Community Lutheran Church - Sterling, VA

Free Prayer Wednesday- What are you praying for this week?

Our staff is praying for the good weather, for the rain nourishing the Earth and the Giving Garden, and for a sunny Sunday for outdoor Worship!

Free Prayer Wednesday- What are you praying for this week?

Our staff is praying for the good weather, for the rain nourishing the Earth and the Giving Garden, and for a sunny Sunday for outdoor Worship!

This weekend we are hosting a baptism class, open for all ages. Saturday, May 15 at 4:00 PM- Email Pastor Annabelle at [email protected] for more details.

This weekend we are hosting a baptism class, open for all ages. Saturday, May 15 at 4:00 PM- Email Pastor Annabelle at [email protected] for more details.

[05/09/21]   Good morning Church! Here is the bulletin for worship this morning!https://communitylutheran.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-05-09-Sixth-Sunday-of-Easter-Bulletin.pdf

Presiding Bishop issues statement on Mental Health Awareness

There's no shame if you've been struggling in this time. You are not alone. You are held in God's unending love. Know that there are people who are willing to listen and to walk with you. Pr. Annabelle is available for listening, conversation, and prayer. And we have fabulous trained Stephen Ministers to accompany you. You. are. loved.

Presiding Bishop issues statement on Mental Health Awareness The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with more than 3.8 million members. "God's work. Our hands."

Throughout the month of May, we will be collecting books for the nearby elementary schools. Any new or like-new books for ages K-5 in English or Spanish are needed.

Books will be collected from now until May 23 during Sunday outdoor worship, or during office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Call to confirm that someone is at the office 703-430-6006, please do not leave books outside. Thank you for supporting these students!

Throughout the month of May, we will be collecting books for the nearby elementary schools. Any new or like-new books for ages K-5 in English or Spanish are needed.

Books will be collected from now until May 23 during Sunday outdoor worship, or during office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Call to confirm that someone is at the office 703-430-6006, please do not leave books outside. Thank you for supporting these students!

Free Prayer Wednesday! This weekend many people will celebrate Mother's Day- while often a joyous day, it can also be a day of heartache for those struggling with infertility, people missing their mothers, and many others dealing with family conflicts. What prayers do you hold this week? Prayers of gratitude or comfort for Mother's Day? Any other prayers of celebration or support for the week?

Free Prayer Wednesday! This weekend many people will celebrate Mother's Day- while often a joyous day, it can also be a day of heartache for those struggling with infertility, people missing their mothers, and many others dealing with family conflicts. What prayers do you hold this week? Prayers of gratitude or comfort for Mother's Day? Any other prayers of celebration or support for the week?

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Today is May 4, popularly known as Star Wars Day. Peace be with you, and may the fourth be with you!
#StarWarsDay #MaytheFourth

Giving Garden Prep Day

We got rained out for our last Garden Clean Up day, but the team will be back this Wednesday and Friday! Sign up to volunteer now to help get our garden space ready for spring and summer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084eaeae28a46-giving

Giving Garden Prep Day Help get the Giving Garden ready for the growing season! Volunteers are needed Friday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m. Activities will include pulling weeds, turning over and evening the soil, and putting weedbock down. Please bring water and sunscreen. Some garden tools will be available, but please bring ...

Rwanda School Project Turns 15! | Community Lutheran Church - Sterling, VA

The Rwanda School Project is celebrating 15 Years!

Learn more about the upcoming celebration, and sign up for the Zoom event now on our blog: https://communitylutheran.org/rwanda-school-project-turns-15/

Rwanda School Project Turns 15! | Community Lutheran Church - Sterling, VA

CLC Sunday School-May 5, 2021

Hello Church! Reminder that Sunday School is happening at 9 in the Parking Lot and on Zoom. Check last week's email for the Zoom link (apologies on not resending it this week) and view the attachment for today's coloring pages! https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRzWTNYdTw4u81mvl_RGPoC5NNVoXLT6omwBIRIcMjMyKxXV0ig0_CzYQMD-HS2JRJXh8NgJm-5g6bj/pub

CLC Sunday School-May 5, 2021

Don't forget- the Congregational Meeting about the Preschool is this Sunday, May 2 at 1:00 PM on Zoom.

If you did not receive the Zoom information via email, please reach out to the office at (703) 430-6006 or email [email protected].

Don't forget- the Congregational Meeting about the Preschool is this Sunday, May 2 at 1:00 PM on Zoom.

If you did not receive the Zoom information via email, please reach out to the office at (703) 430-6006 or email [email protected].

"Pray and let God worry." -Martin Luther

What worries do you need to pass over in prayer today?

"Pray and let God worry." -Martin Luther

What worries do you need to pass over in prayer today?

Thank you to everyone who came to our community clean up day on Saturday! It was perfect weather to enjoy a day out in God's creation.

Thank you to everyone who came to our community clean up day on Saturday! It was perfect weather to enjoy a day out in God's creation.

