Stewardship is one of the most misunderstood practices in Christian life.  The word stewardship is only second to evangelism when it comes to the amount of baggage attached to it.  Chris Goulard, Pastor of Stewardship at Saddleback Church in California, points out this reality about the term stewardship as follows:

“Over the years, many well-meaning churches have misused the term stewardship. “Many have mischaracterized it and used it interchangeably with giving or—even worse—the annual stewardship message from the pastor who’s just talked about tithing,” Continue reading →

Summer is a time of unique opportunities to travel, do different things, and see different people.  This is a great blessing, but it often means our church family is a bit disjointed and does not see each other as regularly.  To help keep us connected, this summer Christ Presbyterian Church is going to have its very own excellent adventure featuring Flat Jesus! Continue reading →

 This past week I posted the challenge to the right on Facebook.  Facebook is in many ways a window into our society.  People like to talk about themselves, complain about others or be otherwise negative. This is a direct expression of our sinful nature.  We, like  all those who lived before us, try to replace God with self. Continue reading →

      Once again, a Tuesday morning finds me at my desk pondering the effects of a national tragedy. This is made even more challenging as it falls on the anniversary of the Virginia Tech shootings. Regardless of the situation, it seems that each time evil makes its’ face known in the world we are drawn to questions of, “why and what now?” This is of course a natural reaction to the world around us being out of control. Yesterday’s bombing in Boston is another in a long string of man-made disasters. Like those before, yesterday’s events are a personal tragedy for those directly affected, yet the reach is far greater. Like the ripples in a pond, the effect of this event reaches out and shakes the psyche of a city, nation and world.
     In previous articles I have reflected on the why of events like this. Today, I want to draw us into a conversation about the “what now”? Following any event of this magnitude there is always a bump in action. We all become more aware of things around us. We might even become more patient with security check points and the TSA. Calls to tip lines light up with reports of strange activities by neighbors and friends. Continue reading →

Holy Week and Easter at Christ Presbyterian Church

Thursday, March 28^th, Maundy Thursday Service at 7:30 p.m.

Reflections on the nature of Christ as servant Lord and the institution of the Lord’s Supper.

Friday, March 29^th, Good Friday Tenebrae Service at 7:30 p.m.

Join us as we reflect on what has transpired between Palm Sunday and Good Friday.  Through the use of symbolic candles, we will move from the light and hope of Palm Sunday and enter into the darkness of the crucifixion.  In particular, we will remember the suffering of Christ as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 

Saturday, March 30^th, Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 a.m. 

Join us for a fun time of crafts and an Easter egg hunt for children up to 3rd grade.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Registration required

so that we will have enough treats for all! 

Please RSVP to Sheila McLean at 703-488-9973; sheila.l.mclean@lmco.com

Sunday, March 31st, EASTER SUNDAY: 7:00, 8:30 & 11:00 Worship, 9:30 Brunch

7:00 a.m.    Sunrise service on the front steps

8:30 a.m.    Communion Service

9:30 a.m.    Easter Brunch served by the men of the church

              (There will not be Sunday School)

11:00 a.m. Traditional Easter worship with a special music offering:

                    “Praise the God of Resurrection, an Easter Cantata”

Everyone is invited to bring a flower to add to the resurrection cross on our front lawn. The flower doesn’t have to be fancy – it can be anything growing around your yard. Our resurrection cross is a beautiful way for our church to express its Easter Joy to the community.

irfax, Virginia Nominating Taskforce Inital Briefing” href=”http://www.slideshare.net/cpcpastor/christ-presbyterian-church-fairfax-virginia-nominating-taskforce-inital-briefing” target=”_blank”>Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax, Virginia Nominating Taskforce Inital Briefing from Geoffrey McLean