Let’s go check out the Dupont Holiday Market. Stick around after worship on Sunday 12/8 and we’ll visit the holiday market together.
Christmas Toys for Migrant Welcome - Dec 1 - 12
The local mutual aid group that has been working with migrants in DC for the past few years is hosting a holiday party and would love to have some toys to share with kiddos this Christmas! We're collecting donations of unwrapped, new or very gently used toys. Please bring all donations to church by December 12th.
Save the Holi-dates!
Mark your calendars now and get ready to attend some special holiday offerings with Church of the Pilgrims.
Sunday, Dec. 8th - Church field trip to the Dupont Christmas Market, after worship
Monday, Dec. 9th - Church field trip to Georgetown University's Messiah Sing-A-Long
Thursday, Dec. 19th - Campfire Christmas at Pilgrims - Stories, Songs, and S'mores!
Tuesday, Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve Worship at 7pm at Pilgrims
De-Escalation Training - 11/20
All Open Table Volunteers and friends and other Pilgrims and pals are invited to a De-Escalation Training. As we share in community, let’s learn how to help calm things down. Let’s learn to keep one another safe. Join us with a special guest trainer on Zoom on Wednesday 11/20 from 1pm - 3pm. Please email Pastor Erin for the zoom link.
Congregational Meeting - 11/17
The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, November 17th at 12pm (immediately following worship) to receive the report from the Officer Nominating Committee and elect leaders, and to approve the Pastor’s Terms of Call. Members are invited to attend in person or online.
Issues Among Us - 11/9
Let's go see the Smithsonian American Art Museum (8th and G NW) and see their new exhibit Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond. Sightlines, organized by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, provides glimpses into the complexity and depth of Asian American connections to Washington, DC. The museum is hosting a guided tour at 12pm, followed by a hands-on activity at 1pm. Join us on Saturday, 11/9.
2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off - 11/3
Get ready to get cookin’!
After worship on Sunday 11/3, we’ll line up all the best chilis our community can make and invite friends and neighbors to help us taste test and pick a winner. All are welcome to bring their own best batch. See you out on 22nd Street around noon.
Election Eve Candlelight Vigil - 11/4
We’re joining other neighborhood houses of faith in a moment of prayer together all along 16th Street NW on Monday, Nov. 4th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Pilgrims will meet at 16th and Q. Come on over and share your hopes and pray for our community. We’ll bring candles for everyone.