Stories of hope
We are a welcoming community called to be an enduring beacon of faith, hope, and love
During these difficult times it's uplifting to hear stories about parishioners taking action to improve the lives of people in this community, this nation, and the world.
Every week we'd like to highlight these stories here. If you have a story you'd like to share, please email Andy, Kelly, or Casie
Because everyone likes to hear a good story...
Update on Let's Breathe
The Allvin Family
The Allvin Family's Let's Breathe campaign was our very first story of hope back in March, 2020 when Covid-19 landed. Read here to learn about their amazing organization and it's great success!
TFCE Partners with FCS
Dave Raglin & Barb Mantegani
The TFCE Outreach Ministry (with the organization skills of Dave & Barb hosted a food drive) hosted a food drive this past weekend to benefit FCS. Click here to read more about this wonderful events
TFCE Helping in Our Community
Margaret Stromecki
The TFCE Outreach Ministry and our wonderful congregation have been focusing on helping our community during the COVID pandemic. Click here to read more about their efforts.
Our Great Aspiration
Bob McCan
Bob McCan's latest book studies the vision and approach needed in our society to fulfill the prayer of Jesus, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Click here to read more about his inspirational book.
3D Printer Making Mask Straps
Doug Sheeran
Doug Sheeran has been running his 3D printer 24/7 to make mask straps for hospital workers. Click here to learn more!
Supporting the SPCA
Lia Gauthier
Learn how 12 year old Lia Gauthier turned her love of photography and nature into a fundraiser to help pets in need during COVID 19.
Lake Barcroft's "Mary Mask Makers"
Jan Barrett
Lake Barcroft’s “Mary Mask Makers” are busy making over 300 masks for neighbors and local nursing homes!
Feathery Houseguests
Danielle Rampton
The Rampton family has some unexpected feathery houseguests during Covid-19! Click here to read more about their new friends.
VA Tech Face Masks
Patty Heenan
Patty Heenan has taken her love of sewing and Virginia Tech to the next level by making masks to benefit local food banks.
Support Local Families in Need
The Jester Family
The Jester Family is leading the drive to collect grocery store gift cards for families in need at Timberlane Elementary.
50 lunches for a local homeless shelter
Brett & Elizabeth Brown
Brett & Elizabeth Brown found a way to help through New Hope Housing and their bagged lunch program.
Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry in Alexandria.
Ben Kong
Kindness, random acts of charity, and a giving spirit abound a the Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry in Alexandria.
Brownie Troop 50132 donates cookie sales
Kristin Stewart & Lisa Bockelman
Read about how Brownie Troop 50132 took their cookie sales and chose to donate them to a local homeless shelter to help our local community.
Finishing up Week 11 of Distance Learning
TFCE Families
This week's Story of Hope is all about our families finishing up week 11 of distance learning. Click here to read more about their hard work!
Let's Breathe
The Allvin Family
Here is the story of how the Allvin Family started Let's Breathe, a campaign to make cloth, reusable mask covers for healthcare providers.