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Easter/ Resurrection Sunday
Shepherd Park Christian Church 7900 Eastern Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesEaster, or Resurrection Sunday, is a holy day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary circa 30 AD. It is the culmination of the week before Easter, known as “Holy Week,” which includes Maundy Thursday, commemorating [...]
Shepherd Park Garden Tour
Shepherd Park Christian Church 7900 Eastern Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesShepherd Park Christian Church is hosting this annual event for the community as part of our community outreach and as part of our agreement for the Rain Garden grant and our DC Water grant to publicize our rain garden to the community and to encourage others to plant them. The tour goes through some of the prettiest gardens in Shepherd [...]
Pentecost Offering 2023
Shepherd Park Christian Church 7900 Eastern Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesClick on the image above to donate online from the SPCC's website. The Pentecost Offering supports Disciples new church development. Planning, nurturing and sustaining new congregation is part of the Disciples’ vision. This offering supports the specialized ministry of new church development through both regional and general programs. Gifts for this offering are divided equally between the region in which [...]
Funeral for Jean Buchholz
Collins Funeral Home 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, United StatesOn Wednesday morning, June. 28th, after an extended stay and in hospice care at Sunrise Assisted Living in Frederick, Maryland, Jean Buchholz went to be with our Lord. She was a faithful Christian, a loyal member of Shepherd Park Christian Church, and a dear friend. She will be greatly missed. The visitation will take place on Friday, July 7th, between [...]
World Communion Sunday
Shepherd Park Christian Church 7900 Eastern Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCommunion Chalices, including The Disciples' Chalice, which represents the centrality of communion to the life of the church World Communion Sunday offers congregations a distinctive opportunity to experience Holy Communion in the context of the global community of faith. The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians in every culture break bread and pour the cup to [...]
Pastor/ Clergy Appreciation Day
Shepherd Park Christian Church 7900 Eastern Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesShow God’s Love for Pastors Pastor Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of October. Pastor Appreciation Day started as “Clergy Appreciation Day”, the idea of showing appreciation for your Clergy, Pastors, or Leaders is very Biblical and can be traced all the way back to Paul’s new testament letters. Paul mentions this idea in a number of [...]
Prayer Vigil for the Middle East
Please join us for a Prayer Vigil for the Middle East on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 12:00 pm (ET). The National Council of Churches is helping to organize a prayer vigil in The Methodist Building 100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002. Please join many outstanding leaders on next Monday afternoon for an opportunity of genuine concern for our [...]
Church Anniversary Service
Shepherd Park Christian Church 7900 Eastern Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesOur History Member Moments
Baby Dedication
Join us for worship on Sunday, November 19th at 11:30 am as Roman Alexander Omotobiju Oketunji’s life is dedicated to Jesus Christ! The proud parents are Damelia Shaw-Oketunji & Fisayo Oketunji! The proud grandparents are Winston & Jacqueline Shaw, Drs. Ayoku & Rita Oketunji and Yemi Kuye!
Pastor’s Anniversary
Shepherd Park Christian Church 7900 Eastern Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesHappy 6th Anniversary, Pastor Terri! A pastor's anniversary refers to his or her annual hire date anniversary, which for Rev. Terri is the first Sunday in December. It is an excellent time to show some extra pastor appreciation. It can also be a good opportunity to build unity around our church's ministry and vision. And building unity will generate excitement [...]