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We continue the Public Faith sermon series this Sunday on Following Jesus in a Divided Nation. This message will explore how to engage public life without being captured by fear, outrage, party loyalty, or the illusion that any political power can save us.
South Lakes Food Pantry Do It Your Way 0.5K
Lace up for the 9th Annual "Do It Your Way 0.5K" at the Lake Anne Plaza on Sunday, September 27, from 2-4PM - all to support the South Lakes Food Pantry!
Join the Restoration Reston Church Team and help us hit our goal of 150 participants (virtual or in-person). Invite your family and friends - let's defend our title and win Largest Team for the second year in a row!
It's fun, it's for a cause, and it's only 0.5K - you've got this!
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Push Pay Giving Statements
Restoration Church provides each donor with an annual giving statement indicating the amount of their donations. This annual statement process is required per IRS guidelines to facilitate tax filing purposes. If you would also like to receive quarterly giving statements through PushPay, please contact Sarah Richart, Director of Logistics and Operations.
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Webinar: Voting, Voice, and Democracy
As the United States approaches the 2026 midterm elections, the United Methodist Church General Board of Church and Society is putting on a timely two-part webinar series exploring what is at stake for voting rights, representation, and the future of American democracy.
Featuring Chavis Jones from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Michelle Kanter Cohen from the Fair Elections Center, this series will examine both the broader challenges facing our democracy and the practical issues shaping voting and civic participation in 2026.
For anyone interested, check out the link below!
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Public Faith
Nathan Krauss will be leading a discussion group after the service in the Career Center.
There, we will hold a deeper dialogue about faith, our public life, and political theology.
Fall Student Ministry Volunteers Wanted!
We need volunteers to lead lesson and discussion time with students. The curriculum is already in place, so we just need your energy to inspire!
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Terraset Elementary Volunteer Mentors
We're excited to expand our partnership with Terraset Elementary and are looking for caring volunteers to mentor elementary students this school year! Just a half an hour a week can make a big difference in a child's life - offering encouragement, consistency, and a reminder that they are seen and valued. Whether you love reading, listening, or just showing up - your presence matters.
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BreadBreakers Community Dinner
In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.
In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can hear, be heard, and know one another. If you're hungry for good discourse and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy.
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Lead with Love
What if the challenges facing our world didn't leave us overwhelmed, but invited us to discover how we can make a difference? Join our friends at Floris UMC for Lead with Love: A Day of Empowerment and Impact on Saturday, October 17. We will experience a day of learning, conversation, and connection around issues affecting our neighbors and communities. Come discover how your voice, gifts, and passions can become part of creating meaningful change.
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