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SUMMARY:Yoon Nam - Prayer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Experience Art that Connects Faith\, Creativity\, and Community with Yoon Nam’s Prayer Garden Exhibit\nThe Floris Art Gallery invites you to experience this month’s featured collection – Yoon Nam’s Prayer Garden – a heartfelt exploration of faith and creativity born out of unexpected beginnings. \nDuring the pandemic\, many of us searched for new ways to find peace and purpose in uncertain times. For this month’s artist\, that journey began with simple YouTube tutorials and a paintbrush. What started as a pastime soon transformed into a spiritual practice—a way of slowing down\, listening\, and becoming more aware of God’s presence in the quiet moments of each day. \nThough not formally trained\, the artist discovered that painting could be more than just creating images on canvas. Each brushstroke became both a prayer and a reflection\, offering gratitude for the gift of life. Through this practice\, a deeper way of seeing the world emerged—one that celebrates simplicity\, beauty\, and stillness. \nThe collection features scenes of nature—trees reaching toward the sky\, flowers bursting with color\, waterscapes reflecting peace\, and skies alive with light. These works are not simply depictions of creation but invitations to experience it anew. They remind us that God’s beauty is always present—in the ordinary\, in the quiet\, and in the wonder we often overlook. \nWhen you visit the Floris Art Gallery this month\, you’ll encounter more than artwork on the walls. You’ll step into a space where faith and creativity meet\, where each piece is an offering of hope\, gratitude\, and awe. Whether you are an art enthusiast\, a seeker of spiritual reflection\, or simply someone who longs for a moment of stillness\, this exhibition offers a place to pause\, breathe\, and be renewed. \nLearn more about this month’s exhibition on our Art Gallery page. \nThe Floris Art Gallery also welcomes artists in our community to share their gifts. If you are interested in submitting your own work for consideration\, we invite you to apply to exhibit with us. \nCome and experience art that draws you closer to God\, to creation\, and to community.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/yoon-nam-prayer-garden/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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SUMMARY:Embry Rucker Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we prepare and serve breakfast to the unhoused at the Embry Rucker Shelter in Reston\, VA. Provide a welcoming presence and a warm meal on the 2nd Saturday of every month. \nSign up now > \nFor more information\, please contact Donna Porter at dporter@florisumc.org
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/embry-rucker/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Embry Rucker\, 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Embry Rucker,Serve
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Cali":MAILTO:dcali@florisumc.org
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SUMMARY:Prayer Blanket Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy knitting\, crocheting or quilting? Join us on the second Saturday of each month at 10a.m. for community and conversation as we share ideas and create blankets and quilts for others. All skill levels and abilities are welcome\, from beginners to advanced! Make new friends\, create new projects and learn new tips. We enjoy socializing and prayer as we make special blankets\, shawls and quilts for those experiencing difficult life situations. \nDo you know someone who would enjoy feeling the love of God by receiving a prayer blanket? Members of the Prayer Blanket Ministry pray over shawls\, blankets and quilts as they lovingly create them. \nPrayer Blanket Ministry >\nFor more information\, or to sign up\, contact Carol Benson at cbenson@florisumc.org.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/prayer-blanket-ministry/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Adult,Prayer Blanket Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Benson":MAILTO:cbenson@florisumc.org
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