On The Table

Hi church,

Hi church!

Well, this Sunday is the fourth Sunday of the month, which means that we won't be gathering at Jammin' Java on Sunday morning.  Instead, this weekend is designated for a Service Worship project, but we haven't actually come up with one of those.  So...what would you like to do?  Got an idea for another community we could join for worship?  A great museum exhibit?  A hike?  Let us know!

Also, for longer-term planning, please note that this weekend is the first of three in a row when we will not be gathering at Jammin' Java.  Next weekend is the fifth Sunday of the month, so we won't be there that Sunday (the 30th) either.  However, it is Halloween weekend, and I've heard rumors of a very spooky party being cooked up for Friday evening (the 28th).  Watch this space for deets!  (And yes, if it makes you more comfortable, you can call it a harvest party.  A harvest party with zombies and ghouls.)

And the first weekend in November, when we would normally be gathering a Java, we won't be there, because our JJ hosts have a Really Big Show (of some kind) going on instead.  I think it's Bieber or Spongebob or something.  So instead, we're going to try again for a Service Worship project.  Wish us luck.

Then, we'll finally be back at Java on Sunday, November 11th, for one of my favorite kinds of services:  an All-Ages Service!  (Way better than Bieber or Spongebob - no kidding.)

And that's the news.  Hope to see y'all soon, despite our wandering ways!

Peace,
Mike Croghan

Hey church!

Just a quick update on our Sunday service: please join us on Sunday at 10am at Jammin' Java, as the Radiolab/Midrash Team treats us to a multi-faceted exploration of:


It should be...beautiful! See you Sunday morning!

Peace,
Mike Croghan

Hey church!

Man, I love fall!  This is such a beautiful time of year.  (I'll venture, actually, that it's even more beautiful here in the mountains outside of Santa Fe than it is back home.  But that would make y'all jealous.  So I won't mention it.)

So what's going on this week?  First!  Tonight (Friday the 7th) our monthly Karaoke Night at the Lamb Center happens once again! We'll begin with setup starting at 6pm, then 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. Join us for fun, fellowship, and joy!

Next!  Join us at 10am on Sunday morning at Jammin' Java for a simple, liturgical worship service, led by the newly-minted Liturgical Worship team.  It'll include a discussion around the lectionary readings for this Sunday, so take a look at those if you want to get a head start on cooking up some insight.

And that's all I know.  Hope you're enjoying the autumn beauty!

Peace,
Mike Croghan