Upcoming Events
“Behind the Bulletin” Class Series
AUG 3 - AUG 24 | 9:15AM | MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
Have you ever wondered why we do what we do in worship? Our upcoming Christian Formation class, Behind the Bulletin: Unpacking Presbyterian Worship, dives into the why of our worship liturgy. We explore why we practice a weekly Call to Confession, why we pray before reading scripture, why we sing, and more. This class will meet in the Multipurpose Room at 9:15AM. This is a four-week series through August meeting on 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, and 8/24. Please join us!
Scoops of Kindness
AUG 16 | 2-4PM | BURKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Scoops of Kindness - Opportunity to Serve Others, Enjoy Ice Cream Treats and support CROP Hunger Walk! Assemble Kids Kit with school supplies and assemble Hygiene Kits for someone in need. Materials are provided, donations to transport the kits appreciated but not required. Ice Cream truck available with 15% of sales going to Burke/Fairfax CROP Hunger Walk. Details at www.burkecropwalk.org/events.html Registration not required. Show up and help!
“Camp at FPC” Kickoff & Retreat
SEPT 7 | 12-2PM | FPC
Date because Kickoff Sunday doubles as our Fall Retreat this September! This intergenerational event will feature a food truck, fellowship, lighthearted games, and community spirit right here at FPC! Small groups will also be showcased and we’ll even get to celebrate our brand new confirmands! Requested donation is $10-$15/person to offset food truck costs or max $50/family. Register below or through forms in narthex.
Confirmation Sunday
SEPT 7 | 10:30AM
The program year resumes this September with an exciting milestone: celebrating our confirmands as they officially complete confirmation. We are excited to celebrate our confirmands, their mentors, and families this September! Mark your calendars to help celebrate this great milestone
Thursday Book Group
SEPT 7 | 10:30AM
SEP 11 | 9:30AM | RM 110 BOOK GROUP We will be reading Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism, by Sarah Wynn-Williams. "An explosive memoir charting one woman’s career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them." All are welcome; if you want to join by zoom, contact Henry Brinton for the link.All are welcome; if you want to join by zoom, contact Henry Brinton for the link.
Giant Acorn Sprint Triathlon
SEP 21 | 8AM | LAKE ANNA, VA If you are interested in faith and fitness, join Team FPC for the Giant Acorn Sprint Triathlon at beautiful Lake Anna, Va. The course is a 750 Meter Lake Swim, 15.5 Mile Bike Ride on rolling hills, and a 5k Run on rolling hills. Event begins at 8 AM on Sunday, September 21. Interested in doing just one portion? Form a Relay Team! Speak to Charles Speer, Mike Watson or Henry Brinton if interested. Info and registration: https://kineticmultisports.com/races/acorn/
Mission Trip to Honduras
FEB 28 - MAR 7 | The Men y Mujeres on a Mission (MMM) invite you to participate in a mission trip to La Entrada, Honduras, in support of a youth camp and medical clinic. Dates align with spring break for Virginia colleges and universities, so college students are especially welcome. Scholarship funds are available. Speak with Pete Rogers, Kevin Strickler, Chuck Monnig, Dave Richmond or Henry Brinton for more information.