Silverbrook United Methodist Celebrates 105 Years

is celebrating its 105-year anniversary by going green. To commemorate the decision (and the church's 105-year anniversary), Silverbrook UMC is spending the weekend with bluegrass bands, barbecue, a moonbounce and nature-themed exhibits. 

Silverbrook UMC Pastor Kim Barker-Brugman took a sabbatical in July and came back inspired. "It began in Yellowstone National Park for 10 days and then I spent time at a different park in Fairfax County two-to-three times a week," she told Patch. "We're considering a lot of options, like going geothermal and solar. We're also using real plates and coffee cups now. No styrofoam mugs or coffee cups any more. We put it in the dishwasher when we're done."

Since last month, the church has been in the midst of a sermon series on creation and taking care of the earth. "We feel that we need to get serious about going green in a big way this year," said Barker-Brugman. 

Schedule

Friday, Sept. 14

• 5-7 pm: King Street Bluegrass plays on the front lawn
• 7:00 pm: Prayer service

Saturday, Sept. 15

• 9:30 am: Prayer walk
• 9 am- 1 pm: Yard and bake sales, barbecue 
• 9 am- 2 pm: Workshops and displays from Camp Highroad, Eco-eternity Forest, Master Gardeners, Rain Barrel Guy, Interfaith Power and Light, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Land and Waters, NOVA Soil & Water Conservation District, LEAP, Fairfax Water, Home Performance Solution, Living Waters
• 11 am - 1 pm: The Flower Hill String Band
• 1:00 pm: Eco Eternity Forest seminar
• 3:00 pm: Rain barrel seminar ($75 to make your own. Click here to order supplies for the event)
• 4-6 pm: Music from "The Unclouded Day"
• 6:30 pm: Outdoor church service

Sunday, Sept. 16

• 8:30 am and 11:00 am church service, followed by a potluck 

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