POHICK POST
Pohick Episcopal Church
9301 Richmond Highway • Lorton, VA 22079
Telephone: 703-339-6572 • Fax: 703-339-9884
Let your light so shine (Matt. 5:16)
From The Rector
The Reverend
Donald D. Binder, PhD
T hey say “All good things must come to an end.”
And these past seventeen years have certainly
been good ones for our family. I hope you have found
them to be good ones for our larger Pohick Church
family as well.
But as I wrote privately to the parish in July, ear-
lier this summer the Most Reverend Suheil Dawani,
Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East, issued
me a call to serve as his Chaplain, inviting Chris and
me to take up residence in the Cathedral Close in
Jerusalem, beginning this October.
As I further wrote, this three-year appointment is
one of the most demanding positions in the church,
not the least because it involves ministering in a very
troubled region that is central to three different faiths.
Indeed, the Archdiocese itself contains more barbed-
wire than any other in the world.
Part of the Chaplain’s role is to accompany the
Archbishop on his monthly visits to the diocesan
church and hospital in the volatile Gaza strip, and to
assist him with the oversight of our congregations in
Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Iraq,
and Iran - places in the Middle East we pray for at
Pohick each Sunday.
It also involves ministering to the dwindling
Christian population in Jerusalem itself, serving as
a Canon of St. George’s Cathedral. That beautiful
house of prayer also functions as a center for welcom-
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ing pilgrims and public dignitaries from around the
world to the Holy City. And so that too is part of the
Chaplain’s ministry.
After prayerful reflection upon these responsibili-
ties, as well as discussions with my family, I accepted
the Archbishop’s call, expressing to him my honor to
be asked to serve our Lord in these important ways.
And so our last Sunday at Pohick will be October 7th,
after which we will move our belongings out of the
Rectory and into our home in the Northern Neck.
Chris and I will fly out to Jerusalem about a week
later.
I rejoice that, over these next several weeks before
then, we will be able to share with you one final time
many of the activities we’ve come to love about Po-
hick: the Christian fellowship of our Crab Feast and
Apple Butter Weekend; the outreach and service of
our Country Fair; and our start-of-the-year Sunday
morning worship, involving the commissioning of
teachers, EYC advisors, acolytes, choir members, and
musicians. The memories of these times, as well as all
the ministry we’ve accomplished in the Lord’s name
over these past seventeen years, will always be at the
center of our family’s heart.
I’ll have more to say during these final weeks
about both past successes and future challenges for
our parish as we seek to continue our Christian min-
istries here. In the meantime, let’s make the most of
things and enjoy the time we have left! And so Chris
and I look forward to spending time with as many of
you as possible in the days ahead, worshiping togeth-
er, serving together, and enjoying fellowship together
- just as we have now for all these many years we’ve
shared with you at Pohick.
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Senior Warden’s Report
Beth Altman, Senior Warden
September brings back to school and back to a
busy parish! Hopefully, everyone enjoyed their sum-
mer break and took some personal time to relax and
do something for yourself !
One of the most exciting changes experienced
this summer was the arrival of The Reverend Dr.
Lynn Ronaldi. Lynn and her husband Tom were
welcomed the first Sunday of July. Prior to coming
to Pohick, Lynn was Rector at The Church of Incar-
nation in West Point, MS. Please make Lynn and
her family feel welcomed into the Pohick family!
Junior Warden Clint Herbert has spent consider-
able time at the church this summer gathering input
from contractors to update the children’s playground
and the possibility of installing an elevator in the
Parish Hall. Organ repairs are underway, and after
months of careful planning, the new HVAC system
is in place. Thanks to all who have had a hand in
getting things done! The southwest steps will soon
be replaced thanks to the efforts of Emily Elston’s
leadership as President of Children of American
Revolution, their fund raising efforts, and support
from the Pohick Historical committee.
Those familiar with the Pohick church calendar
know how busy September is, and this September
will be no different! One event on the radar is the
annual Activities Fair held during coffee hours on
September 16. On this day, activity leaders are avail-
able to answer any questions about joining a new
activity. There are several groups that could use help,
Altar Guild, Ushering, Coffee hour hosting to name
a few. To examine special areas of interest, go on line
to our Pohick Church website at http://www.pohick.
org/ministries.html or pick up a paper copy by the
computer in the Common Room. Please consider
signing up for at least one new activity this year!
FUN!! Apple Butter weekend is September 22-
23! This is one of the most exciting weekends in
the church and help is always needed! Whether it is
with set up, cutting up apples, stirring the apples in
the kettle over the fire or the final canning, there is
always something to do to help! Please check out the
Pohick Episcopal Church
Apple Butter weekend schedule of events displayed
in the weekly bulletin and in the Pohick Post.
The Country Fair is the following Saturday,
September 29. The Fair is a wonderful way to con-
nect with the community! There is a wide variety of
events for all ages, so there’s something for every-
one! Tom Goeller is the Country Fair chairman, and
needs volunteers to help with the games. Check out
his notices posted in the Common Room, the Pohick
Post and the weekly bulletin and sign up to help!
And finally, Father Don has accepted a call to
serve as Chaplin for the Archbishop Suheil Dawani
in Jerusalem. Father Don’s final Sunday at Pohick
will be October 7. Although Father Don and Chris
will be greatly missed, it is an opportunity of a life-
time and know he will love living and serving in the
Holy Land.
The plan is to send Don and Chris off to Jeru-
salem with a joyful celebration filled with reminisc-
ing, good fellowship, and fun! The Vestry is hosting
a farewell reception Saturday, October 6 from 4:00
pm – 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall.
Please help spread the word about Father Don
and the reception. Pictures are being collected to
make an electronic memory book - so please loan
any pictures that can be scanned. Contact the church
office at 703-339-6572.
The traditional ‘Farewell Purse’ has been set up
to help the Binders transition from Pohick to Je-
rusalem. The purse will assist with the many hid-
den costs associated with moving. Donations to the
‘farewell purse’ is a personal decision. Contributions
can be made via the Sunday collection, mailing a
check to the church, stopping by the church office or
bringing it to the reception. Just be sure to annotate
in the memo line ‘Don’s Farewell Purse.’
Many have asked about the next steps once Fa-
ther Don and Chris leave in October. The Episcopal
Diocese has been contacted, and Pohick will begin
working with Bishop Shannon Johnston to deter-
mine the way forward next month. Once there is a
plan, it will be shared.
Please feel free to direct any questions or sug-
gestions at church, by phone at 703-644-6639 or by
email at philbethaltman@cox.net.
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From The Assistant Rector
The Reverend
Dr. Lynn P. Ronaldi
Since arriving at Pohick July 1, I am still unpacking
bags, and there are unopened boxes of books and photo-
graphs and various memorabilia stacked in our apartment’s
closets. If our last move from Texas was any indication, I
