Weekly Small Groups
Our small groups are taking a break for the summer and will resume this fall. In the meantime, we'd love to stay connected through summer hikes, neighborhood prayer walks, park meetups, and other opportunities for fellowship and fun. Check out our upcoming events—we hope you'll join us!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
August Summer Prayer Walk
We’ll be walking and praying at the University of Maryland on Sunday, August 23.
Save the Date! Fall Retreat October 2-4
We will hold 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; save the date and stay tuned for registration and details!
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.
Baptism Class: May 16 and 27
We will hold a class on baptism on Saturday, May 16, 9-11 am and Wednesday, May 27, 7-9 pm. This class is for those who are interested in being baptized and those who are interested in learning what our church believes about baptism. Contact Katie to register and learn more.
Rogation Sunday
Sunday, May 10, is Rogation Sunday, the day when we ask for God’s blessing on our common life and labors. Bring an item representing your work to church for a procession and blessing of our labor!
May 3 Potluck and Parish Meeting
On Sunday, May 3, we'll have our monthly potluck and first parish meeting. We'll provide updates on CHC's finances, how CHC is doing overall, and plans for the summer and fall. Sign up here.
Safeguarding Training
We’ll host a safeguarding training on Saturday, May 2 from 9-11:30 at the Kuniholms' house in Riverdale, MD. Safeguarding training is required every two years for staff and anyone who volunteers with children, youth, and vulnerable adults. We encourage all CHC members to familiarize themselves with our safeguarding policy and to attend a training. Contact Matt to register.
Verger Volunteers
We are looking for 2-3 people willing to serve as vergers. See this description of responsibilities to learn more and contact Matt if you are willing to serve in this role.
Atrium Materials Crafting Party
Join us to make Atrium materials for our kids. No crafting experience required. Options include coloring, touching up paint on figurines, and designing prayer cards. We’ll watch a movie or sit outside and chat (or both?). Materials and snacks provided. April 13th at 7 pm at Erin Payne’s house in Hyattsville. Email Erin for the address.
After Service Snacks
We are looking for people to help provide after-service snacks on March 22 and 29 and April 12. Contact Elena Benning to volunteer.
Worship Guide + Book of Common Prayer starting April 12
Starting Sunday, April 12, we’ll be handing out a worship guide along with a Book of Common Prayer each week. This will give all of us a chance to become more familiar and comfortable using the Prayer Book, and it will also help us reduce our printing costs.
CPNS Trash-A-Thon
Join our friends at the College Park Nursery School (CPNS) for their annual neighborhood clean-up on Saturday, April 11, from 9 to 10:30 am. Register here.
Holy Week at Holy Comforter
Palm Sunday | March 29
5pm Eucharist
Hyattsville Mennonite Church
Maundy Thursday | April 2.
Agape Meals in homes.
Contact Katie if you are interested in hosting a dinner.
Good Friday | April 3
7 pm Tenebrae
Hyattsville Mennonite Church
Holy Saturday | April 4.
10 am Stations at the Cross
Kuniholm house. All ages welcome. The stations will also be available for private meditation throughout Holy Week.
6 pm Easter Vigil
Beverley Hills UMC in Alexandria, VA. This is a joint Holy Comforter-Incarnation service.
Easter Sunday | April 5
4 pm Easter Egg Hunt
The yard of the Hyattsville Mennonite Church guest house.
5 pm - Eucharist and potluck.
Hyattsville Mennonite Church
Flowers for Easter
Bring flowers from your yard (or the store) on Easter Sunday so we can arrange them in jars after our egg hunt and use them to decorate our sanctuary.
Easter Vigil Volunteers
Contact Katie if you would like to read at our Easter Vigil (April 4 at 6 pm at Beverly Hills United Methodist Church in Alexandria) or if your kids would like to participate in the children's choir. They will rehearse and enjoy pizza before the service.
Maundy Thursday Agape Meals
We will holding Agape Meals in homes for Maundy Thursday (April 2). Let Katie know if you would be willing to host a few others in your home.
Service Opportunity: Donation Drive for Thomas Stone ES in Brentwood
The school is looking for sports equipment, snacks, clothing items, and small rewards for students. Donated items should be be dropped of at HMC by Sunday, March 29. Sign-up to donate here: https://grasshoppersignup.com/s/axicw6
After Service Snacks
We are looking for people to help provide after-service snacks on March 22 and 29 and April 12. Contact Elena Benning to volunteer.
Stations of the Cross Work Day
We are going to build a Stations of the Cross labyrinth on Saturday, March 28 for use during Holy Week. Contact Lauren Little if you are interested in participating in this work day. Kids are welcome.
Prayer Nights (at Incarnation)
We'll have two times to pray and lament together during Lent. The first will be on March 12 at 7 pm at HMC. The other evening will be hosted by Incarnation at Beverley Hills UMC in Alexandria.