Ordinary Time and Extraordinary Ministry

Trinity Sunday and the Sundays following the Day of Pentecost launch us into what the Church calls Ordinary Time. This is the time of year when we pray and reflect on the life and ministry of Jesus in scripture and consider our on-going work to live out Jesus’s ministry as a Church and as individuals.

Over the course of the coming weeks, I will be partnering with Carol Halvorson to invite and encourage folks involved with day-to-day ministries at St. Michael’s to share more about how we live out Jesus’s ministry in our parish’s outreach and fellowship ministries. In the process, we will also try and highlight opportunities to join in these activities. 

And, on a very different note, I want to take a moment to address next steps in St. Michael’s transition. As you know, the Discernment Committee is quite busy interviewing prospective candidates. Please pray and offer thanksgivings for Laura Clarke, Caroline Haynes, Marie Muller, Alex Stout, and Dan Pflacan. What they are doing is quite amazing and truly a big lift. 

The search process will culminate with the Committee referring a final candidate to the vestry who will then prayerfully consider extending a call. Dan Ruff in his capacity as Senior Warden will guide the vestry in this conversation with the assistance of Rev. Will Dickinson, the Diocese of Virginia’s Transition Minister. 

After a call has been extended and accepted, there is a final step in our interim time together: intentionally taking a breath to make room for a new chapter of ministry at St. Michael’s. Keep in mind this, in general, is not a time to begin significant ministry projects. It’s a time to hang loose, share in fellowship, and prepare for the arrival of the new rector. 

You never know how transitions might shake out. Timing is never exact and things can shift in surprising ways. But, please know that I’m here and present until we know otherwise. I continue to be joyful and thankful for the ministry we share together.

The Rev. Mark Furlow, Interim Rector

Children’s Worship

Beginning June 21, we will be taking a break for the summer and will resume weekly Children's Worship in September. During the summer months, you can find weekly children's bulletins in the back of the church as usual, plus some additional coloring pages relevant to one of the week's lessons, and some other rotating activities on the South Porch. Feel free to use that space during the sermon or other times throughout the service. Suggestions for how that space can be most useful to your family are most welcome!

Contact: Karen Ruff, Children and Families Minister

St. Michael’s Outreach: Donations at Work

The Outreach Committee works with community partners to live among our neighbors as doers of the word. In separate articles you are learning about volunteer opportunities. Recently we have made the following donations on behalf of St Michael’s:

• AFAC provides dignified access to nutritional supplemental groceries every week to over 4,200 families—$5,000 
• Bridges to Independence provides emergency housing for families experiencing homelessness and programs in youth development and workforce development—$5,000
• Bishop’s Discretionary Fund supports Bishop Ritonia’s outreach to the military and family members worldwide—$1,000 (includes $600 in open plate contributions). 

This Saturday, June 6: Volunteer at AFAC

Can you spare 1.5 hours on this Saturday, June 6, 1:00–2:30 PM? If you can, please volunteer to help bag vegetables and/or sort cans at the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), 2708 S. Nelson Street. Individuals, including families with children age 12+, are welcome. Wear close-toed shoes and a hat or hair net. Please sign up here.

Question? Contact Terri Katon

Shrine Mont Registration

Register today for our September 18–20 Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont. We will have programming for all ages, from our youngest explorers to our most seasoned members. Come build community and find rest in the beauty of the outdoors. See you there!

For more information or with questions, please reach out to any member of the Shrine Mont Planning Committee: Hailey Sabol, Caroline Haynes, Corey Bassett, Amy Miller, or Linda Kelleher.

Coming Up This Sunday, June 7

The Second 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.

9:30 AM Children’s Worship
Children interested in participating in Children’s worship will meet in the Sanctuary at 9:30 AM and proceed to the Children’s Worship space together. Children of all ages are welcome but those younger than four must be accompanied by a parent/adult.

10:45 AM  Coffee Hour
All are welcome for coffee and fellowship!

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