will still be unpacking for months to come. And yet many
of you who have visited my church office remark on how
“homey” it already looks, and how quickly I’ve “made my-
self at home.”
That is true. I do sense, and so does my family, that
although we had no idea where this road would take us,
we trusted in God’s call, and sense we have indeed, truly
“come home.” All of you at Pohick have opened your arms
to us and fed us with your warmth, hospitality, generosity
and love. Here we have encountered and partaken in bread
for the journey -- you -- a lively and life-giving Body of
Christ.
Although there’s plenty more to unpack, we already
have a deep and abiding sense of purpose here. We have
experienced great joy in the journey to Virginia!
When I first embarked on this path last spring, I had
no idea that Don would soon be packing his own bags for
Jerusalem. Neither did he or Chris. And of course, neither
did you. Like you, I was stunned and saddened by his news
(which transpired after we were well into the process) and
yet elated and in awe of his call to serve in the Holy Land.
Soon we will celebrate his 17 faithful years here through
a Service of Leave Taking and a grand send-off hosted by
our awesome Vestry.
Along this journey, I began to see God’s hand all over
Don’s call as Chaplain to the Archbishop of Jerusalem
-- and my own to Pohick. I recognized the similarity in
our beliefs, passion for shepherding, and commitment to
equipping and spiritually guiding a happy, healthy Body
of Christ. Yet at the same time, I also recognize the com-
plementary aspects of our personalities, spiritual gifts, and
leadership styles. I am in awe of how intimately God knows
all of us: woos, calls, knits, equips, and sends.
I am deeply thankful for the privilege and opportunity
to serve such a healthy, lively Body of Christ as you. I am
profoundly grateful to be mentored by such a devoted and
gifted priest as Don -- even for a relatively short period of
time. I have never been more blessed than when Don said
that he trusted me with his beloved Pohick Church.
It’s going to take many more months of unpacking
what has transpired to fully comprehend the enormity of
this journey. There are times I am still “pinching myself.”
For I believe I have, indeed, truly “come home.”
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I’m still marveling that I trustingly trekked across the
country and pitched a tent in the Home Diocese of the
Episcopal Church. Having jumped right into docent train-
ing, I’m still giddy that I have made my dwelling in such
an historic church, where I continue to sense the ongoing
spirit of our founding fathers and their love of God. Best
of all, perhaps, I’m convinced I am abiding in Christ’s love
as I shepherd, preach to, and pastor such lively and loving
people as you.
Pohick is a community that continues to become bread
for the journey. During the month of August, we’ve been
reading St. John’s “Bread of Life Discourse.” Each week
we’ve encountered some new truth that inspires our con-
tinued dependence on the Eucharist and our all-in partici-
pation in Christ’s own incarnation, in His flesh-and-blood
suffering, death and resurrection.
St. Chrysostom says, “Characteristic of those who greatly
love, Christ brought His body down to our level, namely, that
we might be one with Him as the body is joined at the head.”
He adds that those whom Christ feeds are to “Fix their
teeth in His flesh, and to be comingled with Him, in order to
fulfill their love.”
We know that Jesus wants to burrow down deep with-
in us. He wants to consume us, as we consume Him: flow
through our veins, be digested, and then nourish every cell
in our body, every part of our being.
Body and soul. Flesh and spirit.
Jesus wants all of us, and He wants us to have all of Him.
Beyond food for us as individuals -- this Bread is meant
for our life as a community -- and even more broadly -- for
the life of the whole world. Remember, incarnational the-
ology teaches us that Christ comes down from heaven with
the intention of taking all creation back with Him.
Jesus wants the whole world to live into His Truth:
giving up our lives and living selflessly for others is the only
way to experience eternal life -- both now, and in the life
to come.
There are many ways we already live selflessly and ex-
perience eternal life at Pohick -- and many more ways yet
to be discovered. Several of us serve in our beautiful liturgy;
several study scripture, participate in prayer, pastoral care,
evangelism, outreach, and fellowship. In September at the
Activities Fair, we will be prayerfully discerning where God
is calling each of us to be stewards of our spiritual gifts and
time to build up the Body of Christ.
As the Body of Christ at Pohick, we continue to abide
in Christ’s Love. And as we do, we are taken, blessed, bro-
ken, and given as Bread for the world. Bread for the jour-
ney.
Already, there is such great joy in this journey! I can
hardly wait to see what God will do next, among us, within
us, and through us.
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 Music Notes
Linda Egan, Minister of Music
School has started, and in this month of Septem-
ber, our music groups begin their regular rehearsals.
Below you will see the schedule for beginning each
group, and we hope you will join us.
Musicians may have a unique view of beginnings
and endings. We need to start and stop together when
we make music. We need to breathe together to make
beautiful music. We need to cooperate with each other
and care for each other. We need to constantly prac-
tice and aim towards beauty.
Nancy Roth, author of Meditations for Choir Mem-
bers, looks at beginnings in her meditation “Coming
In.” I’ve partly quoted and partly paraphrased her here.
“Beginning is difficult. The choir director’s arm is
raised on the upbeat. You take a breath, ready to sing
the first note. Do you dare? What if no one else comes
in? What if it is the wrong note? Yet if no one takes
the plunge, there will be no music. The choir needs to
muster the courage to come in.”
It is tempting to wait for the acknowledged expert
singers to start first. But sooner or later, the experts
will not be present, and we realize we each must learn
the music.
“The many beginnings that occur again and again
in our lives can also be difficult. Starting school. The
first job. The first day your child goes to preschool.
Changing jobs. Moving. Retiring. Bereavement. To
make our beginnings, we need courage.”
When Peter walked on water, he walked toward
Jesus. Jesus had said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be
afraid.” Jesus can give us heart too, the kind of heart
that is at the root of courage.
“Knowledge that every step of our lives is a step
toward him makes it possible to dare to take the first
step of all. Once we have taken it, we will find it much
easier to take the next one, and the next. God keeps
calling us to reach beyond what we regard as our limi-
tations, whether it is summoning the courage to come
in on the first note or walking through one of life’s
passages.”
When God beckons us, we can think of Peter.
“We can look beyond ourselves, and, with courage
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and trust, simply begin.”
And so, the choir and instrumental season is be-
ginning! Participate in one of the groups and increase
your musical knowledge and skill and deepen your
understanding of the Christian life, as you help lead
the liturgy.
Regular fall rehearsals start on:
Thursday, September 6:
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Pohick Bell Choir, room C/D
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Choir of Pohick, music room
(MR)
Wednesday, September 12:
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm St. Francis Choir, grades K-4,
room C/D
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir,
grades 5-12, MR
Sunday, September 16:
