Posts by Nicole Sheely (Page 2)
Coat Drive
BPC youth along with the Mission Committee are hosting a coat drive in advance of the Cornerstones’ coat distribution on November 15. You can help by donating new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, scarves by November 6. We’ve set up bins to receive your donations; they are located next to the Mission Center (across from the coffee bar). The children in need of these materials span the range of toddlers to teenagers. Whatever lightly used items you have are…
“Grounded: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Winds” – Sermon Series
Our October sermon series explores how our faith provides a solid foundation during times of political and social turbulence, focusing on principles like truth, justice, and compassion while navigating the challenges of a divided world. October 6th – World Communion SundayPsalm 8 “Grounded in Wonder: Creation, Communion, and the Glory of God”Being “grounded” means recognizing our place in God’s vast creation, which is celebrated through unity around the communion table and in sacred relationship with the world itself. October 13th…
Kibwezi Silent Auction
Each year, BPC hosts an auction of goods and services provided by members of the church. All proceeds to go our partners in ministry in Kibwezi, Kenya. The auction is all online and runs for just seven days: September 29 through October 6. We hope you will bid early and often! Asante sana . . . thank you very much! Wizards Tickets are one of the Auction Items this year! Please contact the church office (703-764-0456 or office@BurkePresChurch.org) with any questions.…
ECHO Food Drive
September is the month BPC makes a special effort to collect food for ECHO. During the height of the pandemic, the need for basic groceries increased dramatically, and donors stepped up. Followed by supply chain disruptions, soaring food costs due to inflation, and now the end of pandemic related subsidies, the need in our community seems to be growing. ECHO distributes approximately 11,000 pounds of food each month, but recently food donations have not met the increasing requests. We hope…
“The Art of Being Together” – Sermon Series
Our September sermon series is “The Art of Being Together: How Jesus mends and strengthens broken relationships.” We live in a time when people are afraid, relationships are frayed, and our instincts draw us into our bunkers. We might make snap judgments and see others through the lens of suspicion rather than grace. This happens in our politics but even more in our interactions with family and friends. We are left feeling lonely and invisible. In the month of September,…
Help Restock ECHO’s Food Room in September
September is the month BPC makes a special effort to collect food for ECHO. A summer with few food drives and low food donations has left ECHO’s Food Pantry with urgent needs. We hope that our generous community will help us. Requests for food assistance are higher than pre-Covid levels. ECHO sees clients by appointment so as not to overwhelm our capacity, and every food assistance appointment is filled nearly every day. Other organizations are seeing the same level of…
Fall 2024 Newsletter
The New Leaf, a newsletter of Burke Presbyterian Church members and friends, is published quarterly. Read the Fall 2024 issue. Paper copies are available in the Gathering Space. If you would like to receive a paper copy by US mail, contact the church office at 703-764-0456 or office@BurkePresChurch.org.
Peace & Global Witness Offering
On Sunday, September 8, we will begin receiving the Peace & Global Witness offering. We’re living in challenging times, full of anxiety and discord. The Peace & Global Witness offering enables the churches in our denomination to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of conflict and injustice across the world. Your contributions will support the global witness of Christ’s peace. This offering also enables ministries of peace and reconciliation and advocacy for peace and justice in cultures of…
Children and Parent Offerings at BPC this Fall
The beginning of our fall programs at BPC is quickly approaching, and we want to make sure you’re aware of all the good things on the horizon! Mid-Week If your children would like to participate in any of these programs, please fill out our Children’s Ministry Registration Form (some of you have already done so). Please be in touch if you have any questions. We’re so excited to welcome you and your children this fall!
“Run the Race: Building Spiritual Muscles for the Long Run” – Sermon Series
Our August sermon series is “Run the Race: Building Spiritual Muscles for the Long Run”. In August, the world will cheer on Olympic athletes, many of whom overcome intense obstacles to meet their moment. But in our lives, we all face events and challenges that require profound spiritual strength, sometimes beyond what we think we possess. Hurdles at work, a marathon election season, the sprint of parenting, and the gymnastics of change require strength and flexibility, and no one can…
Job Openings: Associate Pastor for Youth
Burke Presbyterian Church is a 600-member congregation with 270 average Sunday worship in suburban Northern Virginia (less than 20 miles west of Washington, DC) that is welcoming to all. We are seeking an Associate Pastor! The principal focus would be on our great youth; but there are other duties as well, including preaching a sermon to the congregation roughly once a month (in person and streamed online) and pastoral care as needed. The Associate Pastor would be mentored by the…
Confirmation – Fall 2024
A new Confirmation class starts this fall. If you are a rising 8th or 9th grader, or if you are in high school and haven’t yet been through a confirmation class, we are excited to invite you to a year-long exploration of the Christian faith. Classes will be held monthly on Sunday evenings, starting in September. If you’re interested, please reach out to Kyle Putnam (kyle@burkepreschurch.org).