Tag: Community

Concert by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC

by Allen Fitzpatrick | Oct 23, 2023

As a community that welcomes diversity, St. John’s Norwood will host a concert by two ensembles of the acclaimed Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC.

Potomac Fever and Seasons of Love will each perform for 45 minutes with one intermission between sets. Potomac Fever is an a cappella group specializing in contemporary pop, crowd-pleasers, and Broadway songs. Seasons of Love is an inspirational group, singing sacred, pop, and R&B in the Gospel style. The performance will be followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.

Brought to you as part of St. John’s Norwood’s 150th Anniversary celebration, this concert is FREE, but please register at stjohnsnorwood.eventbrite.com. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door!

For more information, visit https://stjohnsnorwood.org/event/concert-by-the-gay-mens-chorus-of-washington-dc/ or call the Church office at 301-654-7767.

Theology on Tap

by Allen Fitzpatrick | Oct 10, 2023

Goliath, Leviathan, Satan, oh my! Join Theology on Tap for a special spooky season conversation as we reflect on Biblical monsters and finding enchantment in our everyday lives. ToT is a monthly meet-up for young adults (21+, including those young at heart). Join us for an evening of fellowship and discussion at the intersection of faith, life, and the world we live in. Appetizers will be provided. No RSVP is necessary. All are welcome!

Samaritan Ministry 2023 Gala — The Arc of Change: Celebrating Next Steps East of the River

by Allen Fitzpatrick | Oct 6, 2023

Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington invites you to its 37th annual Gala, The Arc of Change: Celebrating Next Steps East of the River, on Saturday November 4th at the the Town Hall Education Art Recreation Campus (THEARC) West. The Gala takes place from 5:30 to 8:30pm and includes a cocktail reception, sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, annual awards, and plenty of onsite parking. Space is limited, so we encourage you to purchase your tickets now — or become a sponsor, which will entitle you to complimentary tickets, among other benefits. And if you can’t attend, we hope you’ll contribute to the Gala’s success by making a donation! Proceeds will fund Samaritan’s NEXT STEP program, a mutual ministry which employs intensive casework, coaching and other support to empower the DC-area’s returning citizens, homeless and unemployed to transform their lives. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/SMGWGala2023.

Theology on Tap

by Allen Fitzpatrick | Sep 5, 2023

Christ Church Kensington invites you to Theology on Tap. A monthly meet-up for young adults with conversations at the intersection of faith, life, and the world we live in. For our first event in this series the topic will focus on the question “how does community give meaning to our lives”? Appetizers will be provided. No RSVP is necessary. All are welcome!

What: Theology on Tap
When: Thursday, Sept 21, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: BabyCat Brewery, Kensington, MD

Please feel free to share the attached flyer with your church community! We hope to see you there.

Juneteenth and Kickoff to Summer Celebration

by Allen Fitzpatrick | Jun 8, 2023

St. George’s is hosting a celebration of Juneteenth and a kickoff to summer. There will be games, arts and crafts, prizes, a DC Fire Truck on site, and a DC MPD police car on site. Mike’s music will join us leading toddlers in song. We will also have DC Library with Juneteenth Education and stories. There will also be someone leading seniors in stretching and light exercise. Food includes hotdogs, chips, popsicles, and popcorn. All are welcome. Please join us.