Join us on October 13th at 1pm for a creative guided time of exploring and encountering Jesus through art, STEM, and conversation. We will also have a question and response time where kids can ask ANY anonymous question about Jesus in a safe setting. This event is for children who have questions about Jesus or […]
Pastoral Q&A
On May 19, at 7pm, we’ll have a Q&A with some of our pastors about sex and sexuality, especially inviting questions that arise as we go through the Song of Songs together this season. Because our sermons are focused on explaining a specific Bible text rather than being about a certain topic, the sermons, like […]
Baptism class
Baptism is a fundamental part of the Christian faith, the primary symbol and expression of our new life together in Christ. Since its beginnings, the church has baptized those who have become disciples of Christ, committed to him, his community, and his cause. GCCC is baptizing people on April 28 this year, and we ask […]
Arlington Tiny Groups
“Tiny groups” aim to be the means by which deeper intentional relationships encourage greater Christlikeness. These will be done in one-to-one to no more than one-to-three groups. The Christian life is more than knowledge about God but is to be experienced. Tiny Groups encourage doing the journey together, experiencing God in and through them. If […]
Rhythms of Grace: Hearing God
Our bimonthly-ish classes on what is often called “spiritual disciplines” or, as we are calling them, “rhythms of grace,” are meant to give us instruction and encouragement in concrete spiritual practices that help us stay in rhythm with God’s Spirit, abiding in Christ. On March 3, Pastor Chris will be teaching and guiding a class […]
Exploring Baptism (Kids + Youth)
Is your child/teen exploring whether or not they are ready to get baptized? This class is for them! Join us for a fun, interactive afternoon where we will be exploring what baptism is and why we get baptized. This will be a prerequisite for any child/teen who is interested in getting baptized on April 28, […]
Child Dedication Class
Child Dedication is an important step for every parent. It is an intentional opportunity to declare that your child belongs to Jesus and you want to give Him control of their life. If you are interested in dedicating your child on Sunday May 12th you will need to attend the Dedication class on April 21st […]
Exploring Jesus: Kids Event
We want to create space for our kids to encounter Jesus in tangible and real ways this year. Join us on Jan 7th at 1:00pm (or when church ends) in Vienna, VA. We will explore who Jesus is through a creative guided time of art, STEM, and conversation with the aim of giving you as […]
Rhythms of Grace: “Quiet Times”
Our bimonthly-ish classes on what are often called “spiritual disciplines” or, as we are calling them, “rhythms of grace,” are meant to give us instruction and encouragement in concrete spiritual practices that help us stay in rhythm with God’s Spirit, abiding in Christ. On December 3, Pastor Carl will be leading a class on spending […]
First Things
Geared for people who are new to church and/or Christian faith, First Things is a group which discusses questions about the Bible, church practices, what the “gospel” of Jesus is, and other common questions. The heart of First Things is to give people a chance to ask their own questions about Christian life and discuss […]