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Fairlington has a new church logo! Designed by church member Lindsey Smith, it
was recently approved by our church council. A logo allows for us to consistently “brand” our unique message in all our communications such as the SteepleTalk newsletter, the bulletin, our website, social media, etc. It does not replace the cross and flame logo, which will still be used in public situations to represent the United Methodist denomination. A huge thank you goes to Lindsey for taking this project from idea to reality. She read scripture, prayed, talked to leaders, and gave much thought to how our logo could reflect our vision and mission. Lindsey describes what was behind her design:
I thought of ways to communicate the three tiers (welcome, nurture, service) in a straight-forward, clear visual message. What do all three have in common? The personal touch and the connection with others. So, what better visual than hands? In the logo you will see hands upholding the cross. This symbolizes hands upholding God’s word, embracing God’s children, and serving others. Since we are an accepting, whole church congregation, mindful of everyone, the logo is embodied in the shape of a circle. The circle represents the whole body of the church, Christ-centered in the middle. The shape is also vibrantly colored, also representing our community.
Watch for the logo! It will be showing up in all kinds of places. ~Pastor Mary Beth [email protected]
In April, we’ll explore the role of food in our lives, paying attention to spiritual and physical hunger, and celebrate fellowship around the table. Join us for worship at 9:30 and 11:00am.
April 8 Bread for the Journey: Encountering Jesus through Food Holy Communion Sample warm homemade bread after worship.
April 15 There is Enough: Why Does Anyone Die from Hunger? Mission Moment: Food Ministries in Alexandria Join in a hands-on mission opportunity for all ages.
April 22 Soul Food: Mindful Eating as a Spiritual Discipline Use a devotional to practice mindful and grateful eating throughout the week.
April 29 Gather at the Table: The Food’s Better Together Sign up for a meal with church friends this week.
Welcome Neighbors! On Palm Sunday, March 25, FUMC opened the playground to over 600 friends and neighbors for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Church volunteers filled and hid over 1,000 eggs, prepped the playground, and provided balloons, face painting and refreshments. Bottom Photo: FUMC recently welcomed The Men’s Choir of Woodlawn-Faith UMC, who traded places with our choir and sang to the glory of God.
BY CLINT STRETCH, BOARD OF TRUSTEES [email protected]
Unlike many churches, Fairlington’s buildings do not sit empty from one Sunday to the next. The first Preschool teachers start arriving each weekday at 7:45am and the last members of the community or congregation depart most nights after 9:00pm. It takes the efforts of many volunteers to keep our old building running smoothly and safely and we are grateful for all who help us.
One focus of the trustees is making Fairlington UMC more welcoming, both visually and by providing a safer, healthier space. To that end, 2017 saw extensive cleaning, repainting, and decluttering, remodeling of bathrooms on the second and third floors of the Education Wing through the generosity of the Preschool, major repairs to the narthex doors, new lighting and upgrades to elements of the electrical system.
In 2017, our HVAC systems, which are long past their expected useful lives, were kept operating through the dedicated work of a handful of trustees and other volunteers who made dozens of smaller repairs and supervised more than a half dozen service or repair calls.
Two projects begun in 2017 have been completed – renovation of the Family Room behind the balcony and installation of a FUMM storage shed in the backyard, which will allow us to remove from the building materials and supplies that do not need to be kept inside.
For 2018, the trustees have adopted priorities aligned with our NLI efforts and our building renovation plans. Their emphasis on welcoming will continue with visible improvements to the buildings and grounds. They will support our missions work through improvements to spaces used for those purposes. The trustees will focus on investing wisely in parts of our building and grounds least likely to be significantly renovated.
Don’t Miss the Fairlington Jubilate
Handbell Choir
Performing in the
Combined Handbell Choirs
Festival Concert
Directed by
Cynthia Dobrinski World-renowned composer/arranger of music for handbells
Sunday, April 22
4:00 p.m.
Ice Cream Social starts at 3:00 p.m. in St. John’s Donaldson Hall
St. John’s United Methodist Church
5312 Backlick Road
Springfield VA 22151(703)-256-6655
All youth grades 6th-12th are invited to join any program at any time! Contact Christian with any questions.
