Rally to End Racism Wednesday, April 4, on the National Mall

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Rally to End Racism
Wednesday, April 4, on the National Mall
50th Anniversary of the Assassination of MLK

On April 3-5, 2018 the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and partners will gather in Washington, D.C. for a historic event to mark 50 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, and to launch its Truth and Racial Justice Initiative. The Rally to End Racism is a launching point for a comprehensive, multi-year program to address racism in our nation. Pastor Julie is serving on the fundraising committee for this event. Many volunteers will be needed from local congregations. Stay tuned for ways you can help.

Schedule At-A-Glance for April 3-5, 2018

Tuesday, April 3: Ecumenical Worship Service in the Orthodox Tradition

  • 6:30 p.m.: St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral,
    2815 36th St., NW, Washington, D.C., 20007

Wednesday, April 4: ACT to End Racism Rally on the National Mall

  • 7-8 a.m.: Silent Prayer Walk to the National Mall
  • 8-9 a.m.: Interfaith Service
  • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Rally and Call to Commitment
     

Thursday, April 5: National Day of Advocacy & Action

Serving as a leading voice of witness to the living Christ in the public square since 1950, the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) brings together 38 member communions (including the Alliance of Baptists) and more than 35 million Christians in a common expression of God’s love and promise of unity.

More Info: http://www.rally2endracism.org/

Lenten Vespers on Wednesday Nights - 2/21 to 3/21

These 45-minute worship services will offer a simple, meaningful opportunity to pause in the middle of the week to connect with God and receive fresh inspiration. Each service will feature someone from FBC sharing a piece of his or her faith story, as well as musicians from our congregation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                   

                 Faith Story           Musician(s) 

Feb 21        Lilia Abron             Cindy Fuller

Feb 28       Kevin Biggins          Paul Nelson, Zena Aldridge

Mar 7         Carol Nicholas        Robert Cochran, Kimberly Galva

Mar 14       Roger Alford           Christina Whitehouse-Suggs

Mar 21       Oliver Müller           Charles Pugh, Kevin Biggins

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Combine Worship and Community on Wednesday Nights in Lent

Two Dinner Options!
Prefer to eat early? Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Chef Laval at 6pm in Fellowship Hall. Cost: $8.00. RSVP to D’O Dillard, ddillard@firstbaptistdc.org each week by Monday at 5pm or make a standing reservation for all five suppers during Lent.

Prefer to eat later? Each week after vespers, all who’d like to join in are invited to walk as a group to one of the many nearby restaurants.