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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
Carols & Cookies
On December 13 at 6 pm, bring your favorite carol (or poem), cookies to share, and a neighbor who enjoys singing to the Hamlin house. Everyone is welcome.