Pohick Episcopal Church
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We will gather for worship, Christian education and fellowship
Sunday April 19, 2026
Third Sunday of Easter
8:00 am Service, Rite One
10:30 am Service, Rite Two with Baptisms
· 7:45 am to 11:45 am: The Nursery will be open and an attendant will be on site.
· Golden Dove Gift Shop will be open Sunday from 8:45am-10:30am.
· Coffee hours in the Parish House after the 8 am and 10:30 am services.
· APR 19: Ann Mason Guild Jewelry Sale during both coffee hours
· Bistro L’ Hermitage gift card--Raffle tickets on sale April 19 and April 26 during Coffee hours. Drawing will be on May 3. For more info, contact susanmayberry59@gmail.com
· APRIL 19: The 3rd "Fill the Truck for LCAC" Event. Help Rev. Daniel and LCAC fill his truck this Sunday. (click here for a list of Lorton Community Action Center's on-going needs; list is also at the bottom of email)
· The new Coffee Hour Sign-Up list is in the Common Room. We have plenty of spots open so please sign-up (ok, they are all open!!). Please sign-up for one week, your fellow parishioners and coffee drinkers will really appreciate your efforts.
· 9:15 am-10:15 am: Church School: Preschool through fourth grade. Parents, please pick up your children at the door of the classrooms.
· 9:15 am: Adult Forum- FINAL Meeting of the Series: Lent Madness
· 9:15 am in the Nursery: Grace Space (18-36 month olds with parent or grandparent)
· 10:20 am Classroom D: Children’s Chapel, parents can drop off preschool-2nd graders
· 6 pm: EYC
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
· New Member/Inquirers Class- Beginning April 26th, Rev. Daniel and Rev. Ted will be offering an 8-week class for anyone interested in becoming a member of Pohick Church. The series will focus on scripture, church history, Anglican theology, and Liturgy. Classes will be on Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the Vestry House. The class is open to prospective new members and to anyone who would like a refresher on the history and beliefs of Episcopal/Anglican Christians. If you are interested in joining Pohick Church, please reach out to Rev. Daniel via email at dcenci@pohick.org.
· The Martha Guild Wine Tasting will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 5 - 7 pm at the home of Terry & Marc Abrams. Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic wine, great food, great fellowship! Tickets will be available starting April 26 during Coffee Hours. Come join the fun!
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GOLDEN DOVE GIFT SHOP NOW ONLINE!
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GOLDEN DOVE GIFT SHOP hours
1st & 3rd Sundays-8:45-10:30AM
2nd & 4th Sundays-11:30AM-12:30PM
First Saturdays-1-3PM (during docent tours)
Shop for spring things, baptism, confirmation, graduation and Mother’s Day gifts, personalized Pohick items, and more!
SPECIAL NEW GIFTS-are framed sketches of our very own Pohick church—we have a limited number for sale!
THANK YOU for your support; proceeds go toward helping those in need, and Parish projects.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
· APR 18: SPRING WORKDAY, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm call 703 628-1259 or email Clint Herbert by Fri to let him know you're coming on Saturday
· APR 23: Eucharist at Harmony at Spring Hill Assisted Living Center, 1:30 pm
· APR 24-26: EYC RETREAT
· APR 26: Inquirer’s class, 8 sessions beginning Sunday at 9:15 am.
· APR 26: National Kirkin' O' the Tartan. The St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, DC is pleased to announce that this year’s Kirkin’ O’ The Tartan will take place on Sunday, April 26th , 4:00 PM, at the Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. This is an extraordinary event in the life of the Metropolitan Washington, DC Scottish Community, and will feature the Society’s Pipes & Drums, Color Guard, and Members in full regalia. All are welcome! SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF EMAIL FOR DETAILS! We look forward to seeing you and helping us honor our Scottish heritage and our Clans.
