WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pohick Episcopal Church
******************************************
We will gather for worship, Christian education and fellowship on
Sunday FEB 08, 2026
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00 am Service, Rite One
10:30 am Service, Rite Two
· 7:45 am to 11:45 am: The Nursery will be open and an attendant will be on site.
· Coffee hours in the Parish House after the 8 am and 10:30 am services.
· FEB 08: Everyone is welcome to join us for a reception THIS SUNDAY between the 0800 and 1030 services to celebrate Reverend Ted's Ordination. The Congregation is encouraged to bring finger food to share
· 9:15 am-10:15 am: Church School: Preschool through fourth grade. Parents, please pick up your children at the door of the classrooms.
· 9:30 am: Adult Forum-Study on the Johannine Epistles (led by Rev. Daniel)
· 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
· 6:00pm: EYC Super Bowl Party at the Rectory
UPCOMING EVENTS
· FEB 07: The Reverend Ted Renaud’s Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests, 10:30am, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 520 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220. Call Parish Office for carpool information.
The Ordination's Live stream link is https://zoom.us/j/96388174048?pwd=REFqclJja0Y5ZXpOa1BoU3p0bzBIUT09
• There is parking for you and all your guests in the following places (please spread this word):
◦ The lot behind St. Mark’s which is marked as paid parking for City Parking but will be free for us from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday (best access from Colonial Ave.). It is plowed but like most parking lots, some ice mounds remain and will restrict parking a bit. We have no control over mother nature, but have cleared it as best as possible!
◦ The narrower lot that is at the corner of Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Patterson, next to the lawyer’s offices that are next to the church. That lot is also marked for City Parking but will be free for us from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday
◦ Anywhere on the city streets around St. Mark’s which is generally free, first-come-first-serve
◦ You or guests can also park in the paid lots of either of the museums next to St. Mark’s. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture offers parking on their surface lot (right next door to St. Mark’s, off of Kensington) for $5 for 4 hours ($1 per hour after) and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts parking deck offers parking for a flat rate of $6 for the full day. Both parking options are free for members of the VMHC and VMFA respectively and are open 24/7.
◦ The best entrance for you & guests to use is the office door entrance off the parking lot; there are a few steps up to the chancel or down to the parish hall and there is elevator access there as well. The main doors facing Arthur Ashe Boulevard (at the top of the chairs) Greeters will be available to help orient people.
Saturday, February 7, 9:30 a.m. Diocesan Ordination Choir, St. Mark Episcopal Church,
Richmond, VA.
Diocesan Ordination Choir: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 7, St. Mark Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia. Pohick Ministry of Music members are invited to register and participate in the choir for the Ordination of the Rev. Ted Renaud. RSVP Contact: Amos Goldie, AMOSGOLD@GMAIL.COM or 770-286-8345
· FEB 07: Chili Cook Off and Bingo Night. 6pm-8:30pm. Click here for flyer
The Ann Mason Guild has forms available to register chili entries for the Cook-off and Bingo Night 6 to 8:30 pm February 7th. Please have entries there by 5:30 pm.
Tickets Cost $10 per person (without chili entry) and $5 per person (with Chili entry. Children 10 and under are free. Hotdogs will be available. For questions contact: susanmayberry59@gmail.com, or angelaedgemon@gmail.com
· FEB 14: Vestry meeting and Vestry Retreat at Mt. Vernon, 9am-2pm.
· Sunday February 15, 8:00 am and 10:30 am Services
· Sunday February 15: EYC Valentines delivery to the Fairfax, noon.
· FEB 15: Fred Crawford, Funeral 2pm, and Reception
· FEB 16: 1662 Morning Prayer Service, 8:00 am
· FEB 16: Breakfast and Guest Speaker, 9:00 am Common Room, Parish House (tickets available in parish office or online at George Washington Birthday Prayer Service & Breakfast)
· FEB 16: Parish Office Closed, President’s Day
· FEB 17: Shrove Tuesday, Common Room
· FEB 18: Ash Wednesday, noon and 7:00pm services
· FEB 18: Ash Wednesday Eucharist at the Fairfax 1:30 pm
· Sunday February 22, 8:00 am and 10:30 am Services
· FEB 22: The 2nd "Fill the Truck for LCAC" Event
· FEB 26: Prayer Service at Spring Hill 1:30 pm
· WEDNESDAYS during Lent, from FEB 25-March 25: Lenten Potluck 6:00pm, program 6:30pm, and Compline 7:15pm, all in Common Room
· MARCH 18: Lenten Potluck 6:00pm, program 6:30pm in common Room, and Lenten Choral Evensong 7pm-8pm in the Church
· (Coffee 'n' Compline will resume Wed April 8)
· (Friday Family Fellowship will resume in April)
******************************************
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
· 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 are needed to stream our services to Facebook and YouTube. We now routinely stream many of our services and need to expand our streaming team. Anyone age 18 or older with some comfort using personal computers is welcome to join our small team for this fun and important ministry. We will teach you everything you need to know, but it's really not hard to do this. Please contact Chris Brown to volunteer (cbrown@pohick.org), or talk to him any time he's around, or stop in the church office when a service is being streamed and speak with whomever is streaming the service at that time.
******************************************
· FROM THE FINANCE OFFICE: Starting in 2026, Pohick will no longer provide Offering Envelopes. We have alternate ways of giving. Please contact the office if you want your envelope number. All offerings are recorded by name and number.
· Contribution Statements will be available to pick up during Coffee Hours in the Common Room THIS SUNDAY. Those that are not picked up will be mailed.
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
· Thank you to those who have returned their pledge cards! If you have not, please return your pledge cards as soon as possible.
· 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
******************************************
MINISTRIES:
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY:
· 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:
· The Rev. Ted Renaud, Youth Minister, trenaud@pohick.org
MUSIC MINISTRY:
Ministry of Music Rehearsals | Ministry of Music | Pohick Episcopal Church
New members are welcome in all choirs and ensembles. Now is an excellent time to join in the preparations for the Seasons of Lent, Easter and Pentecost. Assistance is appreciated in moving the handbells and tables after this Sunday’s closing voluntary.
Sunday, February 8, The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
9:15 a.m. Handbell preparations, Music Room & Church
9:30 a.m. Pohick Handbells Church
9:45 a.m. Pohick Youth Choir & Pohick Choir, Music Room & Church.
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II, Pohick Choir & Pohick Youth Choir, Pohick Handbells, St. Francis Choir
11:45 a.m. Moving bells & tables, Church & Music Room
No 11:45 a.m. Youth Choir meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 6 p.m. St. Francis Choir
Thursday, February 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pohick Youth Choir
6:30 p.m. Pohick Handbells
7:30 p.m. Pohick Choir
Sunday, February 15, The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
9:45 a.m. Pohick Choir, Music Room & Church
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II, Pohick Choir, Pohick Pickers
Sunday, February 15, 11:45 a.m. Pohick Youth Choir, Music Room
2 p.m. Burial of the Dead, Gloria Jackson, soprano
******************************************
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
VISIT THE GOLDEN DOVE GIFT SHOP
Hours: 1st and 3rd Sundays-8:45-10:30AM
2nd & 4th Sundays-11:30AM-12:30PM
First Saturdays-1-3PM (during docent tours)
Come by to see what’s new, including gifts for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.
THANKS for your support-all proceeds go toward helping those in need! A special THANKS to all who helped on inventory day; we appreciate you and your efforts!
******************************************
Education for Ministry (EfM) Class meets on Mondays at 7pm on Zoom. 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.