All are invited to gather at the corner of Thirst & Theology tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Café Montmartre (1625 Washington Plaza N, Reston) for an informal and honest conversation about life and faith. Social hour begins at 6:00 p.m.; formal discussion begins at 7:00 p.m. Bring your thoughts and questions and friends! Thirst & Theology is held the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Fill up with a good chat.  Fill up with good people.  Fill up with good news. 

To learn more, please contact Rev. Laura. 

Yes, the very successful food collection is back. Last year we received over $3000 worth of free food for our pantry and we want to do the same this year, but we need your help. On Monday, Feb. 16 from 9:00-5:00 we will be handing out flyers and collecting food at Shoppers Food Warehouse in the Clock Tower Shopping Center in Herndon (2425 Centreville Rd.). The food is "stuffed" in a bus and brought to St. Anne's. How can you help? Sign up for a two-hour shift at Shoppers to hand out flyers and support the mission (all ages can help) or sign up to help unload the bus and sort the items here at church from 5:00-7:00. Please click here to book your time slot.  For more information, contact Susanne Walsh.

Be on the look out for Father Jim and Rev. Laura at the Wiehle Metro Station on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18). They will be there from 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 4:30-6:00 p.m. to provide ashes and prayers to those who would like them. 

At St. Anne's there will be two services that day: a 12:00 Noon service and a 7:30 p.m. service. Both are Eucharist Services with the Imposition of Ashes.

Once a month, St. Anne's is offering a Saturday afternoon program designed specifically for young families.  We invite and encourage parents and young children to gather at St. Anne's for fellowship and fun, and occasionally a meal.  Most gatherings, with some exceptions, will be structured in this way:  3:00-4:00 p.m. - open play/social hour; 4:00-5:00 p.m. - program; 5:00-6:00 p.m. - meal (when planned).

On Saturday, March 21 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. we will host our inaugural Family Gathering.  It's March Madness - so why not enjoy some games together!  The NCAA college basketball tournament will be on the TV in the library, and there will be plenty of indoor games for folks young and old.  Hot dogs provided for dinner.  Bring your favorite game day appetizer or side dish to share.  Bring your favorite board or card game to play.  Click here to sign up.

The Ageless Group will meet on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in St. Anne's library, to elect a steering group for the next year; establish the next few months' program schedule; and finalize policies for the inclusion of outside groups at some future meetings.

Reston Drop In Center

Since last August St. Anne's has been developing a relationship with the Reston Drop-In Center. The center is a peer-run facility for people with issues of homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse and similar challenges. The center is open from 9 to 2:30, Monday through Friday and is located off Sunset Hills at 1820 Michael Faraday Dr. We've helped them assess and support their needs from an operational perspective. We're now at the point where we need volunteers to help in three areas: increasing client participation, updating services and improving the look and feel of the facility. Activities might includes everything from painting to training! If you are interested in working with the St Anne's Reston Drop-in Center Mission, please contact Clifton H. Poole (571-969-4660).

Join us Sunday, Feb. 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the Library to learn more details about the Nov. 27-Dec. 9, 2015 Holy Land Pilgrimage. Our seminarian, Mary Rosendale, who recently returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, will share stories and photographs from her experiences and travels. We will explore the itinerary and costs for our own trip and other important details. We are looking for at least 20 people to join the pilgrimage, and we welcome more. Questions?  Please contact Rev. Laura.

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Lenten Series which will run for five weeks starting on Feb. 22. The group will read the book Being Christian by Rowan Williams, the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury. Each session will focus on major Christian elements: Baptism, the Bible, Eucharist, and Prayer. During the first half hour of each session, participants will listen to the audio recording of the book. The meetings will be held on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30. The discussion session will be proceeded by a time of fellowship and dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. The exact dates are: Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, and 22. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex or contact the Church Office. All are welcome!  

On Tuesday, Feb. 17, SAYG will be hosting the St. Anne's Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Our senior high youth will serve as cooks, and junior high will be table servers. We also need a few parents to serve as kitchen managers. Please contact Rev. Laura if you have not received an email from her with the sign up link for this event.

SAYG meetings in March are scheduled for 6:15-7:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 8 and Sunday, March 22.

St. Anne's Art Show and Silent Auction

There is a maximum of 2 contributions per person.   The theme is "creation" and we are calling for entries in a variety of media, including but not limited to painting, knitting, music, jewelry, poetry, ceramics, metal, drawing, embroidery, photography, printmaking, glass, wood, quilting, and sculpture.  We will accept works created by non-St. Anne's artists.  We will also accept non-traditional art "work"/creative gifts; e.g. cooking a gourmet meal in the auction winner's home, creating landscape designs for a yard, etc.

The art show will benefit scholarships for participation in various St. Anne's programs.   Questions?  Contact Rev. Laura.

Summer is coming - believe it or not. Here are some Mission and Camp dates to help with your planning:

•  Philadelphia Mission Trip - June 20-26
•  Mission Possible - June 22-26
•  Vacation Bible School - July 20-24
•  Dungannon - July 25-Aug. 1
•  Dominican Republic - July 4-14

More information about and sign ups for the mission trips and camp will be available shortly.

The Monday Book Group Discussion has chosen Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline for their February meeting. The group will meet Feb. 23 at 9:30 in Room 1 to discuss. All are welcome!