“Installation” Service for Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Fellowhip Hall 323 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesThe official installation service of the National Capital Presbytery will be held with multiple pastors at a church in Maryland. We will be having a special celebration service with all of the installation components on September 15 at 11:00 AM. We will have a special guest preacher, Reverend Corey Nelson, who serves as Senior Pastor/Head…
Financial Landscape of the Meeting House
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Heritage HallPlease attend this important session led by the Stewardship & Finance ministry as we share with you our overall financial health and financial planning. It's no secret that the landscape of American Christianity has changed rapidly in the past few decades. Among other things, this is affecting how churches are funded, yet there is hope…
Youth Kick Off
Church YardThe official kick-off is September 15 from 5:00 -7:00 PM. This will be an exciting time to reconnect with everyone from last year, and also to welcome in new friends to our youth group. We will have our returning youth recap our summer trips and also start to look ahead to some of the exciting…
Alexandria Heritage Trail Walk
Waterfront Park 107 S. Union St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesThe Dismantling Racism Team is sponsoring the Alexandria Heritage Trail Walk that will provide an opportunity to learn about African American History of Alexandria, Virginia. This is a great opportunity for adults, youth and families to connect and increase their knowledge of the history of this community. The walk will be led by Laurie Best.…
Stretched Muslin and Stained Glass: Meeting Clara Barton at her National Historic Site
In the Footsteps of the Good Samaritan: Clara Barton and the history of the American Red Cross This series will offer a deep dive into the extraordinary life of Clara Barton, how the American Red Cross (ARC) came to be and how Barton’s legacy and visionary spirit continues to thrive throughout the current work of…
Club 3-4-5
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Fellowhip Hall 323 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesClub 3-4-5, our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders are gathering on Sunday, September 22, from 4:30 - 6:00 PM. We will make homemade pet treats to be given out the following Saturday at the Blessing of the Animals (you don’t have to attend the Blessing). Students will have fun with games, pet-treat making, and all-around…
Blessing of the Animals
Church YardAll creatures great and small are welcome at our annual Blessing of the Animals worship service! Join us to celebrate the special connection between humans and their furry, feathered, and scaly companions. Bring your pets for a brief blessing and prayer of thanksgiving. We'll gather in front of the church for this joyful outdoor service…
Clara Barton and the Missing Soldiers Office
In the Footsteps of the Good Samaritan: Clara Barton and the history of the American Red Cross This series will offer a deep dive into the extraordinary life of Clara Barton, how the American Red Cross (ARC) came to be and how Barton’s legacy and visionary spirit continues to thrive throughout the current work of…
Mid-Week Connections, Oct. 2 – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Fellowhip Hall 323 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesAs we near the 2024 presidential election, the Education Ministry at Old Presbyterian Meeting House will be offering a five-week speaker series on authentic civility. Authentic civility is the ability to have empathy and a desire to understand one another even amid our differences – whatever those differences may be. Not mere politeness to cover…
Mid-History of the American Red Cross
In the Footsteps of the Good Samaritan: Clara Barton and the history of the American Red Cross This series will offer a deep dive into the extraordinary life of Clara Barton, how the American Red Cross (ARC) came to be and how Barton’s legacy and visionary spirit continues to thrive throughout the current work of…
Mid-Week Connections, Oct. 9 – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Fellowhip Hall 323 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesAs we near the 2024 presidential election, the Education Ministry at Old Presbyterian Meeting House will be offering a five-week speaker series on authentic civility. Authentic civility is the ability to have empathy and a desire to understand one another even amid our differences – whatever those differences may be. Not mere politeness to cover…
Living Clara Barton’s legacy today: ARC in American and International (Geneva Convention) Life
In the Footsteps of the Good Samaritan: Clara Barton and the history of the American Red Cross This series will offer a deep dive into the extraordinary life of Clara Barton, how the American Red Cross (ARC) came to be and how Barton’s legacy and visionary spirit continues to thrive throughout the current work of…