2026
Your Weekly Update
This week, Pastor Chaney explores the hymn Holy, Holy, Holy and what it teaches us about the journey to sanctification — watch the video of Pastor Chaney and Tammy Lydon’s duet to get a preview. Sunday’s offertory features Kate Theodore and her son performing “How Firm a Foundation” on piano, a hymn beloved by past U.S. presidents.
Our Youth Group hit the road this week on their mission trip to North Carolina, gleaning fresh produce for a local food pantry. Flat Wesley tagged along for the ride!
Don’t miss our Summer Movie Night on August 12, featuring the animated film David, and keep the school supply donations coming through August 16 to support over 400 local children and teens. As always, join us Sunday at 10:00 am service continues through the end of August.
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2026
Your Weekly Update
This Sunday at 10 am, Pastor Sunu continues our summer sermon series on music with a look at Blessed Assurance, exploring what it means to know, without a doubt, that we are held by God.
It’s a full week ahead: today, volunteers are bagging and distributing fresh produce for local families (4-6 pm, teens welcome), and Saturday brings a hands-on project transforming Sanctuary Woods into a native-plant outdoor worship space (8-10 am). Sunday morning offers adult classes at 9 am, including a look at the UMC’s Social Principles, plus kids’ programming during the 10 am service. And Monday kicks off a full week of Vacation Bible School — nut-free snack donations (juice boxes, applesauce, fruit cups) are needed and can be dropped at the church office.
A big thank you to Weyni Tesfaye for her food truck and hospitality at Pastor Sunu’s Welcome Center reception, and to the Cochran family for including us in fostering Warrior Canine Service dog Merv, who’s now moved on to advanced training. Don’t forget “Flat John Wesley” — he’s already been spotted from Chautauqua, NY to Brookneal, VA this summer. Grab your own cutout Sunday and send us your photos!
Finally, school starts before we know it. St. Stephen’s is collecting supplies through August 16th for over 400 local children and teens, with an Amazon wish list and drop-off boxes available at church.
It’s a season full of music, service, and community. We’d love for you to be part of it. Join us this Sunday at 10 am as we lift our voices together. We hope to see you there.
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2026
Your Weekly Update
Welcoming new faces, familiar songs 
, and a summer full of service 
This Sunday, we celebrate communion together and welcome our new Associate Pastor, Rev. Sunu Kwon and his wife, Eunkyung Park, with a reception in the Welcome Center. Pastor Chaney will explore how “Bridge Over Troubled Water” speaks to the ways faith carries us through hard times. 
Remember, we’re gathering for one service each Sunday at 10:00 am through the end of August.
There’s plenty happening beyond Sunday morning, too: the office is closed Friday for the July 4th holiday, volunteers are needed to distribute fresh produce and tend the rose garden, and we’re gearing up for Vacation Bible School (July 13–17) — nut-free snack donations welcome!
Don’t forget to pick up your own “Flat John Wesley” for our summer photo challenge, and keep an eye out for our school supply drive kicking off July 5th to support over 400 local children and teens.
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
⚠️ Warning: Lots of bad dad jokes are headed your way… this Sunday is Father’s Day. Pastor Paula will be preaching. Both our pastors and several members of the laity are attending the Virginia United Methodist annual conference.
When you come to church, be sure to check out the beautiful new carpet in the Welcome Center! And, please take a moment to see some photos from Pastor Minoo’s farewell.
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
This week, we’ll serve fresh produce to local families, celebrate multiple milestones in our Sunday service, and plan for a fond farewell to Pastor Minoo and his family.
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2026
Your Weekly Update
Make a plan to vote this weekend – at Greenspring, Woodleigh Chase, or in the sanctuary. Plus, we’ll be working together to assemble hygiene kits for people in natural disaster situations. Can you help?
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
❤️ Love Is All You Need Dance, Youth Bake Sale 🧁 and Preschool Jazz Concert 🎷, Pack 🧼 Hygiene Kits to Help Victims of Natural Disasters
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2026
Your Weekly Update
This Sunday, we’ll honor Mother’s Day. We’re also planning for a dance party for adults with disabilities and a jazz concert!
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2026
Your Weekly Update
This Sunday, Pastor Chaney will talk about loneliness. He’ll explore how Jesus’s example can teach us about intentionally building a community here and now.
Come this Sunday to hear how Star Wars can show us what community building looks like… in any galaxy.
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2026
Three Things You Need to Know
We’ve got a weekend full of creative expression and learning! From the Maranatha Singers concert on Saturday to the social principles class and artist luncheon on Sunday, there are multiple ways to connect with your faith through music, art, and literature.
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