Sept 6: WELCA Book Club
The WELCA Book Club will meet on Saturday, Sept. 6, in Fellowship Hall for a breakfast buffet at 9 AM with discussion to follow. The book for September is "Long Island" by Colm Tóibín - a gorgeous story of a woman alone in a marriage and the deepest bonds she rekindles on her return to the place and people she left behind. Have questions or plan to attend? Please email office@holytrinityfallschurch.org.
Sept 7: Backpack Blessing
You're invited! Bring the kids and their backpacks to Holy Trinity's Backpack Blessing on Sunday, September 7th during worship. There will be a special prayer a children's lesson for the upcoming school year.
Sept 21: Adult Education Returns
Starting on Sunday, September 21st, we will once again be meeting for Bible Study and Adult Forum at 8:45 AM. Topics for discussion will be announced soon, so check back to learn more. All are welcome!
Sept 21: Bible Distribution Day
Sunday, September 21st is our Bible Distribution Day, a special day for all of the children in the congregation. Pastor Mike will be distributing Bibles to kindergarteners and 3rd graders. Make sure you bring your little ones! Don't have kids? Just showing up lends your faithful support for our young and growing families.
Sept 21: Family Education Hour
Our first in-person Sunday School (Family Education Hour) of the fall will be on Sunday, Sept. 21st, at 11:30 AM. We will be providing age-specific activities and lessons, along with music. Coffee will be provided for the adults. View the full schedule on the youth and family education page.
Sept 22: Theology on Tap
Join us for Theology on Tap hosted by Pastor Mike on Monday evenings at 6:30pm at our local watering hole, Northside Social (Falls Church). Starting on September 22nd, we will be meeting up for three weeks of informal discussion of Pastor Mike’s stories from his sabbatical, followed by three weeks of Christian Mysticism. Learn more on our Theology on Tap page.
Sept 27: Oktoberfest Fun Run
Mark your calendar for our Oktoberfest fun run/ walk around the neighborhood on Saturday, Sept. 27th at 10 AM. At the end of the one-mile course, there will be donuts, pretzels, and beer (age dependent). Goodwill donations will go to Lutheran Disaster Response, including those affected by the fires and flooding this summer. Please consider volunteering to help. You can also apply for gift cards or ministry funding via your Thrivent membership. Feel free to invite a friend or share the event on Facebook. We can’t wait to see you there!
Oct 17: Red Cross Blood Drive
Save the date for our next blood drive, happening on Friday, October 17th in Fellowship Hall. There is currently a National blood shortage (the Red Cross has lost over 300,000 donors since the COVID-19 pandemic) and all blood types are desperately needed. Sign up for any time slot between 10 AM to 3 PM. Just an hour of your time can save a life. Register to give blood today!
Nov 1: US Army Brass Quintet Military Appreciation Concert
Falls Church families and friends, we have a treat for you! Join us on November 1st at 7 PM for a FREE concert performed by one of the most highly respected and sought after groups of its kind, the US Army Brass Quintet. The ensemble has appeared before audiences and dignitaries in 48 states and 14 foreign countries. They have played at the White House and for several presidential inaugurations, as well as broadcast on national TV. And now they will be giving us a local concert.
Attend to enjoy a beautiful and moving performance with selections from all eras and genres of classical and popular music. Then stay after for a small reception to chat with your neighbors, fellow music lovers, and service members.
This concert is being offered in appreciation of the service and sacrifice of our military members and their families. All are welcome, and military members and veterans are especially encouraged to attend.