Help get the Giving Garden ready for the growing season! Volunteers are needed Friday, April 30, at 5:30 PM. Please bring water and sunscreen. Some garden tools will be available, but bring trowels and shovels if you have them.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084eaeae28a46-giving

Help get the Giving Garden ready for the growing season! Volunteers are needed Friday, April 30, at 5:30 PM. Please bring water and sunscreen. Some garden tools will be available, but bring trowels and shovels if you have them.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084eaeae28a46-giving

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. outside in person a #biblestudy on the coming Sunday's texts (bring a folding chair!). We'll #read, #wrestle with, and #interpret #scripture together so bring your #bibles, #experiences, #thoughts, and #questions. #seekers and #doubters are always welcome as well!
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For more information, contact Pr. Annabelle: [email protected]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. outside in person a #biblestudy on the coming Sunday's texts (bring a folding chair!). We'll #read, #wrestle with, and #interpret #scripture together so bring your #bibles, #experiences, #thoughts, and #questions. #seekers and #doubters are always welcome as well!
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For more information, contact Pr. Annabelle: [email protected]

What a beautiful day to do a clean up through Keep Loudoun Beautiful with friends on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail! Thank you, Heather, for setting this up and to all who came out to help: Pete, Roberta, Joan, Sara, Katie, Heather, Zach, Rachel, Jeff, and Pr. Annabelle.

We picked up trash and recycling including a cell phone, bike, car bumper, and, yes, even a kitchen sink!

[04/25/21]   Good morning Church! Here is the bulletin for worship!https://communitylutheran.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-04-25-Fourth-Sunday-of-Easter-Bulletin.pdf

[04/25/21]   See you this morning for Sunday School at 9:00 and worship at 10:00!

Location Change!! Our environment clean up day this Sunday, April 25 will now be at Washington & Old Dominion Trail. Meet at 22510 S Sterling Blvd (near the Hindu temple) at 1:30 p.m.

All ages welcome! Celebrate God's creation by helping to keep it clean

Location Change!! Our environment clean up day this Sunday, April 25 will now be at Washington & Old Dominion Trail. Meet at 22510 S Sterling Blvd (near the Hindu temple) at 1:30 p.m.

All ages welcome! Celebrate God's creation by helping to keep it clean

Sunday School starts again this Sunday, April 25! All PreK-5th graders are welcome to come from 9:00-9:45 AM before worship. We will be meeting in-person on the hill, or you can join online through Zoom.

Sunday School starts again this Sunday, April 25! All PreK-5th graders are welcome to come from 9:00-9:45 AM before worship. We will be meeting in-person on the hill, or you can join online through Zoom.

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. on #zoom for a #biblestudy on the coming Sunday's texts. We'll #read, #wrestle with, and #interpret #scripture together so bring your #bibles, #experiences, #thoughts, and #questions. #seekers and #doubters are always welcome as well!
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For more information and the Zoom link, contact Pr. Annabelle: [email protected]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. on #zoom for a #biblestudy on the coming Sunday's texts. We'll #read, #wrestle with, and #interpret #scripture together so bring your #bibles, #experiences, #thoughts, and #questions. #seekers and #doubters are always welcome as well!
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For more information and the Zoom link, contact Pr. Annabelle: [email protected]

[04/18/21]   Good morning Church! We are thrilled to have you with us for worship this morning, here is the bulletin:https://communitylutheran.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-04-18-Third-Sunday-of-Easter-Bulletin-1.pdf

See you tomorrow for #outdoorworship at 10:00! #clcsterlingva #welcomingothers #growingingrace #sharingchristslove

See you tomorrow for #outdoorworship at 10:00! #clcsterlingva #welcomingothers #growingingrace #sharingchristslove

Sunday School Survey

Calling all parents! Help us plan Sunday School for the rest of this year by filling out a short, 4 question survey here: https://forms.gle/FTvUNmrZacdEAkbB6

Your responses will help us tailor the programming to fit your families needs. Thank you in advance for your responses! The survey will be open until next Wednesday, April 21.

Sunday School Survey This survey is to gauge how we will proceed with Sunday School for the remained of the 2020-21 academic year. Thank you so much for taking the time to offer your feedback.

Alleluia! He is risen! It's the second week of #easter. The risen Jesus appears with “flesh and bones” before the disciples. Who are the flesh and bones people who help you #believe? What is your #prayer today? #freeprayer #freeprayerwednesdays #clcsterlingva

Alleluia! He is risen! It's the second week of #easter. The risen Jesus appears with “flesh and bones” before the disciples. Who are the flesh and bones people who help you #believe? What is your #prayer today? #freeprayer #freeprayerwednesdays #clcsterlingva

Yesterday sure was a beautiful day for outdoor worship-look at those blue skies! We are so grateful for the opportunity to start worshipping in-person safely again. Thank you to all who attended.

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. on #zoom for a #biblestudy on the coming Sunday's texts. We'll #read, #wrestle with, and #interpret #scripture together so bring your #bibles, #experiences, #thoughts, and #questions. #seekers and #doubters are always welcome as well!
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For more information and the Zoom link, contact Pr. Annabelle: [email protected]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. on #zoom for a #biblestudy on the coming Sunday's texts. We'll #read, #wrestle with, and #interpret #scripture together so bring your #bibles, #experiences, #thoughts, and #questions. #seekers and #doubters are always welcome as well!
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For more information and the Zoom link, contact Pr. Annabelle: [email protected]