What a great 4 days of worship at Restoration. Here are my favorite memories– Washing feet on Maundy Thursday. Such a powerful reminder of the attentiveness, intimacy, and service of our Lord. I think it is easier to wash than be washed. It is very humbling to be served. Watching the candles go out on […]
Christian Calendar, Holy Week 1
I got to read the Passion Gospel three times on Sunday, at each of our three services. That’s a lot of verses. One of the things that struck me as I read them over and over was just how intentional and deliberate Jesus was at each step along the way to the cross. He was […]
Beauty, Quiet Times, restoration, Thoughts 0
Post by Louise Brooks Outside my kitchen window, in a tree at the edge of my little Arlington backyard, there was a bird that sat on a branch. But this bird was so still that I thought it was simply a leaf shaped like a bird. I spent at least one full minute staring out […]
Almighty God, you proclaim your truth in every age by many voices: Direct, in our time, we pray, those who speak where many listen and write what many read; that they may do their part in making the heart of this people wise, its mind sound, and its will righteous; to the honor of Jesus […]
If you ask me: “Who are the 2 pastors that have most influenced your theology and understanding of the pastoral vocation?” That’s easy. From the sheer volume of real estate that they occupy on my bookshelves: John R. W. Stott and Eugene Peterson. (Thousands of other people who have answered the call to serve the […]
I got hit by a car yesterday on my bike. Actually it was a truck. I was on the right-hand side of the road, the truck was in front of me. We were traveling around Hains Point. I was enjoying the cherry blossoms. She was looking for a parking space. Suddenly she saw one on […]
Community, Generosity, Life Together 4
A post from Ian Hassell: You may have noticed the worship guide announcements over the past few weeks advertising The Event. Ok, I’ll admit that not everything we said in the announcements was entirely true. Erin Bair is (fortunately for her and for us) not actually master illusionist. Brent Cochran won’t be juggling flaming torches. […]
Last Thursday, some friends invited me to attend a Halaqua, essentially a Muslim small group. Watching the six eloquently clothed professionals begin our time with the call to prayer, the adhan, was profound. They stood, bowed at the waist, kneeled, and finally bowed prostrate. Throughout these various postures, they quietly prayed allah o -aqubar (God […]
Hey everybody, I have 2 things I want to tell you about: Tomorrow we will have a special, guest preacher. Dennis Hollinger is President and the Colman M. Mockler Distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA. He also served as the pastor of Washington Christian Fellowship on Capital Hill […]
Gospel, Justice, Outreach, restoration 0
A post from Global Outreach Team leader Mary Ann Calhoun: I remember being pretty intimidated by the thought of going on a “mission trip.” I didn’t think I was a spiritual giant and was pretty sure I didn’t have a whole lot to offer. I loved the thought of adventure but was wondering things like […]
