Parish Events
Dinners for Eight
Each month, members of the parish gather for small dinner parties. This is a fun and informal way to get to know the members of the parish, enjoy conversation, and share a meal together.
Dates
The date of the dinner is subject to change each month, but are always held on a Saturday night.
Please watch the Sunday Bulletin for an announcement or check the Calendar tab at the top of this page.
Register
Email Nancy Councilor or add your name to the paper sign-up sheet at the coffee hour after the Sunday services. Please also indicate if you are interested in hosting one of the dinners.
More Information:
These dinners are organized by Nancy Councilor of the Parish Life Committee.
Parents Night Out
One Friday per month during the school year, the parish sponsors free childcare for grades K-5 for parishioners and families of the greater Falls Church community. Participating parents are asked to chaperone one Friday night per spring and fall semester.
Program:
Free pizza dinner, a child-appropriate movie, games and crafts, and seasonal activities. Two or three adult chaperones provide supervision.
Limit: 25 children
Reservations: Reservations are required at least one week in advance. Email or call Cathy Tibbetts.
Location: Nicolson Hall
Drop Off: 6:30 p.m.
Pick Up: 9:00 p.m.
Spring 2013 Schedule: January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3
Shrine Mont Annual Family Retreat
October 2013
Each October, the parish offers a family retreat to the Shrine Mont retreat center in the Shenandoah Mountains.
Activities
This is a chance to meet and spend time with the members of the parish and your family, and relax and reflect in the peace and beauty of the mountains.
Activities include a bonfire with s’mores and a sing-along, hiking, star-gazing, zip-lining, golf, board games, and family-style meals.
Click here to read more about Shrine Mont
Guest Speaker
Each year, a guest speaker enlightens our understanding of a specific thematic topic while supervised activities are provided for children.
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Scholarship and Transportation Support:
Scholarships are available. Contact Cathy Tibbetts.
Transportation is available. Contact Debby Miller.
General Questions:
Questions should be directed to Robin Fetsch or Debby Miller.
Blessing of the Animals
This special service is usually held the first Sunday of October to offer a blessing for the animals in our lives.
The service is held in the church lawn by Nicolson Hall in the afternoon. More information will become available as the service date approaches.