8:00 am - 8:45 am Pohick Pickers, room C/D
So that we may prepare a chair and music for
you, please contact Barb Lynn (St. Francis Choir),
John Sessums (Pohick Pickers), Chris Brown (Pohick
Pickers community events),TG Powell (Early Church
Music Ensemble) or Linda Egan (Bell Choir, Choir
of Pohick, St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir) through the
church office before you come. Here we go!
Walking the Mourner’s Path
Are you or someone you know seeking com-
fort and healing following the death of a loved
one recently or long ago?
Starting on Monday, Septem-
ber 17, Pohick Church will
offer Walking the Mourner’s
Path, a Christ based ministry
which seeks to serve individu-
als who are grieving. The pro-
gram consists of a series of eight 90 minute,
small group workshops which will be held at
the church on Monday evenings from 7:30
pm - 9:00 pm.
For further information about the program
and the registration process, contact Reverend
Lynn, Beth Baird, 703-339-0244, email beth-
baird06@gmail.com or Nancy Bireley 703-
491-2471, email judandnance@outlook.com.
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Christmas Mart Jewelry Table
The Jewelry Table at the Christmas Mart is
always very successful because of the fabulous
contributions of the congregation. Even if the
item is broken, the jewelry
can be refurbished and sold.
Please leave all jewelry con-
tributions in the church of-
fice marked “Mart Jewelry.”
Thanks!
Music Schedule • September 2018
Sunday, September 2 • Pentecost 15 Proper 17
10:00 am Small Group
Thursday, September 6
6:15 - 7:15 pm Bell Choir begins regular rehearsals
7:30 - 9:00 pm Choir of Pohick begins regular
rehearsals
Sunday, September 9 • Pentecost 16 Proper 18
9:00 am Choir of Pohick
10:15 am Register for St. Francis and St. Cecelia
St. Alban Choirs
11:15 am Soloist
Wednesday, September 12
6:00 - 6:30 pm St. Francis Choir begins regular
rehearsals
6:00 - 7:00 pm St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir begins
regular rehearsals
Sunday, September 16 • Pentecost 17 Proper 19
8:00 am Pohick Pickers begin rehearsals
9:00 am Choir of Pohick and Pohick Pickers;
Commissioning of all Pohick musicians, both chil-
dren and adults. Please step forward at the Peace.
11:15 am Offertory hymn
Sunday, September 23 • Pentecost 18 Proper 20
9:00 am Choir of Pohick
11:15 am Offertory hymn
Sunday, September 30 • Pentecost 19 Proper 21
9:00 am Choir of Pohick
11:15 am Soloist
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Send News!
Articles for the October Pohick Post are
due no later than September 15. Forward input
by email in Word compatible format
to Lori Buckius, raebuck@aol.com.
Design concerns and items for the
Sunday Service Volunteers page
should be addressed to
Carmel Hodge, cchodge@aol.com.
Farewell Reception
Please join us to bid farewell to
Reverend Don Binder
as Don and Chris journey to Jerusalem
where Reverend Binder will be
Chaplain to the Most Reverend
Suheil Dawani, Archbishop of
Jerusalem and the Middle East.
Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Wine and beer available for donations.
Saturday, October 6, 2018
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pohick Church Parish House
9301 Richmond Highway
Lorton, VA 22079
Please RSVP by October 1, 2018
Email shcosta@pohick.org
or call 703-339-6572
Monetary donations for the Farewell Purse
may be mailed to the church, placed in the
donation case at coffee hours, the Sunday
service collection plate, or in the donation
case at the October 6 farewell reception.
Make checks payable to Pohick Church
& add to memo section:
Reverend Binder’s Farewell Gift
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Christian Education
Frances Sessums, Director of Christian Education
Church School registration and the Ice Cream
Social will be on Sunday, September 9 follow-
ing the 9:00 am service in the Common Room.
Parents will have the opportunity to meet their
student teachers and review the curriculum used
for all of the classes. Please be sure to register
each child individually as this is very important
for record keeping. If unable to attend church
on registration Sunday, please register in Frances
Sessum’s office on the first Sunday the children
attend church school.
The ice cream will be provided for the Ice
Cream Social. Donations of toppings such as
syrup, sprinkles, cherries, nuts, and whip cream
are needed. There is a sign-up sheet posted on the
downstairs bulletin board.
The first day of classes will be Sunday, Sep-
tember 16. As in the past, Sunday school stu-
dents will leave the church during the Recessional
Hymn and go directly to their classes. Classes will
end at 11:05 am. A bell will be rung at that time.
Parents of preschoolers through fourth grade are
asked to pick up the children at the door of their
classrooms.
Pohick is very blessed to have so many won-
derful people who have volunteered to teach and
help with the church school. A roster of the staff is
posted on the bulletin boards upstairs and down-
stairs. Thanks to all of the staff members for their
time given to this very important ministry.
Pohick’s Vacation Bible School was a great
success. There were 57 students in the program
with 66% of them from the outside community.
There were 40 outstanding volunteers on staff to
contribute to the success of this program. Every-
one had a tremendous time. Thanks to everyone
who worked so hard to make the week so fun and
meaningful!
Looking forward to working with each of the
students. Any questions should be direct to Fran-
ces Sessums at 703-472-5180.
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EYC News
Rusty Booth, Youth Minister
It’s the start of another school year and that
means the beginning of the EYC program at Po-
hick! There are three groups that are available to
teens. The 5-6 grade EYC meets three times a
month on Sunday, and the Jr. High and Sr. High
EYC groups meet every Sunday. Pick up an EYC
calendar from either the Pohick website or the
EYC bulletin board in the Common Room and
make plans to join the fun!
The EYC kick-off picnic is September 9 from
5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. All teens in grades 5-12
and their families are invited to attend for some
great food and fun. Families are asked to bring the
following according to their last name: A-K brings
a vegetable dish or salad and L-Z brings chips or
dessert. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks will be
provided. Around 6:00 pm, the teens will go to
their respective groups and there will be a short
meeting for the parents to outline the program,
discuss the Sr. High Mission Trip, and answer any
questions.
The Sr. High mission trip this year is to Ha-
zlet, New Jersey from July 6 through July 13. An
information packet with an application and addi-
tional information is available on the Pohick web-
site and the EYC bulletin board in the Common
Room. All teens in grades 8-12 are eligible to go
on the trip. For a life changing experience, plan to
go with the EYC to New Jersey!
For questions about the youth programs, please
contact Rusty Booth at 703-339-6572 or rusty@
pohick.org. Hope to see everyone at the kick-off !
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Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion
Don Brownlee, Member of Policy and Planning Commission
This monthly report is part of the Vestry’s ongoing effort to inform
and update the Parish about the ongoing controversies within The
Episcopal Church (TEC) and the Anglican Communion. These
controversies largely involve the blessing of same-sex unions, or-
dination of non-celibate homosexuals, interpretation of Scripture,
and breakdown of traditional boundary lines between Provinces.
With summer’s end, we now have greater clarity
regarding Bp. Shannon’s plans for retirement, and the
Standing Committee’s plans for episcopal leadership
thereafter.
In a letter to the Diocese early in
