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Dear Ones,
On this day before our nation celebrates our Independence and Freedom as the United States of America I find myself, as I do every year, wrestling with our 21st Century understanding of freedom alongside our biblical understanding of freedom. Before you dive into the pool, eat that cheeseburger hot off the grill, watch the fireworks, ride in the parade or draw in the dark with a box of sparklers... I pray that you might join me in this annual reflection.
- What does freedom as a beloved child of God look like?
- How do we live out independence as people bound to one another and our God?
- What does a land and people modeled on God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit look like?
- Are we close?
In searching for some of my favorite bits of scripture that address freedom through our God, I found this article (https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2014/04/god-and-freedom) that mentions a number of them and offers food for thought. It is an article written by a Roman Catholic for a Catholic audience... but the substance is most certainly universal. I pray that reflecting on these questions and pieces of our sacred texts help only to enliven your celebrations tomorrow and challenge us all to live more fully into our freedoms found in God alone.
Stay safe and Happy Fourth!
Kristen
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Little Things at Saint David's
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Office Closed 7/4/19 
The Parish Offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
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Coming Soon: Safety Improvement to Altar and Organ Consul
Our contractor has ordered materials to extend the flooring at the altar to close any gaps between the altar and the bench or the organ consul (white shaded area on the above picture). The work is expected to be competed in the next two to three weeks, pending arrival of materiel and scheduling.
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Lemonade on the Lawn
The hospitality and fellowship offered every Sunday after the 10:00 AM service is vitally important to our parish community. Do you have a favorite treat you would like to share? Your snack for 30 parishioners will be matched by the Hospitality Committee who will handle the rest — coffee, drinks, tableware, etc... click here to sign up. Also, please consider joining the Welcome Committee to help newcomers. Questions or want to join? Contact Alex Shockey or
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Join us for our parish retreat, Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the lovey Shrine Mont Conference Center in rural Orkney Springs, VA. Online registration is now open.Registration forms and brochures are also available at the back of the church and at the bell tower doors.
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Rector's Vacation
Rev. Kristen will be away July 17 through July 29 and August 3 through August 10. If you need pastoral assistance during this time please call Joel in the office at 202-966-2093, who will put you in touch with the on-call clergy.
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 Bach Festival
Enjoy organ and/or chamber music in the intimate listening space at Grace Church, Georgetown, on June 30, July 1, July 7 and July 12. Click here fore more details.
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