WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS DEC 07, 2025
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We will gather for worship, Christian education and fellowship on
Sunday DEC 07, 2025-
The Second Sunday of Advent
· 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I service
· 7:45 am to 11:45 am: The Nursery will be open and an attendant will be on site.
· 9:15 am: Praying with St. Hildegard Von Bingen (1089-1179): An Introduction to Her Spirituality. In this four-week study we will explore a selection of her Hymns, prayers, letters, and her visual art. Facilitator: Dr. Marleen McCabe.
Christmas Sale in Common Room-8:30 am-Noon.
Ann Mason's jewelry sale, after both services. Thanks to all who have contributed!
· Coffee hour/receptions in the Parish House after the 8 am and 10:30 am services.
· 9:15 am: Christmas Pageant mandatory Rehearsal - During Church School: in church
· 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
· 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I service: Pohick Choir & Pohick Youth Choir, Pohick Pickers – no 11:45 a.m. meeting
Advent Lessons and Carols, 7 pm (6 pm Advent Parish dinner, 8 pm reception) Sign Up RSVP Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CACAE2FA2FCC70-60335180-advent
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STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
· Thank you to those who have returned their pledge cards! If not, this is just a gentle reminder to return your pledge cards. We would like to have as many in as soon as possible. This helps us with our budgeting for 2026.
· Good News - We will continue to use MyEOffering (the current vendor) into 2026.
· Don't Forget - If you increased your pledge for 2026, you will need go online to make the adjustment to your donations.
· If you are not an online giver, please consider this for 2026. If you make your payment through your checking/savings account, the fee is only $0.30.
· This is a great way to have continuity in your donations and help us budget for expenses. If you would like assistance, please contact me at the office.
Thank you for your continued support of Pohick Church!
Julie Ramacciotti, Finance Administrator
UPCOMING EVENTS
DEC 09: Vestry meeting, Vestry House, 7 pm
DEC 12: Parish Christmas Party, 6pm at the Rectory
DEC 13: Christmas pageant beginning at 2 pm, reception follows
DEC 14: 3rd Sunday of Advent, 8am and 10:30 am services, Rite I
DEC 14: EYC Christmas party 5pm-8pm.
DEC 16: NEW DATE! Tuesday - Caroling at the Fairfax, All are invited, meet at church at 5:45pm.
Dec 17: Wednesday Holy Eucharist at the Fairfax, 1:30 pm.
DEC 18: Prayer Service at Harmony at Spring Hill, 1:30 pm.
DEC 19: Friday Family Fellowship, 6:00 pm at the Parish house
DEC 21: 4th Sunday of Advent, 8am and 10:30am services, Rite I
DEC 24: A Colonial Candlelight Christmas Eve
4:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
10:30 p.m. Carols and Midnight Eucharist: Rite One
DEC 25: Colonial Candlelight Christmas Day Service, 10 am.
DEC 25: Christmas Day, Parish Offices Closed
DEC 28: Christmas Lessons and Carols, 10 am.
JANUARY 01, 2026: New Year’s Day, Parish Offices Closed
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PARISH OUTREACH
· For those who have been furloughed and are in need of financial assistance, Pohick Church has a Discretionary Fund. Please contact Rev. Daniel at the Parish office, 703 339-6572.
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. We celebrated our 40th Anniversary in January 2024. We are the largest chapter in the country and among the most active. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a men’s group in the Episcopal church whose focus is to minister to the men of the church and bring others nearer to Christ, especially men and youth. Our Pohick chapter meets Saturday mornings at 8:00 am, for fellowship, breakfast, discussion of issues we are working on to support Pohick, and about 20 to 30 minutes of bible study.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY:
· Dec 7 – During Church School inside Church, MANDATORY REHEARSAL
· DEC 13: Christmas Pageant, rehearsal noon-1:15, show begins at 2 pm, Reception follows
- DEC 14: Church School, Grace Space, and Children’s Chapel
- DEC 21: NO Church School, NO Grace Space, Children’s Chapel: 10:20 am
- DEC 28: NO Church School, NO Grace Space, NO Children’s Chapel
- JAN 04: Church School, Grace Space and Children’s Chapel all resume
- Susan Pehrsson, Director of Christian Education, 703-282-6574 or spehrsson@pohick.org
· Susan Pehrsson, Director of Christian Education, 703-282-6574 or spehrsson@pohick.org
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(Church School, Children's Chapel and Grace Space)
· Church School classes are 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. The children will join their parents in church during the Peace.
Please contact Susan Pehrsson, Director of Christian Education if you have any comments or questions concerning our programs, 703-282-6574 and spehrsson@pohick.org.
