks3@hotmail.com. by October 20th' or call Mary Lib for further information . (202-966-0194). -If transportation is needed, we will arrange rides from the Church parking lot to the building site.
Washington Region Religious Campaign Against Torture will hold a vigil tonight, October 17, to Mourn the Signing of the Military Commissions Act. Just one year ago, WRRCAT supporters joined to protest the shameful Military Commissions Act (MCA). It was signed into law on Oct. 17, 2006, as we gathered in front of the White House to convey our sadness and despair over the loss of our nation's moral compass. On Wednesday, October 17, we will gather once again in mourning, on the anniversary of the signing of the MCA. This time, we will be across from Vice President Cheney¹s residence, 34th and Mass. Ave. NW (Observatory Circle), Washington, D.C, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Parking is available on side streets. Please try to get as many people as possible to come to our public protest of this shameful law, and bring a sign.
The Darfur Interfaith Network and GW Stand are sponsoring a benefit concert, STAND UP for Darfur, to benefit advocacy and humanitarian relief in the Darfur region of Sudan, Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 7:30 p.m. @ The George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street NW, Washington, D.C. Featuring pperformances by Step Afrika! (www.stepafrika.org <http://www.stepafrika.org/> ), the highly acclaimed dance troupe, and Drumtalk39 (www.drumtalk39.com <http://www.drumtalk39.com/> ), an energetic percussionist group specializing in world music. Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $20.00 for students (with valid ID). For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Ayelet Margolin at amargolin@jcouncil.org <mailto:amargolin@jcouncil.org> or (301) 770-0881.
Mark Your Calendars! The Washington Interfaith Network will hold its next city-wide Action with Mayor Fenty on Tuesday, November 13, 7-8:30 p.m. at First Rock Baptist Church, 4630 Alabama Ave SE. WIN will Hold Mayor Fenty accountable to Commitments Made During 2006 Elections, including a city-wide strategy to build 2,500 permanent supportive housing units for the chronically homeless as well as build/preserve 18,000 affordable rental units, and build 5,000 Nehemiah homeownership units for first time homebuyers earning $25,000--$75,000—all over the next 4 years as well as implement the Neighborhood Investment Fund Plans.
In peace,
Jeff Krehbiel, Pastor
Church of the Pilgrims
Washington, DC
www.churchofthepilgrims.org <http://www.churchofthepilgrims.org>
October 10, 2007
Pilgrims on the Journey:
1. I begin with a sad note. Long-time church member Elinor Dynes, whose husband, Chuck, died two weeks ago, appears close to the time of death. Her daugthers are with her now, and Pat Goeldner and I were with them last night. I will keep you updated. Please keep Elinor, and her daughters Ann and Elaine, in your prayers.
Meanwhile, I also share with you that our Resident Sexton, Paul Ruether, lost his father last week. Ronald T. Reuther was 77 years old and lived in Belvedere, CA. He died peacefully at home following an illness.
2. A great Thank You to all who were involved in our celebration of World Communion Sunday last weekend, which really began on Saturday with the Pilgrimage Service Day, where we had a record number of Pilgrims extending the fellowship of our "welcome table" to the four corners of our city, working at DC Central Kitchen, the Washington Area Food Bank, Christian Community Homes, and DC Parks and People. Thanks to Ashley and Jen for organizing such a meaningful day.
Then on Sunday we watched the four corners of the globe come together at the Lord's Table with breads, plates, stolls, and challices from China, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Mexico, Ghana, Guatemala, Cuba, Holland, Scotland, France and the West Bank. Thanks to all who helped set the table and serve.
3. This Sunday in the Adult Education Class I will continue my class, "Chasing the Wild Goose and Seeking the Lord of Light: A Pilgrimage to Taize and Iona," exploring the nature of these two places of pilgrimage, hospitality, prayer, and action for peace and justice in the world.
4. Following Coffee Hour THIS WEEK I will be leading another "Explorers' Class," for those who are new to our community of faith and would like to explore the meaning of membership at Church of the Pilgrims. We will answer lots of questions, share a bit of history, and explore what it means to be a part of a community of faith where we care for each other, and reach out to the community beyond our doors. Send me a note if you would like to join us.
5. Theology on Tap concludes this Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., in the downstairs back room of the Brickskeller. Send me a note if you would like more information. Even if you have not been able to join us before, we invite you to join us next week!
