Announcements

Learn more about how to manage stormwater runoff at home or in your community--to slow it down (avoid erosion), spread it out (filter pollutants), and soak it in (maintain moisture). To counteract the pervasive impervious surfaces in the County, learn about planting native trees and shrubs in conservation landscaping and in rain gardens, installing rain barrels and permeable pavers, and participating in invasive plant removals and stream cleanups. These actions not only benefit local streams and the Potomac River, but you can get credit to reduce your stormwater utility bill. The credits are available to the individual homeowner and to properties such as places of worship, businesses, and those of nonprofit organizations.

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Lily Whitesell, is a Stormwater Specialist for Arlington County and the keynote speaker. She manages the County's stream-monitoring programs and supports communications, the website, and engagement. 

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Date: Tuesday, November 18

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm, with Q & A afterward

Location: Your own home

Access via Zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4933369000?omn=85639101011

From CreationJustice Ministries: The average American family uses 500 plastic snack bags annually, which are non-degradable and may contain BPA. To cut waste and keep plastics out of food and the environment, choose eco-friendly alternatives, including reusable silicone bags, paper sacks, bamboo boxes, and glass containers.

On weekdays between now and December 1, the United Methodist Board of Church and Society and Commission on Religion and Race are hosting an exhibit about the Sand Creek Massacre. For the last three decades our denomination has been trying to understand and make amends for its part in the killing of Cheyanne and Arapahoe people who had accepted sanctuary at Sand Creek. To access the exhibit at the United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill, obtain a timed ticket here. For a selection of resources compiled by organizations within the UMC, visit here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v2O96NEoPYyOBieW5VQ7BdMzZ6J14yGA5bNfXGGF6kI/edit?usp=sharing  

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Just Neighbors, who provides legal services to our immigrant neighbors is in need of volunteers for the month of November!! 

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Just Neighbors is hosting a monthly immigration information table at Culmore United Methodist Church (Falls Church, VA) — every third Thursday, from 8:30–11:30 a.m. They are looking for volunteers to help share resources, assist with intake forms, and support families filling out important documents. Please use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4FADA82AA3FA7-58277871-just

If you have any questions, please contact Andrew.

The United Methodist Church’s bishops remain committed to caring for God’s world, and they call on fellow United Methodists to join in this urgent work. During its fall meeting on November 4, the Council of Bishops adopted a response to the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement’s open letter asking the bishops to prioritize creation care and environmental stewardship.

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/bishops-prioritize-creation-care

https://www.umnews.org/-/media/umc-media/2025/11/10/20/42/COB-Response-to-Creation-Justice-Letter-11-25

On Saturday, November 1, we gathered in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate the recognition of four new foundation Emeritus Board Members. Jim Coates, Susan Cutshaw, and Jim and Dotty Dake have given more than 100 years of service and support to the Foundation. In addition, there were several recipients of Foundation support present, including our grants and loan programs and our relatively new Equity Scholarship Program. To learn more about the Foundation and its giving priorities, follow this link to the website home page and click on the link to a short video that describes them.

The Northern Virginia District of the UMC has agreed to release up to $1 million in no-interest, short-term loans to active United Methodists who are federal workers, and whose pay has been deferred under the federal government shutdown. See attached letter from our District Superintendent Kirk Nave and loan application. Learn More and Apply

During this difficult time for many of our neighbors, help put food on their tables by donating canned goods. Place your items in the basket in the Preschool Lobby on Sunday or leave in the bin on the 16^th Street porch (entrance door #1). The following low sugar and low sodium items are needed:

• Canned fruits

• Canned tuna

• Canned soups

• Canned vegetables

• Canned tomatoes

• Peanut butter (in plastic jars)

• Cereal

Contact Linnea Carlson with any questions.