May Term Group: Grace, Truth, & Homosexuality – Few issues today are as challenging as that of homosexuality and as Christians we often struggle to know how to respond to friends and family who embrace homosexuality or who wrestle with unwanted same-sex attraction.  Join us as we discuss how to extend grace and truth and how to reach out in love to the gay community.
The group will be led by Dave Schmidgall and Ryan Zempel at 7:30pm on Wednesdays, May 9, 16, 23 at Ebenezers. Email ryanzempel@hotmail.com

Cleaning Supplies for Homeless Shelter – The collection bin will be located by the elevator at Ebenezers Coffeehouse from April 30 to May 20. We need bleach, toilet paper, trash bags (60 gal. or 38x58), Pine Sol and other all-purpose cleaners, etc. Go to projectcleandc.blogspot.com or email tslprojectclean@gmail.com for more information.

May Term Group: The Story 2 – The Church exploded on the scene of history in 33 AD, but for many of us, the story of the church stalled for several hundred years until a monk nailed a piece of paper on a church door in Wittenberg. In this continuation of The Story (3 weeks through the story of the Bible), Pastor Heather navigates 2,000 years of the story of the Church in 3 nights. Knowing our history as the people of God leads us to discover that we are all a little heretical, a little hypocritical, and a little hysterical; but most importantly, we learn that God is sovereign, good, and faithful. The group will be led by Heather Zempel at 7:00pm on Mondays, May 7, 14, 21 at Barracks Row Theatre. To register, email emily.hendrickson@theaterchurch.com

Want to dig deeper into the realities of being a true disciple? Come explore the depths of discipleship on May 15, 22, and 29 from 7-8:30pm. The group will be led by Andy and Jess Backus at 530 7th St. SE. Email andy.backus@theaterchurch.com to sign up.

Join us on Saturday, June 2nd 8pm a night of prayer and worship- Electronica style! We’ll be at Barracks Row, so please invite a friend! For more information, email diana.fang@theaterchurch.com.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Family Fun Spectacular on June 10 from 4-6pm at Hains Point Park. There will be minute-to-win-it games, crazy relays, food, families, and fun! This will be a potluck picnic.  Please bring an item corresponding with your last name. We will provide hot dogs!  Last names A-I: side dish / J-Q: dessert / R-Z: drink. Be sure you wear your location team colors! Barracks Row: Yellow / Georgetown: Green / GALA & Potomac Yard: Purple / Kingstowne: Red / Ballston: Blue. We also recommend bringing lawn chairs or picnic blankets.

PREPARE:
The Prepare Small Group for engaged couples or those seriously considering engagement or marriage will be offered in a weekend seminar this Summer semester. A pre-consultation and feedback session for each couple will be made by appointment.
Prepare Assessment:  Each couple will be given the Prepare relationship assessment to take online.  There is a one-time scoring fee of $29.95 per couple.  Couple Workbooks will given at the feedback session and used for the seminar.

DATES:
Pre-seminar consultations can be scheduled between June 4th to 22nd; Couple assessment feedback can be scheduled July 23rd to 26th.
Week-end Seminar—Friday, July 27th, 6 to 9:30pm.  Saturday, July 28th, 8:30 am to 2:00pm.

LOCATION:
Appointments and seminar will be at 535 7th Street SE.  Near Eastern Market Metro stop on the orange and blue lines.

CONTENT:
1.    The pre-seminar consultation will preview topics and help each couple set goals in preparation for marriage.

2.    The seminar will include guest couples presenting their experiences, couple exercises to build skills, group discussion and getting acquainted with other seminar couples.

3.    A feedback session to share results from the couple assessment will guide each couple to identify their strengths as well as work areas for further dialog and development.

SIGN UP:
To sign up, please send each of your personal email addresses and cell phone numbers to Andy Backus andy.backus@theaterchurch.com   Please indicate your anticipated wedding date and religious affiliation (Protestant; Catholic; Jewish; Orthodox; Inter-faith; no affiliation)
Discover more about yourself, future partner and your readiness for marriage.  Learn skills to develop a stronger relationship.