True Ground: A Ministry Partnership
When I first discovered St. Michael’s, I remember being amazed at the parish’s dedication to outreach in support of its local neighbors. No big headline mission trips, just loving kindness in small ways. I’ve been on the Outreach Committee for many years now, and am St. Michael’s current Outreach Liaison to True Ground. As a local, Arlington non-profit, True Ground provides affordable housing for over 6000 residents across 25 properties, mostly in Arlington. Over the years, St. Michael’s has consistently supported True Ground with an yearly financial contribution, and we have been reliable volunteers—working at their food pantry; supporting special events; performing odd jobs; and donating gift cards and bagged apples. Recently each week, a small parishioner group began delivering food to a resident who can’t make it to the central distribution location. These small acts of kindness make a difference for their giver and receiver. If you are interested in helping, please contact me or checkout Volunteer | True Ground.
Todd Trapp, Outreach Liaison to True Ground
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Bridges to Independence: Pack a Backpack, Change a Life!
As a church family, we have a beautiful opportunity to bless our local community. We are rallying behind Bridges to Independence, an organization that transforms lives by enhancing the economic and social development of Arlington families. In addition to housing 16 families in their shelters, Bridges serves more families through their community center in Green Valley. Let's make sure every child is ready to learn this fall. Information about their back to school drive can be found here. Their first backpack stuffing party is on August 15. You can donate supplies online or bring them to the drop off location provided in the link above. For convenience, here's their Amazon wish list. For questions or to coordinate with Bridges directly, please contact Hannah Green.
Amy Miller, Outreach Liaison to Bridges to Independence
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Prime Time Lunch: “How Can I Keep from Singing?”
Join us, Thursday, August 6, for a potluck lunch. Gathering at 12:15 PM. Lunch at 12:30 PM. Note: We’ll spread the buffet in the hallway outside the church office and eat on the main floor. Bring ready-to-serve dishes. We won’t have access to the kitchen. Cold drinks provided.
1:15 PM program in the sanctuary: Led by our music director, Dr. Mike Schmidt, we’ll look at the history and theology of some favorite hymns. Mike says, “Expect some lively discussion, joyful singing, and some flashy piano arrangements.” All are welcome, especially seniors.
Contact: Evelyn Bence
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Lomax Giveaway
Huge shout out thank you for your donations and help before, during, and after the Lomax Community Giveaway last Saturday, July 25. The event was an enormous success, giving away so much to those in need. Your participation was vital to the success while strengthening the bond between Lomax and St. Michael’s communities and we are so grateful.
Lisa Harkins
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Planting Seeds: A New Neighborly Connection
You may have noticed some new plantings in the pot at St. Michael’s office door and a new pot at the North Ivanhoe Street worship entrance. Whitney Cobey, St. Michael’s across the street neighbor on North Ivanhoe, is the owner and designer of Limelight Planters which provides container gardens for homeowners and businesses. Whitney has very graciously offered up some of her extra plants from her end of season plantings and she also potted them up for us! In chatting with Whitney while she was working away, she noted that she developed a love of gardening from her father and an artistic sense from her mother. Whitney has won awards for her planter designs and we are fortunate to be able to enjoy the fruits of her work.
We offer thanksgivings for Whitney. If you see her, please thank her for generously donating the plants for our pots. Here is a link to the Limelight Planters if you want to learn more.
Caroline Haynes, Building and Grounds Committee
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This Sunday at St. Michael's
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Coming Up This Sunday, August 2
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Mark Furlow presiding.
A livestream of Sunday’s worship will be available on the Virtual Worship page of our website or directly on our YouTube channel. The Collect of the Day and the scripture readings for this Sunday can be found on The Lectionary Page.
From now until Advent, St. Michael’s will use Lectionary Track 1 readings. If there are options among the readings in Track 1, we will always opt for the first choice among the various options.
10:45 AM Coffee Hour
All are welcome for coffee and fellowship!
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Summer Office Update: July 18–31
These last two weeks of July, we’ll be in the depth of summer.
Parish Administrator Katrina Moore is out of the office and will return on August 4. If you have a pressing administrative need while she is away, please contact Rev. Mark Furlow.
Please continuing forwarding all newsletter submissions to communications@stmichaelsarlington.org. Emails sent to this address are forwarded to the communications team: Katrina Moore, Rev. Mark Furlow, and Cindy Matlack.
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Contact Us
Newsletter Submissions: communications@stmichaelsarlington.org (due by Tuesday at 5 PM).
Parish Administrator Katrina Moore’s Virtual Office Hours: Tuesday–Friday 9:30 AM–3:30 PM; 703-241-2474
The Rev. Mark Furlow observes the Sabbath on Mondays and is generally available Tuesday through Friday mornings for office hours and appointments.
For urgent Pastoral needs, call or text: 703-239-3787
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