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November 7–13, 2022

The 2022 Conference of the United Methodist Church's Northeast Jurisdiction concluded on Friday its week of work — including election and appointment or reappointment of bishops. Much was accomplished. Read the full update here.

On Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m., all Foundry members and congregants are invited to come and connect with Foundry friends old and new, celebrate what your gifts helped accomplish over the past year, and look ahead to what's possible in 2023 — all online! 

Rev. Kealani Willbanks, Foundry's Executive Director of Operations and Impact, will lead our program. We can't wait to see you all on Zoom.

 
You are cordially invited to a gathering of the Foundry Foxall Society at Chef Geoff's on Saturday, November 12! At this dinner, we will gather together for great conversation, good food, and lots of fun. We will also talk about the important of legacy giving in ensuring future mission work, endowments, planning for the future — and more! All are invited. RSVP to Kaylon Rutledge at kaylon@foundryumc.org.
Add beauty to our Foundry Sanctuary during this holy season by purchasing Advent greenery and poinsettias! Purchases may be made in honor or in memory of a loved one. Poinsettias will be available for you to pick up for your homes following our 8 p.m. Christmas Eve Celebration, or following our 10 a.m. service on Sunday, Dec. 25. Learn more and purchase now.
Our Clergy and Staff support team is looking for people to join their team! This group serves to care for the clergy and staff at Foundry, by ways of sponsoring Tuesday treats, writing encouraging notes, or just all-around awesome displays of love and good vibes for the team. Join here!
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Adult Christ at Christmas Time
On Sundays from November 27–December 18, Discipleship Ministries will offer a four-week class titled “Adult Christ at Christmas Time” that focuses on essays written by Raymond Brown that explore how the adult Christ impacts our reading of the birth narratives found in Matthew and Luke. This class will meet in Room 202 at 10:15 a.m. Learn more and register here.
On Sundays from January 8–February 19, 2023, Pastor Jonathan and Discipleship Ministries will offer a six-week course on Mark as Story. We will read the entirety of the Gospel of Mark, then discuss its characters, setting, and plot to unearth new theological meaning. This course will be offered Sunday mornings beginning at 10:15 a.m. in room 202 at Foundry. Learn more and register here.
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This year, Foundry will participate as a team with Asbury UMC and John Wesley AMEZ in SOME’s (So Others Might Eat) Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Register here and join the “JAF Team.” Wear your Foundry shirt and meet at 8:30 a.m. at the DC flag pole on Freedom plaza, across from the Wilson building just off the north side Pennsylvania Avenue. Out of town? Too busy? You can participate virtually here. Email Jackie Wright at jackie@foundryumc.org with any questions (or if you need a t-shirt)!
Equal Exchange gifts are back beginning Nov. 20! 
Equal Exchange gift buying is back! This fall, get ahead of the holiday shopping by purchasing fair trade products from Equal Exchange during the coffee hour. You can order your fair trade items in our Community Commons during Coffee Hour (after both worship services) on Sundays beginning November 20.
Foundry Family Ministries
Foundry’s Family Ministry invites you to join us on Saturday, December 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. for our annual Christmas Festival in partnership with Friends of Stead Park's Holiday Café. Have some fun with your family and friends in the community. Use this registration if you'd like to purchase a Gingerbread House to pick up at the event for $18. Gingerbread house orders will close on Wednesday, November 26. 
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