Weekly Small Groups
Our small groups in Mt. Rainier/Brentwood and Takoma Park meet weekly. You can sign up below and contact Katie if you have any questions.
Takoma Park Small Group
Tuesdays, 6:00PM-8:00PM
We meet on Tuesday nights from 6-8 pm for dinner, evening prayer, and to walk through Matthew's gospel together. All are welcome.
Mt Rainier-Brentwood Small Group
Thursdays, 6:00PM-8:00PM
We will meet on Thursday nights from 6-8 pm for dinner and evening prayer. All are welcome.
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.
Low Light Hours
Join Lauren Little for brief offices of mark-making and erasing, held at the edges of the day. It's short, simple, and shaped loosely after Lauds and Compline. Tuesdays from 6:00–6:30am and Thursdays 9:00–9:30pm. Sign up here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Singers for Acapella Sundays
Our next acapella Sunday is March 15 and we are looking for a few people who would be willing to help lead our congregational singing. Contact Anna Yong if you are interested.
Prayer Night
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.
Ash Wednesday Service
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18. We will hold an Ash Wednesday service at 7pm with communion. Children are welcome to come in their PJs.
Confession in Lent
Please pick up a handout on the Reconciliation of Penitents (also sometimes called Confession) from the the welcome table and contact either Katie or Galen with questions or to schedule a time for them to hear your confession.
Ash Wednesday Collage Workshop
This Lent, Lauren Little hosting a virtual collage workshop and retreat as a companion to this season of descent. It is an invitation to practice attention through silence, image, and shared presence. You can learn more and register here.
Registration closes February 11 to allow for shipping materials, contact Lauren if you'd like to join at laurenshealittle@gmail.com.
Shrove Tuesday
Join us at Joe’s Movement Emporium for a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper with pancake races and more! Sign up to contribute to the feast.
RILA Virtual Fireside Chat
RILA (Restoration Immigration Legal Aid) is hosting a Virtual Fireside Chat on Wednesday, February 11th at 8pm on Zoom. Staff will give an update on immigration policy and enforcement and how this has affected RILA's work and then answer questions. Contact Johanna Montague to RSVP and submit questions at johanna@restorationimmigration.org.
Kid-Led Presentation of Christ in the Temple
On Sunday, we'll celebrate the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. Bring your candles to be blessed, and parents should check their email to see their kids' roles in the service. Stay afterward for a potluck dinner. Contact Katie with any questions.
Block-out dates
We will soon be making the volunteer schedules for Ash Wednesday (February 18) through April 12 (the Second Sunday of Easter). Please note your away dates in Planning Center.
Volunteers Needed: PG Day Center Meal
Hyattsville Mennonite provides lunch on the last Thursday of every month at the Prince George Plaza Day Center. Their next date is Thursday, Jan. 29 and they've asked if we would help provide or serve the meal. You can sign up to provide meal supplies using this form. Just indicate that you are from Holy Comforter in the comments. If you would like to help serve the meal (arrival by 12:15), contact Lori Zehr at lorireeder@gmail.com or 202-441-6909 (call or text).
Epiphany House Blessings
Sign up to have others join you for an Epiphany house blessing here. In the comments, include the time of your house blessing and any other details you would like to share with attendees.
Weekly Services Begin
Our first weekly Holy Comforter service, 5 pm at Hyattsville Mennonite with potluck afterward.
Calendar of the Church Year
Thanks to Lauren Little we have calendars for the church year available for each family. Pick one up on Sunday.
Abara Border Encounter
Holy Comforter is invited to join our mother church, Incarnation in visiting their outreach partner, Abara in El Paso, TX on February 16-20. Abara provides care for displaced neighbors on both sides of the border, and educates groups on the realities of migration and the U.S. immigration system. If you’re interested in the trip, reach out to Russell Vick (russell@incarnationanglican.org) and if you are interested in learning more about Abara, talk to Darin and Brendan who visited them a few years ago.
The Church of the Holy Comforter Commissioning
Holy Comforter Commissioning Service at Incarnation Anglican Church, 9 am at Beverly Hills United Methodist Church. All are welcome.
Joint Service
We are having a joint Holy Comforter (CHC) and Incarnation Anglican Church (IAC) service at Hyattsville Mennonite, 5 pm with a potluck afterward.
Sign up to bring a dish to share.
Helpers needed December 28!
On Sunday, Dec 28, we will hold a joint Sunday service and potluck with our mother church Incarnation Anglican at Hyattsville Mennonite Church (4217 East-West Hwy, Hyattsville). There will be NO service in Virginia that day. You can sign up for the after-service potluck here. We are also seeking helpers to make materials for HC’s Atrium including bookshelves during the potluck. Contact Katie if you are interested in helping.
Advent and Christmas at Holy Comforter
Mark your calendar for these special services:
Wednesday, Dec 24, 4pm: Christmas Eve at Beverley Hills UMC in Alexandria. A service of carols and communion, ending in candlelight. Invite friends and neighbors!
Thursday, Dec 25, 9am: Christmas Day Pajama Church on Zoom. A brief and joyful service of morning prayer on Zoom before opening gifts! Join here.
Sunday, Dec 28, 5pm: First Sunday of Christmas. Join us for a joyful Christmas service and potluck with Incarnation Anglican at Hyattsville Mennonite Church (4217 East-West Hwy, Hyattsville).