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SUMMARY:Andrea Finch - What the Bees See
DESCRIPTION:Experience Art that Reveals Creation Through the Eyes of Bees\nThe Floris Art Gallery invites you to experience this month’s featured installation—What the Bees See—a vibrant and immersive exploration of the natural world through the perspective of bees. \nThis striking exhibit offers a fresh way of seeing creation\, drawing attention to the beauty\, complexity\, and quiet wonder found in flowers\, movement\, light\, and the delicate ecosystems that sustain life. Inspired by the unique vision and role of pollinators\, the installation encourages viewers to slow down and notice what is often overlooked in the world around us. \nThrough color\, texture\, and layered artistic expression\, the work reflects the rhythm of nature itself—how bees move with purpose\, gather with intention\, and participate in a cycle of growth and renewal that sustains the earth. Each piece becomes an invitation not only to observe\, but to reflect on the interconnectedness of creation and our place within it. \nAs you move through the gallery\, you’ll encounter a space designed for contemplation and curiosity. The installation invites you to engage your senses and consider how beauty is often revealed in the smallest details—in the patterns of petals\, the movement of wings\, and the quiet harmony of living systems working together. \nMore than an art display\, this exhibit is an experience of attention and awareness. Whether you are an art enthusiast\, a nature lover\, or simply seeking a moment of peace and inspiration\, What the Bees See offers a space to pause\, reflect\, and reconnect with the world in a meaningful way. \nWhen you visit the Floris Art Gallery this month\, you are invited into a moment of wonder—where creativity opens new ways of seeing and where the natural world becomes a source of reflection\, gratitude\, and awe. \nCome and experience art that draws you closer to creation\, to community\, and to the beauty that surrounds us every day. \nLearn more about this month’s exhibition and explore past featured exhibits 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/andrea-finch-what-the-bees-see/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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SUMMARY:Children's Choir Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Fall Children’s Choir Recruitment at Floris\nGive your child the opportunity to discover the joy of music\, build confidence\, and grow in faith through Floris Children’s Choirs this fall! Children of all experience levels are invited to join a welcoming community where they can sing\, learn\, make friends\, and share their gifts. \nA Place to Sing\, Learn\, and Grow\nChildren’s Choirs at Floris are about more than learning songs—they are an opportunity for children to experience the joy of music while building meaningful connections with others. Through rehearsals and performances\, children will: \n\nDevelop musical skills and confidence\nLearn the value of teamwork and encouragement\nExplore creativity through singing and music\nUse their voices to celebrate and worship\n\nA Choir for Every Child\nWhether your child has years of singing experience or is stepping into choir for the first time\, there is a place for them! Our choirs welcome young singers at every experience level and provide a fun\, supportive environment where children can grow at their own pace. \nChildren will be surrounded by caring leaders and friends as they discover the joy of making music together and become part of a community that celebrates their unique gifts. \nGrowing in Faith Through Music\nMusic is a powerful way for children to connect with their faith and experience God’s love. Through choir\, children will: \n\nExplore meaningful songs and biblical messages\nBuild confidence sharing their voices with others\nStrengthen their connection to the Floris faith community\nExperience the joy of worshiping together\n\nJoin Us This Fall!\nFamilies are invited to be part of an exciting season of music\, friendship\, and faith. Floris Children’s Choirs provide children with the opportunity to form lasting friendships\, learn new skills\, and discover how their voices can make a difference. \nWhether your child loves to sing or is simply curious to try something new\, we invite them to join us this fall! \nRegister Here to reserve your child’s spot and be part of Floris Children’s Choirs this fall. \nRegister Here Coming Soon!
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/childrens-choir-recruitment/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Little Praisers,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yoon Nam":MAILTO:ynam@florisumc.org
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SUMMARY:Summer Children's Choir Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Summer Children’s Choir Sunday\nChildren in Kindergarten through 6th grades are invited to take part in our Summer Children’s Choir Sunday on Sunday\, August 16. Children may attend either service. This is a great way for children to experience choir without a long-term commitment. No prior singing experience is needed. We hope your family will join us for this fun morning of music and worship! \nSinging at 9 am service? Arrive at 8:20 am for rehearsal in the music room. \nSinging at 11 am service? Arrive at 10 am for rehearsal in the music room. \nRegister today!\nWant to explore more ways to get involved through music? Visit Our Music Ministry page.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/childrens-choir/2026-08-16/1/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Backpack Blessing
DESCRIPTION:Backpack Blessing \nSunday\, August 16 | During Both Services\nStart the new school year with purpose\, prayer\, and encouragement at our annual Backpack Blessing! This special event is a meaningful way to recognize and support students as they prepare to head back to school\, reminding them that they are surrounded by a loving faith community every step of the way. \nAll children and youth are invited to bring their backpacks to worship on Sunday\, August 16\, during both services. During a special moment in the service\, we’ll offer a blessing over the students and their backpacks\, asking God to guide\, protect\, and encourage them throughout the school year. Each student will also receive a special tag to place on their backpack as a reminder that they are never alone on their journey. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for families to begin the school year with a spirit of hope\, connection\, and encouragement. Whether your child is starting kindergarten\, heading into high school\, or somewhere in between\, we invite you to participate in this joyful and faith-filled tradition. \nLet’s send our students back to school surrounded by love and lifted in prayer!
