Dear Partner in Ministry,

“I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Christ says. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25: 36, 40)

On Wednesday, April 22, GPC members have an opportunity to show care for our imprisoned siblings by participating in a special Free Minds Book Club Write Night gathering at GPC. Join us at 6:45pm for refreshments. From 7:00 – 8:30pm we will hear from returning citizens via webinar, then read and respond to the creative messages from our siblings on the inside.

A message to someone who is incarcerated is akin to a visit. It shows that people outside are thinking of them. Giving Free Minds' members feedback and encouragement can make a member’s day. At one of our Adult Ed classes with Free Minds Poet Ambassadors we learned that those who get mail on a regular basis receive better treatment because it means there are people keeping watch on the outside.

Join us to offer some encouragement to someone who needs it. Please RSVP to mission@gtownpres.org. You will be blessed as you give the gift of love to a stranger.

Cynthia Farrell Johnson, Mission Committee

Top Five @ GTownPres

1. Join Us for Worship, this Sunday, April 12th, at 11:00am in person or on YouTube. Dr. John Franke, Theologian in Residence, will be preaching and we will celebrate communion and welcome new members. Community of Hope, one of our Mission partners, will join us in Adult Education in person at 9:45am in the Washington Room and on Zoom.

2. GPC250 Capital Campaign Kick-Off: Mark your calendars for the GPC250 Capital Campaign Kick-Off next Sunday, April 19 following worship. Let Us Rejoice: Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future invites us to give thanks for our shared history and look ahead with hope as we prepare to celebrate 250 years of ministry in 2030. This campaign reflects months of prayerful discernment and congregational input—come celebrate this exciting next step together! Learn more at www.gtownpres.org/250

3. GPC Gathers: Preparing the Way for Our Next Senior Pastor! This is your chance to share your perspective in our pastoral search while strengthening relationships across the congregation and engaging in prayerful, scripture-backed programming. Everyone is invited to this retreat on Saturday, May 9 from 9:00am-2:30pm at National Presbyterian Church, led by Nate Phillips and General Presbyter John Molina-Moore, and hosted by the Pastor Nominating Committee. Bring a friend or make a new one there! Light breakfast, lunch and childcare provided. Please RSVP here.

4. The First-Ever GPC Parent's Night Out is taking place Friday, April 24, 5:00-7:30pm. Parents are invited to take advantage of competent and complementary childcare for infants to grade 3 and plan an evening of fun and fellowship either on their own or with a group of GPC parents. Click here to register your children and reserve your spot.

5. Community of Hope is a 45 year old, award-winning nonprofit that is ensuring that everyone in Washington, DC is healthy, housed, and hopeful—reaching over 20,000 Washingtonians each year. This Sunday, April 12, Vice President Leah Garrett will share an update on Community of Hope’s impactful work across Washington, DC. Join us at 9:45am in the Washington Room to learn more about GPC’s mission partner and about our neighbors in DC.

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