Announcements

We are excited to report that Mount Olivet has passed our fire and building inspections! This Sunday, April 19, at 10:30 AM, we will have a dedication of our new space in the Sanctuary with a cake reception to follow. You will have an opportunity to tour the fire-side of the building. There will be no children or youth Sunday School. Adult classes have the option to decide whether they want to meet or not.

Sarah Whiddon, along with members of the Outreach committee, are starting a new small group concentrating on access for people with disabilities. The first meeting will be this Sunday, April 19, 12:30 in the Youth Area to talk about goals for the group. Some suggestions include arts and crafts, games, music, and field trips on Metro. Lunch provided. The group will meet on a quarterly basis. Questions? Contact Sarah Whiddon.

On May 2 from 2-5 pm, we invite you to attend the Open House celebrating the restoration of a major portion of the church, which was damaged in a devastating fire over three years ago. We will host a short program in the sanctuary at 3:00 pm.

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As Arlington’s oldest church in continuous ministry at the same location, we will celebrate our 170 years on this site as well as current ministries that enrich our community. 

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The Open House will feature activities throughout the afternoon, including activities for children.  We welcome you at any time, and especially for the 3:00 pm event.

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Please plan to come and share your faith by inviting a friend to this inclusive community event for all ages. Help us spread the word…repost this ARLnow story on your social media platforms.

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You don’t have to rush the journey. Discover Mount Olivet offers space to learn, ask questions, and explore how God might be calling you deeper into the life of this church. Two April Zoom classes will be scheduled at times convenient for participants. Sign up at the link below, and a member of the Witness and Welcome team will contact you to arrange your class. Questions click here. Questions? Email us!

Mount Olivet’s Caretakers of God’s Creation invite you to join them for seasonal Spirit and Nature walks through Arlington County’s green spaces, to collaborate with Arlington Regional Master Naturalists on the second Saturday of every month – weather permitting – to care for Woodlawn Park behind Mount Olivet, or get involved on the state level with the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church Creation Justice Movement.  For more information visit mountolivetumc.com/caretakers-of-gods-creation  and vaumc.org/creationjustice  or email summers.matt@gmail.com with any questions or to be notified of upcoming Caretakers activities.

Nuclear radiation takes a toll on entire populations but some have more vulnerabilities than others. The extensive nuclear weapons testing at the Nevada Test Site between 1951 and 1962, chosen because it was a sparsely populated area, has affected the entire region (and continent) but had an especially significant impact on the Shoshone nation.  

The church office is open! Office hours (when you can meet with staff/clergy) are Tuesday-Friday from 9 AM – 2 PM, closed Monday. Staff/clergy will continue to work flexible hours and have other meetings and appointments, so it is best to make an appointment as needed. You can email an individual staff member or clergy or call the church office at 571-447-3619.

Clothesline is an organization that takes donations of “cool” school-ready clothes for kids and teenagers whose families are struggling. This is a great opportunity to donate like-new clothes your kids have grown out of, and they especially need coats, pants, shoes, and pajamas. Adult sized clothes are also welcome. Twice a year Clothesline has a free store where kids can shop in a retail environment. You can drop off your donations on Sundays in the Youth Area through the summer.

During these difficult times, we are helping the families at Glebe Elementary School put food on their tables by donating canned goods. Place your items in the basket in the Preschool Lobby on Sunday or leave in the bin on the 16^th Street porch (entrance door #1). The following low sugar and low sodium items are needed:

• Canned fruits

• Canned tuna

• Canned soups

• Canned vegetables

• Canned tomatoes

• Peanut butter (in plastic jars)

• Cereal

Contact Linnea Carlson with any questions.