We are so excited to welcome Esther Gitobu and her daughters to Bruen Chapel on the 17th. We will share a Cambodian meal and hear about Esther’s work in Cambodia, one of Virginia’s main mission partners. This will be the first in a series of mission dinners focusing on the countries the Virginia Conference helps […]
“It is not the church of God that has a mission in the world, but the God of mission who has a church in the world. The church’s involvement in mission is its privileged participation in the actions of the triune God.” ~Tim Dearborn
Thanks to everyone who came out to distribute water to thirsty commuters at the Dunn Loring metro this past Friday. It was a lot of fun to meet some neighbors. We handed out 480 bottles!
No race or creed can love exclude, if honored be God’s name. Our family embraces all whose Father is the same. From the hymn Where Charity and Love Prevail
We are so blessed to have people of all ages in our congregation, but we are excited to acknowledge the contributions of our older adults this coming Sunday. You enrich our congregation, our community, and our lives! While there may be more aches and pains as we age, God created the whole of creation, with […]
Bruen Chapel has a small church library with all kinds of books. If you are looking for a good book, check out the bookshelf in the back of the Fellowship Hall. Thanks for Ella and Wilma for putting this book collection together for us.
Join us for a free, fun choir performance celebrating the beauty of God’s creation, spring, and Earth Day in the sanctuary. We will be singing We are the World, the Rainbow Connection, Circle of Life, and other terrific pieces. Refreshments will be served. See you at 4:30 pm!
Our choir had its last Wednesday rehearsal tonight gearing up for a great Earth Day performance on Sunday at 4:30 pm! The concert features a great mix of fun and uplifting songs the explore our connection to God, nature, and each other. The concert and the food served afterwards are free and open to the public. Bring […]
Even in the dark and desolate silence of the tomb, God has not deserted us. Even now we have the hope that was promised by the prophets and fulfilled in that Christmas manger in Bethlehem. The Christ candle that was the center of our Advent wreath reminds us that in all times and in all […]
We will take Holy Communion, reflect, and pray tonight in the sanctuary in honor of the last supper. Maundy Thursday represents the night that Jesus and the disciples gathered together in the Upper Room for their last meal together. Jesus washed the disciples’ feet and instituted what we now call Holy Communion. Besides showing the importance of […]