The vestry met on July 27 for our second in-person monthly meeting of the year. Due to summer travel schedules two members still joined virtually and we remain thankful for the technology we’ve semi-mastered over the past 16 months that makes remote participation possible in a variety of ways.Dan Vogel led the vestry in prayer […]
Good afternoon, Restoration!I have three updates for you today.Monitoring CDC GuidanceThe Vestry met last night and confirmed their awareness of the CDC’s updated mask-wearing guidance for areas of substantial or high transmission levels of COVID. Most areas of the DMV, including Arlington and Fairfax counties, are well below the thresholds for substantial transmission and so […]
Hello, Restoration!I have a few reminders about fun events and things happening in the life of our church. 1) Today is the last day to sign up for the pickleball tournament! Or, if playing pickleball isn’t your thing, come watch the tournament and join us for the picnic this Sunday at Walter Reed Community Center. The tournament starts […]
With today marking our first Sunday since March 8, 2020 in which we are here at the 9 am without social distancing or masks required, I’m here on behalf of the vestry to publicly express our gratitude and appreciation for how you, the staff, have led and shepherded us individually and collectively during the last […]
Good afternoon, Restoration!And happy 4th of July! While David is out these next 6 weeks, you’ll receive periodic updates from me about things happening in the life of our church.Staff UpdateIf you attended in person or joined us virtually this past Sunday, you heard David pray for Abigail Westbrook. Sunday was Abigail’s last Sunday with us as our Kids’ Small Group […]
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! (Psalm 95:1-2)
Dear Restoration, “Strengthen, O Lord, with your Holy Spirit, your servant; empower her for your service; and sustain her all the days of her life.” AMEN! (BCP p.178) ‘The Anglican Church requires a public and personal profession of the Faith from every adult believer in Jesus Christ. Confirmation or Reception by a Bishop is its […]
Wardens’ ReportMay 25, 2021 Our vestry met on May 25th for what we hope will be the final time virtually. With all members scheduled to be fully vaccinated by our June meeting we look forward to gathering next in person. Indeed, gathering in person at Restoration was the main topic of discussion for the vestry. We started […]
Dear Restoration, “Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the Lord; exult before him!” (Psalm 68:4) This is both a command and an invitation.A welcome opportunity and a necessary practice. Let us lift up a song and sing to God! […]
