Join us in Lent on Saturday, Mar. 22 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for a special intergenerational Lenten program and dinner. The St. Anne's Family Lent Event will feature Godly Play storytelling and crafts for adults and children alike. We'll enjoy together a simple potluck dinner of soup, salad, and bread. To participate, please sign-up on the clipboard in the Narthex by Sunday, March 16 and indicate if you plan to bring soup or bread. Questions? Please contact Rev. Laura.

The Cuba Mission Trip Team is gearing up for St. Anne's second trip to Cuba. The Mission Trip Team will be leaving on Friday, Mar. 28. In preparation for their trip, they are requesting a few items to take with them:

· Children's vitamins C & E

· Centrum Silver

· Adult disposable undergarments (i.e., Depends)

There is a bin in the Narthex for these items. Please drop off items by Sunday, Mar. 23. Thank you so much for your support!

The Grateful Living rises again! Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event that offers everyone an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams join together each year to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and make a difference in the community. Since 2001 St. Anne's has fielded the extremely colorful and award winning "Grateful Living" team. The actual event takes place at South Lakes High School on May 17 and 18. There's a role for everyone to support our team stay tuned for more information about ways you can participate. For more information contact our Team Captain Ray Walser (703-402-8369).

¡Hola St. Anne's! We am very pleased to announce that our participation with Lunch For The Soul continues to grow at a steady pace. We've got some wonderfully committed volunteers, but we could still use a couple extra hands to help prepare a hearty meal for our day laborer neighbors. We are making another push for volunteers to come to Trinity Presbyterian located at 651 Dranesville Rd. in Herndon on Wednesday, Mar. 26 at 10 a.m.  We're looking forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please contact Katrina Alexander (703-328-5206).

Special Guest Speaker at Women's Group Meeting

We have a special speaker scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 15. You will not want to miss this presentation. Dr. David Russ, Regional Director for the Northeast United States at the U.S. Geological Survey, will talk about earthquakes and tsunamis. Having just experienced our own earthquake and a most destructive tsunami in Japan just a couple of years ago, come and hear what he has to say about what's next in the U.S. and worldwide. Following his presentation, he'll be happy to take your questions. Dr. Russ has broad expertise in a number of geological areas, including climate change, volcanoes and hydraulic fracturing. The session is scheduled for 8:00-10:00a.m. in the Library. Coffee and breakfast cake will be provided by Mary Ann Rich. 

Please respond via sign up via Sign Up Genius or via email directly to Mary Ann or by phone at 703-648-9239 to let her know if you plan to attend and if you plan to bring a snack to share.

Each year our 5th and 6th grade Sunday school class organizes a project to provide items for homeless men and women in Reston. In the past, they have provided winter items with their Bags of Warmth. However, giving to homeless shelters is at its lowest during the warm weather months, so this year they are providing Bags of Sunshine! Backpacks will be sold in the Narthex and a list of items to be purchased will be provided. You may choose to purchase a backpack for $5 and take your loved ones on a shopping excursion to fill it. Or, you may make a suggested donation of $25 and our youth will shop for you and stuff the bags. All bags and donations will be due by Sunday, Mar. 30.

There are two SAYG meetings scheduled for March: Sunday, Mar. 16 and Sunday, Mar. 30.  Please join us from 6:15-7:15 p.m. on both of those evenings. If you have questions about any of these events, please contact Rev. Laura.

Please join us for more sandwich making for families at the Embry Rucker Shelter Saturday, Mar. 22 at 10:30 a.m.  We're doing it again and making 120 bag lunches, including 240 sandwiches! Depending on how many volunteers we have, this will take between 30-60 minutes. Children old enough to help with lunch making are more than welcome to join us! Please click here to signup, select what items to bring, and let us know you'll be there reserve your spot at . If you have any questions please contact Emily McPhie; Emily's away on vacation for a couple of weeks, so don't worry if you don't hear back immediately.  If you do need immediate information drop an email to Tim Barwick.