We encourage you to use the online registration forms for Children/Youth: https://form.jotform.com/242258837347163
Grace Space Parent Toddler Montessori Atrium in the nursery 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:
- Dec 14: EYC Christmas party 5pm – 8 pm
- NEW DATE! Tuesday December 16: Caroling at the Fairfax, ALL ARE INVITED: meet at the church at 5:45 pm.
- Dec 21: meeting 6 pm
- Dec 28: NO meeting
- The Rev. Ted Renaud, Youth Minister, trenaud@pohick.org
MUSIC MINISTRY:
- DEC 07: All are invited to the Parish Dinner at 6 p.m. and Advent Lessons & Carols at 7 p.m.
- DEC 07: The Second Sunday of Advent
- 10:30 a.m. The Holy Eucharist: Rite One (St. Andrew the Apostle, November 30), no meetings
- 6 p.m. Parish Dinner, Parish House, 6:45 p.m. choirs & handbells meet, Music Room
- 7 p.m. Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols, Pohick Choir & Pohick Youth Choir, Pohick Handbells.
Schedule this week
- Tuesday, December 9, 6 p.m. St. Francis Choir
- Thursday, December 11, 5:30 p.m. Youth Choir, 6:15 p.m. Handbells, 7:30 p.m. Choir
- Saturday, December 13, 2 p.m. Sunday School Pageant
- Sunday, December 14, The Third Sunday of Advent
- 9:45 a.m. choirs meet, Music Room
- 10:30 a.m. The Holy Eucharist: Rite One, Pohick Choir & Pohick Youth Choir, St. Francis Choir, no 11:45 a.m. meeting
- Ronald Butts Boehmer, Minister of Music, music@pohick.org
Ministry of Music
· All are invited to Sunday’s Parish Dinner at 6 p.m. and Advent Lessons & Carols at 7 p.m.
· Dinner Sign-Up: CLICK HERE and in Parish House
Advent Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 7, 7 p.m., preceded by an Advent Parish Dinner at 6 p.m., Parish House - Here is the link, or from the parish website, to register for the dinner: Advent Parish Dinner RSVP | Parish Life | Pohick Episcopal Church
Mark your calendars and invite guests to attend this new Advent festal event! This one-hour service of Advent Lesson & Carols will include an Advent Procession, well-known Advent congregational hymns, seven readings and organ voluntaries heard from the Pohick Organ. The choirs will sing Advent anthems and Advent choruses from Handel’s oratorio “Messiah”.
Schedule this week:
Sunday, December 7, The Second Sunday of Advent – no morning meetings
10:30 a.m. The Holy Eucharist: Rite One (St. Andrew the Apostle), Gloria Jackson, soprano, no choirs (choir sings at the evening service this day)
6 p.m. Parish Dinner, 6:30 p.m. choirs meet in the Music Room: Pohick Youth Choir & Pohick Choir, Pohick Handbells
7 p.m. Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols, Pohick Choir & Pohick Youth Choir, Pohick Handbells
Tuesday, December 9, 6:30 p.m. St. Francis Choir
Thursday, December 11, Rehearsals
5:30 p.m. Pohick Youth Choir
6:15 p.m. Pohick Handbells
7:30 p.m. Pohick Choir
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the GOLDEN DOVE GIFT SHOP!! Find great gifts for your loved ones.
CHRISTMAS SALE in the COMMON ROOM is TODAY, 8:30AM-Noon
Shop for handmade Christmas wreaths, tabletop decor, ornaments, olive wood ornaments and crosses, jewelry, books for kids, and more.
SHOP HRS: Dec 14 & 28-8:45-10:30AM: Dec 21-11:30AM-12:30PM
Thank you for your support; proceeds go toward helping those in need.
Education for Ministry (EfM) Class meets on Mondays at 7pm in the Vestry House. EFM offers one-year and revised four-year options, with both curricula offered through the University of the South. The program is an excellent way to enrich your spiritual life through study of the Old and New Testaments, church history, and modern theology, all conducted in a reflective style within a small community of learners. Ask a past Pohick graduate (there are many!) about how EfM has helped them on their spiritual path. For more info or to register, contact Denise McHugh at 410-300-9867 or dmchugh@umd.edu, or John Egan 703-973-5038 or jjegan3@netscape.net. Information flyers are available in the Parish House.
· 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.
· Coffee N Compline on-line Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Fellowship, reflection and worship. Call the Parish Office at 703 339-6572 to be sent 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. Additional church announcements are sent via email on Fridays, posted on pohick.org/news/weekly-announcements , and printed versions are available at the Parish House.
· Fall Parish Office hours: Mon-Thu 9am-3pm, Fridays 9am-noon. (Dec 22-Jan 2, 2026-hours will vary)