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The Beauty of the Community Dinner
I’ve been pondering our “Community Dinner” lately. What is the Community Dinner? Is it just another church program? A free meal? An evening without having to prepare a meal at home? Or is it something more? My reflection has led me to conclude that the Community Dinner is much more than any of those things.…
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New Lay Leader Named
After MANY years of faithful service, Ralph Hitchens has discerned it is time to retire from his longstanding role as Lay Leader of our congregation. The Lay Leader “functions as the primary representative and role model of of Christian discipleship and faith lived out in the church and daily life.” Poolesville Memorial is thankful for…
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Healing Open Wounds: Overcoming Relational Grief
Do you struggle with open emotional wounds from broken relationships? You’re not alone. All of us experience broken relationships throughout our lives which leave their mark on us. Some heal quickly. Others just seem to fester. Take advantage of this group discussion around the book, “It’s Okay that You’re Not Okay” by Megan Divine. The…
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Blessing Our Neighbors
Poolesville Memorial was honored to extend a warm welcome to our newest neighbors in faith at Fuente de Vida Iglesia Evangelica Apostoles y Profetas (Fountain of Life Evangelical Church of Apostles and Prophets). Poolesville Memorial representative Eleanor Bateman presented Pastor Juan Amaya with a gift on behalf of the Poolesville Memorial Church Council. We pray…
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Youth Prepare For Thanksgiving
We can be thankful this Thanksgiving for members of our Youth community for giving their time to pack Thanksgiving “baskets” to be distributed to families in need through WUMCO. Thank you as well to all who contributed the basket ingredients, and to Betty King for coordinating the packing effort!
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Musical Gifts Abound
Poolesville Memorial has long enjoyed the monthly contributions of its Bell Choir to the worship experience. This past Sunday worshippers enjoyed a special treat as high schooler Evie Smalley, accompanied the Bell Choir on flute. Check out their beautiful worship offering here. Thank you to Evie and the entire Bell Choir, conducted by Becky Smalley,…
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Community Gathering for Peace & Unity
Community members, including members of Poolesville Memorial, gathered on Whalen Commons to attend a Community Gathering for Peace & Unity on November 19. Among the speakers was Poolesville Memorial’s own Link Hoewing who offered inspiring comments. The gathering included prayer, meditation, and candle lighting.
