Christmas At Clarendon
Christmas time at Clarendon is a busy and festive celebration of the coming of Christ. Please join us! All are welcome.
Advent Activities
Advent is the time of waiting and preparation for Christmas. During the four Sundays of Advent, Clarendon will continue our regular worship services at 8:30 am and 11 am. On Christmas Eve, we will gather together for two worship services (5 pm and 11 pm). All are welcome!
Cookie Exchange!
Friday, December 4th, 2009 :: 6pm
Home of Jane Dixon (3176 20th St. N.) Annual time of women's fellowship, food and lots of cookies. Bring a batch of cookies to share and take home a platter of homemade treats. Soup and Salad dinner. RSVP Jane Dixon (703) 465-0341 or jdixoё80@aol.com
Ring and Sing in the Holidays
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 :: 12-2pm
If you need a mid-week boost, join us for an inspirational message and music at 12:00 then a hot meal ($4.00) at 12:30 pm followed by a free special Christmas program of Bells and Christmas Carols for the Season. All are welcome. RSVP (703) 527-8574.
Christmas Children's Musical
Sunday, December 13th, 2009 :: 9:30am
RADIO J-O-Y, performed by the children's choir, is a delightful Christmas musical retelling the nativity story through songs and stories of those who shared in the glorious event of Christ's birth. Radio studio "J-O-Y" sets the stage where a local children's choir and their pastor present the Christmas story while being interviewed by disc jockey celebrity, "Dee Jay." Free. Suitable for all ages. For more information (703) 527-8574
Youth Group - Caroling, Cocoa, and Campfire!
Sunday, December 13th, 2009 :: 6-8 pm
After dinner at the church, the youth will canvas the neighborhood by singing Christmas Carols to neighbors, friends and seniors. They will return to the church for cocoa around a campfire. For more information contact Adam Hansford, Youth Director youthdirector@morefaith.org or (703) 527-8574.
Christmas Prayer Walk
Sunday, December 13 through Thursday, December 17, 2009 :: 6-9 pm nightly
Experience the magic and splendor of Christmas with an indoor self-guided prayer walk as you follow the story of the birth of Jesus and the Good News of the season. Music, festive lights, and story will bring home the power and mystery of Christmas. Suitable for all ages. Free For information call (703) 527-8574
Christmas Tea
Monday, December 14th, 2009 :: 1pm
An old fashion Christmas Tea with inspirational program by the United Methodist Women. All are welcome. Free - RSVP - (703) 527 8574
Mission Projects
Look for the MISSION TREE in the Social Hall
It will give suggestions of things you can do this Christmas season to make a better world. When you've accomplished your mission, place an ornament on the tree. For more information contact Gloria Ruddick (703) 379-1019
The Christmas Cantata
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 :: 11am
Performance of the "Magnificat" by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736) will feature the Adult Choir, soprano, alto, tenor and bass soloists and a small string ensemble.
Christmas Eve Worship Services
Thursday, December 24th, 2009
5:00 pm - Family Service for all ages
Become a part of the Christmas Story as the songs and scriptures bring the message of Good News to life. Children will participate in the service.
11:00 pm - Candlelight Service
Come and quietly reflect on the joy, the peace and love that the Birth of Jesus brings. This traditional service of music, scripture and a message of Good News will end with a Candlelight service anticipating the birth of our Savior.
Murky Men
Every Saturday morning at 7:30-9am
The Men's group gathers every Saturday in the Youth Room at church to share in fellowship, food and discussion. For more information, contact Paul Melnick (703) 534-8955.