Sunday, April 8
High School Lunch and Program 12:15-2:30 pm
Middle School Program 6:00-8:00pm
Sunday, April 15 Youth Dinner and Program Night
6:00-8:00 pm
Friday - Sunday, April 19 - 21
Youth Retreat at Camp Highroad
Saturday, April 28 Teens Opposing Poverty
9:00am-3:00pm
Sunday Adult Bible Study April 8, 15, 22, and 29
7:00-8:30pm in Room 109 Corinthians: Living our Faith
By N.T. Wright Facilitator: Glen McGloughlin
Wednesday Adult Bible Study April 11, 18, 25
10:30am-12:00pm, Room 109 The Message of the Sermon on the Mount
By John Stott Facilitator: Anne Wilson
Wednesday, April 11, 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall An informal dinner offering fellowship and food. Cost is $25 per family $10 per person. RSVP to Christian by April 9 to attend. Following dinner, at 6:30pm, is a family-friendly prayer service.
BY REV. CHRISTIAN WHITE [email protected] 703.671.8557, EXT. 106
Following up on her call to end racism, Bishop Lewis of the Virginia Annual Conference is hosting a Convocation on
Race and Reconciliation on Saturday, April 14 at Annandale United Methodist Church. Registration and light
breakfast starts at 8:30am and the event ends by 3:45 pm. The convocation will empower participants to become
life-long learning disciples who will be able to conduct the difficult conversations we all need to have related to issues
of racial division, justice, and God’s call to ministries of reconciliation and peace. Use this shortcut to the Virginia
UMC conference site to register: http://bit.ly/raceandreconciliation. ~Mark Elder [email protected]
In April and May, Fairlington Youth will be sponsoring a canned food drive for Rising Hope. The drive will begin
Sunday, April 15. Stay tuned for more information and start collecting that food!
starting at 11:00am
Wednesday, April 11th 7:00-8:00pm
All are invited to participate in a new adult Bible Study on Paul’s First
Letter to the Corinthians. This chapter by chapter study is designed especially for those just learning about the Bible, and will give you opportunities to reflect on how to live out your faith in our world today. This study is written by N.T. Wright, a pastor and scholar, who provides helpful yet penetrating insight into the scriptures. Facilitator: Glen McGloughlin. Starts Sunday evening, April 8 from 7 to 8:30pm in Room 109 and runs six weeks. To join this study, please contact Christian White, [email protected] or (703)671-8557x106.
Join Fairlington United Methodist Women for their April 7 Fellowship Outing to the National Geographic Museum’s Tomb of Christ exhibit. Purchase your ticket in advance for the 10:36am timed exhibit entry ($15 adults/$12 seniors). Meet at 9:30 a.m. at FUMC to carpool. For more details contact Karlene Masters [email protected] .
Our church has approximately 25 young people attending colleges throughout the US and abroad. At finals time we send them "care packages" to let them know that their church family supports them and thinks about them while they are away. We would appreciate your donations of individually wrapped goodies - candy, popcorn, gum, granola bars, fruit snacks, and crackers. Please bring your contributions and put them in the library marked "Campus Connections - Beth Baker" and we will make sure to include them. We will be meeting after church on April 8th to assemble the packages and send them on their way. Monetary contributions are also welcome to cover the cost of the boxes and mailing. Just write “campus connections” on your check. Thanks in advance for your support ~Beth Baker, (703)425-9535 or [email protected].
Interested in knowing more about how our church can grow in generosity and how stewardship works year-round? Join the stewardship and finance committees for this training event led by Rev. Scott McKenzie, from Horizons Stewardship, on Monday, April 23, 6:30-8:30pm in the fellowship hall. Rev. McKenzie, our capital campaign consultant, is also the author of several books (Bounty: Ten Ways To Increase Giving , Generosity Rising: Lead a Stewardship Revolution in Your Church; CLIMB Your Church; Higher: Reaching New Heights in Giving and Discipleship). Everyone is welcome!
On Good Friday we women watched as Jesus was crucified, observed his burial preparations and witnessed his body being placed in the tomb. Then on Easter morning, we awoke to find an empty tomb and were the first to spread the joyous news of Jesus’ resurrection. Ever since, we have gone forth and shared the good news of hope because we are Easter people! ~Karlene Masters [email protected]
APRIL ACTIVITIES – The Sacred Space of Grief and Hope April 7 – Fellowship Outing: National Geographic Museum Tomb of Christ exhibit see above. Contact Karlene Masters [email protected].
