On The Table

Hey church,

The days (and nights) are starting to think about being a bit nippy, and I, for one, am pretty content with that state of affairs.  I'm looking forward to fall colors and apple cider and new episodes of Glee!  :-D

But as for this week, it's the fourth Sunday of the month, which means we won't be gathering at Jammin' Java on Sunday morning.  Here's what we've got for you instead:

On Saturday morning at 10am, we'll come together for our quarterly-ish congregational meeting on the grounds of the hospitable Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna. We'll be meeting at the Rodman House, the house-like structure right at the front of the property, which has a great meeting space with easy access to playgrounds for the kids. Speaking of kids, we're working to secure some babysitters so that everyone can attend the meeting. We've got the space until 2pm, but don't worry: we're not scheduling a 4-hour meeting. Our plan is to meet first, then have a cookout/potluck for lunch. All are welcome at these meetings, and you're even more welcome at lunch (provided you bring something to share!) ;-)

Note: you are welcome, whether or not you bring something to share.  But you are extra welcome if you bring beer.  And/or pork.  We also enjoy pie.

Then, at 4pm, a bunch of us will be heading out to stately Tennyson Manor in remote Catharpin, VA, for our roughly-monthly-but-we-usually-forget-to-mention-it Fiction Book Club.  This month, we're reading the short story anthology Girl with Curious Hair by David Foster Wallace.  It's really good, so if you can get your hands on a copy (or just want some good conversation), come on out and join us!

I think that's about it for now.  Stay cool, kids.  Late-September cool, even.

Peace,
Mike Croghan