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Open up space for God’s presence in your life.
You are a human being, not a human doing.
Sunday worship, daily quiet time, and small group.
Environments converge to help you hone your spiritual life.
Breathe.

Sermon Series Begins June 3.
Small Group Environment Begins Wed June 6.

On May 20th we will celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the Church at Clarendon by laying the cornerstone of our new building. We will join together at 11 am (no 9 am service) to give thanks. We invite the entire church and our guests to share in a light reception in the Welcome Hall following the service.

We have been extremely blessed at the Church at Clarendon. God continues to form us into people who love Him, love each other, and are committed to doing His will. God, working through His people among us, sustains a beautiful range of ministries that deepen our discipleship and call our community to follow Jesus. Through our dedication to unity, love and serving God, Jesus Christ will continue to be glorified in this place.

In addition (!), our choir will be reuniting again in May to prepare for our Anniversary/Building Dedication Combine Worship Service on May 20th. Please let Nat or Adelina know if you are interested in singing with us. natalie@1bc.org

The Life of Moses provides a rich history to the Christian faith, a history that offers prospective and insight into what it means to live by faith and to be loved by God. As we explore the life of Moses, it is our hope that God will use this series to entice a new faith in him and deepen existing faith.

• Parking: There will be free parking in the garage on Highland Street, or you can park on the street.  If you park in the garage tell the attendant that you are there for the church service.  You will receive a ticket to bring with you into the service.  After the service you will receive a validation stamp.  Return the ticket with stamp to the attendant as you leave.
• Entrances: The primary entrance for the new sanctuary is off of Highland Street, which is the side of the building and is handicap accessible.  This brings you into Welcome Hall where there will be refreshments.  You can also enter from the front of the building up the stairs.  There will be signs designating “Enter Here” to help you find your way.  You will not be able to enter the building from the apartment side (“V-Point.”)
• Seating: There are approximately 300 seats in the new sanctuary.  So that there will be convenient seating for all, please move towards the center of the seating area and avoid leaving single seats empty.
• Late arrival seating: For courtesy to those attending the service, please make every effort to arrive on time for the service. The greeters will reserve a certain number of seats conveniently close to the door for late arrivers.  If you arrive after the first part of the service, you may be asked to enter at the back of the sanctuary to minimize disruption.
• Worship folders: We will have an exciting new system for the new building.  When you enter the sanctuary you will receive a folder that will have everything you need for the service: Bulletin, worship notes, announcements, etc.  Please return this on the way out of the sanctuary.
• No food or drink: In honor of the new worship space we ask for you to refrain from taking food or beverages into the sanctuary.
• Sunday School Classes:Nursery – Next to Welcome Hall
  Preschool 3-5 –  Next to Welcome Hall
  Mother’s Care Group – Parlor
  Elem 1-3 Room 218
  Elem 4-5 Room 210B
  Youth (6-12) 2nd floor Education Building
  Donna Green’s class (9:30-10:40am) – Room 213B
  Agape class (EBartlett; 10:15-11:15am) Room 213A
  Garfield Adult Small Group Study  - 2nd floor Education Building

If you have any additional questions feel free to contact Stephen Taylor at stephen@1bc.org.

New Sunday School Class Starting March 18 (Meets 9:30-10:40am)
Clarendon will be adding a second Adult Sunday School on Sunday mornings to be convenient for those wanting to attend the 11am service.  The class will be taught by Donna Green and will run from 9:30-10:40am.  For more information contact Donna Green mollybess@rcn.com.

Wednesday Night Dinner March 21, 6:00-7:30pm
Leader: Stephen Taylor (stephentaylornova@gmail.com.) Wednesday Night Dinners are a longstanding tradition at the Church at Clarendon. Provided for a modest fee (~$5) this is a chance to connect in our church community. Arrive any time between 6:00-7:30 pm, and consider staying for a Wednesday night small group.

New Wednesday Night Bible Study Starting March 21 (Meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:45pm)
Leaders: Susannah Stafford (susannah.sanford@gmail.com) and Matthew McDaniel. This 8 week study is open to adults of all ages and all levels of Bible study experience. We’ll study each chapter with a mix of teaching and discussion. Weekly homework will be given but is not a requirement for attendance; just come learn with us!

Financial Freedom Ministry Seminar March 24 Saturday 8:30-4:00p, White Hall
Matthew Williams (mdwanw@gmail.com)
Description: This one day class will teach you biblical principles for transforming your finances and life. This course can benefit everyone, regardless of their financial situation. The course looks at the five financial areas of life (earning, giving, saving, debt and spending), explores what the bible says and what the culture says about each of them, and then trains participants in the basic tools with which to implement those principles into their daily lives.
Registration due by March 18.  25.00 registration fee includes participant manual and lunch.

Marriage Matters Couples Event Friday April 27, 7-9pm, Church at Clarendon
Susan Taylor (sumeho@gmail.com)
Description: Consider this the ultimate date night for Christian couples: Join with other couples to play the game How Well Do You Know Your Spouse?  Learn tried-and-true strategies for surviving marriage while we will contemplate the question: What is the operational definition of a God-centered marriage? This class is open to all married and engaged couples.
Registration due by April 24.  10.00 registration fee per couple includes light refreshments.

It’s quite a daunting task to sum up an entire community of diverse individuals in a single page. How do we do justice to all the many aspects that make up the identity of a church? Instead of posting a vague statement trying to encompass everyone, we’ve asked some members of our community to give their two cents. We’d also love to hear from anyone who has participated with us. On this page, leave a comment below describing how you have experienced the Church at Clarendon. The collage of comments will do a much better job of painting the picture of our church than any one leader could do.

If you’re interested in our beliefs click here .  Our vision and purpose statements are in the boxes on the the right. But if you’re trying to get a more nuanced picture of the essence of our community, check out some of the comments below.

So… Who are we?

Looking for ways to get connected and engage with our community? Here are some great places to start:

1. Join a small group. Our small groups run on a trimester schedule, meeting for about three months and then taking a breather for a month. During the month off, keep your eye out for special one-time community gatherings! Our new cycle of small groups is scheduled to start up in mid-June.

2. Serve in a ministry. One of the easiest ways to get more connected with our community is to choose a way to serve alongside others. Below are some of the ongoing needs, but if you have a passion for something new, don’t be afraid to bring it up!

• Kids Ministry – help out with the DC Kids throughout the week or serve in the Sunday School at 10AM or Children’s Church at 11AM
• Greeting Ministry – offer a handshake and a warm welcome to our Sunday morning guests
• Hospitality Ministry – provide snacks for the fellowship hour between the services or help with set up and/or clean up on a monthly basis
• 3 Strands Dinners for the homeless

3. Enjoy Breakfast or Coffee with one of our staff members. Just email David (david@1bc.org) or Betsy (betsy@1bc.org) and let them know you’d like to get together, and they’ll happily buy you breakfast or coffee.