Events Calendar

Events

Bluebells hike/Paradise Springs picnic

Many of us find the outdoors to be a place of spiritual connection and renewal. You are invited to a hike on Saturday, April 1 to share that love of nature and see the ephemeral blooming of the Virginia bluebells. This hike, a loop about 3 miles long, includes bridges, rocks, and some elevation changes, so wear appropriate shoes and bring water. All ages are welcome (but strollers are not advised on this route), as well as leashed pets who…

Palm/Passion Sunday Worship at 9:00 am and 11:15 am

This palm parade into Jerusalem asks bold questions about the direction of our world. Seeking, our Lenten sermon and study series, continues on this Palm/Passion Sunday with the question, “Where are you headed?” Today’s scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Children are invited to join a palm parade during our open hymn. Children are also welcome to bring their One Great Hour of Sharing fish banks to worship on Palm Sunday or on Easter Sunday. The nursery (for toddlers and babies) is available in…

Sunday School Breakfast

Join us for “Breakfast and Board Games,” a potluck breakfast for all ages – children, youth, and adults We’re trying a “no trace” potluck: Bring something to share (if you are able) and take any leftovers with you when you go. We will leave no trace! For those of you who appreciate some guidance: Last names A-M bring something savory; last names N-Z bring something sweet. And, if you have a favorite board game, please bring that, too! If you…

Maundy Thursday Service

Communion around tables in the Meeting House, jointly with First Baptist Church of Vienna This service will be offered only in person. It will not be available online.

Good Friday Service

Tenebrae service of light in the darkness Seeking, our Lenten sermon and study series, continues on Good Friday with the question, “Why have you forsaken me?” Scripture: Matthew 27:27-50 This service will also be offered online, on Zoom and on YouTube. Links to access the online service will be posted here.

Easter Sunday Worship at 8:30 am, 10:00 am, and 11:30 am

Seeking, our Lenten sermon and study series, wraps up on Easter Sunday with the question, “Whom are you looking for?” Scripture: John 20:1-18 We’ll have identical three services on Easter Sunday. The 10:00am and 11:30am services will also be offered online, on Zoom and on YouTube. (Links to access these online services will be posted here.) The 8:30am service will be offered in person only. Children are also welcome to bring their One Great Hour of Sharing fish banks to worship on Palm…

Free Community Dinner

Free dinner ~ April 11, 2023. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner is served at 6:00pm. All are welcome! Bring your children! Cena gratis ~ 11 de abril de 2023. Apertura de puertas a las 5:30pm, cena servida a las 6:00pm. Todos son bienvenidos! Traigan a sus hijos!

Worship at 9:00 am and 11:15 am

Today’s scripture: John 20:19-31 The nursery (for toddlers and babies) is available in Room LL-1 on the lower level. Older children are invited to begin worship with their families and then, following the children’s message, transition to Stepping Stones (preschoolers) or Godly Play (kindergarten and older). Children are always welcome to remain in the Meeting House with their families.

Sunday School

Adults – Seeking Jesus at the Table in the BPC Library First through sixth grades – in the Cottage Kindergarten and younger – in Room LL-1 on the lower level

Bikes for the World Collection

Sponsored by Saint Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church and Burke Presbyterian Church Give spring cleaning extra meaning and donate your used bicycles to Bikes for the World, a local non-profit organization that collects usable/repairable bikes** and ships them to poverty-stricken areas all over the world. After the bikes are reburbished, they become main sources of transportation to work, school, and health care. **Please note: we accept all serviceable and nearly complete bicycles for children, youth, and adults, including tandems, recumbents…

Worship at 9:00 am and 11:15 am

Today’s scripture: Luke 24:13-35 The nursery (for toddlers and babies) is available in Room LL-1 on the lower level. Older children are invited to begin worship with their families and then, following the children’s message, transition to Stepping Stones (preschoolers) or Godly Play (kindergarten and older). Children are always welcome to remain in the Meeting House with their families.

Sunday School

Adults – coming soon First through sixth grades – in the Cottage Kindergarten and younger – in Room LL-1 on the lower level

Children’s Sabbath, with Worship Services at 9:00 am & 11:15 am

Children’s Sabbath Our Rainbow choirs will present a musical based on The Tale of Three Trees, at both services in lieu of a sermon. Godly Play will not be offered today. The nursery (for toddlers and babies, as well as for preschool-age children who benefit from a quiet space) will be available in Room LL-1 on the lower level. Children are always welcome to remain in the Meeting House with their families. Rainbow is BPC’s mid-week program for children in…

Sunday School

Adults – coming soon First through sixth grades – in the Cottage Kindergarten and younger – in Room LL-1 on the lower level

Love One Another Lunch

The “Love One Another” Retire the Debt effort invites us all to recommit to the charge given to us in scripture…that we love one another as Christ has loved us. There are many ways to love one another. Though it is a rare person who is thrilled by the concept of debt retirement, we are a church with a big heart and big plans to serve. Because of that call, we envision paying off the mortgage on our new space…