Dear FPC Members and Friends, We are so excited about the opportunity to begin to worship together in person, beginning on Easter Sunday, April 4, at 8:45 and 11:15 am. The pandemic has been a hardship for us, as individuals and as a community, but God is bringing us through it! We look forward to seeing everyone in person, as soon as possible, and...
Read MoreIt is hard to believe we have endured this pandemic separation as a congregation for nearly a full year. We are grateful for the ways you adapted quickly to participate in worship services, various Christian Formation classes, and ministry meetings from the safety of your homes. We know that you miss being with this community and you are anxious t...
Read MoreDear FPC Members and Friends, We miss you! It is our hope you are staying well as we pass the nine-month mark of this pandemic. Although these are dark days, the light of Christ continues to shine so we wish you the very best as you celebrate Jesus' birth at Christmas. In this pastoral letter, we will list some of the ways that we can worship, lea...
Read MoreDear FPC Members and Friends, We hope you are staying well as we continue to navigate this pandemic as individuals, as families, and as a congregation. Thank you for your commitment to the ministry and mission of the church, and your faithfulness to online worship and Christian Formation. We want to bring you up to date on a few important items:
Read MoreDear FPC Members and Friends, Six months into this pandemic, we are figuring out together how to do worship, Christian formation, mission and various fellowship activities. The church continues to do ministry, even in a challenging time! Since it is September, we will have the annual meeting of the congregation on Sunday, Sep 27, at 10 am, via Zoom...
Read MoreDear FPC Members and Friends, We hope this letter finds you in good health as the summer heat loses its grip and the cooler breezes of the fall arrive. As promised, we want to share with you the church schedule for the fall. The session has decided to continue with online-only worship through Sunday, Nov 22, the Sunday before the Thanksgiving holid...
Read MoreDear FPC Members and Friends, We hope that you are staying well through this pandemic: Physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. We have received some special gifts to help members with rent, mortgage payments, utilities, etc. If you have a need, we can provide confidential assistance. Please be in touch with one of us: henry@fairfaxpr...
Read MoreDear 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 w...
Read MoreWe hope you are staying well as our region slowly reopens in this time of pandemic. In our last pastoral letter, we promised to inform you of steps we are taking toward gathering for worship once again. We have learned that National Capital Presbytery is recommending that churches not rush into returning to in-person worship services. In addition,...
Read MoreDear FPC Members and Friends, We have all been horrified by the picture of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man, pleading for air while a white police officer kneels on his neck. Floyd died during this encounter, leading to the arrest of the officer. The death has sparked protests over the excessive force so often directed by law enforcement towa...
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