We celebrated our Hopeful Future Sunday, September 7. What a party!

The Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department greeted us as we processed out of the church with sirens and horns blaring. The Rector burned our first mortgage in ruins of Belmont Chapel backed up by the Choir. Parishioners opened envelopes filled with butterflies and confetti cannons fired color streamers high into the air.

We had Chesapeake Bay Blue crabs steamed and covered with Old Bay Seasoning. Parishioners piled high discarded claws and shells on tables scattered throughout the church yard. Our "House Band" played throughout the afternoon. The Rector entered the Dunk Tank as beautiful cherubic children took careful aim pitching softballs doing their best to show their appreciation and great reverence for the Rector.

A great time was had by all that attended!