Issues Among Us
We will continue our Issues Among Us series of group outings to exhibits, speakers, shows, and other opportunities to engage the issues of our time with our faith journey. Generally, we go do something interesting together, and then we share a meal and talk about how what we learned/experienced engages with our faith.
January - Monday 1/12 at 6:30pm
An Evening with Senator Chris Coons at New York Ave Presbyterian Church
Let's go together to the McClendon Scholar Program at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) will be the next speaker on Monday evening, January 12th at 6:30 PM. Senator Coons is a Deacon in his Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware and he will discuss the challenges of living out his faith in this very difficult political climate. He will also share his concerns about what is happening in the country and offer suggestions about what Christians engaged in politics should focus on in the year to come.
Click here for more info and to register to attend either in person or online.
February - Saturday 2/7 at 10:45am
Visit to the National Museum of African-American History and Culture
To celebrate Black History Month, let's go to the museum and visit some of the exhibits you haven't seen before, or take another look at some of the exhibits you already know well. Bring a lunch or some money to buy lunch at the cafeteria and we'll meet up to talk about what we learned together after visiting a bit. Erin has reserved group tickets for us, so please RSVP by emailing Erin if you plan to go.
March - Saturday 3/14 at 10:15am
Women's Historic House Walking Adventure
Let's go visit two of DC's Women's Historic Home Hot Spots.
Meeting at 10:15am at the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House for a docent-led tour of the historic headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), then we'll walk about two miles over to Captiol Hill, discussing what we learned at our first stop, to then visit the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument. Please note: we plan to do a lot of walking and the Bethune Council House is not accessible and involves stairs. We encourage you take public transit for this adventure, as we will start in one spot and end up somewhere completely different.
April - (Date and Time still TBD)
"In Pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness" a new exhibit set to open at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, explore a collection of 250 items which help tell the story of our country. More details to be shared when the Smithsonian sets an exhibit opening date.