On The Table

**Note:  republished to fix the bad link to The Lahey House.  Thanks to Mr. Vinny for pointing it out.  Enjoy your Sunday, and we hope to see you tomorrow. 

It's Labor Day weekend, which means-- among many other things-- the anniversary of the church family that many of us call 'home'.  This will be our 8th anniversary celebration, which will bring us back to some of our roots.  We'll be enjoying the hospitality of our old friend Rosemary, who was a part of the church from the very beginning.  She's currently living at  The Lahey House, an historic property and Fairfax County Park, which is a place of good memories for many of us (we used to have regular parties there, and held several worship services there, too).  So we'll be gathering at about 11am on Monday (not Sunday!) to light the grills and share some lunch together, after which we'll drive up the road to walk the labyrinth at the Church of the Holy Comforter.

Anyone is welcome to join us for any and all of the low-key festivities.  If you're comfortable walking a few hundred yards, please park on the road outside the gate at the Lahey House.  Otherwise, there will be several parking spaces available close to the house.  Please bring chairs and picnic gear (and a portable table, if you've got one), and some food to share.   There will be two grills available-- gas and charcoal-- so we can have a friendly grill competition (I'll be bringing some charcoal  ;-).  Bring whatever outdoor games or gear you like:  there's plenty of room for running around, throwing something, hiking in the woods, contemplative prayer, sitting around, or telling tall tales to the young'uns from the history of Common Table.   And if you'd like to drop by for the labyrinth only, feel free to call me on the church cell phone (703.304.1161) and I'll keep you apprised of the schedule as it develops. 

Oh, and don't forget that we'll be gathering at The Lamb Center this Friday night from 6:30 to 8 for Karaoke.  Kids are especially welcome, and there will be pizza and soda for everyone.  It's always a great time to gather with friend new and old and sing till we're humble again. 

Happy Extended Weekend,
Mike Stavlund