November and December have been a busy time for our mission work. We gathered and delivered Thanksgiving meals; collected warm coats, hats & gloves for Cornerstones; provided gifts for Rising Hope Mission Church; provided food for families in need in our ongoing biweekly food deliveries at Cunningham Park; and provided an abundance...
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Andrew Chapel families gathered in a Covid-safe manner with decorated cars to host the Andrew Chapel preschool families for the annual Trunk or Treat. Over 40 parents and children were able to enjoy the treats handed out by the 11 trunks, which were decorated with...
As Andrew Chapel continues to serve God’s people, we focus this time on a donation of computers. When a local company decided to upgrade their laptop computers to new ones, a church member saw this as an opportunity to reach out and help! Several of our amazing youth worked with...
While we continue to keep food in the pantry for people who come to the church and need help, we also know that coming to us isn’t always the most feasible solution for people who are in need. During the pandemic, with so many people losing jobs, or a parent...
While you may be missing the chance to purchase some fresh veggies from our local garden (with all proceeds going to missions), fear not, because those lovely veggies are NOT going to waste! While Katy and other volunteers have had to contend with a hungry groundhog who dines on peas,...
Last week our food pantry went “on the road” to Cunningham Park Elementary School. Volunteers delivered food items from our pantry to several grateful families who are dealing with food insecurities. If you would like to help restock our pantry, please call the church office to set up an appointment to drop off...
Bishop Lewis Calls for Action Against Systemic Racism Read her May 29 letter here. From Sarah Calvert, Arlington District Superintendent A Letter to the Arlington District Resources and Links • Resources from the General Commission on Religion and Race • Resources from the Equal Justice Initiative • Anti-racism...
(Submitted by Katy Page) It was the first part of April and I was stuck at home like everyone else. I was tired of the routine and wishing I could do something to help. Well, be careful what you wish for. Holly, the dog, and I were finishing our morning...
Andrew Chapel’s UMW donated funds to missionaries via the Prayer and Self Denial Program. Here’s a response they received from one of the missionaries: “Peace and hope to you. It is always great to hear from UMW sisters. Thank you for your prayers and support; they are very much appreciated....
Before the pandemic, members of Andrew Chapel UMC were working with members of Vienna Presbyterian Church’s Belong program to tutor students at Cunningham Park Elementary. When the schools closed, so did the tutoring…temporarily! The group of volunteers reformed to find ways to continue to help the students, and in April,...
