Happy Christmas!!!

Our new small tree will grow into itself as time goes by, but for this year it is lovely just the same. Thank you Parkfairfax for giving us “light.”

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A Sunday To Remember

3:00 pm – US Navy Band Brass Quintet in the  Sanctuary, The Arts Council of National United Methodist Church, Nebraska Ave, DC

Followed by:  Exploration of Beauty and Light, Impressionist Oils exhibition opening and reception in  The Great Hall, 4:30 pm  

It was…….. a lovely day.

Christmas Tree Lighting

The annual Christmas Tree lighting is this evening. It’s a treat to watch, as officially the holiday season begins. The weather is a balmy 52 degrees. It was a beautiful day in Northern a Virginia. Love to watch the tree be illuminated in Park Fairfax.

 

Park Fairfax – Christmas Tree Lighting

Maudy Thursday at Del Ray UMC

May we share a personal humbling experience that is available at our Del Ray United Methodist Church tomorrow evening at  7:30 pm, March 24th.

Maudy Thursday is a special service that includes the celebration of foot washing, the act of humble physical caring for another, a practice that Jesus introduced to his disciples. It is then followed by an invitation to all who love Him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another,  to join together in receiving the sacrament of Holy Communion.

WE invite you to join us for this years Holy Maudy Thursday at Del Ray UMC.

Saint Patrick’s Dinner – sponsored by UMW

Our United Methodist Women UMW will prepare a wonderful traditional Irish Dinner in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. We will serve Corned Beef, Potatoes and Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread and dessert. Vegetarian options will be available. The dinner is this Saturday, March 19th at the Del Ray United Methodist Church at 100 East Windsor Avenue in Lundsford Hall. Join us at 5:00  to 7:00 pm. for wonderful food and heart-warming Christian fellowship. Adults $10, children under 12 – $5.

All proceeds will benefit mission projects:

• All Gods Children Camp
• Guest House
• UMCOR

Come and make a vote for your favorite mission project.  We look forward to seeing you!

 

 

 

 

American Craft Show – Baltimore Convention Center

Attending the show today. Handmade American craft. Several designers I recognize

Back to Alexandria later today.

Yoga and The Labyrinth Walk at Our National Cathedral

Please consider joining our Del Ray Yoga class as we depart after our 6 pm, January 26th yoga session for a car-pool to partake in the Labyrinth Walk at National Cathedral.

http://www.cathedral.org/worship/labyrinth.shtml

The Labyrinth Walk is a special spiritual walk that will inspire your yoga practice. We recommend you pick a word or intention that you will carry with you in your heart over the next year as you study yoga and enrich your soul by engaging in this walking meditation. You will find that this walk will help you to connect with your body, your mind and your soul.  We trust you will enjoy the walk and that it will bring an inner peace and new reflection to your yoga experience.  Please phone us and let us know if you would like to go along.

Thank you,

Penny/Yoga Teacher – 703-548-1882

 

It’s Official – Hatha Yoga for Men and Women

It’s official.  We will begin our Yoga class at the Del Ray United Methodist Church starting on Tuesday, January 12th at 6:00 p.m. (See announcement below) The class will take place in the church’s Lundsford Hall. The side door entrance to the Hall faces Clyde Street You will be entering through the glass side door. Please remember to come fifteen minutes early for our first class so that all paperwork can be completed and we can start on time. Our class will dismiss at 6:50 p. m.

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SAVE THE DATE

We are very pleased to announce that we will begin our six-week Hatha Yoga Class for Men and Women on Tuesday, January 12th at 6 p.m., at the Del Ray United Methodist Church, located at 100 E Windsor Avenue in Alexandria, VA. 22301.

This is a gentle and basic yoga class designed to teach you posture and breathing techniques, to help you to release and relieve stress, reduce tension, improve circulation, and learn to relax while learning the fundamentals and positions of gentle yoga This class is for beginners.

You may phone us at 703-548-1882 to sign up for our class or email us at contessashome@gmail. Please call us directly. Please do not phone the church offices for class information. We have secured space at the church for our class, but all questions regarding this class should come to us directly Thank You!

Time: 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm

Six-week Class Dates:

January 12, 19 and 26

February 2, 16, and 23

$9.00 per class – or $45 for all six classes. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for our first class so that time allows to complete the required paperwork. Fees will be payable prior to the beginning of each class session

Please call us if you have any questions

Penny/Teacher (703-548-1882)

 

Moving Your Mind Into The New Year

Last night we visited the National Cathedral to  “walk the Labyrinth” into the New Year. It’s a great meditation practice for any time of year.  And since we posted yesterday announcing our new Yoga class, we recommend you consider walking the Labyrinth yourself. It is available the last Tuesday if every month, year round. It is free and open to walk between 6:00 p.m. and  8:45 p.m.  Be open to receiving what the spirit has in store for you over the next year while you are walking the Labyrinth

We recommend you choose one word that will guide you from this year to the next  This will be your guiding word for your walk and you can use this word in your new Yoga practice
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