Weekly Online Prayer
Morning & Midday Prayer
Join us (and our mother church Incarnation Anglican) for online prayer each week at the following times: Tuesday and Thursday Midday Prayer at Noon and Thursday Men's Morning Prayer at 6:30 am. You can find the Zoom links for these prayer times here.
All Saints' Day
All Saints Sunday, November 1, is a traditional time for baptisms and a day when we remember those who have died over the past year. If you’re interested in baptism for yourself or your child, or would like to include a loved one in this year’s remembrance, please email Katie. For the remembrance, please include their photo, name, and relationship to you.
All Saints' Cemetery Walk
We'll celebrate All Saints' Day with a cemetery walk on Saturday, November 7 at 10 am. We'll meet at the Soldiers’ Home National Cemetery (21 Harewood Rd NW, Washington, DC) and spend some time talking about death, resurrection, and the new heavens and new earth, and praying together. There is parking (and a restroom) available inside the cemetery grounds.
Movie Night
Come join us for a cozy family movie night at the Paynes’ house on Friday, October 23! Come at 6 pm to eat, visit, and get settled—the movie starts at 7 pm.
Bring your own dinner, chairs, and blankets. We’ll have hot chocolate to share. Kids and grown-ups are welcome!
Parish Meeting on October 11
Mark your calendars for a Parish Meeting and potluck after the service on Sunday, October 11.
No Service at HMC on October 4
We will not have a service at HMC on October 4 because of our fall retreat.
Fall Retreat Registration
Register here for our fall retreat with Incarnation Anglican (our mother church) from Oct 2-4 at Camp Manidokan near Harper’s Ferry (1.5 hr from Hyattsville). Camping, lodge, and day options available. Contact Emily with any questions about registration.
Start of Atrium and Life with God on Sept 20
Atrium (ages 3-7) and Life with God (ages 8+) will begin on Sunday, September 20 at 4 pm. Parents, please drop your children off at the Atrium at 4pm and then join us downstairs for Life with God, spend some time in silent prayer in the sanctuary, or enjoy the beautiful garden at the back of the parking lot and join us for Holy Eucharist at 5 pm.
Fall Retreat Talent Show
If you are attending this year’s church retreat and have a talent you would like to share, then sign-up for our Fall Retreat Talent show! Please limit your act to 3-5 minutes. Questions? Reach out to Russell Vick at IAC!
Diapers and Formula for Food Justice DMV
We are partnering with HMC to support the work of Food Justice DMV. FJDMV supports 13,000 immigrant families with 3 weekly food distributions and monthly deliveries to 1,200 homes. Bring donations of diapers (size 5/6) and formula (Similac Advance Infant Formula Powder 12.4 oz) to HMC between September 15 and October 15. You can also donate to FJDMV's work at: www.foodjusticedmv.org/make-a-donation.
Potluck on September 13
We'll have our monthly potluck on September 13 rather than September 6 to avoid Labor Day weekend. Sign up to being a dish here.
Fall Small Groups
Fall small groups are now open for registration, with most groups beginning in mid-September. Register here. Contact Katie with any questions or if you’d like help finding a group that’s a good fit.
Welcome to the Atrium
Parents, Atrium assistants, and anyone interested in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd are invited Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at HMC, to learn how we think about and approach the spiritual formation of children. We’ll introduce our Good Shepherd Atrium (ages 3–7) and Life with God (ages 8+ and adults). Contact Matt to RSVP so we have enough materials. The Good Shepherd Atrium and Life with God will both begin on Sunday, September 20 at 4 pm.
Men's Gathering on September 11
Join the men of CHC on Friday, September 11 at 8:00 PM at Adam Payne’s for drinks and college football. Contact Darin Hamlin for more details. Hope to see you there!
August Prayer Walk
We’ll be walking and praying at the University of Maryland on Sunday, August 23.
Holy Comforter Pool Party
Join us for a pool party on Friday, August 14, from 6:00–9:00 pm at PG Pool (3301 Buchanan St., Mt. Rainier, MD 20712). Please RSVP to Elena Benning by Wednesday, August 12.
Fall Block-Out Dates
We will begin making the fall volunteer schedule (September to mid November) in two weeks. Contact Matt with any questions.