April 8 - Bedding Plants Pre-Sales in Fellowship Hall 10:30-11:00. Contact Sandy Millard [email protected] or Donna MacPherson [email protected].
April 20-22 – Alexandria UMW District Spiritual Life Retreat in Lynchburg.
April 27 – Spring Bedding Plants arrive! Unload and sort 3:00-6:00pm; pre-orders pick up 6:00-7:30pm. Contact Sandy Millard [email protected] or Donna MacPherson [email protected].
April 28 - Mission Activity: Crafts for Kids at Cora Kelly Recreational Center 9am-12pm. Contact Kathy Richards [email protected].
April 28 – Spring Bedding Plants Sale in main parking lot 8:00am-1:00pm. Contact Sandy Millard [email protected] or Donna MacPherson [email protected].
April 29 – Mission Activity: UMCOR Sunday with children during worship. Tentative pot luck lunch and program. Contact Karlene Masters [email protected]
All are invited to the Aged to Perfection afternoon at the movies, Thursday, April 19. We’re still waiting on the movie schedules to choose a film. Sign ups and opinions are welcome. Contact Doris Brown at [email protected] or call the office , (703) 671-8557.
Saturday, April 7 9:30am -12:30pm You are invited to meet the ALIVE! vegetable garden team inside the playground fence to begin preparing the garden for spring planting. Join us for all or some part of the time. Bring garden gloves, a trowel and water bottle if you have them. For more info contact Anne Wilson, [email protected].
The Missions Committee of Fairlington United Methodist Church, in conjunction with Fairlington United Methodist Men award financial assistance to members of the FUMC congregation who seek to contribute their personal efforts and devotion to God's work in the world and who feel called to serve in short-term mission, domestically or abroad. If you plan to go on a mission trip, whether or not it is associated with our church, and you are looking for financial assistance, you are invited to apply for financial support through our committee.
If needed, financial support may provide up to the full cost of domestic trips (appropriate cost of transportation, lodging, and project fees for supplies and materials) and up to half the cost of international trips subject to the availability of funds. Applications must be received no later than 90 days before the mission trip commences and are approved subject to the availability of funds by the Missions Financial Support Committee. If you want more information about mission trip financial support, or if you want to apply for financial support, please contact Wray Sexson at (703) 242-2352, [email protected]. For the application form, please contact Wray or download it from www.fairlingtonumc.org/page/forms.
Saturday, April 28 is National Rebuilding Day which Fairlington is participating in, like we have for many years. This time we have been assigned a house - a condo actually - and have several household repair tasks we will rally around during April culminating in a large group effort to complete the tasks on April 29. We’d like to gauge people’s interest in helping out this year. The tasks range from painting, to installing door stops, and fitting closet doors. Nothing too hard. We will probably have a day prior to the 28
th for priming the walls as they
are painted with some strong colors that will need a couple of coats to cover up. Please contact Kent Smiley at [email protected] (703) 971
Our congregation’s discernment continues on how to shape a church building that is welcoming, nurturing, and of service to our community. As announced in February, the Building Committee began working with the Reverend Scott McKenzie of Horizons Stewardship to better understand the giving capacity of our congregation toward a renovation project that supports the FUMC mission. Scott will use his 20-plus years of experience as a stewardship consultant to help us balance our vision for the future with our resources. Scott will be meeting with members of our congregation in mid-April to deepen his knowledge of our priorities and help us continue to be good stewards during and beyond the renovation project. The building committee will share next steps and, as always, encourages feedback throughout our journey together. If you are interested in joining a team focused on fundraising and giving, spirituality and prayer, communications or project management, contact Daphne Miller at [email protected].
In order to safely house their residents while a new shelter is being built, we are helping Carpenter’s Shelter with a temporary living space at Macy’s (Landmark Mall). We are in need of 4-6 volunteers to help disassemble shelving units. Email
[email protected] if you can join us, April 4th, 9am-noon!