August, Bp. Shannon announced he
would resign as Diocesan Bishop on
November 3rd, during the weekend
of our Diocesan Convention. The
convention will then elect a Provi-
sional Bishop to serve until a new
Diocesan Bishop is elected and seated. Bp. Shannon
will serve as a consultant to the diocese during the
transition in leadership, and fully retire on July 1 of
next year.
“First of all, I want to say in all honesty that be-
ing the XIII Bishop of Virginia has been the greatest
honor and privilege of my life,” he wrote. “I love this
diocese with all my heart...I have no idea what will
come next, except that I shall take an extended period
of rest, which will include times for spiritual retreat
and discernment.”
“My reasons for reaching this decision that a
change of leadership is now good and wise begin with
the fact that I feel that I have given my all. Quite sim-
ply, ‘the time’ has come. I truly believe that I have done
all that I can to accomplish what I feel I was called
here to do. And so, I am convinced that it is now time
for new vision and new energy for the Church in our
diocese.
“I am proud of the work and accomplishments
that we have achieved together under the guidance of
the Holy Spirit.”
Those accomplishments, he said, included:
• “The successful resolution of the unprecedented
lawsuit returning schismatically-claimed property for
the mission of the Episcopal Church;
• “The historic success of the capital campaign for
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our camps program at Shrine Mont;
• “Embracing and fully including LGBT Chris-
tians in our ordination process and in the rite of
Christian marriage;
• “Our recovery of the Church’s voice for faith and
advocacy in the ‘public square,’ raised in our interna-
tionally-noted presence at the Charlottesville rally
opposing the White supremacy demonstrations, as we
had already opened a critical dialogue on the sin and
experience of racism;
• “And (lastly but surely not least) our diocese is
growing again and our unity, confidence, and morale
are high.”
“I certainly do not claim or imply that ‘I’ did all
this, but we did, and I am rightly proud of this era
I have shared with you in the life of the Diocese of
Virginia.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry followed with his
own letter to the diocese, revealing that he had talked
a number of times with Bp. Shannon and his wife El-
len during their months of discernment regarding this
decision.
“Let me join with you in recalling and celebrat-
ing the many and varied accomplishments that you
and Bp. Shannon have enjoyed during
his tenure as Bishop of Virginia. As
Presiding Bishop and Primate, I have
been aware and deeply appreciative of
the leadership of the Diocese of Vir-
ginia in strengthening and expanding
companion relationships throughout
the Anglican Communion. The ‘Triangle of Hope’
fellowship linking Virginia with the dioceses of Liv-
erpool in England and Kumasi in Ghana is but one
example of how such companion relationships work
to define new understandings of communion and col-
laboration.”
Bp. Michael, too, mentioned Bp. Shannon’s suc-
cess in “renewing the spiritual life and vitality of the
church in Virginia after the resolution of the prop-
erty disputes.” He added, “Bp. Shannon’s voice in the
House of Bishops is one that is listened to and re-
spected for his spiritual insight, deeply formed wis-
dom, and subtle nuanced humor.”
Continued on page 8
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Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion,
continued from page 7
A third letter to the diocese, this one from Stand-
ing Committee, said it is working with Bp. Curry and
his staff to identify bishops willing to serve for about
three years as our Provisional Bishop.
A Provisional Bishop is someone already conse-
crated as a bishop in another diocese who is chosen
by a diocese’s convention to serve on an interim basis
until a new diocesan bishop is elected and seated. He
or she has full episcopal authority during that time,
but his or her tenure is for a specific time, usually two
or three years, and can be terminated by the diocesan
convention.
Our former bishop Peter Lee served two years as
provisional bishop of the Diocese of East Carolina
following his retirement from our diocese.
In its letter to the diocese, the Standing Commit-
tee compared the process it will follow to what hap-
pens in a parish when a rector leaves, and an interim
rector is appointed by the Vestry – the process we at
Pohick are going through right now.
“In this case, the Standing Committee is work-
ing with the Presiding Bishop’s Office of Pastoral De-
velopment to identify…an experienced Bishop who
will…partner with us in a thorough diocesan review
to enable us to prepare for a healthy call for our next
Bishop Diocesan.”
The Standing Committee is a group of 12 priests
and lay people from the diocese, which, serves as a
bishop’s council of advice, and assumes Ecclesiastical
Authority when there is no diocesan bishop.
Its letter noted, “Many have asked about the role
of Bishop Susan Goff in the Diocese as we move for-
ward. In the same way that an
associate or assistant rector is
not eligible to serve as inter-
im of a parish after the rector
leaves, we have discerned…that
our Bishop Suffragan will serve
the Diocese best by remaining
our Suffragan. She will be an
integral part of the new team of
leadership of our Diocese and we are grateful for the
gifts she will continue to bring.”
This sequence of events began with a letter from
Bp. Shannon to the diocese in May explaining that
Pohick Episcopal Church
a plan to elect a second bishop suffragan was being
called off after “serious questions (were) brought for-
ward by members of the diocesan staff having to do
with the leadership and the culture among diocesan
staff.” There has been no further explanation of the
questions or culture to which he referred.
***
After several years of debate and discussions,
the Anglican Province of Aotearoa, New Zealand
and Polynesia has voted to allow blessings of same-
sex unions. Unlike the way The Episcopal Church,
Church of Scotland and others have approached this
issue, the resolution passed by the church’s General
Synod explicitly states that there should be no change
to “the Church’s teaching on the nature of marriage
[which] is to affirm marriage as between a man and a
woman.” Instead, it says that individual bishops should
be free to use provisions already within the province’s
canons for what is called “a non-formulary service” to
allow for the blessing of same-sex relationships. The
resolution also calls for changes to the canons so that
no member of the clergy can face disciplinary action
either for agreeing to bless such relationships, or for
refusing to do so.
As its name implies, the province encompasses
New Zealand and some of the surrounding Polyne-
sian islands. Same sex marriages are not legal in the
countries that make up the Diocese of Polynesia – Sa-
moa, Tonga and Fiji – and those Anglicans in that
province were generally opposed to same-sex bless-
ings.
The Synod said that it was “deeply mindful of the
deep interweaving of cultural and religious values at
the core of our Pacific societies that place a profound
respect, and reverence for the belief in God and the
belief in the traditional understanding of marriage,” so
the new provisions will not apply there.
The Synod noted “with appreciation” that its mem-
bers from Polynesia were willing “not to be an obstacle
in the journey of Tikanga Maori and Tikanga Pakeha
[New Zealanders of European descent] towards the
blessing of same gender relations in Aotearoa New
Zealand.”
***
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby last
month became the first Archbishop of Canterbury
Continued on page 9
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Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion,

