Holy Week Schedule 2023

Join us for special services in April!

As we continue through our Lenten series “Meeting At the Table” we’ll gather around tables for worship, snack, and discussion during Holy Week.

On Palm Sunday (4/2) at 11am we’ll share the story of the meal at Martha, Mary, and Lazarus’ home.

On Maundy Thursday (4/6) at 6:30pm we’ll tell the story of the Last Supper, but we' won’t stop there. With an evening full of storytelling, we’ll journey with Jesus all the way through Holy Week. All are invited to bring some food to share as we do hope this evening will be a feast!

On Good Friday (4/7) we’ll have the sanctuary open with prayer stations from 11am-2pm. Come and walk the labyrinth, read the story, and pray a little.

And then on Easter Sunday at 11am, we’ll be back at tables together for one last meal together. There will be so much special music, and really great Easter breakfast, and maybe even some hidden eggs, too!

Come and journey with us through Holy Week!

Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Celebration of Life of Mary Lib Pate

Saturday, March 18th at 11am at Church of the Pilgrims.

Click here to watch the service on YouTube.

Issues Among Us: 2/28

On Tuesday, Feb. 28 we will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby at the MLK Branch of the DC Public Library to visit their special exhibit, "Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See." This nationally touring exhibit shares the story of Emmett Till's life, shares about his mother's fight for justice, and encourages visitors to consider steps in their own work for racial and social justice in their communities.

This exhibit is recommended for ages 10 and older.

After we visit the exhibit, we'll find a space at the library to gather and discuss as a group.

Click here to learn more about this exhibit.

Click here for directions and details about the MLK Branch of the DC Public Library.

This is part of our Issues Among Us Series where we go out into the community to learn from experts about the issues among us, then gather to discuss and pray over what we learned. We aim to put our faith in conversation with the problems in our community, and pray together to discern how we are called to respond. Each month we'll learn about, pray through, and act on a different issue. Click here to learn more about our Issues Among Us series.

Meeting Jesus At The Table: A Lenten Study for All Pilgrims

Our Sunday worship during lent will explore the stories of Jesus sharing meals with people, using this fabulous new study guide "Meeting Jesus at the Table." This short book includes reflections, questions, and illustrations that we'll discuss in bible study and in worship.

If you'd like a copy of the book, so you can read the chapter before worship, we'd love to order one for you. They're $12 each, but if money is a concern please don't let that stop you. If you'd like to reserve your copy, please email Jess and let her know. If you'd like to pay for one (or to pay for an extra for someone else) you can do so on our website. You can pick up you copy after worship on Sundays.

We're looking forward to exploring with you!

It's Soup Time! (Feb. 9th)

Come make soup for hungry neighbors. Every Sunday we serve a meal to share with hungry neighbors. On Thursday, Feb. 9th at 5:30pm we’ll make a bunch of soups to freeze and share for the next few weeks. We’ll provide all the supplies, you just show up read to chop, dice, and stew! See you there!

Remembering Mable "May" Knott

A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Celebration of the Life of

Mable “May” Knott

Thursday, January 26 at 11am
In person with masks and online

The worship bulletin is available here.

For online worship, click here or on the button below to view the service on our YouTube channel live or later.

Brunch Church and Congregational Meeting - Jan 29th

The Session of Church of the Pilgrims has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, January 29th for the purposes of receiving the budget and annual report, electing the 2023 nominating committee, voting on changes to the bylaws, and voting on the pastor's terms of call. We will hold the meeting during worship, which will be a special service INCLUDING BRUNCH! Join us in person or online at 11am for worship, brunch, and the meeting.

Here are the materials for the Annual Meeting:

Worship Bulletin

2022 Annual Report

Annual Report Scavenger Hunt and Trivia Quiz

Issues Among Us- January 21st

Join us on Saturday January 21st at 11am at the Smithsonian's Museum of African American History and Culture as we will visit their new exhibition, Spirit in the Dark: Religion in Black Music, Activism and Popular Culture. After we view the exhibit, we'll gather either outside (weather permitting) or in the cafeteria for discussion. We have already secured tickets for 25 people to come and join us at the museum, so please RSVP to Pastor Erin and let her know if you plan to come.

This is part of our Issues Among Us Series where we go out into the community to learn from experts about the issues among us, then gather to discuss and pray over what we learned. We aim to put our faith in conversation with the problems in our community, and pray together to discern how we are called to respond. Each month we'll learn about, pray through, and act on a different issue. Click here to learn more about this series and to check out where we’ve been learning this fall.