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Thanks
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Thanks to everyone who pitched in to make 2009 a year filled with awe and wonder at CPC.
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Pledge Drive
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As of two weeks ago we have received pledges totaling $73,566 on or way to the goal of $97,500. Please prayerfully consider making your pledge now. Pledging is both a spiritual practice for the giver and a huge help for session as we plan the 2010 budget.
Thanks again to all of you who have already made your pledge for 2010.
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Session Retreats; You Help!
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Saturday, Jan. 23, the session holds its annual planning retreat at church. We will be using the feedback collected at the open space retreat in October and at the fall congregational meeting as we make plans for 2010.
You can help us in two ways:
First, please hold session in the light of your prayers that day. We meet from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and it is always powerful to know that we are being prayed for as we do our worshipful work.
Second, please take three minutes to fill out the on-line mission survey by clicking here.
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Coffee Time
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We look forward to the culinary arts of James Fisher this Sunday!
And we need more culinary artists to step up in the coming weeks.
Sunday, Jan. 17, we'll have 2010's initial Third Sunday brunch. If you can help please send a note to Cheryl Lederle at cledster@gmail.com.
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This Week @ CPC
Progressive ... Inclusive ... Diverse
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January 2010
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Greetings!
Happy New Year! 
I'm not one for making a lot of New Year's resolutions. If I promise myself to eat better then I'm just disappointed when I give in to the chocolate temptation. If I pledge myself to exercise more then I'm bummed when I'm bumming instead of running.
But each year I resolve to do something that brings me joy, and to try to do it better than the year before. So I'm resolving in 2010 to worship better!
So far I'm off to a great start. The Rev. John Green preached a powerful word at Clarendon on the first Sunday of the year, choir nailed its anthem, and the people sang with gusto too.
This Sunday our worship will be graced by the words of Allison Unroe, a young woman on her journey into ministry. I met Allison several summers ago when she was a counselor on the staff at Camp Hanover. She's a student at Union Seminary in Richmond now. When I spend time down there each summer it is to return the favor of mentoring that I received there many years ago, and supporting Allison is a joyous part of that giving back.
So, worshiping better and finding deeper joy in what I do comes together this Sunday!
To top it off, we get to share one of the most powerful pieces of our common life and worship this week as we ordain Amber Hodgen as an elder and install Amber, Travis Reindl and Reg Mitchel as members of session.
The new year is full of grace and promise! Come and see.
Grace and peace,
David
PS: We will dedicate gifts to Doorways this Sunday. If you would like to contribute new twin bed sheets or gift cards to Giant, Safeway or Target they will go to help the women and children sheltered by Doorways.
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Come and See! Explore Membership at CPC 
This Sunday we begin an Exploring Membership series at CPC. Following worship (and coffee time) come to the library/purple parlor for a time of story sharing and conversation about what it means to you to be part of a faith community. Over the next several weeks, we'll also talk about the ins and outs of joining a Presbyterian congregation, some of the storied history of CPC, our current dreams and visions, and what God is calling you to do right now.
Jesus did not say to the first disciples, "you must join now!" He said, "come and see." That is what these gatherings are all about. So, come and see.
If you have any questions, please send me a note at revdocdee@gmail.com.
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Christmas Eve Giving for AFAC Tops $300 
At the Christmas Eve service we received more than $350 to support the Arlington Food Assistance Center. We have a long relationship with AFAC, and support them with time and food throughout the year.
We will receive our third Sunday food offering on Jan. 17, and trek down to AFAC on the 18th to bag groceries.
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Wii Kirk Returns; Writing Circle Resumes 
Friday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m. Wii Kirk returns to CPC. If you've never attended a Wii Kirk you don't know what you're missing. So here's a preview: - The best pizza in Arlington, baked in the ovens of CPC by our master pizza makers under the expert guidance of Clark Chesser and Cheryl Lederle (AKA, Mr. and Mrs. Pizza).
- Lots of other goodies provided pot luck by the rest of us.
- Games galore, including Wii games played on a very large screen TV.
- Sometimes Twister comes out, too.
- Good conversation with CPC folks and friends.
Drop in anytime between 6:30 and 9:00 and get your weekend off to a roaring good time.
To improve the kitchen for this and other events, Mr. and Mrs. Pizza will be registered this month at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Check the registry and bring a gift when next we Wii.
Join the Writers' Circle
Clarendon is graced with a number of talented writers, and they gather the second and fourth Mondays of the month to share their craft. Anyone who writes for fun or profit, fiction or fact, is welcome to join this supportive circle. We gather at 7:00 p.m. in the church library/purple parlor.
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