Staff transitions and summer Sundays on the glebe: July 10, 2020

Dear FPC Members and Friends,

We pray that this letter finds you in good health and spirit.  We continue to create different opportunities to connect with members and engage in meaningful conversations through this period.  It is not the same as seeing each other physically through worship and fellowship time, but we are grateful for the positive ways in which the congregation has responded to the challenges we face during this unprecedented period.

We want to inform you of some transitions that are happening in the FPC staff:  Kim Hart, who has served as FPC Office Assistant, will be moving with her spouse Kristen Hart, to Virginia Beach, where Kristen found a new job.  Kim will be able to serve in her current position until the end of August. Please take a moment to thank her for a job well done!

Susan Wisseman, who has served as Outreach Coordinator since June 2019, will not be continuing in this capacity as of July. The pandemic has made it very difficult for her to do her job, which requires a lot of physical engagement in the community.  However, Susan will be staying with us as a Parish Associate and continue to support the ministry and mission at FPC.

We are thrilled and grateful to share the good news that we received a generous gift from the Dottie Cousineau estate that will enable us to complete our 2020 Vision goal of completing the HVAC replacement. Dottie loved FPC, and we are deeply grateful to her. We miss her smiling face in the choir, but through this gift her service continues.

Member Connections Ministry originally planned a “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” event in March, but due to our situation decided to alter the event to “Guess Who’s Coming to the Happy Hour” online.  This will take place via  Zoom on Saturday, July 11th, at 5:00 pm. We don’t know who will be there, but it will be fun!  You can find the link on the internal FB page or by contacting memberconnections@fairfaxpresby.com.

MCM is also planning a "Summer Sundays on the Glebe" event on two Sundays, July 26th and August 30th, at 10 am.  Please bring your own chairs/blankets to sit on and  bring food/drink of your choice if you would like refreshments. We want to be sure everyone is comfortable and is looking out for the health of themselves and other FPC members. In case of inclement weather, the events will be cancelled. If you have any questions, please contact MCM elder Tonia Anderson at tonia_anderson@yahoo.com.  

We are grateful for all your support and encouragement shared with us via emails, FB, messenger, etc., as we continue to minister through this time of pandemic.  Know that we keep you in our prayers and ask that you continue to pray for us as well.  

The financial impact of this pandemic has hit many individuals and families hard, and we want you to know that we have received some special gifts to help members with rent, mortgage payments, utilities, etc. If you have a need, we can provide some confidential assistance.

Stay well and please be in touch if you have questions, concerns, or a need for assistance: henry@fairfaxpresby.com or yena@fairfaxpresby.com.

In hope, health and peace,

Yena K. Hwang and Henry G. Brinton