The Tom O'Connor Group

06/08/2026

Snowball Mountain Challenge invites kids to an exciting winter sports event where they become Challengers, gearing up for frosty games, snowy surprises, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. They will come to realize that with the strength God provides, they can share their gifts, be brave, give their all, pray, and hope. https://penderumc.org/vbs/

05/24/2026

https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/the-power-of-pentecost/ Pentecost is a Christian holy day that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit 40 days after Easter. Some Christian denominations consider it the birthday of the Christian church and celebrate it as such.

Pentecost is a Christian holy day that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit 40 days after Easter. Some Christian denominations consider it the birthday of the Christian church and celebrate it as such. Originally, Pentecost was a Jewish...

05/24/2026

And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. ~Ezekiel 36:27 https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/verse-of-the-day-may-24/

05/24/2026

Today, Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026, join us at Pender United Methodist Church for a vibrant and Spirit-filled celebration of the birth of the Church and the power of the Holy Spirit. https://penderumc.org/event/24374893-2026-05-24-pender-worship-service/

05/14/2026

https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/verse-of-the-day-may-14/ See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. ~1 John 3:1

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. ~1 John 3:1

05/06/2026

https://christmasinfairfax.com/event/free-old-town-hall-performance-series-washington-balalaika-orchestra/ Free Concert! The Washington Balalaika Society is a community orchestra of musicians organized to perform the music of Eastern European countries on traditional Russian folk instruments. The largest orchestra of its kind in America!

The Washington Balalaika Society is a community orchestra of musicians organized to perform the music of Eastern European countries on traditional Russian folk instruments. The largest orchestra of…

04/25/2026

https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/verse-of-the-day-april-25/ The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. ~Psalm 118:24

The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. ~Psalm 118:24

04/24/2026

https://conta.cc/4vMkqQd The April 23, 2026 edition of This Week at Pender includes Mother's Day Craft Ideas, JDC - Juvenile Detention Center, Chris Atwood HopeFest, Bach Concert, Together In Praise Intergenerational Service, Chris' House, Philippi Video, VBS and much more.

Email from Pender United Methodist Church April 23, 2026 Sunday Worship: In Person and Streaming 10:00 am 12401 Alder Woods Drive Fairfax, VA US 22033 703-278-8023 penderumc.org This Week at Pender Ap

04/22/2026

https://visit.penderumc.org/mothers-day-crafts Looking for Mother’s Day gift ideas that are thoughtful, affordable, and meaningful?

Some of the most memorable gifts moms receive aren’t expensive. In fact, many moms say the gifts they treasure most are handmade creations from their kids.

10 easy DIY Mother’s Day gifts kids can make—fun, meaningful, and memorable crafts that moms will treasure forever.

04/22/2026

https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/earth-day-2026/ Earth Day is April 22; churches typically observe Earth Day Sunday during the month of April. It is an opportunity to reflect on the goodness of God’s creation and the human responsibility to steward it through worship, education and action.

Earth Day is April 22; churches typically observe Earth Day Sunday during the month of April. It is an opportunity to reflect on the goodness of God’s creation and the human responsibility to steward it through worship, education and...