RestoreDC Weekend
May 9-11, 2025

We're so excited to have you join us for the return of RestoreDC Weekend! This is an incredible opportunity for us to join together as a church and share the love of Jesus to the communities around.  Not to mention, we plan to have a ton of fun in the process!  So let us know how you plan to participate and we'll take care of the rest.

KEY WEEKEND MOMENTS

RestoreDC Weekend is absolutely about serving our community partners and the amazing work they are already doing.  But true restoration in Jesus involves so much more than just physical needs being met.  Gratitude, worship, celebration, prayer...all of these help usher in the restorative power of God's kingdom right here in our neighborhoods, just as it is in heaven.  Whether you slot into every opportunity, or can only make it for one, there are so many ways to get involved.

Here are the highlights of what's on for the weekend.  We'll 

FRIDAY

Teacher Appreciation at GW Middle School: 7:30-8:30am
Evening Prayer & Worship Gathering: 7-8:30pm


SATURDAY

Community Service Projects: 8am-4pm (Various Times & Places)
RCC Cookout: 5pm


SUNDAY

Sunday Morning Gathering: 10am
Ladies Corner After The Gathering: 11:30am-12:30pm

FRIDAY MORNING
Teacher Appreciation At GWMS

Teachers are on the front lines of shaping the next generation.  Come help us share some love and appreciation to the teachers and faculty of GWMS with some tasty morning treats, big smiles, and all the encouraging words we can give!  This one is during the work day, so we understand everyone won't be able to join.  But if you can make it, we'd love to have you!

Time: 7:30-8:30am
Location: George Washington Middle School
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FRIDAY EVENING
Prayer & Worship Gathering

Join us for an evening of prayer and worship around the campfire.  A team of college students from The Barnabas Movement out in Raleigh-Durham, NC will be leading us in worship, and our prayer time will be centered around the restorative power of Jesus being made visible in our city, its communities, and our church.

Make sure to stop by the table and pick up your event pack as well, including a RestoreDC t-shirt to wear during Saturday's service projects.  Bring a camp chair if you have one, as seating is limited.

Time: 7-8:30pm
Place: Fire Ring at Lacey Woods Park
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SATURDAY SERVE DAY
Project List

We have a number of exciting projects lines up for Saturday's Serve Day.  Think of this as a tangible expression of God's restorative love to our neighbors, communities, and even our church family.  Check out the list of projects below and let us know where you might want to get involved.  We'll do our best to try and place people in their desired projects.


George Washington Middle School

Time: 9:30am - 1pm OR 12:30 - 4pm
Location: GWMS, 1005 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Volunteers Needed: 10 per shift
Project: Volunteers will help with various needs around the school
  • Teacher lounge beautification - working to make those spaces more inviting and supportive for teachers.
  • Materials prep for tutoring sessions that take place throughout the year
  • Teacher classroom relocation to help maximize hallway traffic flow
  • Material prep for annual English Learner WIDA testing celebration
  • Bulletin board setup


Community Lodgings

Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: 607 Notabene Dr, Alexandria, VA 22305
Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Website
Project: Volunteers will help to:
  • Build "weekend fuel" packs  or "lunchbox lifesaver" packs, which are distribute weekly to students facing food insecurity.
  • Organize the learning center with books and games.
  • Help with community cleanup around the Chirilagua neighborhood


Assist Pregnancy Center

Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA 22079
Volunteers Needed: 5-10
Website
Project: RCC will be supporting Assist Pregnancy Center's annual event, Walk Run Ride For Life.  Possible volunteer roles include set-up, tear-down, directing, cross-guards, parking attendants.


RCC Community - Help Sherry Perkins Move

Time: 9am-3pm
Start Location: 3000 S Randolph St, #308, Arlington, VA 22206
Finish Location: 9700 Skyhill Way, #207, Rockville, MD
Volunteers Needed: 5-10
Project: Help a fellow member of our RCC community wish her move to a new apartment in Rockville, MD!

SATURDAY EVENING
Did Somebody Say "COOKOUT"?!

What better way to celebrate all that God has done than with good food, good conversation, and a chance for the kids to run around? This is also a great opportunity to invite a friend, neighbor or coworker to come hang out and make some connections outside of a Sunday morning setting.

Time: 5pm
Location: Fort Ward Park
Picnic Area #2
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SUNDAY MORNING
Ladies Corner

In honor of Mother's Day, we'll have a private area set up after our Sunday gathering just for the ladies.  Come enjoy a tasty pastry, a nice cup of coffee, and a quiet moment to connect with other women from the church. To sweeten the deal, we've arranged for childcare so those with kiddos can connect without interruption while the kids play at the playground.  We hope it provides you with a moment for restoration and joy.

Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: Gunston Middle School
Near Theater 2 (Black Box Theater)

LET US KNOW WHO'S COMING

We only need a few key pieces of information to get you slotted into the mix. If you're registering for multiple people, please add info for each person individually using the "Add an Adult" or "Add a Kid" buttons.  We'll start with the adults and then move to the kiddos on the next page.


ADULT PARTICPANTS


NEXT UP... KIDS!

LET THE CHILDREN COME!

RestoreDC Weekend is a fantastic way to help kids learn about loving our neighbors, caring for those in need, and participating in our church community in meaningful ways. Let us know if your kids will be joining in!

Please note: there will be no childcare available at the service projects.  Each parent is responsible for monitoring and helping their own children.

KID PARTICIPANTS

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