We will gather for worship, Christian education and fellowship
Sunday OCT 25, 2026
The Twenty second Sunday after Pentecost
Reformation Sunday
8:00 am Service, Rite One with Eucharist
10:30 am Service, 1662 Morning Prayer (music)
SUNDAY'S EVENTS
· Gift shop open this Sunday at 11:30AM-12:30pm
· 9:15 am: ADULT FORUM. Crusading Conversations is a transformational 5-episode mini-series for Christians, both individuals and small-groups. Utilizing the very best scholarship, the Revd. Dr. Ben Randall, an Anglican minister and Christian apologist, explains why the 'crusades' started, why the Church needn't feel ashamed, and will give you greater confidence to share the incredible Good News of Jesus "Christ, and Him crucified."
· 9:15am-10:15am See you all at Sunday School!
· Music 9:15-9:30am: Preschool-2nd grade: Classroom E (downstairs)
· Music 9:15-9:30am: 3rd-12th grade: music room
· Grace Space: Nursery, 18-36 months
· Godly Play: Classroom E&F, ages 3yrs-1st grade
· Godly Play: Classroom A&B, 2nd-4th grade
· Weaving God’s Promises: Classroom C, 5th-8th grade
· Bible Study: Vestry House, 9th-12th grade
· Children’s Chapel 10:20-11 am, Classroom D
· 9am-12pm: The Nursery will be open and an attendant will be on site. For parents with children under 36 months of age who are in need of the Nursery: please contact the office in advance so we can open the nursery earlier, with an on site attendant.
· EYC meeting Sunday at 6:00pm-7:30pm
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·UPCOMING EVENTS
· OCT 22: 1:30pm, Harmony at Spring Hill Eucharist
· OCT 23: Newcomer welcome event at Rectory, 6pm
· OCT 25: Reformation Sunday, 10:30am 1662 Morning Prayer
· NOV 01: All Saints Day
· NOV 5-7: The 232nd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, held at the Fredericksburg Convention Center in Fredericksburg, VA
· NOV 08: Veterans Day commemoration between services
· NOV 08: LCAC Coat drive, thank you for donating gently used coats, please drop them off in Common room before 10:30 am service
· NOV 10: Vestry Meeting, Vestry House
· NOV 11: Veterans Day, Parish Office closed
· NOV 14: Fall Workday! Save the date, stay tuned for details
· NOV 18: Wednesday Holy Eucharist at the Fairfax, 1:30 pm.
· NOV 19: Thursday Holy Eucharist at Harmony at Spring Hill, 1:30 pm.
· NOV 22: Kirkin' o' the Tartan and 1789 Holy Communion.
· NOV 22: Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes – bring filled shoeboxes to common room. (Pick up boxes at Pohick beginning Nov 8.)
· NOV 26-27, Thanksgiving, Parish Office Closed
· DEC 02: Wednesday at noon. A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving.
· DEC 02: Advent Wreath Making and Potluck family event, 6pm. Stay tuned for details!
· DEC 06: Advent Lessons & Carols
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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· I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended Fred’s interment and prayed for good weather. It was a memorable service, and I was overwhelmed by the support you showed me and my family. We truly appreciate your thoughts, prayers and kindness during this difficult time.
Donna Crawford
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· Ministry of Music: We are in need of the assistance of volunteers, ages 18-55, to help with handbell equipment: Thursday, October 29, 5:30 p.m.
· Stewardship 2027 has begun. Watch your mail for pledge packets!
· ONLINE GIVING NOTICE: If you are currently using MyEOffering for your online contributions to Pohick Church, you will receive an email asking you to "migrate" to the upgraded platform. This is a legitimate email. The transition should be easy, but if you have any problems or questions, please contact me at the Church Office 703-339-6572 or by email: jramacciotti@pohick.org. Julie Ramacciotti, Finance
· NOV 01: On All Saints Sunday we will pray for all Pohickians’ family members and friends who have died in 2026. You are welcome to email names of loved ones by Oct. 28, to adminassistant@pohick.org to be recognized in the Nov. 1, service Bulletin.
· LCAC is collecting new and gently used coats for men, women, and children. Children's coats are in great demand! They will also accept new and warm hats, gloves, scarves, and socks. You can drop off your donations at LCAC (9520 Richmond Hwy) on Sunday, Nov. 8th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm OR in our Common Room before the 10:30 service and they will be delivered for you!
· Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes -- Parish Service Project
Join EYC in making a difference to children around the world this Christmas by participating in Operation Christmas Child. Please pick up a shoebox or shoeboxes in the basement of the Parish House from Sunday, November 8th, through Sunday, November 15th.
Due date for filled boxes back to Pohick is Sunday morning, 22 Nov.
— EYC will have the option to fill boxes on three Sundays—8, 15, or 22 Nov.
Contact Jeff Schavland at schavland@icloud.com with any questions.
· Pastoral Care Ministry: If you or your family are experiencing a difficult time or facing serious issues and wish to confidentially discuss these with clergy, please know we are here for you.
