Tomorrow, July 31st at 10:30 AM, join us in the sanctuary basement as we pack and deliver for Phoenix Rising, an Alexandria-wide church coalition serving people experiencing homelessness along the Richmond Hwy corridor. Washington Farm is proud to participate on 5th Fridays, and we'd love your hands to help!

Last week, SNL learned about the United Methodist Church, played some games, and did some light planning for what they'd like to explore and accomplish over the next year. Thanks to David Askin for providing those fantastic bratwursts!

This Sunday, August 2nd at 3 PM
This week, we meet at Pohick Bay for frisbee golf! We will not have dinner this week. We'll meet in the parking lot adjacent to the first hole, right in front of the mini golf course. Click the link below for a map pin to the parking lot.

Here's what's left for SNL this summer.

August 2 – Frisbee golf at Pohick Bay Park
August 9 – Summer party (off-site)
August 16 – No SNL
August 23 – No SNL, but join in worship for Back to School Sunday & the Blessing of the Backpacks.
August 30 – Q & A - 6 PM

If money has ever felt stressful, Saving Grace for Laity may be a helpful. This six‑week, Christian‑based financial wellness webinar series is rooted in Wesleyan values and meets Tuesdays at 1:00–2:30PM It covers budgeting, saving, giving, debt, and long‑term planning, with video teaching from former Virginia Conference pastor (now bishop) Rev. Tom Berlin, practical tools you can use right away, and a private financial inventory that keeps your details confidential. Rev. Meghan Roth Clayton of Mt. Vernon UMC says it gave her lasting tools and helped her understand her own relationship with money. A workbook (under $20) is required.

The course runs August 18 through September 29, and the registration deadline is August 17. Space is limited. Questions? Contact Brad Duty at bradduty@vaumc.org the Virginia UM Foundation.

Women in Faith have kicked off their annual fundraising project by creating beautiful decoupage Christmas ornaments from oyster shells. The group is meeting Tuesdays from 10 AM to noon at Sue Irvin's home, where a workroom is available for the project. They'll spend the next few weeks painting shells, then move into the decoupage process starting in August.

Interested in joining or want the address? Reply to this newsletter or reach out to Sue Irvin.

Last Sunday Pastor Keiko met a small group at the parsonage to get to know each other better. Choose one of the remaining dates below, then plan to stay after worship and walk over together as we enjoy growing in fellowship.

Pick a date: August 9, or August 30

Thanks to those who've signed up to bring treats. Take a look at the link below to see what's still needed. Sign up below or in the narthex!

Miracles didn't stop with Jesus feeding the five thousand — God is still working through ordinary people willing to say yes. This week we're looking at Matthew 14:13-21 and asking what it means not just to witness God's work, but to participate in it. Come ready to believe in the miracles God wants to do through you.

Thanks to those serving in worship this week!
Pastor - Rev. Keiko Foster
Liturgist - Gail Mlinarchik
Ushers - The Vann Family
Organist - Beth Evans
Music Director - Kevin Sapp
Altar Flowers - Donna Carey