We’ve waited — perhaps patiently, hopefully faithfully — and finally Christmas is nearly here. I’m so excited to celebrate the birth of ourLord with you tomorrow! Here’s what you need to know: Where: At Rivendell School, 5700 Lee Hwy., Arlington, VA 22207. When: Tuesday Dec. 24, at 4 pm and 8 pm. What: A Eucharist service of lessons […]
December 8, 2013 – Erin Bair [display_podcast] Ruth 2:17-20, 3:1-13 / Psalm 72:1-7 / Matthew 1:18-25 Listen to Sunday’s songs here.
December 1, 2013 – Erin Bair [display_podcast] Matt 1:1-17 / Ps 38:15-22 / Ruth 1:1-5 Listen to Sunday’s songs here.
Happy New Year! No, I don’t have my calendar turned to the wrong page… The church operates according to its own calendar, and the church year begins on the first Sunday of Advent. I love that we begin not with a joyful declaration that something has happened, but with a season of quiet waiting. We […]
If you’ve been at Restoration anytime in the last, oh, two months, you’ve heard us announce the Fall Retreat. “It’s great!” we say. “It’s lots of fun!” “There’s a great speaker!” “All the cool kids will be there!” These things are all true. But you’ve heard them before, and if you haven’t already registered for […]
The scriptures tell us that the Church is the Body of Christ, and like our physical bodies, it has lots of different parts (read: people) that do different things to uniquely meet the Body’s many needs. God has created each of us to occupy a unique place in his Church. Part of what that means […]
Registration is now open for the 2013 Fall Retreat. A favorite fall ritual at Restoration, this retreat brings our entire church out of Arlington and closer to one another. We spend two days in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, worshiping, playing, learning, and connecting. So plan to spend October 19-20 with Restoration at Massanetta Springs (near […]
We’re five weeks into life at Little Falls. We’re all still settling into the new normal. There’s a lot that I love about our new home, and there are a few things that are still challenging. I imagine the same is true for you. Would you let us know how you’re experiencing Restoration life these […]
I hope many of you are enjoying reading N.T. Wright’s book, After You Believe. This is the second year we’ve invited the whole congregation to join together in reading the same book during Lent. It’s been a rich experience. Restoration member Ardeth Hines has been eagerly working her way through the book. Here she offers […]