· MAY 02: Please join us in the Annex for Docent Training from 9:30 am to 3pm on the 2nd of May. If you would like to become a docent, training is required in order to give tours to the Public. We will review Rev Don Binder's video. Dick Hamly, others will add updates to Don's material. Sandwiches and soft drinks will be provided. Please notify Dick Hamly if you plan to attend and if you have a sandwich preference. dickhamly@aol.com 703 928 8184
· MAY 14: Choral Evensong for Ascension, 7:00 pm
· MAY 16: Martha Guild Wine Tasting Event 5-7pm
· MAY 17: Deanery Picnic
· MAY 20: Eucharist at the Fairfax, 1:30 pm
· MAY 25: Parish Office Closed for Memorial Day
· MAY 31: Golden Dove Sidewalk Sale & Outdoor Coffee Hour in the Courtyard, 8:45AM-Noon
· MAY 31: Sounds of Pohick, 5:00 pm
· JUNE 07: Youth Sunday and Parish Picnic
· JUNE 13: America's 250th Colonial Tea at Pohick
· JUNE 14: Bishop's Visit
· JUNE 26-28: Shrine Mont
· JUNE 28: 8:00 am and 10:30 am services, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
· July 13-17, Pohick Vacation Bible School, Ages 18 months-5th grade. The theme this year is Snowball Mountain Challenge! Registration open: VBS | Children's Ministry | Pohick Episcopal Church
· It’s never too early to begin planning for this year’s Fair—our 80th! Mark your calendar for Saturday October 3, 2026. The organizing team is exploring sponsorship opportunities with local businesses at multiple levels. We are compiling a list of merchants within a three to five-mile radius of the parish to invite as potential sponsors. If you have suggestions for businesses we should approach, or if you would like to assist the Fair Committee, please contact Rick Church at rickandkristi@comcast.net
MINISTRIES
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY:
SUNDAY: Church School, Grace Space and Children’s Chapel
· Church School classes are Sundays from 9:15 to 10:15. Parents of preschool through fourth grade are asked to pick up their children at the door of the classrooms.
· Children’s Chapel For preschoolers through 2nd grade is held in classroom D. Parents should drop off their children between 10:20 and 10:30 am on Sundays. The children will join their parents in church during the Peace.
We encourage you to use the online registration forms for Children/Youth: https://form.jotform.com/242258837347163
· Susan Pehrsson, Director of Christian Education, 703-282-6574 or spehrsson@pohick.org
Grace Space Parent Toddler Montessori Atrium in the nursery, Sundays at 9:15-10:15.
Sacred Space Sacred Time / Listening to God with Children
The traditional Nursery has been divided in half to create a Montessori environment for toddlers 18-36 months. The curriculum introduces the beauty and wonder of God and the church via weekly, age-appropriate lessons and activities.
Parents/grandparents/Guardians are welcome to join the class to enjoy their toddler learning and practicing in new ideas and activities.
online registration for Grace Space Toddlers: https://form.jotform.com/242317510770147
Questions? Want to learn more? Contact Susan Yarwood at 571/215-1539 or susanalys@cox.net
YOUTH MINISTRY: SUNDAY: EYC 6pm
· The Rev. Ted Renaud, Assistant Rector and Youth Minister, 703 339-6572, trenaud@pohick.org
MUSIC MINISTRY:
Ministry of Music Rehearsals | Ministry of Music | Pohick Episcopal Church
MUSIC MINISTRY:
Sunday, April 19, The Third Sunday of Easter
• 9:45 a.m. Pohick Choir, Pohick Youth Choir, Music Room & Church
• 10:30 a.m. Holy Baptism: Rite II, Pohick Choir, Pohick Youth Choir, Choir Chimes
Tuesday, April 21, 6-6:30 p.m. St. Francis Choir
Thursday, April 23, Music Room
• 5:30-6:15 p.m. Pohick Youth Choir, RSCM
• 6:15-7:15 p.m. Pohick Handbells
• 7:30-9 p.m. Pohick Choir
Sunday, April 26, The Fourth Sunday of Easter
• 9:45 a.m. Pohick Choir, Music Room & Church
• 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II, Pohick Choir
CHORAL EVENSONG at Pohick Church
The Book of Common Prayer, 1662
Thursday, May 14th, 7 p.m. Ascension Day Choral Evensong
SOUNDS OF POHICK
Sunday, May 31st, 2026, Trinity Sunday
5 p.m. Sounds of Pohick Service
An hour-long service with the Pohick Handbells, Pohick Pickers,
St. Francis Choir, Pohick Youth Choir and Pohick Choir
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
· Education for Ministry (EfM) Classes are Mondays at 7pm on Zoom. Denise McHugh at 410-300-9867, dmchugh@umd.edu, or John Egan 703-973-5038, jjegan3@netscape.net.
