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May 7, 2023 will be the fifth Sunday of Easter.
Since Pender Lead Pastor Will White is on renewal leave, Rev. Dr. Sarah Calvert will return as our Guest Preacher.
Sarah is the District Superintendent at Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church. Sarah grew up all over as a military kid (itinerate from an early age!), ending up in Fairfax, Va., graduating from Oakton High School. She has a BA in Economics from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg and then became an attorney with her own firm in Fairfax after receiving her law degree from George Mason Law School. After an overwhelming and literal calling from God, Sarah attended Wesley Theological Seminary receiving her Masters of Divinity there and then again a few years later went back for her Doctorate in Church Leadership. Her dissertation work was on clergy peer groups.
She writes: "I currently supervise the 106 churches and 158 clergy in Northern Virginia. My vision is that we "Lead with Love" into the future of the UMC in Virginia. 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 reminds us we can't see the future clearly, but God can - so until we know more we can trust God, be hopeful, and love extravagantly, with an emphasis on that last one - so that is what we will do.
"In 2012 I finished my doctorate in leadership with a project and dissertation on clergy accountability groups. I have studied extensively in Family Systems Theory from the perspective of a congregation as a system of families. I write and develop worship that is 'outside the box', including tactile experiences and dramatic arts to encourage and disciple a congregation. I am, at heart, a teacher, preacher and community builder. I believe love changes everything, and my mission is to be a part of the creation of beloved communities.
"I'm particularly good at: preaching, teaching, discipleship, church planting & growth, church leadership, Is clergy learning & accountability groups, worship planning and development, Family Systems Theory (from a congregational perspective), and as a hobby - the use of performing arts in church life."
We look forward to seeing you!
All of Pender's services are streamed live and in person. Masks are currently optional.
Join us live at Pender UMC
12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA US 22033
The Next Traditional Service will be May 7 at 9:00 am
At 9:00 am, Pender offers a traditional/blended worship service. The service includes traditional music as well as some praise music.
You’ll find a variety of musical groups participating in these worship services, ranging from children, youth and adults, to vocal, flute and bell choirs.
At Pender’s traditional/blended service, you get the best of both worlds! We celebrate the traditions of our faith at these services with the scriptures, the creeds of the church, the symbols of our faith and a word from the Bible that applies spiritual principles to everyday life.
Holy Communion is shared the first Sunday of every month. Come and join us for worship every Sunday in the main sanctuary at Pender.