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February 2021 Pohick Post POHICK POST Pohick Episcopal Church 9301 Richmond Highway • Lorton, VA 22079 Telephone: 703-339-6572 • Fax: 703-339-9884 February 2021 Rather than get caught up into rampant individu- From The Rector alism and blaming, or become defeated in despair by The Reverend distressing news, our amazing Pohick community has Dr. Lynn P. Ronaldi once again demonstrated God-breathed resiliency, unity, moderation, and hope! Thank you for your gen- erosity in giving during an awesome stewardship sea- Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord son! Jesus Christ! Thank you for your tremendous patience and joy While we hoped and prayed that the New Year as we navigated our very first “virtual” Annual Meet- would bring a fresh wind ing Sunday, January 17! of renewal to our world, With the technical assis- nation, church, and fami- tance of Rev. Alex, Carmel lies, we were beset once Hodge, and several others, again by new challenges. more than 120 computers On January 6, as we were logged into the Zoom looked forward to a peace- meeting, with probably half ful transition of power, our again as many individuals capitol was attacked by an participating! (Many of you angry mob. National lead- logged in as couples or fam- ers argued bitterly, and ilies.) We rejoiced in seeing once again division reared its ugly head in our nation. beloved faces we haven’t seen in nearly a year! While we rejoiced that two vaccines were approved to I wish I could print all the wonderful photos of protect against the coronavirus, it soon became clear community life I shared during the Annual Meeting! that distribution was complicated and delayed once Taken both before and during the pandemic, the 2020 again. Bitter recriminations, blaming, and extreme pictures illustrated that community, mission, and min- opinions raged. istry have not only prevailed but deepened in many ways during these challenging times! See- ing the 2019 photos also reminded us in a surreal way that only a year ago we were gathering in groups of hundreds, with no masks! This whets our appetite for re-gath- ering and celebrating, hopefully within the next few months! Newly elected Vestry members: (from left) Marc Abrams, Mike Elston, Tony Harriman, Connie Myers, and AJ Biddlecomb (not pictured). Continued on page 2 Page 2 • February 2021 Pohick Episcopal Church From The Rector: continued from page 1 by Carolyn Cockroft-Brown. Meanwhile, we continue to pray for everyone to During the Annual seek and receive the vaccination, for the health of our Meeting, we recognized own bodies and souls, as well as for the entire Body and thanked outstanding, of Christ. As you know, this winter the rate of new outgoing Vestry mem- COVID cases (and deaths) has multiplied more than bers Clint Herbert, Ju- tenfold. Once the vaccine produces “herd immunity,” nior Warden; Micheyl hopefully this summer, we will regather. We are look- Bartholomew, Fellow- ing now at scheduling a Bishop Visitation. Until then, Pohick is proud of our own Nate ship Commissioner; and Bontrager! He is a member of the Pohick continues to come together in a spiritual unity Don Cooke, Steward- distinguished U.S. Army Old Guard that of hearts and minds, resting in the Lord and trusting marched at the Presidential Inauguration. ship Commissioner. In a in the power of Christ’s Resurrection. close election, we chose wonderful new Vestry mem- This incredibly wearying wilderness year has cer- bers Mike Elston, Connie Myers, Tony Harriman, and tainly tested hearts, minds, and bodies to the limits. Marc Abrams. During our first Vestry meeting we With the intention of seeking renewal in the midst elected 2021 Officers: Stew Remaly, Senior Warden; of this desert during Lent, our Lenten Program theme Tony Harriman, Junior Warden; John Pasour, Trea- will be Resting in the Lord, Renewal, and Resurrection. surer; and Dru Hodges, Registrar. Our Wednesday night Lenten Program (offered via All current Vestry members were appointed Com- the usual Coffee ‘n Compline hour via Zoom) will missioners of Ministry Areas: Mike Elston, Steward- offer gentle wisdom and insights from Scripture and ship; Marc Abrams, Invite Welcome Connect and a various mystics, from the Desert Fathers and Moth- new commission, Digital Ministry; Tony Harriman, ers to more contemporary saints like Thomas Keating Building and Grounds; Connie Meyers, Fellow- and Evelyn Underhill. Powerful speakers including ship; Stew Remaly, Outreach and specifically chair The Rev. Martin Smith and Bishop Porter Taylor will of the new Re-Imagining Apple Butter and Coun- guide us in some simple but transformational spiritual try Fair; John Pasour, Resources; Edwardene Pitcock, practices of resting, renewal, and healing. Outreach; Patty Mitchell, Pastoral Care; Courtney Now that we know we are capable of large group Greathouse, Young Adults and Family; Jen Crump- gatherings on Zoom, I look forward to seeing all your Strawderman, Christian Education and IWC; Dave beloved faces on those Wednesday evenings during Billingsley, Policy and Procedure; Dru Hodges, Com- Lent! munication; and AJ Biddlecomb and Andrew Choi, Please mark your calendars for Ash Wednesday, Christian Ed. February 17, at 7:00 pm. We will celebrate an Ash The Vestry will meet for itsAnnual Retreat March Wednesday service with a virtual imposition of ashes. 