Wild Wonder Summer Camp Registration
Kids between the ages of 7 and 12 are invited to register for Holy Comforter's Wild Wonder Camp which will be held at Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda, MD from August 10-14. Register here and note that you are with the Incarnation Anglican/Holy Comforter group in the comments section.
Meals for the Kuniholms and McBirney-Kane Families
Sign up to bring a meal to the McBirney-Kanes (https://takethemameal.com/PXHV5478) and the Kuniholms (https://takethemameal.com/IPPZ1420) as they welcome their new babies and settle into life as a family.
Fall Dinner and Evening Prayer Hosts
We're beginning to plan for fall small groups are looking for folks who would be willing to host dinner and evening prayer. Dinner can be a potluck or someone can provide the main and others supplying side dishes. It's up to the host. If you are interested in hosting this fall, contact Katie.
Serving Our Neighbors in Care Facilities
Join us after our service on July 12 for snacks and a conversation with Rev. Mike Niebauer of Heritage Mission. Mike helps churches begin worship services in care facilities, and he'll share why this ministry matters and how we might serve our neighbors living in a care facility in or around Hyattsville.
July Summer Prayer Walk
On Sunday, July 12 at 8 am, we'll meet at Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park for a prayer walk. Our last summer prayer walk will be on August 23.
July 11 Hike: Little Bennett Regional Park
We'll meet Saturday, July 11 at 9am at the Froggy Hollow Trailhead Parking at Little Bennett Regional Park, Clarksburg, MD. We'll hike to Kingsley School for a creekside picnic. Contact Katie with questions. Our final summer hike will be on August 15.
Men's Duckpin Bowling
The men of CHC will be getting together on Friday, July 10 from 8 to 9:30 pm for duckpin bowling at the White Oak Bowling Lanes. Contact Darin for more information.
Prayer for our Country on Zoom
Join Katie in praying for our country, its leaders, our communities, and all who call this place home. We'll ask God to guide us all in the ways of justice, mercy, and peace. We'll meet on July 2 at 8 pm. You can join the Zoom here.
June Summer Prayer Walk
On Sunday, June 28 at 8 am, we'll meet at Deitz Park on Oliver St in Hyattsville for our first summer prayer walk. Our other prayer walks are on July 12 and August 23.
World Refugee Day Prayer Breakfast: June 16
RILA will host a prayer breakfast on Thursday, June 16, at 7:30 am to pray for our immigrant neighbors, refugees worldwide, and RILA's work. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served. The breakfast will be held at RILA's office at Greenbrier Baptist Church in Arlington, VA. Contact Katie if you are interested in carpooling to the breakfast.
Summer Hikes
We’ll be hiking on Saturday, June 13; July 11; and August 15. All are welcome, and we’ll post more details about each hike in the coming weeks.
June 13 Hike: Patapsco Valley State Park
We'll meet at the Avalon area of Patapsco Valley State Park in Ellicott City at 9 am and walk the Grist Mill Trail + Cascade Falls Trail. You can wade in the river, so bring clothes that can get wet. And pack a picnic lunch. The entrance fee for the park is $5/vehicle. Our other hikes are on July 11 and August 15.
Men's Night Out
The men of CHC will be getting together on Friday, June 12 at 8 p.m. at Adam Payne’s house. Contact Darin (darinhamlin@gmail.com) for more info.
An Evening with Tish Harrision Warren
Five Talents, will host an evening with Anglican priest and writer Tish Harrison Warren on Friday, May 27, at 7pm. Warren will discuss her new book, What Grows in Weary Lands., and Five Talents will share stories from the field. Our monthly church, Incarnation Anglican, is hosting a table and offering a few tickets to CHC on a first-come, first-served basis; email Emily to request a ticket. If interest exceeds capacity, additional people can register and purchase a ticket for $25 here.
Pentecost
Join our children-led Pentecost celebration by wearing red, joining the opening procession, and staying afterward for cake as we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church.
Summer Block-Out Dates
We’ll be making our summer volunteer schedule in the coming weeks. Please enter any dates you’ll be away this summer in Planning Center, so we don’t schedule you when you’re out of town.