ALIVE! Walkathon Sunday, May 6 at Noon at First Christian Church in Alexandria. The proceeds go toward a tuition assistance program which helps bridge the gap between what our low income families can pay and what it costs us to provide a quality education for their students. Continued uncertainty in government funding makes the success of this year's Walkathon more important than ever. For further information go to https://www.alive-inc.org/walkathon2017.shtml
Step Out for Our Community Partners Bridges to Independence Bunny Hop Walk Saturday, April 14 at 8am at Clarendon UMC. Join us for this fun family activity on a lovely spring morning. Costumes are encouraged, so don those bunny ears and get hopping! The best part is your registration fee will help people in our community overcome
homelessness. For more information:
http://www.arlingtonbunnyhop.org/
4/2 Leah Matthews 4/5 Lincoln Daub 4/7 Owen Hughes 4/8 Cecilia Imo Juliet Imo 4/9 Zachary Ernst 4/15 Anna D'Itri 4/16 Adelaide Carlson 4/17 Lucy Moore 4/18 Graham Jones 4/20 Leo Cleckley 4/26 Burke Stanley 4/27 Calvin Courlander 4/28 Jonah Alonso
4/1 Steven Masters Isabella Mensinger Brooke Azer 4/2 Carlos Greenberg 4/2 Sam Arhine Noshaba Imran 4/3 Marilyn Shedlock Tomika Conteh Wayne Keyser Mitchell McKisson Lucy Ammon 4/4 Cindy Vanderschaaf Mark Griffin Christine Pollack Kathleen Ansel 4/6 Shiloh Gray Trinity Gray Marilyn Stephenson 4/7 Sue Swanson Sylvester Rahim Andy Krakowski Patrick Malone 4/8 Tiffany Comey Mutsa Elting David Coles 4/11 Mike Jenkins Barbara Glomb 4/12 Sam Raasch Barbara Keyser 4/13 Judy Evans Emily Webber 4/14 Lindsay Lehr 4/15 Joy Gorham Pat McLenahan 4/16 Annika Przystawik Steve Ng Hal Moore 4/17 Craig Stevens Ryan Staples Tara Perdue 4/18 April Reeves Will Raasch Stephen West Karen Malan-Uribe 4/19 Justin Shuman Dale Steudte 4/20 Sean Dalby Fred Geisler 4/21 Nii Koranteng Logan Winzenburg Maddie Yee 4/22 Madeleine Dale Amy Bay 4/23 Devon Earle Peter Makuyana Jacquelin McKisson 4/24 Keith Staples 4/25 Jennifer Weronski 4/27 Morgan Kamber Jason Roberts David Hauenstein 4/28 Holly Sapp Marisa Alonso Karen Winzenburg Emilee Hughes 4/29 Kim Krakowski Dale Papovitch Maureen Franks Myrtie Williams Colin Ellis 4/30 Nicole Conord Noah Sapp Noah Walker Angie Buchanan
March 1 Luke Alexander Smith, son of Lindsey and Bill Smith
Hilda Pratte
March 17 Erin and Alex Perkins
March 17 Jonathan Thomas Perkins Son of Erin and Alex Perkins
Lead Pastor: Rev. Mary Beth Blinn, [email protected] Associate Pastor: Rev. Devon Earle, [email protected]
Minister of Congregational Family Life: Rev. Christian White, [email protected] Director of Music: Dr. Louise Wilson, (703) 671-4057 [email protected]
Youth Programs: Jessai Canaday, [email protected] Office Manager: Michelle Tello, [email protected]
Calendar/Building Use: [email protected] Administrative Assistant for Publications: Eileen Joyner, [email protected]
Preschool Director: Carol Keller, (703) 671-3939 [email protected] Custodians: Miguel and Rufina Muñoz, [email protected]
Deadline for the May Steepletalk is Wednesday, April 11. If possible, please submit your announcements single spaced, and no more than 200 words. Please include email addresses or phone numbers of all contact
people mentioned. Thank you!
