On The Table
The Weekly Announcement of Common Table ChurchThursday, June 30, 2011
June 27 through July 3
Sooo it's summer time, and that means VACATIONS, which (occasionally) means we miss posting an On The Table. In our defense, between the four of us, we've been in California, Costa Rica, Germany, Iceland, and Shakori Hills, NC for long stretches of time over the last 4 weeks. Many apologies for the radio silence, and we hope you missed us.
This weekend continues to be a busy one at CT. Friday (tomorrow) we have our monthly Karaoke at the Lamb Center!! Our fourth gathering of 2011 will begin with setup starting at 6, pizza and singing at 6:30, and wrapping up at 8pm. It's at The Lamb Center, the only daytime drop-in center for homeless folks within Fairfax County, off Fairfax Circle and not far from the Vienna Metro.
A few words from Croghan on last month's gathering: "One guest I knew brought her elderly Mom along, and told me afterward that she (Mom) never sings at parties, but she was singing along to La Bamba, tickled that we sang a song she knew, in her native language. Both of them were beaming. Seriously folks, that how this works: just show up and have a good time, and unexpected joy happens. And kids, by the way, are welcome and usually in abundance, running around, dancing, singing, and making folks smile."
Sunday's service will be at the usual some-indeterminate-time-after-10am at Jammin Java. In case you're not in the know, it's the season of Pentecost, when the liturgical readings focus on the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians. We'll be building on the energy of our previous two meetings (where we discussed Pentecost Sunday and the Trinity) to focus specifically on the Holy Spirit: what we think we know or don't know about this person of the Trinity and how we've experienced (or not experienced) its presence. We'll read a little scripture to frame the discussion and probably pray a little at the beginning, too. And then we'll have communion.
AFTER that (say, 12:30ish?), we'll be bidding a very sad goodbye to our beloved Suzy and Vince Gamma with lunch at Clare and Don's Beach Shack in Falls Church. Suzy and Vince will be heading to Mobile, Alabama in a couple of weeks so that Vince can take a new position after retiring from a career in the Coast Guard. I (Moffitt) know that I speak for Common Table when I say I will SERIOUSLY miss their chilled out, even-keeled wisdom and generosity. So if you can, in Vince's words, "come out, have a beer, and chill out with us. This should be very low key. No pressure."
That's pretty much it... we hope to see you around this weekend, but regardless, enjoy the long weekend and the Independence Day Holiday!!
Peace,
Moff
June 27 through July 3
Sooo it's summer time, and that means VACATIONS, which (occasionally) means we miss posting an On The Table. In our defense, between the four of us, we've been in California, Costa Rica, Germany, Iceland, and Shakori Hills, NC for long stretches of time over the last 4 weeks. Many apologies for the radio silence, and we hope you missed us.
This weekend continues to be a busy one at CT. Friday (tomorrow) we have our monthly Karaoke at the Lamb Center!! Our fourth gathering of 2011 will begin with setup starting at 6, pizza and singing at 6:30, and wrapping up at 8pm. It's at The Lamb Center, the only daytime drop-in center for homeless folks within Fairfax County, off Fairfax Circle and not far from the Vienna Metro.
A few words from Croghan on last month's gathering: "One guest I knew brought her elderly Mom along, and told me afterward that she (Mom) never sings at parties, but she was singing along to La Bamba, tickled that we sang a song she knew, in her native language. Both of them were beaming. Seriously folks, that how this works: just show up and have a good time, and unexpected joy happens. And kids, by the way, are welcome and usually in abundance, running around, dancing, singing, and making folks smile."
Sunday's service will be at the usual some-indeterminate-time-after-10am at Jammin Java. In case you're not in the know, it's the season of Pentecost, when the liturgical readings focus on the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians. We'll be building on the energy of our previous two meetings (where we discussed Pentecost Sunday and the Trinity) to focus specifically on the Holy Spirit: what we think we know or don't know about this person of the Trinity and how we've experienced (or not experienced) its presence. We'll read a little scripture to frame the discussion and probably pray a little at the beginning, too. And then we'll have communion.
AFTER that (say, 12:30ish?), we'll be bidding a very sad goodbye to our beloved Suzy and Vince Gamma with lunch at Clare and Don's Beach Shack in Falls Church. Suzy and Vince will be heading to Mobile, Alabama in a couple of weeks so that Vince can take a new position after retiring from a career in the Coast Guard. I (Moffitt) know that I speak for Common Table when I say I will SERIOUSLY miss their chilled out, even-keeled wisdom and generosity. So if you can, in Vince's words, "come out, have a beer, and chill out with us. This should be very low key. No pressure."
That's pretty much it... we hope to see you around this weekend, but regardless, enjoy the long weekend and the Independence Day Holiday!!
Peace,
Moff
Friday, June 10, 2011
June 6 through 12
Well, it happened much sooner than we expected: we're a dual-campus church this week. A bunch of folks will be camping at the sanctuary that is Prince William Forest, just south of Manassas (contact us if you'd like to join the campers, even if it's only for a couple of hours). And on Sunday at 10am, a faithful remnant will be gathering at Jammin' Java to celebrate the small but mighty beginnings of the church at Pentecost.
Another upcoming camping adventure is the Wild Goose Festival, a celebration of justice, music, spirituality, and art, from June 23-26, held in Shakori Hills, NC. Join a bunch of CT folks, friends from all over the world, and an incredible lineup of musicians, speakers, storytellers, artists, and practitioners of social justice - I'll be there with my family, and I'm really looking forward to it.
Hope to see you soon,
Mike Stavlund
Hope to see you soon,
Mike Stavlund
Friday, June 3, 2011
May 30 - June 5
As school is winding down for the kids, and we are entering a new rhythm of life, gearing up for the crazy schedules of summer, I find it is very easy to get caught up in schedule-watching and thinking ahead. I encourage you (and myself!) to stop and take some time to reflect about what it is that makes you get up in the mornings, motivates you, lights a passion in your heart. Spend time doing those things and living fully and richly in those moments - whether it is spending time with your family, enjoying the beautiful outdoors and creation that God, our creator, has gifted us with, or spending time with friends you love.
Live, and live fully and abundantly, and live now!
And now...here's what's on the table for this week and the next few weeks.
Tonight!! Karaoke returns at the Lamb Center! From 6:30 - 8:00 pm, we will be singing together and eatin' pizza. Come out and enjoy the time together and be inspired by the opportunity to share some joy with the Lamb Center folks.
After a two week hiatus from Jammin' Java, we will return (at 10am on Sunday) and our very own Amy and Karen will lead us in a service on Prayer. We look forward to experiencing this service, which will include prayer stations.
Next weekend, a bunch of us will be heading out on another one of CT's epic camping trips! We will be camping at Prince William Forest south of Manassas. Our very own Tina will be sending details via the corelist. If you are unable to come for the weekend, come at least for the day to hang out with us. That is the benefit of camping not too far away from it all, but far enough away to "get away from it all." If you are interested in attending and are not on our corelist, please contact us and we'll be sure you get the information you need.
Jackie
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