6. Practice Hospitality: There are two opportunities for you to do so this month:
Sunday October 21, 5:00-8:30 p.m., the Open Doors chapter of More Light Presbyterians will hold its Annual Meeting and celebration right here at Church of the Pilgrims. Please let me know if you can come early to help set up and serve food at dinner. Here are the details: Rebecca Fox, executive director of the National Coalition for LGBT Health, will offer the keynote address and be on hand throughout the evening to engage us in conversation about current concerns and ways our congregations can creatively and constructively engage the crucial health issues facing the LGBT community. The evening begins in joyous worship at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. We invite everyone to join the “More Light Mass Choir” which will rehearse at 4:00 p.m. Following worship, we’ll gather to break bread, share successes and concerns of our congregations, and cast a vision for the work of MLP in National Capital Presbytery. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather, worship, celebrate and break bread with friends and colleagues from across the area! Dinner will be provided by New Courses Catering, “Catering With a Conscience.” Please let us know that you will be coming so that we (and the caterers) can plan gracious hospitality for you. RSVP by October 16 to Alice Hissey (AliceH5055@aol.com <mailto:AliceH5055@aol.com> ).
Pilgrims' Dupont Fall Fine Arts Festival is October 27, 9am to 5 pm. We need volunteers to help set up the night before, and to be here in shorter shifts all day long on Saturday. This year we will have nearly 100 artists as we close down the street in front of the church, open the building, and invite the neighbors in! Jonathan Mertz is coordinating artists and volunteers. Send Jonathan a note if you can help: kstodc@earthlink.net
7. Put Your Faith into Action:
Do you wield a mean hammer? Love to make rough places smooth, or paint outside the lines? Then you're one of the folks we need on the Pilgrims D.C. Habitat building team! Recruiting has begun for our ALL-PRESBYTERIAN WORKDAY on Saturday, November 10th. The house we'll work on is part of HFH's Northeast Parcel, located at 54 Clay St., N.E. The commitment for team members is one full day, 9:oo a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Basic eligilbity requirements are simple: Able-bodied and over age 16,. Willing to to follow instruction from the site foreman, and motivated to be part of the solution to this city's lack of housing for low-income families. ( Owner-family members are required to donate building hours, and are often working side-by-side with the volunteers- so you may meet them.) Those who want to be on our team should notify Pilgrims Coordinator Zach Wilks by email: Zachwilks3@hotmail.com. by October 20th' or call Mary Lib for further information . (202-966-0194). -If transportation is needed, we will arrange rides from the Church parking lot to the building site.
Washington Region Religious Campaign Against Torture will hold a vigil October 17 to Mourn the Signing of the Military Commissions Act. Just one year ago, WRRCAT supporters joined to protest the shameful Military Commissions Act (MCA). It was signed into law on Oct. 17, 2006, as we gathered in front of the White House to convey our sadness and despair over the loss of our nation's moral compass. On Wednesday, October 17, we will gather once again in mourning, on the anniversary of the signing of the MCA. This time, we will be across from Vice President Cheney¹s residence, 34th and Mass. Ave. NW (Observatory Circle), Washington, D.C, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Parking is available on side
streets. Please try to get as many people as possible to come to our public protest of this shameful law, and bring a sign.
The Darfur Interfaith Network and GW Stand are sponsoring a benefit concert, STAND UP for Darfur, to benefit advocacy and humanitarian relief in the Darfur region of Sudan, Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 7:30 p.m. @ The George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street NW, Washington, D.C. Featuring pperformances by Step Afrika! (www.stepafrika.org <http://www.stepafrika.org/> ), the highly acclaimed dance troupe, and Drumtalk39 (www.drumtalk39.com <http://www.drumtalk39.com/> ), an energetic percussionist group specializing in world music. Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $20.00 for students (with valid ID). For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Ayelet Margolin at amargolin@jcouncil.org <mailto:amargolin@jcouncil.org> or (301) 770-0881.
Peace,
Jeff Krehbiel, Pastor
Church of the Pilgrims
Washington, DC
www.churchofthepilgrims.org <http://www.churchofthepilgrims.org>
October 3 , 2007
Pilgrims on the Journey:
1. This Sunday is World Communion Sunday, in which we celebrate at the Lord's Table knowing that Christians around the world are doing so at the same time.
Appropriately, this is also the Sunday we receive our annual Peacemaking Offering. Seventy-five percent of the Peacemaking Offering supports peacemaking efforts across the Presbyterian Church, nationally and internationally. The remaining twenty-five percent we use for our own local peacemaking efforts. This year we are dedicating our portion of the offering to The National Coalition for the Homeless, (www.nationalhomeless.org <http://www.nationalhomeless.org> ) one of our regular partners with The Pilgrimage, (as well as a tenant in our building). Please plan ahead to give generously on Sunday to this important special offering.
