Sunday, May 19 is a big day!

It's Pentecost
It's St. Dunstan's Feastday
It's our new Founders' Day
Wear red!  

Come and celebrate our parish, our patron, and the wonderful folks who gave us this church.
 
9 a.m. Family service in the church.
9:45 a.m. Parish brunch for everybody
10:45 a.m. Dedication of our entrance hall as "Founders' Hall,"  followed by Eucharist

Our founders built our church in the late 50's, and expanded it in the 80's.  Their legacies have allowed us to refurbish our entrance hall, install new front doors and security system, lighting, and a new ceiling.   Come and jot down your memories and stories of these great folks on the "graffiti board" in our new Founders' Hall. 

Lifelong Christian Formation, Sundays at 9:50 a.m.

Sunday, May 19

Lifelong Christian Formation  There is no formation this week as the parish will be celebrating the Feasts of Pentecost and St. Dunstan on May 19.

Nursery Care:  Nursery care will be available for the late liturgy this week beginning at 10:30 until the conclusion of the service.  The nursery is located on the classroom level at the far end of the hall if entering from the front hall or the base of the stairs if entering from the double doors near the pulpit.

Honoring Graduates:  We will be honoring our High School graduates at the 10:45 liturgy on Sunday, May 19.  

Lifelong Christian Formation for Sunday, May 26.  

Adults:  On May 26 the focus of Dunstan's Dialogue will be the LECTIONARY: WHY DO WE READ WHAT WE READ EACH WEEK?

Did you know that the lessons we read each week at worship were a product of Vatican II? Jeff will lead a conversation about the development of the cycle of readings that we use each week for our liturgies.  How the lectionary was created and some of the recent changes will be shared.  He will also talk about how each of us might approach and read these texts as preparation for our worship experience each week.

Nursery Care:  Nursery care will be available throughout the Lifelong Christian Formation time beginning at 9:45 a.m. and continuing through the late liturgy.  The nursery is located on the classroom level at the far end of the hall if entering from the front hall or the base of the stairs if entering from the double doors near the pulpit.
   
Children:  This week our children's classes will be "the teacher's choice" - so find out the favorite bible stories of your children's teachers by asking what the lesson was learned.  Children are welcome to attend formation classes on any Sunday.  Parents please bring your children to the classrooms and pick them up after the formation time is completed.   

Youth:  The Coffee House is open this Sunday for youth in 6th -12th grade in the youth room.  Treats and beverages will be available.   Come and check in with the other youth of the parish and hear about what is happening in each other's lives. 

Sunday, June 9th ,  Prayer + Praise + Picnic
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, followed by a picnic lunch and more!
Cabin John Regional Park, Shelters C & D 

There will be only one service on this day and it will be at the park.

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Beverages and all the fixings will be provided. You are invited to bring a salad or dessert. Please let us know if you are coming - RSVP online at: Picnic Registration.

Samaritan Ministry:  Coming up on May 22 at 8:00 am at the National Press Club will be the yearly "Next Step Breakfast."  Bert Spencer would like to get a table of 10 people from St. Dunstan's to attend this event.  This year's M.C. will be Colby King from the Washington Post.  You'll learn a lot about how Samaritan helps the homeless and jobless by turning their lives around.  Please call Bert, 301-229-5693, if you're interested in attending.  Thanks.  

Camp St. Dunstan! Walking with Jesus; Sunday, June 16 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Monday through Thursday, June 17-20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 
Costs - $50 per person, $100 per family - scholarship assistance is available.  Seeking leaders and learners of all ages.  Needs include - storytellers, leaders for art projects, games, worship, and meal preparation.  Lots of opportunity to assist in all areas of programming.  Please begin saving paper tubes from paper towel and toilet paper rolls.

To register for this event - please go to the Children's Formation page of this website to find the link for registration.  

Open Mic Night at St. Dunstan's "Café," Saturday, June 1, 2013, 6:00-8:00 pm, at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 5450 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda MD 20816. Website: http://www.stdunstansbethesda.org/index.html
Music: Acoustic and Electric open "mic." Bands and individual performers welcome. Drum kit and piano available. All ages, styles and abilities. Open to the general public. Sign up sheet at the door, first come first to play 1-3 songs or 10 minutes per performer/group.
Suggested donation at the door: Canned goods or $5 per person for local organizations to feed the homeless and working poor.
Food: Coffee, tea and assorted baked goods will be available for sale. Proceeds to support St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church.
Questions: Feel free to contact Clint Chamberlin at clint_22202@yahoo.com