Common Table

Join us for Common Table's first Summer Symposium guest on July 12 at 10 am!

Dr. Jessica (Jessie) M. Smith (she/her) is a Washington, D.C.–based researcher, writer, and spiritual-formation leader bringing together spirituality, justice, and the life of the church in practical and thoughtful ways. She serves as Senior Executive Director of Research, Planning, and Spiritual Formation at the United Methodist Church’s General Board of Church and Society.

Jessie is the author of For Justice and Enduring Peace: One Hundred Years of Social Witness (2023) and co-editor of Contemplation and Community (2019).

Outside of her work, she enjoys going to baseball games with her wife, knitting (as a beginner!), and watching her favorite sitcoms.

Note: Following the service, Jessie will offer a 50-minute workshop introduction to the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church.

Common Table is kicking off summer with nature, community and JOY!

TOMORROW morning, 10 am at Belle Isle, folks are going on a very neat nature walk. Meet at the 22nd St parking lot to walk, talk and learn about the waters that connect us.

THIS SUNDAY, we’re transitioning to a single, 10 am service. If you show up at 9, you can hang and enjoy the bands warmup, and if you show up at 11, stick around for our Potluck and Kids Carnival with food, fun and games. Neighbors, friends and family are all invited Help us kick off our summer months with joy and community!

NEXT SUNDAY, June 7th, members of the q***r community at Common Table are hosting worship. Come and join us wearing your most colorful Sunday ensemble and worship with joy in our community.

Happy Easter from Common Table! Today we read about the power in Jesus’ resurrection in John 20:1-18.

A few words from Pastor Drew’s sermon today:
“What kind of power can move a stone from a tomb?

…Today, we are reminded that the tree bursts forth and the grassroots break through. Not just the supernatural but the natural will not be contained. There is a power in this world, alive and at work, alleluia! This resurrection power will break the most hardened heart. This power will bring down the walls between us. This power will not be stopped by injustice.”

Christ is risen! Alleluia!