Holy Grounds

so i was reading my daily comics and came across this one. after laughing really hard, it caused me to wonder… is our theology or belief system the philosophical equivalent of monkey underwear...

Hey friends...

Remember to bring something yummy to Holy Grounds tomorrow! Dinner at 6 pm.

Don’t have plans on July 4? I’ll be on the D.C. Metropolitan Police Harbor Patrol Unit’s pier, located at 550 Water Street, SW (Southwest Waterfront, next to the dock for the Odyssey and Spirit of Washington)...

Two reminders… 1. Our 2nd potluck will be tomorrow evening – dinner starts at 6 pm! 2. If you want to contribute to a going away gift for Jarrad at Crystal City Sports Pub, please do so soon – Matt, Steph & Dave are collecting. Thanks eve

Holy Grounds- June 21st During our time together we will rediscover and explore the ancient Christian practice of contemplation–and the sense of wholeness and peace that it offers...

I am trying to round up all of Jan’s commentaries from our Matthew Study. If you have one, would you please 1) let me know and 2) give it to me next time you see me? Thanks a bunc

Hello all - Below you will find the schedule for the summer at Holy Grounds, as it currently stands. As you can see, we still need someone to lead on July 12 on the issue of Forgiveness/Letting Go. Kim and I would also love input or ideas for the August focus...

Hey all - Just a reminder that we’re starting potluck night at Holy Grounds tomorrow night. Dinner will start at 6:00 pm so come a few minutes early to set up your food! Thanks everyon

We’re just a couple of days ‘til “Showtime,” the FPC Yard Sale and Bake Sale, to benefit the Children’s Ministry and Vacation Bible School, will be held this Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. There are still plenty of opportunities to help: We’re seeking donations...

The Power of Goose I was sitting amongst the cuddliest group of kids I’ve ever been with, thinking. I had a cuddle bug to my right and to my left, as did most of the people on our team. I wondered how hard it would be to leave, for them, for me...

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday for our planning meeting. There are a couple decisions we made that I wanted to update everyone on. First, we want to try and experiment with different ways of doing dinner together. Therefore, June is potluck month...

Jan wrote about changing cultures last night and posted a link to an NPR story about ‘Retro Talk’. After listening to it NPR suggested Sex Without Intimacy: No Dating, No Relationships...

Good Morning! I don’t know how many of you saw Brian McLaren’s recent writings on Plurality 2.0 on pomomusings, but I found it really got to the heart of one of my own most vexing questions of faith...

This summer the community of Fairlington Presbyterian along with Pastor Jan Edmiston will be taking a sabbatical to explore God’s calling on us in the coming seasons. It will be a wonderful time of reflection...

Just a reminder that we’re holding a planning meeting on Sunday at 4:30 pm to talk about the focus for the summer and a schedule around dinner. Details below! Thanks all...

Kim and Nathan Ringham are expecting little Hank to join them in July…what better way to celebrate than with Food and Games! Come join us this Saturday at 6PM to eat way too much, get way too worked up over the rules of scatergories and congratulate the parents-to-be. The address is: 5133 52nd St...

Folks we are down to the wire in getting the Fellowship Hall painted and are looking for folks who can come by tonight and or tomorrow night to help finish the project...

Friends, Ellen Quaresma’s family is in need of emergency financial assistance. The Quaresmas emailed Grace Community Church last week. Due to the economy,some people have stoppedsponsoring the family — but their expenses remain the same...

Computer CORE is holding its Spring 2009 Class Graduation next week on Tuesday, June 9th in Fairlington Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall. We will need ten (10) volunteers to help setting up pews, tables and chairs on Monday night, June 8th between 7pm and 9pm...

This Sunday we will gather with the morning worship community for a joint celebration of Pentecost out on the lawn in front of the building at 11am. It will include elements from both our communities and be a great opportunity for us to connect with one another...

I’m thinking about going to a conference in Grand Rapids, MI: Poets, Prophets, Teachers with Rob Bell, Peter Rollins, and Shane Hipps July 5-7. Want to come with me? The cost is $250, but it covers two people (I’ll cover this cost)...

Hey everyone! Since we are having an unconventional Sunday, I decided to accept an offer to play at an open mic night on Sunday. I would love for you all to come if you can! The event is Sunday, May 31st at 6:30 pm at the Vienna Town Green (an outdoor event)...

Since it’s a holiday, we’ve decided to go early to the Crystal City Sports Pub (529 23rd St S, Alexandria, VA) for half-priced burgers. Meet up at about noon. If you have any problems finding our group, send a message to Matt: 434.962.4927.

Holy Grounds Community, We have decided that since it’s Memorial Day weekend, we should do something as a group to enjoy the holiday together. We are going to attend the free concert at the National Mall on Sunday instead of our traditional service...

Hey Everyone, I would love for some people to make it out ot Mclean, VA on Saturday 30th around 1030/11 AM to assist in my move. I will have food and some goodies for helping me move. (studio size apartment). I would really appreciate your help. Please call if you have any questions...

I’ve had some inquires about folks car pooling to the men’s retreat this weekend. If you are interested please let me know by Thursday evening; If you can you drive or prefer to be a passenger? If you want to drive how many men can you accommodate...

Hi - All….. Just want to remind everyone about going to the movie on Wednesday Evening! If you are planning to attend please let me know so I can make sure no one is missed! RSVP jonborden04@msn.com

Hello friends! I’ve been talking to a handful of you about pulling together some time to talk about what we want Holy Grounds to look like moving forward...

We’ve made great progress this spring in updating our building and grounds. But there are still a few more projects & a portion of our property that are in need of repair and updating to fully utilize our property in a transforming way in our community...

Come join your neighbors and friends Sunday for Lunch at the “Taste of Arlington”! We will be gathering at Fairlington Presbyterian Church, at 12:45 to head over as a group or let us know you are going and we can meet you there. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased there...

Come one - Come all to experience Star Trek as it was meant to be seen. Join the Trekies and non-Trekies for a night at the movies...

Hello all - IJM recently launched Wednesday volunteer evenings at our office. More details below: Main projects include entering contact cards from speaking engagements into the database, mailing followup letters, and other one-time projects. Delicious pizza dinner is provided...

“The Starfish and the Spider” Starting in two weeks—Sunday, May 17th at 9:30am The “Sunday Morning Conversation Series” is a way for our community to discuss, converse, and grapple with how to best love God, one another, and our neighbors in the 21st Century...

So, I thought maybe we should have a running e-dialogue or planning dinner about the summer season. My immediate thought after Lent is that it’s time to look outward now instead of inward, to think about mission and outreach...

This year we are planning a collaborative Pentecost worship gathering with the morning worship and Holy Grounds communities. It will merge the elements, styles, and people of both communities. This is where you come in, we need people passionate about planning and helping lead this gathering...

We’re trying to figure out how to better love the kids who have been entrusted into our care as a community. Any of you passionate about children’s faith formation? Would you have passion about discipling one or two kids aged 8-12...