continued from page 8 Volunteers Needed for Turkey Shoot
WANTED: A Few Good Men or Women
to address the United Nations Security Council, say- Adult volunteers are needed to assist with
ing that churches such as the Anglican Communion the Turkey Shoot at the annual Pohick Church
Churches are the on the front line of mediation ef- Country Fair on Saturday, September 29, 2018.
forts across the world, in part because they are often Duties include site setup and breakdown, signing
“the only functioning institutions in a fragile or pre- up shooters, posting targets, and/or assisting with
conflict situation.” He said that churches and other the firing line. Familiarity with firearms in general
faith communities are “intimately present where there and/or shotguns specifically is desired, but not re-
are conflicts; we cannot and will not walk away from quired.
them.” All necessary training and
Abp. Justin was the first speaker in a Security equipment will be provided.
Council discussion on “mediation and its role in con- This event runs from 9:00 am
flict prevention.” until 4:00 pm on Fair Day.
“Where mediation is Full-time or part-time help
about resolving conflict, rec- is needed and any assistance
onciliation is the process of would be most welcome. To volunteer, please con-
transforming violent conflict tact Mo Faber by email mo66@cox.net or phone
into non-violent co-existence 703-440-9557 (home); 571-278-6182 (cell).
where communities have
come to terms with history
and are learning to disagree well,” he said. “Mediation
by itself, however skilled, is like using a garden hose to Explore
put out a forest fire, when what you need is rain over
the whole area to let new life grow and sustain itself.” life
Reconciliation doesn’t come at the end of conflict,
the archbishop told the Security Council. “It must faith
come out of framework that enables us to sustain
peace and avoid conflict cycles from repeating in ever-
meaning
increasing destructive force.”
He described the average member of the Angli-
#TryAlpha
can Communion as, “a poor woman living in a conflict
or post-conflict setting who has the aspirations of all
try alpha for young
vulnerable people – above all, a longing for peace.” adults 20s, 30s & 40s
The Anglican Communion has official observer status
at the U.N. beginning September 23
during the Sunday school hour
It is important to remember that despite all these controversies, the work in the Vestry House 10:20 am-11:00 am
of the Church - globally, nationally, and locally - goes on. Through youth mis-
sion trips, food donations to LCAC, donations of school supplies and backpacks, bring friends
the Community of Hope, and other outreach efforts, Pohick continues to “leak
the love of God” to neighbors in need. As Bp. Shannon told us in June, “The
for more information please contact
Holy Spirit is as present in the steady as it is in the remarkable. When we assist jane rolander at 703-785-2268/
those in need, it is the result of the Holy Spirit’s empathy for a child of God.”
And as our Sr. Warden reminded us recently, “While human lives are limited albertsonjk@gmail.com
in duration, the church continues from generation to generation and age to
age…The fruit of our work with homeless children at Christmas time may be nursery and
realized 40 years into the future when Pohick’s new rector tells her parishioners sunday school provided
how the love she felt at that 2017 party inspired her to overcome her poverty,
and to be the first in her family to graduate from college then from seminary.”
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General Brown’s Scalpel
By Lawrence M (Larry) Nelson, MD, MBA
CAPT USPHS, Retired
September brings students going back to
school and Labor Day celebrations. Labor Day
honors the American labor movement and
the contributions workers have made to the
strength, prosperity, laws and well-being of the
country.
George Washington is famously remembered
as a General who cared for and honored his troops.
Merriam Webster defines to honor as “to regard
or treat someone with admiration and respect.”
Clearly, George Washington earned the respect
of this young nation. He had a special warm place
in his heart for Pohick Church, which no doubt
played a significant role in his character develop-
ment.
A community group has been working to raise
awareness regarding George Washington’s char-
acter. These community efforts in collaboration
with the State of Virginia Department of His-
toric Resources have resulted in the approval of a
new highway marker to be placed on Richmond
Highway entitled “The Washingtons at Pohick
Church.” Another highway maker being planned
in collaboration with the State of Virginia will
honor George Washington’s character. The mark-
er is to commemorate the mythical story of young
George Washington and the cherry tree, to be
placed at the Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries.
At this location, Parson Weems wrote the first bi-
ography of George Washington. Pohick is where
George Washington worshipped. Mount Vernon
is where George Washington lived. Dumfries is
where spreading the word and recognizing his
iconic and honorable character as an American
hero began.
The National Brotherhood of Saint Andrew
has an initiative to develop veteran friendly con-
Pohick Episcopal Church
gregations. This effort is particularly relevant to
Pohick Church, the church of General Washing-
ton.
The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is a world-
wide ministry founded in 1883 by a group of
working men at Saint James Episcopal Church
in Chicago. The focus is to bring men, boys and
youth to Christ. A muscular form of Christianity
is envisioned as a source of strength for dealing
with adversity. The Pohick Chapter meets every
Saturday morning at 8:00 am for a hearty man’s
breakfast, prayer, service, and study. New mem-
bers are welcomed with open arms.
The logo above is Saint Andrew’s cross. As
their patron saint, his cross comprises the flag of
Scotland and is also part of the Episcopal flag.
The 27th Annual Crab Feast
The 2018 Crab Feast, sponsored by the
Brotherhood of St Andrew, will be held in
the Common Room from 3:30 pm until 6:00
pm on Saturday, September 8. The menu in-
cludes crabs, fried fish, steamed shrimp, cole
slaw, potato salad, pork and chicken barbeque
sandwiches and hot dogs for the kids.
The cost is $30 per adult (ages 18 and
older), $15 for children ages 12 to 17, and
children under the age of 12 are free. This in-
cludes sodas and other soft drinks, but NOT
beer and wine. Beer and wine will be available
and donations for these items will be gladly
accepted.
Please contact the Church Office or mem-
bers of the Brotherhood to purchase tickets.
Direct any questions to Rodger Jones, rod-
gerjns125@gmail.com, or Fred Crawford, fr-
crawford205@comcast.net.
Pohick Episcopal Church
HISTORIC POHICK CHURCH
ANNUAL COUNTRY FAIR
Lorton, VA
The 73rd Annual Pohick Church Country Fair
will be held Saturday, September 29 from 10:00
am to 3:00 pm. The Fair is one of Lorton’s premier
annual family events. All funds after expenses go
to local outreach.
Children of all ages enjoy a day of free mid-
way games, pumpkin painting, historic Colonial
Church tour, and other fair activities. When trav-
eling from parking, walk through Colonial times.
Take a picture sitting where Founding Families,
Washington, Mason, and Fairfax slept or wor-
shipped. Fairfax County Courthouse is providing
a viewing of actual historical documents. See the
scrolling of Union Soldiers left during the War
between the States.
Enjoy live music while eating low cost fair
cooking to include smoked pork barbecue, fun-
nel cakes. In the morning, come participate in the
making of Pohick’s famous homemade apple but-
ter. And what would a historic fair be without
watching or competing for turkeys in a shotgun
shoot? Enjoy a day of outdoor fun and learning.
Pohick Church in Lorton is located on Route
1, just below Fort Belvoir, intersection of Tele-
graph Road. Two miles off I-95 exit 163, 2.6
miles from exit 166. For more information call
the Church at 703-339-6572 or visit the Pohick
Church website at www.pohick.org.
Martha Guild
The Martha Guild will meet
on Wednesday, September
5 beginning at 7:30 pm in
Classroom A. Discussion
will focus on plans for all fall
activities. All women of the Church are cor-
dially invited to attend. All questions can be
directed to Connie Myers at 703-201-2204 or
jetskiing@hotmail.com.
September 2018 • Page 11
2018 Pohick
Country Fair Car Show
Are you a gearhead? Do
you have a car or motorcycle that you think
is worth showing off ? At this year’s Pohick
Country Fair on Saturday, September 29, Po-
hick will have its very own Car Show. It is
open to any parishioner with a vehicle of in-
terest: Sports Cars, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars,
Hot Rods & Motorcycles. The vehicles will be
parked near the fair grounds. Call the church
office for more information, 703-339-6572.
Sunday, September 16
Celebrate Constitution Day
at Historic Pohick Church
The community is invited to a free celebration
of Constitution Day at Historic Pohick Church
at 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 16. A presen-
tation on the history of the U.S. Constitution
and its relevance today will be given by Mr. Paul
Walden, president of the George Washington
Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution,
and historical re-enactor, the Rev. Dr. Thomas
Costa, who portrays the Rev. Lee Massey, the 2nd
colonial rector of Pohick Church. Docent tours
of the 1774 parish church of George Washing-
ton and George Mason will be available after the
presentation.
For additional information, call the church of-
fice at 703-339-6572, or visit the website at www.
pohick.org .
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Apple Butter: A Family Event and Pohick Tradition!
For over 45 years, making Apple Butter has
always has been a Family Event! Many adult Po-
hickians can talk at length about their memories
of making Apple Butter behind the Common
Room with their parents and grandparents. Please
do not hesitate to bring the entire family by the
Church on September 21 through 23 to help with
a Pohick tradition while creating lifetime memo-
ries. Remember there are lots of ways for even the
youngest family members to participate.
Friday, September 21 is Setup Day. A giant
tarp is erected, firewood is hauled, the Common
Room is arranged, jars are washed and bricks are
moved. It takes lots of hands only a few hours for
this phase. It is always exciting to see the tarp go
up and the big copper kettles arrive. It is always
difficult to sleep that night due to the anticipation
of the next day’s events. Start time is normally
early afternoon outside the Common Room. At
the end of the day, there is a small social event to
plan for the next two days. All ages are encour-
aged to participate in these activities.
Saturday, September 22 is Apple Sauce Day.
It starts with 50 bushels of apples, and approxi-
mately 200 gallons of apple sauce will be made.
The jobs include apple cutters - removing stems
and bad spots (the cutting is not a job for the
youngest because of the use of knives but they can
pull stems); apple haulers -taking apples to the
tables and the slicers; kettle stirrers -many people
of all ages participate in this phase. The kettles
must be constantly to make the apple sauce. The
process was changed slightly
last year. After the applesauce
is complete, the Apple Butter
is cooked for a few hours. This
allows a little later start time on
Sunday. Again, all ages (with
supervision due to the fires) can participate; op-
erating the separators is also a job for all ages. It
takes three or four people on each of the two ma-
chines. Always lots of adult supervision available
Pohick Episcopal Church
for this effort and plenty to do for those of all ages.
By the way, lunch is ordered in from a favorite lo-
cal deli around noon on Saturday. This is always a
fun event. Clean up and set up for Apple Butter
Sunday is late afternoon. Please try to come by for
a few hours, or all day, and bring the entire family.
Sunday, September 23 is Apple Butter Day.
The day starts at 7:00 am. Stir the sauce for a total
cooking time of approximately 12 hours. It takes
12 hours, no shortcuts, which is why cooking be-
gins on Saturday. Stirrers of all ages are need-
ed! Long sleeve shirts, long pants and close toed
shoes are encouraged while stirring. The sauce of-
ten spits, but the right clothing will usually pre-
vent burns. Care must also be taken when moving
among the kettles so no one accidentally runs into
a kettle or a paddle. That would definitely leave a
mark!
Canning starts around 3:00 pm. This is an event
not to be missed. Roughly one hundred people
participate in the canning process and many more
watchers are present. After Father Don blesses
the Apple Butter, the organized chaos begins and
there is a job for all. Please let Carolyn Brown
or Prudence Brooks know you want to help with
canning. They try to fill the jobs early (like the day
before!) so there is no last-minute panic. Some
of the jobs are: haulers, ladlers, toppers, tighten-
ers, wipers, table cleaners, water fetchers, boxers,
stackers and sellers! Come on out and learn about
these interesting jobs. Training is provided. The
entire canning process only takes about 45 min-
utes. It is a sight to see. After the canning, every-
thing must be cleaned up and all the gear needs
to be put away, not necessarily a fun job, but a
must-do. Again, lots of hands are needed. After
the cleaning and hauling there is a short social
event. By this time, there is not a lot of energy as
1000 jars of Apple Butter have been canned!
Please join a great Pohick tradition with lots
of fellowship and memories!
- The Apple Butter Gang
Pohick Episcopal Church September 2018 • Page 13

