FPC was founded on September 26, 1954, so we are celebrating our 70th anniversary this fall!

If FPC has been a significant part of your life—whether it was this year or 70 years ago—we invite you to join us this fall for a weekend of celebration from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29. All activities will be hosted at Fairfax Presbyterian Church. Browse our anniversary events below, and grab your tickets today!

Friday, September 27

Pizza Party and Sock Hop

Shake, rattle, and roll! Join us to celebrate the 70th anniversary of FPC at our 1950s-themed Pizza Party and Sock Hop.

Pizza, Salad, & Cake • Live DJ • Dancing

6–9 PM in Fellowship Hall

Tickets: $10 adult / $5 child

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Saturday, September 28

Men's Breakfast

Join the Men's Breakfast in the Multi-Purpose Room for their monthly fellowship from 7–9 AM (coffee at 7:00; breakfast at 8:00). This month's presentation will be from FPC elder (and former VA Senator) George Barker about issues and activities affecting us in the upcoming Virginia General Assembly in Richmond.

7–9 in the Multi-Purpose Room

Saturday, September 28

Breaking Ground on the Glebe View Project

Celebrate FPC's seven-year effort toward building affordable housing on our property with the official groundbreaking ceremony to begin building! This gathering will take place in the FPC parking lot where ten townhouses will be built. Learn more about the Glebe View mission.

10:30 AM in the FPC Parking Lot

Notable Guests • Live Music • Lunch Provided

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Sunday, September 29

Group Meet-Ups

We’ve had many small groups, mission groups, circles, and more that have been active at FPC over the years. To connect and catch up with former or current group members, be sure to drop in to see the following group meet-ups on Sunday morning, from 9–11 AM.

Choir: Choir Room (#235)
MMM (Men y Mujeres on a Mission, formerly Midlife Men on a Mission): Room #137
2000s/2010s Youth (hosted by Nancy White, née Stevens): Jr. High Room (#124)
1980s/1990s Youth (hosted by Katherine Garstang, née Thompson): Room #134

There will also be coffee and refreshments available in the Narthex during this time, so enjoy some fellowship before church.

Sunday, September 29

Children and Youth

For our families, we have the following opportunities on our 70th Anniversary Sunday:

Grades 6–12: Youth are welcome to join the Faith & French Toast class from 10–11 AM in the Sr. High Room (#229)
Grades K–5: Children can join Sunday School from 10–11 AM in the Eagle Room (#234)
Nursery: For children younger than kindergarten, the Nursery (Room #245) will be staffed from 9 AM–1 PM.

Sunday, September 29

70th Anniversary Worship Service

Join us in a single service of worship to give our thanks and praise to God in honor of our seven decades as a church community. Sermon by Rev. Jessica Tate of Georgetown Presbyterian, who was the Associate Pastor at FPC from 2006–2012. If you can't come in person, the service will be live-streamed.

11:15 AM–12:15 PM in the Sanctuary

Sunday, September 29

70th Anniversary Luncheon

Wrap up our anniversary weekend with a delicious meal, more fellowship, and meaningful programming at our luncheon to celebrate all that God has done at our church these 70 years. Generously coordinated by the Presbyterian Women of FPC.

We encourage you to pre-register so that we can prepare enough food!

1–3 PM in Fellowship Hall

Tickets: $10 adult / $5 child

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