The annual Pohick Church Christmas Mart will take place on Thursday, November 17, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event is sponsored by the Women of Pohick Church, the Ann Mason Guild and the Martha Guild. The women have been busy for months working on crafts and planning for this wonderful event. The Parish House and the Vestry House will be turned into a lovely Christmas atmosphere and all the rooms will be filled with beautiful arts and crafts, attic treasures, consignments and, of course, delicious items to fit the taste buds from the baked goods and pantry shelf, as well as frozen casseroles. A delicious luncheon is served from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

There are MANY, MANY opportunities for the congregation - women and men - to participate in making this another successful Mart. A list of the various categories and their respective chairmen are listed below. If a name does not appear next to the category, please consider volunteering for that function!!

Attic Treasures: (Beverly Peterson and Jane Goeller) Clean out those closets and attics, including books and video.

Baked Goods/Pantry Shelf: (Judy Schmid and Edwardene Pitcock) Donate homemade cakes, pies, cookies, candy, fudge, breads, homemade jams, jellies, preserves, relishes, vinegars, etc.

Christmas Shoppe: (Open) Donate handmade craft items, also items depicting beautiful Pohick Church.

Consignment & Art Show: (Edith Bartlett) Fine china, glass, silver, and crafts are sold on consignment.

Decorations: (Open) Help to create a beautiful Christmasy atmosphere by transforming the Church buildings with decorations.

Frozen Casseroles: (Carol Heintze) Donate homemade frozen main dishes, soups, sauces, casseroles, etc.

Jewelry: (Cammie Liddle, Anne Poad, Pat Osisek) Contribute jewelry pieces - both fine and costume.

Luncheon: (Connie Myers) Volunteer to help in the kitchen preparing the delicious lunch that is served on Mart day.

Waitresses: (Anita Stribling) Volunteer to be one of the lovely waitresses dressed in colonial costume to serve the delicious luncheon.

Outside Crafters: (Connie Myers) There are also a few tables available to rent to outside crafters, who add to the affair and help draw the crowds.

Advertising & Publicity: (Open) It is important to get posters and flyers out in the community, as well as in local newspapers.

Docents: (Open) The Church will be open for tours for the guests during the Christmas Mart, so Docents will also be needed.

Set-up & Clean-up: (Open) This is where the MEN of the Church are encouraged to get involved - their “muscle-power” is greatly needed. The main set-up, which is the moving of the heavy furniture, takes place on Tuesday evening, November 15, and clean-up (putting things back to normal!) begins immediately following the 2:00 pm closing time on Mart Day.

Mini-Mart: (Open) On the Sunday following the Mart, November 20, remaining items will be offered for sale in the Common Room. This gives those unable to attend the Mart on Thursday, an opportunity to purchase remaining crafts, baked goods or Pantry shelf items.

Obviously, there are MANY ways to get involved with the Christmas Mart. It is a great way to meet new friends and share in hours of fun. Please be a part of this annual event.

The money raised from the Christmas Mart is divided among the Ann Mason Guild, the Martha Guild, and the Women of the Church, and will be used for various outreach programs. There will be many announcements and requests for help from now through November 17. Please find a way to volunteer! Feel free to contact the names that are listed above or in further announcements, or call Connie Myers at jetskiing@hotmail.com.