Pohick Church Activities • September 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
AUG 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPT 1
Proper 16b 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 6:15p Bell 8a Brotherhood
8a HE I 4:30p Golden 6p CoH Workshop of St. Andrew
8:50a Fundamentals Dove Bd Mtg 7:30p Healing Service 7p Boy Scouts 9a Weight/
of Music Theory 7p Docent Guild Strength Training
10a HE II Board Mtg 10a Yoga
11:15a Teachers’ Mtg 1p 1st Saturday
Docent Tour
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Proper 17b Labor Day 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 7p Boy Scouts 8a Brotherhood
8a HE I Office Closed 7:30p Healing Service 7:30p Choir of of St. Andrew
10a HE II 7:30p Martha Pohick 9a Weight/
Guild Mtg Strength Training
10a Yoga
3:30p Crab Feast
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Proper 18b 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 12:30p CO-OP 8a Brotherhood
7:45a HE I 9:30a Ann Ma- 6p St. Cecelia St. 7p Boy Scouts of St. Andrew
9a HE II son Guild Mtg Alban Choir 7:30p Choir of 9a Weight/
10:15a Register for 7:30p Vestry Mtg 6p St. Francis Choir Pohick Strength Training
Youth Choirs/Sun 7:30p Healing Service 10a Yoga
School; Ice Cream Social
11a HE I
5p EYC Kickoff Picnic
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Proper 19b 6p Walking the 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 12:30p CO-OP Apple Apple Butter
7:45a HE I Mourner’s Path 6p St. Cecelia St. 7p Boy Scouts Butter Weekend
9a HE II, commis- 7p EFM Alban Choir 7:30p Choir of Weekend 8a Brotherhood
sioning of parish musi- 6p St. Francis Choir Pohick of St. Andrew
cians, Activities Fair 6:30p Prayer Group 9a Weight/
11:15a HE II Strength Training
7:30p Healing Service
6:30p EYC 10a Yoga
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Apple Butter Weekend 6p Walking the 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 12:30p CO-OP 8a Brotherhood
Proper 20b Mourner’s Path 7p Docent Gen- 6p St. Cecelia St. 7p Boy Scouts of St. Andrew
7:45a HE I 7p EFM eral Mtg Alban Choir 7:30p Choir of 9a Weight/
9a HE II 6p St. Francis Choir Pohick Strength Training
10:20a Alpha 6p CoH 10a Yoga
11:15a HE I 10a Country Fair
7:30p Healing Service
5p EYC Fun Night
30 OCT 1 2 3 4 5 6
Proper 21b 6p Walking the 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 12:30p CO-OP 8a Brotherhood
7:45a HE I Mourner’s Path 4:30p Golden 6p St. Cecelia St. 7p Boy Scouts of St. Andrew
9a HE II 7p EFM Dove BdMtg Alban Choir 7:30p Choir of 9a Weight/
10:20a Alpha 6p St. Francis Choir Pohick Strength Training
11:15a HE II 6:30p Martha 10a Yoga
1p 1st Sat Docent
Guild Dinner
Tour
7:30p Healing Service 4p Fr Don’s Fare-
well Reception

