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Water Handout

by Daniel

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!

Looking Forward to Older Adult Sunday

by Daniel

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 […]

Looking for a Good Book?

by Daniel

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.

Earth Day Concert Today

by Daniel

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!

Earth Day Concert

by Daniel

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 […]

A Good Friday Reminder

by Daniel

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 […]

Maundy Thursday Service Tonight at 7:30 pm

by Daniel

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 […]

The World is My Parish

by Daniel

John Wesley once said that “The world is my parish.”  It’s our parish too!  Between 2012 and the end of this year, United Methodist Global Ministries will have started 600 new faith communities in Cambodia, Cameroon, Honduras, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Senegal, Thailand, and Vietnam as well as the regions of Eurasia and Central Asia.

One Great Hour of Sharing

by Daniel

United Methodist congregations have been taking part in a special One Great Hour of Sharing offering to fund the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s (UMCOR) administrative costs for fifty years.  When you donate to UMCOR at Bruen Chapel this Sunday, March 6th you will help cover the program costs of UMCOR’s critical work.  Our gifts designated to […]