6. We will review the Five-Year Strategic Plan intro- Please see my Spiritual Reflection page for more infor- duced in 2020, and begin to apply it to 2021, prayer- mation on how and why we will apply our own ashes fully and with the discernment of the Holy Spirit. from home! Plan to join us every Wednesday evening Recently, we received the bittersweet news that on Zoom, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Linda Egan will be retiring this summer. Pohick is through March, for this life- grateful to have enjoyed her considerable musical gifts giving program. and spiritual leadership for 15 years! Linda is well be- We rejoice that by Lent, yond retirement age and had considered retiring years our incredible new Audio Vi- ago. Thankfully, she agreed to remain with Pohick sual System in the church, and a few years longer. Linda said the pandemic caused Production Command Center in her to reflect on the passing of time and the impor- the Parish Hall, will be up and tance of enjoying retirement years with John, family, running! This system, donated and friends. Thankfully, Linda and John will remain by an anonymous member, will members at Pohick! I have already appointed a Music Rusty Booth repaints one of the Minister Advisory Search Committee to be chaired bathrooms in the Parish Hall. Continued on page 3 Pohick Episcopal Church February 2021 • Page 3 From The Rector: continued from page 2 From the Assistant Rector The Reverend Alex Allain January is renowned as the month of new res- olutions, and in the Church calendar, January is recognized as the time to contemplate the Holy Name of Jesus. January 1, New Year’s Day, was the feast of the Holy Name, and we’re asked to improve our continued live-streamed worship via examine how the name of Jesus shapes our lives FaceBook! We thank Alex Hodge for his amazing and the “names” we make for ourselves in this leadership in this complex project. We thank Tom world. The name “Jesus” stems from the Hebrew Ronaldi for his year of faithful service as iPhone re- name Yehoshuah, meaning, “Yahweh is salvation,” cording producer, and for offering to be one of four or “Yahweh will save,” and I am grateful that the producers being trained by Alex. The others are John name of Jesus has been adored and imparted Wooten, Marc Abrams, and John Sessums. through in new ways as we have embraced be- With you, I look forward to this year of renewal ing a church “with or without walls.” As Rever- and resurrection! May the Lord bless you and keep end Lynn outlined in our Annual Meeting, the you safe, as you seek your vaccination for the Love of ministry of Jesus continues to shine through our God, yourself, and your neighbor! historic parish, although it looks much different In Christ’s Love, Rev. Lynn+ from the previous pattern. We carry on with Christian education, fellow- Lord God, we praise you, thank you, ship, and midweek worship in this new year. Con- and trust that you are a God firmation class via Zoom will commence some- who breathes peace into our chaos time next month, and the last class of students and shines light into our darkness. from 2020 proved that you can prepare for this You are always longing and willing spiritual step through prayer, study, and an inter- to restore and renew us. net connection. Please contact Frances Sessums We plunge once again into the waters if you believe that your child is ready for this rite. of our baptism, repenting of our Next, our Friday Fellowship resumes monthly individualism and embracing gatherings toward the end of the month, and we’ll our interconnectedness. be meeting via Zoom until the weather is warmer. Forgive us and forgive our nation Please reach out to Pierce Prior (plprior@veri- for our rampant individualism zon.net) or Jen Crump-Strawderman (h8meats@ and lack of humility. gmail.com) for details. Plus, we continue with Draw us ever more deeply into our midweek worship of Coffee ‘N Compline for prayer, praise, and service to others. the time being, and we’ll then switch over to our In the power of your Holy Spirit, Lenten Program once Ash Wednesday arrives. heal and restore your beloved children Rev. Lynn will be sharing more information about to be a fresh wind of love those events.
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