Contact the Parish Secretary, Susan Hayward-Costa, to list group meetings or events on the calendar, shcosta@pohick.org.
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SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

2 SEPTEMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 16 SEPTEMBER 23 SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER
USHERS
7:45 8am Stew Remaly Rodger Jones Don Cooke Stew Remaly Tony Marsico
Tony Marsico Mike Vaughn Becky Wagner Mike Zane Rodger Jones
9:00 10am Hal Yarwood Beth Altman Tom Bland Chris Brown Fuzzy Thurston
Tom Goeller John Pasour Grant Hodges Dane Derbes Greg Wilson
Angela Edgemon, Matt Gurrola Dennis Myers Brent Goeller Hal Yarwood
Steve Edgemon Bill Patton Pehr Pehrsson Edwardene Pitcock Tom Goeller
11:15 NA Dave Billingsley Sandra Caesar Bill Bland Paul Walden
Kathy Kirkland Ed McGovern Rick Nelson Hank Foresman
OPEN - UP
7:00 C. McCullough H. Stankwitz E. Thorson D. Smith B. Altman
LOCK - UP
1:00 J. Rolander A. Derbes J. Rolander D. Cooke C. Herbert
TELLERS
12:15 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
ALTAR GUILD
AM A. Powell A. Powell J. Sunderland J. Sunderland J. Wells
J. Schmid J. Schmid B. Altman B. Altman N. Sage
M. Tonkin M. Tonkin N. Bireley N. Bireley C. Foster
S. Caesar S. Caesar V. Jones V. Jones J. Mullins
E. Pitcock E. Pitcock J. MacDonald J. MacDonald H. Parker
A. Marsico A. Marsico R. Teale R. Teale M. Grant
M. Yezek M. Yezek B. Wagner B. Wagner R. Stankwitz
FLOWER GUILD
AM TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
COFFEE HOUR
7:45 8a M/M Birely M/M Stankwitz M/M Maynard M/M Remaly M/M Jones
9:00 10a M/M Hogg M/M Wise Docent Guild Schmid/Pitcock M/M Grant
11:15 NA M/M Nelson S. Pehrsson K. Kirkland S. Caesar
GREETERS
7:45 8a J. Bartholomew S. Yarwood T. Look Choi Family Pag’an/Wallace
9:00 10a Pag’an/Wallace V. Axarlis M/M Sage D. Armstrong M/M C. Brown
11:15 NA D. Sebastian B. Atkinson A. Poad C. Hodge
DOCENTS
9:00 10a P. Kind J. Bartholomew T. Bland F. Crawford C. Knipling
11:15 NA D. Hamly B. Bland T. Costa G. Delaune
LAY READERS
7:45 8a S. Harding (P) Marsico (R) Booth (R) Thorson (R) Booth (P)
M. Harding (R) Wagner (P) Thorson (P) Marsico (P) Wagner (R)
9:00 10a Sage (R) Gastrell (P) Choi (R) Prior (P) Walden (P)
Walden (P) Cockroft (R) Egan (P) Ayorinde (R) Sage (R)
11:15 NA Edgemon (R) M. Harding (P) Edgemon (P) Cockroft (P)
Elston (P) S. Harding (R) Walden (R) Gastrell (R)
The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Church’s website, www.pohick.org, under “Ministries.”
Pohick Episcopal Church September 2018 • Page 15