Our schedule for World Communion Sunday will be as follows:
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for Children and Adult Education
Upstairs in the Youth Room, Ashley will conclude her class, "Finding Your Place at the Table"
Downstairs in the Bird Room, I will begin a new class, continuing through October 28,
"Chasing the Wild Goose and Seeking the Lord of Light: A Pilgrimage to Taize and Iona,"
in which I will share my sabbatical pilgrimage to these two Christian communities, Taize in the southern Burgundy region of France, and Iona in the Scottish Hebrides. Both communities draw pilgrims from around the world, and combine a commitment to social justice, worship, and the contemplative life.
10:25-10:50 AM in the Sanctuary, Taize "Preparation for the Lord's Day"
In the spirit of Taize, we will gather in the sanctuary for twenty-five minutes of singing and silence, an opportunity for meditative prayer and preparation for morning worship.
11:00 AM Worship, Celebration of World Communion, and reception of the Peacemaking Offering
Following Worship: Our monthly Buffet lunch in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited! (The cost is $5.00)
2. This Saturday, October 6, 8:00am to 2:30pm is our Pilgrimage Service Day. Sign up by today to participate in this wonderful opportunity to spend the morning with fellow Pilgrims on a typical day with the Pilgrimage <www.thepilgrimage.org> , our "service-learning" center and youth hostel. RSVP to Jen McClurg, Pilgrimage Program Manager, pilgrimage.manager@verizon.net or Ashley, ashley.goff@verizon.net .
3. This Sunday afternoon beginning at 1:30 pm, the Friends Meeting of Washington (2111 Florida Avenue), is sponsoring an interfaith film and discussion, "Abraham's Tent," to celebrate, learn about, and discuss the three faiths of "the Books." Several area clergy from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim backgrounds will share. For more information contact Paul Didisheim paul.didisheim@starpower.net.
4. The following Sunday, October 14, following Coffee Hour, I will be leading another "Explorers' Class," for those who are new to our community of faith and would like to explore the meaning of membership at Church of the Pilgrims. We will answer lots of questions, share a bit of history, and explore what it means to be a part of a community of faith where we care for each other, and reach out to the community beyond our doors. Send me a note if you would like to join us.
5. Theology on Tap continues this Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., in the downstairs back room of the Brickskeller. Send me a note if you would like more information.
6. Mark Your Calendars!
- Sunday October 21, 5:00-8:30 p.m., the Open Doors chapter of More Light Presbyterians will hold its annual meeting and celebration right here at Church of the Pilgrims. Rebecca Fox, executive director of the National Coalition for LGBT Health, will offer the keynote address and be on hand throughout the evening to engage us in conversation about current concerns and ways our congregations can creatively and constructively engage the crucial health issues facing the LGBT community. The evening begins in joyous worship at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. We invite everyone to join the “More Light Mass Choir” which will rehearse at 4:00 p.m. Following worship, we’ll gather to break bread, share successes and concerns of our congregations, and cast a vision for the work of MLP in National Capital Presbytery. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather, worship, celebrate and break bread with friends and colleagues from across the area! Dinner will be provided by New Courses Catering, “Catering With a Conscience.” Please let us know that you will be coming so that we (and the caterers) can plan gracious hospitality for you. RSVP by October 16 to Alice Hissey (AliceH5055@aol.com <mailto:AliceH5055@aol.com> ).
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- The Darfur Interfaith Network and GW Stand are sponsoring a benefit concert, STAND UP for Darfur, to benefit advocacy and humanitarian relief in the Darfur region of Sudan, Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 7:30 p.m. @ The George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street NW, Washington, D.C. Featuring pperformances by Step Afrika! (www.stepafrika.org <http://www.stepafrika.org/> ), the highly acclaimed dance troupe, and Drumtalk39 (www.drumtalk39.com <http://www.drumtalk39.com/> ), an energetic percussionist group specializing in world music. Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $20.00 for students (with valid ID). For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Ayelet Margolin at amargolin@jcouncil.org <mailto:amargolin@jcouncil.org> or (301) 770-0881.
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- Pilgrims' Dupont Fall Fine Arts Festival is October 27, 9am to 5 pm. This year we will have nearly 100 artists as we close down the street in front of the church, open the building, and invite the neighbors in! Jonathan Mertz is coordinating artists and volunteers. Send Jonathan a note if you can help: kstodc@earthlink.net
7. Let us continue to keep the Dynes family in your prayers following the death of Chuck earlier this week. If you can help with the reception following his memorial service on October 15 (11 a.m.), please let Nancy Daugherty (daughern@arts.endow.gov) or Pat Goeldner (pgoeldner@iona.org) know.
Peace,
Jeff Krehbiel, Pastor
Church of the Pilgrims
Washington, DC
www.churchofthepilgrims.org <http://www.churchofthepilgrims.org>
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