· Coffee N Compline on-line Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Fellowship, reflection and worship. Call the Parish Office at 703 339-6572 for the Microsoft Teams link. This same link is used every Wednesday.
· Our regular Sunday Services are at 8 am (Rite I Eucharist) and 10:30 am (Rite II Eucharist). Christian Education for all ages begins at 9:15 am. Youth EYC, ages 5th-12th grade meet Sundays at 6pm. Announcements are on pohick.org /news/weekly-announcements. Email to adminassistant@pohick.org to receive our weekly email.
· Parish Office hours: Mon-Thu 9am-3pm, Fridays 9am-noon.
THANK YOU! Pohick Church's LCAC donations -- Since the beginning of the year, we have collected more than 1,600 pounds of food and essentials valued at about $3,150 for the Lorton Community Action Center.
· Please log on to LCAC – Lorton Community Action Center to learn more about the volunteer and community work LCAC does.
· COMPUTER SCAM – Several parishioners received emails from a scammer purported to be from Rev Daniel from a bogus email account. Please do not respond to these suspicious emails. Pohick Staff, Vestry members, and Clergy would not reach out in this manner.
· A special thank you to the Brotherhood for providing Pohick Church with Forward Day by Day quarterly issues. The latest issue, which includes daily reflections that follow the Bible verses, is available in the Parish House.
· The Pohick Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew invites all the men and youth of Pohick to attend any of our Saturday 8:00 am meetings for fellowship, breakfast, discussion of issues we are working on to support Pohick, and about 20 to 30 minutes of bible study.
· Volunteers needed for hosting Fellowship Coffee Hours—Coffee Hour is after both the 8 am and the 10:30 am Church services every Sunday. See the signup sheet in the Common Room for the details. If you have questions contact Beth Cooke sbc3266@gmail.com or Kathy Kirkland kkirkland2632@gmail.com or 703-861-6177.
· Wear your name tags to welcome newcomers! If you need a name tag, contact Jane Thurston: fuzzyandjane@gmail.com or 703-339-1301. We hope newcomers will request and wear nametags too!
· Pohick Church welcomes the Down By the Riverside Group of AA, Tuesdays at 8 pm in the Annex room. Contact the Parish office for information.
· Docent tours! Guided Tours by members of the Docent Guild are available each Sunday after the 10:30 am service. Guided Tours are also available on the first Saturday of every month from 1 pm to 3 pm. Please meet the Docent at the Great Font for a tour. Self-guided tours are always available when the church is open, weekdays 9 am to 4 pm.
Healing Hearts: Grief Support Group
Have you been recently widowed?
Have you recently lost a family member or beloved friend?
Are you or someone in your inner circle coping with a difficult health diagnosis or treatment?
Pohick’s Healing Hearts grief support group offers a safe, confidential space that connects you with others who understand the range of emotions that you may experience as you process and integrate your loss and grief into day-to-day living.
Marleen McCabe is Healing Hearts facilitator. She is a member of the Trauma Incident Reduction Association and has received extensive training in the transformative power of grief, loss, and bereavement.
Healing Hearts meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 10:30 am to noon in Classroom C.
Not sure if Healing Hearts is for you? Marleen McCabe, facilitator, welcomes your questions and encourages you to contact her prior to attending.
Contact information: Marleen McCabe, mccabemarleen@gmail.com
· The Kiki Coderre Prayer Ministry meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, from 2 - 3:30 pm in the Vestry House. All are welcome. Contacts are Charlotte Knipling, Carolyn Cockcroft and Mari Harding.