Education for Ministry

EFM - How can I connect my daily life to what I read
in the Bible and in theological texts? That is the central
question undergirding the Education for Ministry program,
offered by the University of the South School of Theology.
The EFM group consists of 6-12 adult participants, usu-
ally from the Pohick family, and has two trained mentors.
Participants meet for two and a half to three hours, over the
course of a nine-month academic year, for thoughtful and
sometimes life-changing discussions and a light dinner.
The four-year program consists of studies in Old Testa-
ment (Year 1), New Testament (Year 2), Church History
(Year 3) and Theology (Year 4). Students sign up for one
year at a time and everyone misses sessions here and there
for travel, work, and other commitments. The tuition fee is
$375 per year, and financial aid is available. Students need
only to commit to one year at a time and since the program
has changed in the last several years, EFM grads are wel-
come! For more information, contact Denise McHugh at
410- 300-9867, dmchugh@umd.edu or Hank Foresman at
540-529-2592, keydet@me.com.
COME TO THE GOLDEN DOVE
The Golden Dove Gift Shop thanks all Pohick
parishioners! Because of YOUR support, the Golden
Dove has given back not only to Pohick, but to other
needs in the community and beyond. Please continue
to shop and support all of these worthwhile causes:
EYC mission trip, Eagle Scouts, kitchen renovation,
Nets for Life, Kilmarx/Powell Scholarship, Episcopal
Relief Foundation, Women of Pohick, ERD-Tennes-
see Fire Relief & Flood/Hurricane Relief, Harrison
House, Organ Fund, and the Pohick playground are
some of the efforts that have been supported in the last
five years - thanks to YOU!
New shop hours start September 9 on Sunday
mornings, 10:15 am - 11:30 am.
2018 Christmas Mart
Thursday, November 15
Mark the calendar now for the an-
nual Christmas Mart! More details
and requests for help will soon be making the
headlines. Any questions for now, please contact
Connie Myers at 703-455-4652 or jetskiing@ho-
tmail.com.
Kiki Coderre Pohick Prayer Group
Come near to God and he will come near to you
( James 4:8). Parishioner Kiki Coderre prayed fre-
quently during her hard-fought battle with can-
cer. During that time, God spoke to her about the
need for Pohick to be a “praying” church.
Please consider joining the Kiki Coderre Po-
hick Prayer Group to pray for the church, the
community and individuals on the third Wednes-
day of each month. The group begins with Lectio
Divina - meditating silently on a scripture passage
as it is read aloud several times. A different topic is
presented each month, inviting the Holy Spirit to
guide the prayers. Attendees may choose to offer
prayers aloud or in silence. The group concludes
with the Lord’s prayer.
For more information, contact Kelly Uribe,
ekuribe@verizon.net or Charlotte Knipling,
c.knipling@gmail.com.

73rd Annual
Pohick Count r y Fair
Saturday, September 29 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pohick Church Fairgrounds
Join us for a special day of fun & fellowship! • The Fair offers activities for everyone!
Turkey Shoot • Children’s Games • Moon Bounce • Face Painting • Music
Garden Shop • Country Store • Apple Butter Booth • BBQ • Hamburgers • Hot Dogs • Drinks • Much More!
Volunteers Still Needed!
Please call the Church office, 703-339-6572, for more information.
 The Purpose of Pohick Church is to be a nourishing community where Christ’s love is experienced and taken beyond its walls.

VESTRY • GRAM
Non-Profit Org.

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U.S. Postage

Lorton, VA
PAID

Date: _____________________ Subject: _____________________

To: The Vestry
From:
Pohick Church Staff Pohick Church Vestry
Rector: The Rev’d Donald Sr. Warden: Beth Altman
Binder, PhD Jr. Warden: Clint Herbert
Assistant: The Rev’d Dr. Lynn Treasurer: Doug Smith
P. Ronaldi Register: Susan Pehrsson
Lorton, Virginia 22079-1519

Members: Beth Altman,

9301 Richmond Highway

Minister of Music: Linda Egan Micheyl Bartholomew,

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Director of Don Cooke, Anne Derbes,

Christian Ed: Frances Sessums Kathy Kirkland,
Pohick Church

Youth Minister: Rusty Booth Amanda Ljuba, Carney

Parish Secretary: Susan Hayward-Costa McCullough, Jane Rolander,
Finance Admin: Mike Morgan Herb Stankwitz,
Sexton: John Sessums Eric Thorson
Telephone: 703-339-6572 • Fax: 703-339-9884
Church Office Email: shcosta@pohick.org • Web Site: www.pohick.org