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April 2018
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May 2018April 2018
Apr 1 2 3 4 5 6 79:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship (Sanctuary)6:30pm Companions in Christ
(Room 114)
6:45pm Girl Scouts ( Room 110)
7:00pm Renovaré (Room 114)
7:00pm Trustees (Room 113)
5:30pm AA (Room 111)6:00pm Boy Scout Troop 350
(FH)6:30pm Anger Management
(Room 114)
7:00pm Cub Scout Pack 350 (FH/309/310)
7:30pm OA (Room 110)
6:30pm Jubilate Handbell Choir (Room 112)
7:00pm OA (Room 110)7:45pm Chancel Choir (Room
108)8:30pm Seraphim Choir
(Room 108)
7:30pm Cadet Girl Scouts (FH)
8:00am ALIVE Housewares Volunteers (Basement)
9:30am Tour of Jesus' Tomb (DC)
9:30am Alive! Gardeners (Playground)
8 9 10 11 12 13 149:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship (Sanctuary)12:00pm Campus
Connections (FH)12:15pm High School Youth
Lunch & Program12:15pm Five by Five (Room 5:30pm Youth Vocal 6:00pm MS Youth Dinner and 6:30pm Companions in Christ 7:00pm Sunday Adult Bible
10:00am Board of Lady Managers (Parlor)
6:45pm Girl Scouts ( Room 110)
7:00pm Renovaré (Room 114)
7:30pm Building Committee (Room 113)
5:30pm AA (Room 111)6:30pm Cadet Scout Training
(FH)7:30pm Alive! Meeting (Room
114)7:30pm Staff Parish Relations
Committee (109)
10:00am Wednesday Adult Bible Study (Room 109)
6:00pm Family Dinner (FH)6:30pm Cherub Choir (Room
106)6:30pm Joyful Ringers (Room
112)7:00pm Postpartum Support
(109)7:00pm Kneedful Knitters
(Parlor)7:15pm Chapel Choir (Room
106)7:30pm OA (Room 110)
6:30pm Jubilate Handbell Choir (Room 112)
7:00pm OA (Room 110)7:45pm Chancel Choir (Room
108)8:30pm Seraphim Choir
(Room 108)
8:00am ALIVE Housewares Volunteers (Basement)
8:30am Bishop's Conf. on Racism (Annandale UMC)
15 16 17 18 19 20 219:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship (Sanctuary)12:15pm Five by Five (Room
112)5:30pm Youth Vocal
Ensemble (Room 108)6:00pm Youth Dinner and
Program (FH)6:30pm Companions in Christ
(Room 114)7:00pm Sunday Adult Bible
6:45pm Girl Scouts ( Room 110)
7:00pm Renovaré (Room 114)
7:45pm Band of Mothers (Parlor)
5:30pm AA (Room 111)6:00pm Boy Scout Troop 350
(FH)
10:00am Wednesday Adult Bible Study (Room 109)
7:00pm Cub Scout Pack 350 (FH/309/310/302)
7:30pm OA (Room 110)7:30pm Safety Committee
(Room 111)
6:30pm Jubilate Handbell Choir (Room 112)
7:00pm OA (Room 110)7:45pm Chancel Choir (Room
108)8:30pm Seraphim Choir
(Room 108)
6:00pm Camp Highroad Youth Retreat (Approximate Times)10:00am Moms Club of
Arlington (Nursery)8:00am ALIVE Housewares
Volunteers (Basement)
22 23 24 25 26 27 282:00pmCamp Highroad Yout
9:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship (Sanctuary)12:15pm Five by Five (Room
112)3:00pm Combined Handbell
Concert (St. John's UMC 5:30pm Youth Vocal
Ensemble (Room 108)6:30pm Companions in Christ 7:00pm Sunday Adult Bible
6:30pm Generosity Rising Workshop (Fellowship Hall)
6:45pm Girl Scouts ( Room 110)
7:00pm Renovaré (Room 114)
5:30pm AA (Room 111)6:00pm Boy Scout Troop 350
(FH)
10:00am Wednesday Adult Bible Study (Room 109)
6:30pm Cherub Choir (Room 106)
6:30pm Joyful Ringers (Room112)
7:00pm Postpartum Support (Room 109)
7:15pm Chapel Choir (Room 106)
7:30pm OA (Room 110)
6:30pm Jubilate Handbell Choir (Room 112)
7:00pm OA (Room 110)7:45pm Chancel Choir (Room
108)8:30pm Seraphim Choir
(Room 108)
3:00pm UMW Plant Sale Unload. Pre-orders can bepickup after 5pm (FH)
8:00am UMW Plant Sale (FH/parking lot)
8:00am ALIVE Housewares Volunteers (Basement)
9:00am Teens Opposing Poverty (FH and Washington DC)
9:00am FUMW - Crafts for Cora Kelly Kids (Cora KellyRec. Center)
29 30 May 1 2 3 4 59:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship (Sanctuary)12:15pm Five by Five (Room
112)5:30pm Youth Vocal
Ensemble (Room 108)6:30pm Companions in Christ
(Room 114)7:00pm Sunday Adult Bible
Study (Room 109)
6:45pm Girl Scouts ( Room 110)
7:00pm Renovaré (Room 114)
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
