Fellowship
Very Special Second Sunday Potluck Luncheon - December 11, 2016
to share the Advent Joy with Rehoboth Korean Church. Great fellowship for these two congregations!
Garden Clean-up Day - June 10, 2017
Parishioners from St. Paul's are joined by the Youth Group and clergy at St. Mary's Ethiopian Orthodox Church,
our neighbors and tenants, to spruce up the grounds at St. Paul's. Many hands make light labor!
Shrine Mont Retreat - July 15-17, 2016
As is the custom of this congregation, we took a road trip to Shrine Mont in
mid-July to enjoy the mountains, have a little fun together, relax,
do a little work and get to know each other better.
Intercultural Summit - October 29, 2016
The Diocese of Virginia sponsored the First Intercultural Summit at Aquia Episcopal Church in Stafford, VA.
Representatives from multicultural churches and ethnic specific churches spent the day sharing experiences
and ideas and making connections with each other. St. Paul's was well-represented
by Phidese and Greg Song, Abraham Jallah and Rev. Liz.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - February 28, 2017
Preschool families join us for a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. The last hurrah before Lent begins the next day on Ash Wednesday..
Celebrating Korean National Day - August 14, 2016
The congregation at St. Paul's and the congregation of Rehoboth Church joined together to share fellowship time and celebrate Korean Independence day which actually falls on August 15 each year.
Celebrating Liberian Independence Day - July 24, 2016
Our Liberian parishioners.......and all of us who had them......came for worship and celebration
in the traditional dress of Liberia to celebrate Liberian Independence Day which is actually on July 26 each year
Retirement Party for Miss Barbara - January 29, 2017
We gathered to celebrate the ministry and contributions to St. Paul's of our beloved Parish Administrator, Barbara Coleman. We are grateful for all she's done for St. Paul's and wish her all the best and some much deserved leisure time. . .
The Inauguration of the Food4Thought Outreach - November 6, 2016
Under the able direction of social worker, Krista Davidson from Westlawn Elementary School,
the eager volunteers in our congregation prepared weekend meals for 25 elementary students who
don't have access to food on the weekend. As Ms. Davidson told us the stories of the students who will be
receiving these bags we became very touched and inspired by the need!! As our program grows, we hope to be
able to prepare more bags on the first Sunday morning of every month. It's a gratifying thing to do over coffee!! Please join us!!
SHRINE MONT RETREAT
July 14-15-16, 2017
Rev. Jamie's last Sunday with us - January 15, 2017
Rev. Jamie's designated time with us has come to an end and we will miss her, but we know that we will be seeing her back here from time to time. Blessings to you, Rev. Jamie and thank you for all that you have done for us!
Greening the Sanctuary for Christmas-December 18, 2016
parishioners enjoy some fellowship and play while getting the sanctuary ready to celebrate Christmas
New Year's Day Open House at the Rectory - January 1, 2017.
Ringing in the new year with ham and collard greens and black-eyed peas!.