Oh, the irony! Just one week after we encouraged you to use the parking lot at the corner of N. Quincy and 15th St., we’ve learned of an event happening this Sunday, June 5 from 7:00 am to 10:30 am. The following streets could be blocked off: N. Quincy St. between Washington Blvd. and N. […]
The Wardens’ Report: a brief summary of highlights from monthly Vestry meetings, designed to demystify our work and provide some information about our growth, finances, priorities and progress towards our strategic plan. Our prayers at the rail this month were focused on the work and ministry of Matt Hoppe. He has a very visible role […]
Cambodia is a place that Restoration has grown to love over the past several years. In 2012 we commissioned Jesse and Sarah Blaine to serve in Phnom Penh with World Orphans and since then our relationship with their new community has blossomed. The Blaines attend Church of Christ our Peace (CCOP) and Restoration has […]
Today is Restoration’s 6th birthday. We remember the celebration we had in 2009 at the Ballston Hilton and we celebrate all the opportunities we have had to welcome people home in 2016. Here are some highlights from this year: We have lived in our space— eaten meals, laughed, cried, prayed, sang. We have hosted […]
There are always so many exciting things that are happening at Restoration. This graph is just one way that we tell the story of broken people being restored by grace and living God’s story. If you click on the graph, you will find a deck of slides that our vestry used to celebrate the work […]
We do these 3 times a year. And every time I struggle to find the right words to both capture what it is and to motivate you to attend. I’m running uphill with this. Look what I have to work with: Parish: It sounds so antiquated. But it is what we are. Formally: “A […]
Save the date! When? 7.30pm THURSDAY Oct 22, 2015 Why? Jesse Blaine’s Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate Where? Restoration Anglican Church After party? Sure… come along and we’ll tell you where! So who is Jesse Blaine? Jesse and Sarah Blaine have been members of Restoration since the beginning of time… well, at least as long […]
If you are excited about Fall Retreat 2015, why not consider heading down on Friday? You can even make a day of it or join in the evening. If you take the day, you will hike with friends to the beautiful waterfall at White Oak Canyon, taking in the autumnal colors along the way. Afterwards, […]
The Wardens’ Report: a brief summary of highlights from monthly Vestry meetings, designed to demystify our work and provide some information about our growth, finances, priorities and progress towards our strategic plan. As lightning flashed outside, the electricity flickered inside, and we began our June Vestry meeting thanking God for tangible reminders of His power, providence and care. We thanked God for Matt Hoppe’s ministry, his thoughtful preparation for […]
At Restoration, we have a passion for discipling our kids. And the only way this happens is through an amazing community of adults who devote their time and energy to our kids. Did you know that there are 44 adults at Restoration who’ve made a weekly commitment for 10-months to invest in the lives of […]