Rev. Daniel, 703 339-6572, or dcenci@pohick.org; and Rev. Diane, 703 408-1152, or dmurphy@ttrsir.com
· We are currently enrolling students in Education for Ministry (EfM). Contacts: John Egan, jjegan03@gmail.com, 703-973-5038; or Denise McHugh, dmchugh@umd.edu, 410-300-9867.
· The Ann Mason Guild thanks you for your generous donations
of jewelry. Remember to do your Christmas shopping at our sale on December 6.
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MINISTRIES
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY: If you or your family are experiencing a difficult time or facing serious issues and wish to confidentially discuss these with clergy, please know we are here for you.
Rev. Daniel, 703 339-6572, or dcenci@pohick.org; and Rev. Diane, 703 408-1152, or dmurphy@ttrsir.com
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: Nicole Crochet, Director of Youth and Family Ministries, 703-339-6572 and ChildrenMinistries@pohick.org
YOUTH MINISTRY: EYC: (Ages 5th-12th graders) The Rev. Daniel Cenci, dcenci@pohick.org
MINISTRY OF MUSIC:
Ministry of Music Rehearsals | Ministry of Music | Pohick Episcopal Church
Sunday, October 25th, Reformation, 9 a.m. Pohick Handbells, Church; 9:15 a.m. Assembly, Music Room & Room E; 9:45 a.m. Pohick Choir, Church
10:30 a.m. Morning Prayer, 1662 Book of Common Prayer, Pohick Choir, Pohick Handbells, Pohick Youth Choir
Thursday, October 29, Pohick Ministry of Music Rehearsals
5:30 p.m. Handbell tables
6:15 p.m. Pohick Handbells
7:30-9 p.m. Pohick Choir,
Sunday, November 1, All Saints’ Day
9:15 a.m. Pohick Youth Choir, Music Room, St. Francis Choir, Room E
9:45 a.m. Pohick Choir & Pohick Handbells, Music Room & Church
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II, Pohick Choir, Pohick Handbells
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SHOP AT THE GOLDEN DOVE!
-Fall decor, olive wood items from Bethlehem, cross necklaces, blessing bracelets, personalized Pohick tea towels, ornaments, & framed prints, apple butter too!
-One-of-a-kind charcuterie boards, jewelry & angel ornaments handcrafted w/pottery pieces from the Potomac River-by our own Rachel Knotts of Tidewater Trove
Thanks for your support of the Golden Dove Gift Shop; all proceeds go toward missions and outreach; record sales from the Pohick Fair helped those in need!
Hours:
1st & 3rd Sundays-8:45-10:30AM
2nd & 4th Sundays-11:30AM-12:30pm
First Saturdays-1-3PM (during docent tours)
Shop online at www.pohick.org homepage, click on Golden Dove.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
· A special thank you to the Brotherhood for providing Pohick Church with Forward Day by Day quarterly issues. The latest issue includes daily reflections that follow the Bible verses, and is available in the church and the Parish House.
· The Pohick Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew invites all the men and youth of Pohick to attend any of our Saturday 8:00 am meetings for fellowship, breakfast, discussion of issues we are working on to support Pohick, and about 20 to 30 minutes of bible study.
· Wear your name tags to welcome newcomers! If you need a name tag, contact Jane Thurston: fuzzyandjane@gmail.com or 703-339-1301. We hope newcomers will request and wear nametags too!
· Pohick Church welcomes the Down By the Riverside Group of AA, Tuesdays at 8 pm in the Annex room. Contact the Parish office for information.
· Docent tours! Guided Tours by members of the Docent Guild are available each Sunday after the 10:30 am service. Guided Tours are also available on the first Saturday of every month from 1 pm to 3 pm. Please meet the Docent at the Great Font for a tour. Self-guided tours are always available when the church is open, weekdays 9 am to 4 pm.
Healing Hearts: Grief Support Group
Have you been recently widowed?
Have you recently lost a family member or beloved friend?
Are you or someone in your inner circle coping with a difficult health diagnosis or treatment?
Pohick’s Healing Hearts grief support group offers a safe, confidential space that connects you with others who understand the range of emotions that you may experience as you process and integrate your loss and grief into day-to-day living.
Marleen McCabe is Healing Hearts facilitator. She is a member of the Trauma Incident Reduction Association and has received extensive training in the transformative power of grief, loss, and bereavement.
Healing Hearts meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 10:30 am to noon in Classroom C.
Not sure if Healing Hearts is for you? Marleen McCabe, facilitator, welcomes your questions and encourages you to contact her prior to attending.
Contact information: Marleen McCabe, mccabemarleen@gmail.com
· COFFEE N COMPLINE on-line Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Fellowship, reflection and worship. Call the Parish Office at 703 339-6572 for the Microsoft Teams link. This same link is used every Wednesday. Please pick up a Compline bulletin in the parish office. We will use it every Wednesday.
· Our regular Sunday Services are at 8 am (Rite I Eucharist) and 10:30 am (Rite II Eucharist). Christian Education for all ages begins at 9:15 am. Youth EYC, ages 5th-12th grade meet Sundays at 6pm.
· Announcements are on pohick.org /news/weekly-announcements. Email to adminassistant@pohick.org to receive our weekly email.
· Parish Office hours: Mon-Thu 9am-3pm, Fridays 9am-noon.