Campfire Christmas - 12/19

Are you ready to sing silly Christmas songs around the campfire, roast some marshmallows and engage in general holiday fun? Bring yourself on over to church on Thursday 12/19 at 6pm for a little Campfire Christmas. We’ll have hot cocoa and s’mores fixings. If you want to bring some cookies, or your guitar, or your favorite Christmas song saved on your phone, that would be wonderful! Come after work, stop by for one song, stay all evening and sing until your voice gives out, whatever works with your schedule! It will just be nice to spend some fun holiday time together!

Thursday 12/19 at 6pm

Advent at Pilgrims

Once again we gather together for the season of Advent, watching and waiting, preparing for the coming of Emmanuel. This year, we are following the Narrative Lectionary readings for the season, which will feel a little different for some folks. We’ll start Advent on Sunday, Dec. 1st reading from Daniel and his experience in the lion’s den. Then on the Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 8th, we will hear God promising to send the Spirit, in a reading from Joel. On the Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 15, we’ll hear from another prophet, this time Isaiah, who will help us remember to watch for God’s presence doing bold things among us. And on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22nd, we’ll finally find ourselves with Mary, from Luke’s Gospel, reading her story of surprise and faithfulness.

Throughout the season, we hope to have special music and experiences with the stories and with one another, so that we might welcome God’s presence, as it is arriving, again and again, together.

And yes, we’ll have a Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, Dec. 24th at 7pm in person and online. Do let us know if you’ll be around and if you’d like to share in worship leadership in some way.

Pilgrims Visit to the Dupont Holiday Market - 12/8

Let’s go check out the Dupont Holiday Market. Stick around after worship on Sunday 12/8 and we’ll visit the holiday market together.

Christmas Toys for Migrant Welcome - Dec 1 - 12

The local mutual aid group that has been working with migrants in DC for the past few years is hosting a holiday party and would love to have some toys to share with kiddos this Christmas! We're collecting donations of unwrapped, new or very gently used toys. Please bring all donations to church by December 12th.

Save the Holi-dates!

Mark your calendars now and get ready to attend some special holiday offerings with Church of the Pilgrims.

Sunday, Dec. 8th - Church field trip to the Dupont Christmas Market, after worship

Monday, Dec. 9th - Church field trip to Georgetown University's Messiah Sing-A-Long

Thursday, Dec. 19th - Campfire Christmas at Pilgrims - Stories, Songs, and S'mores!

Tuesday, Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve Worship at 7pm at Pilgrims

De-Escalation Training - 11/20

All Open Table Volunteers and friends and other Pilgrims and pals are invited to a De-Escalation Training. As we share in community, let’s learn how to help calm things down. Let’s learn to keep one another safe. Join us with a special guest trainer on Zoom on Wednesday 11/20 from 1pm - 3pm. Please email Pastor Erin for the zoom link.

Congregational Meeting - 11/17

The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, November 17th at 12pm (immediately following worship) to receive the report from the Officer Nominating Committee and elect leaders, and to approve the Pastor’s Terms of Call. Members are invited to attend in person or online.

Issues Among Us - 11/9

Let's go see the Smithsonian American Art Museum (8th and G NW) and see their new exhibit Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond. Sightlines, organized by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, provides glimpses into the complexity and depth of Asian American connections to Washington, DC. The museum is hosting a guided tour at 12pm, followed by a hands-on activity at 1pm. Join us on Saturday, 11/9.