Join GLC and friends for trivia at Breadsoda (2233 Wisconsin Ave NW), Monday, August 17th at 7pm. Bring a friend, all are welcome. Have questions, can’t make it, or want to join, talk with Allegra H., GLC’s own Jeopardy! champ, who leads our trivia gathering.
As a partner congregation to Friendship Place, GLC is collecting school supplies for children in Friendship Place's supportive housing programs. This year, we are going to fill 24 second-grade backpacks! There are two ways you can help:
1. Buy supplies! The list of supplies is on the sign-up sheet here, with the quantities we need to outfit 24 students. Please sign up for what you want to provide and then either order the supplies to be shipped to GLC (1556 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007). Please review the available slots on the sign up and click on the button to sign up. We only ask that you be mindful of the quantities so we do not end up with 10 notebooks and 200 glue sticks!
2. Join us on Sunday August 2 after the 10 am service when we will assemble the backpacks.
Weekly Zoom Bible study continues on Thursdays at 7:30pm via Zoom here.
This Thursday we're sharing a Bible study called "After Certainty: A Biblical Guide" (written by Rev. Dr. Meghan Aelabouni, and led by Pastor Brett). Here's a description of the study: A global pandemic, political upheaval, a changing climate… these days, the future is more uncertain than it has ever been. Or is it? For the people of the Bible, life was often shaped by deep uncertainty. Encounters with God sparked awe, confusion or courage, but rarely certainty. Instead, God’s people have always been called to follow God into the unknown, trusting in God’s certain grace and love. This three-session summer Bible study explores God’s invitation to the people of the Bible and to us, to take the holy journey beyond certainty to curiosity, community and compassion, where we find abundant life in Christ.
Have a topic you'd be interested to study or want to learn more about the Bible in general? Pastor Brett would like to hear from you!
Zoom link HERE.
Join us for some fun, all ages kids’ play, faith and social connection. On Sundays 8/9 and 8/23 at 9am we invite all kids and parents to join in the fellowship hall 9am-9:45 for games, hands-on learning, and a simple faith activity. It's a time to chat, connect, get wiggles out, and have some special faith connections. Pastor Brett will lead - talk with her if any questions or if you'd like to help.
Parents and kids, you're invited! Kids' Sunday learning groups (Sunday School) is on break for summer, but we're planning some fun, simple gatherings through the season before we restart in September. So, watch this space and we'll share more.
If you're interested in helping lead kids' programming, have ideas or input to share, please reach out to Pastor Brett now, as we're working on plans and leadership for fall.
Georgetown Lutheran Church (DC) & Faith Lutheran Church (Arlington) invite their members/community to join for a Labor Day weekend retreat at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp in Fort Valley, Virginia. Starting Saturday, September 5 - arrive anytime in the morning, first main gathering is lunch - and concluding after lunch Monday, September 7. We'll play, pray, relax, retreat, cook, and worship together. A wide range of activities is available and nature trails and lots to explore on the beautiful camp property in Fort Valley. Some planned activities may include: canoeing, hikes, field games, campfire, prayer walks, devotional time, crafts, and free time to really retreat and relax! Cost: $150 per person or $400 maximum per family. Partial or day registrations also available.
Note that there is not cell service generally on camp property, but there is wifi in select buildings - so come be truly away! Sunday morning worship will be held weather permitting outdoors, or indoors if needed in the historic St. John's chapel by the natural spring. Pastor Brett Wilson (GLC) and Pastor CJ Valenti (FLC) will both attend. Register today by completing the form here and secure your spot.