Shane Claiborne (author of the Irresistible Revolution) and Chris Haw’s new book “Jesus for President†just came out a few months ago. It’s a book that insightfully seeks to grapple with the question, “How do we navigate our allegiance to state and our allegiance to Christ, especially when they come into conflict?â€
I am on the coordinating team that is bringing the authors and some of their colleagues to DC to talk about the book and the topic. I hope you can come and will spread the word to your communities (publicity materials are available at http://www.jesusforpresidentindc.org/publicity)!
Friday, June 27 at 7PM
Calvary Baptist (755 8th St NW, Washington, DC)
Tickets are free, but you need to register at http://www.JesusforPresidentinDC.org.
Have no idea who Shane Claiborne is? You should definitely pick up a copy of Irresistible Revolution. I’ve personally given away over 200 copies of it. Check out the Jesus for President book reviews on the site as well http://www.JesusforPresidentinDC.org.
Please plan to come and don’t forget to spread the word to your friends. It’s going to be a great night!
This month’s prayer and share has been moved to a Thursday in an attempt to accommodate some people’s schedules…
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We will be gathering this Thursday June 5 at 7:30 pm at Casa Chirilagua.
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The address is:
3808 Russell Road
Apt C12
Alexandria VA 22305
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If you see the Wafle Shop you know you are there… we live right behind it.
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We are looking forward to hearing and sharing more about how the Lord is moving throughout the area in the lives of different individuals and communities…
Hey Everyone!
The monthly prayer and share gathering will be on February 4th at the SE Community.
Details:
Date: Monday, February 4th
Time: 7:30pm
Place: 2106 Minnesota Ave SE
         Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-610-0119 or 202-834-2902(Carrie’s cell)
Everyone is welcome to come, whether or not you live in community.
Directions:
From 395 – once you’re in DC continue on the SE/SW Freeway and go to Pennsylvania Ave(left lanes). After you go over the bridge(it’s the only way you can go) go to the second stop light and take a right onto Minnesota Ave. We are on the block after the second stop light on the right hand side. There is lots of parking.
From 295 – Take the Pennsylvania Ave East exit and follow same directions as above.
By metro or bus – closest metro stops are Anacostia(green) and Potomac Ave(orange and blue) – we can give rides from metro – just call. The B2 bus stops right by our house. Also any 30 bus comes here – it stops at Penn. and Minnesota, which is a couple blocks away.
Hope to see you all in a couple weeks!
Amy, Carrie, Christi, Kate, Sondra, and Stephanie
Prayer and Share
Begins: Sun, 07 Jan 2007 at 7:00 PM
Ends: Sun, 07 Jan 2007 at 10:00 PM
Location: 3808 Russell Rd
Apt. C-12
Alexandria, VA 22305
Our monthly time of sharing what’s going on in our communities.
Prayer and Share
Begins: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 at 7:00 PM
Ends: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 at 10:00 PM
Location:
2106 Minnesota Ave SE
Washington, DC
Our venue moves again, this time to Southeast DC! Come one, come all, to Fairlawn…hall.
(Okay, so poetry isn’t a strength of mine.)
Anyway, September’s DC Area Community of Communities meeting will NOT be held on the first Monday of the month (being as it’s a legally mandated holiday and all), and so we will be gathering at 7pm on Monday, September 10th. Much to talk about and share and lift up before God. It’ll be grand, and you’ll get to see my new piano, which at least I remain terribly excited about.
The address is 2106 Minnesota Ave SE — the only row house on the street with green shingles.
If you’re coming from Virginia, you’ll want to take I-395 N to the Southeast Freeway (also known as 1-295 S). Exit on Pennsylvania, where you’ll cross the Anacostia River. Just a couple blocks after the river, you turn right at L’Enfant Sq onto Minnesota Ave. It’s a bit of a tricky intersection in that there are multiple right — take the tight, rather than the wide, curve, but also try not to turn into the parking lot. (In terms of landmarks, at that corner there’s a bus stop and the Post Office.) We’re three blocks down on the block right past Orr Elementary School. Our house is on the right side of the street across from a grassy triangle. Parking is abundant and unzoned, so don’t worry on that front. Park wherever you please, though stopping right in the middle of the road may lead to some insurance problems for you.
For those driving from the city, assuming you can find Penn. Ave, pick up the directions there, and you’ll be good.
If you’re taking public transportation, the closest Metros are Anacostia (green line) and Potomac Ave (blue and orange). More than likely, if you’re metroing, you can simply call us and we’ll come and pick you up. But you can also take the B2 from either metro right to our block. Call me for specifics, particularly if you’re coming from Potomac Ave.
Half-price burgers beforehand at Crystal City Sports Pub at 5:30 as usual — call Matt for details on that (434.962.4927).
Call me with any questions, and let me know if you’re planning on coming. Hope to see on the 10th!
Stephanie
202.290.6691
Prayer and Share
Begins: Mon, 06 Aug 2007 at 7:00 PM
Ends: Mon, 06 Aug 2007 at 10:00 PM
Location: Casa Chirilagua
3808 Russell Rd Apt C12
Alexandria, VA
The DC Area Community of Communities will be gathering at Casa Chirilagua this month. Lots of exciting things are happening and it will be great seeing everyone and praying with one another. We’ll also spend some time discussing our upcoming retreat in November.
If you are planning to come, let me know so we can be on the lookout for you.
If you want to metro, the closest stop is Braddock and we can send someone to pick you up. Let me know.
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION:
Park behind MOM’s (My Organic Market) 3831 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
As usual, Some of Us will be meeting at the Crystal City Sports pub at around 5:30 for half-priced burgers ($5 gets you a burger, fries and includes tax and a 40% tip). E-mail info@dc.newmonastics.org if you plan to come.
Schools for Conversion
Begins: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 at 5:00 PM
Ends: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 at 12:00 PM
Entry fee: $150
Location:
Communality
Lexington, KY
Link: Schools for Converstion
Link: Communality
Existing new monastic communities host three to four day intensive Schools during which participants pray and work with the community, study the biblical and theological foundations of new monastic community, and reflect carefully on the community’s responses to the particular needs of its location and make-up. The DC Area communities plan to send a group to this event. If you are interested in going, e-mail
info@dc.newmonastics.org.
Schools for Conversion
Begins: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 at 5:00 PM
Ends: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 at 12:00 PM
Entry fee: $150
Location:
Jubilee Partners
Comer, GA
Link: Schools for Conversion
Link: Jubilee Partners
Existing new monastic communities host three to four day intensive Schools during which participants pray and work with the community, study the biblical and theological foundations of new monastic community, and reflect carefully on the community’s responses to the particular needs of its location and make-up. The DC Area communities plan to send a group to this event. If you are interested in going, e-mail
info@dc.newmonastics.org.
Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) Annual Conference
Begins: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 at 5:00 PM
Ends: Sun, 14 Oct 2007 at 12:00 PM
Entry fee: http://www.ccda.org/?p=88
Location:
Adam’s Mark Hotel
315 Chestnut St
St. Louis, MO 63102
Link: CCDA Homepage
Link: Conference Information
A group from DC plans to attend this year and coordinate travel and lodging. For more information e-mail
info@dc.newmonastics.org.
Fall Retreat
Begins: Fri, 02 Nov 2007 at 5:00 PM
Ends: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 at 8:00 PM
Location:
TBD
We’re still trying to work out the details, but, tentatively, we’ll be having our fall retreat the first weekend in November somewhere within a couple of hours of DC. Interested in attending/helping plan? E-mail
info@dc.newmonastics.org.
