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Foundry Youth who are in sixth grade or above are invited to join our Confirmation class for 2022. Classes begin February 6 in person. Contact Pastor K.C. to learn more, or register for Confirmation here.
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This coming Sunday, Jan. 30, Foundry plans to return to fully hybrid (in person and online) worship for both our 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services. We will remain in Hybrid Worship Mode with appropriate protocols unless and until factors clearly dictate otherwise. Read the full update regarding return to fully hybrid worship here.
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This annual count of our unhoused neighbors will take place the night of Wednesday, Jan. 26. Our Foundry team that will be working the Dupont neighborhood is now full, but volunteers are needed in other areas of the city. Visit the Point In Time website to sign up to volunteer.
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Foundry’s 2022 Lenten Devotional will explore our multi-pandemic experiences and the tensions that exist between the world we hope for and the world in which we currently reside. All are invited to submit an entry. Your entry may be a written reflection (300 words), poem, photo or drawing. Learn more about the devotional, access resources, and watch a short introductory video. For more information or to submit your entry, email LentenDevotional@FoundryUMC.org.
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Join Dr. Chris Myers Asch and Dr. George Derek Musgrove, this year's William Astor and Vivian T. Kirk Symposium Speakers, for a master class exploring topics related to their November 2021 lecture on "Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in Our Nation's Capital."
We will gather both online and in person at Foundry on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon for an interactive exploration of the ways we teach, tell, and confront our history and how it impacts our ability to create lasting social change. A light, pre-packaged breakfast will be provided. A private livestreaming option will be available for registrants. Learn more and register here.
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Two upcoming "A Disciple's Path" courses have been scheduled. One course, led by Pastor Kelly, will begin Feb. 27 and meet weekly on Sunday. The other, led by Pastor K.C., will begin March 3 and meet weekly on Thursday evening. We are encouraging all Foundry members and congregants – not just prospective members – to join one of these courses.
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Join our 2022 Youth Local Mission Cohort! YLM is an opportunity for youth to explore the intersections of faith, service, and politics by learning from local and national leaders, serving with community partners, immersing themselves in the city, and creating an initiative together. Previous guests include: Mike McCurry, Press Secretary for President Bill Clinton; Rep. Jim Clyburn, House Majority Whip; Rev. Thomas Bowen and Rev. E. Taylor Doctor from the Mayor's office; Rev. Rochelle Andrews from Wesley Theological Seminary, among others.
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Clothing Donations to be accepted beginning Sunday, Feb. 6
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Do you have new or gently-used clothing that you're not using? Donate it to a neighbor in need! Foundry will begin collecting both adult men's and women's winter clothes on Sundays and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. beginning Sunday, Feb. 6.
Donated clothing will be collected, sorted, and taken to Charlie’s Place. They are currently in need of new underwear and socks, used items such as winter caps, thermal clothes, jeans, shoes, sweaters, and coats. For any questions, email Jackie Wright.
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