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/backpack-blessing/2026-08-16/1/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry
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SUMMARY:Church Online Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Church Online Listening Session\nYou’re part of the Floris community—wherever you worship from. Join us on August 16\, 2026 for a special Online Attendee Listening Session designed to help us connect\, listen\, and explore ways to build deeper relationships within our online community. \nThis gathering is an opportunity for online attendees to meet one another\, connect with a Floris pastor\, and share their experiences\, hopes\, and ideas for the future. While we value hearing about your online worship experience\, this session is less about evaluating or critiquing worship and more about discovering how we can help online attendees feel more connected and engaged as part of the Floris family. \nChoose the session time that corresponds with your usual online worship time: \n\n9:00 AM online attendees: Join us at 10:00 AM\n11:00 AM online attendees: Join us at 12:00 PM\n\nA Conversation About Connection\nWe want to better understand how online attendees would like to grow deeper at Floris. Whether you’ve been joining online for a short time or have been part of our community for years\, your perspective matters. \nDuring this session\, we’ll explore questions like: \n\nHow would you like to connect with others in the Floris community?\nAre you interested in opportunities such as small groups or online gatherings?\nWhat would help you feel more engaged and supported in your faith journey?\nWhat are your hopes for being part of the Floris community?\n\nMeet\, Connect\, and Grow Together\nThis is a welcoming opportunity to meet others who worship online\, build relationships\, and have meaningful conversations about what community can look like beyond Sunday worship. You’ll also have the chance to meet one of our pastors and learn more about ways to take the next step in connecting with Floris. \nWhether you’re looking for deeper relationships\, opportunities to serve\, or simply a chance to meet others who share your connection to Floris\, we invite you to be part of this conversation. \nShare Your Voice\nIn addition to the listening session\, we invite all online attendees to complete our online community survey. Your feedback will help us better understand your experiences\, interests\, and opportunities for creating meaningful connections. \nRegister Here to attend the Online Attendee Listening Session. \nTake the Survey Here to share your thoughts and help us better serve our online community. \nWe look forward to listening\, connecting\, and discovering new ways to grow together as one Floris community.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/online-listening-session/2026-08-16/1/
CATEGORIES:Virtually
ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Dietrick":MAILTO:mDietrick@florisumc.org
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SUMMARY:Summer Children's Choir Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Summer Children’s Choir Sunday\nChildren in Kindergarten through 6th grades are invited to take part in our Summer Children’s Choir Sunday on Sunday\, August 16. Children may attend either service. This is a great way for children to experience choir without a long-term commitment. No prior singing experience is needed. We hope your family will join us for this fun morning of music and worship! \nSinging at 9 am service? Arrive at 8:20 am for rehearsal in the music room. \nSinging at 11 am service? Arrive at 10 am for rehearsal in the music room. \nRegister today!\nWant to explore more ways to get involved through music? Visit Our Music Ministry page.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/childrens-choir/2026-08-16/2/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Backpack Blessing
DESCRIPTION:Backpack Blessing \nSunday\, August 16 | During Both Services\nStart the new school year with purpose\, prayer\, and encouragement at our annual Backpack Blessing! This special event is a meaningful way to recognize and support students as they prepare to head back to school\, reminding them that they are surrounded by a loving faith community every step of the way. \nAll children and youth are invited to bring their backpacks to worship on Sunday\, August 16\, during both services. During a special moment in the service\, we’ll offer a blessing over the students and their backpacks\, asking God to guide\, protect\, and encourage them throughout the school year. Each student will also receive a special tag to place on their backpack as a reminder that they are never alone on their journey. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for families to begin the school year with a spirit of hope\, connection\, and encouragement. Whether your child is starting kindergarten\, heading into high school\, or somewhere in between\, we invite you to participate in this joyful and faith-filled tradition. \nLet’s send our students back to school surrounded by love and lifted in prayer!
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/backpack-blessing/2026-08-16/2/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry
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SUMMARY:Church Online Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Church Online Listening Session\nYou’re part of the Floris community—wherever you worship from. Join us on August 16\, 2026 for a special Online Attendee Listening Session designed to help us connect\, listen\, and explore ways to build deeper relationships within our online community. \nThis gathering is an opportunity for online attendees to meet one another\, connect with a Floris pastor\, and share their experiences\, hopes\, and ideas for the future. While we value hearing about your online worship experience\, this session is less about evaluating or critiquing worship and more about discovering how we can help online attendees feel more connected and engaged as part of the Floris family. \nChoose the session time that corresponds with your usual online worship time: \n\n9:00 AM online attendees: Join us at 10:00 AM\n11:00 AM online attendees: Join us at 12:00 PM\n\nA Conversation About Connection\nWe want to better understand how online attendees would like to grow deeper at Floris. Whether you’ve been joining online for a short time or have been part of our community for years\, your perspective matters. \nDuring this session\, we’ll explore questions like: \n\nHow would you like to connect with others in the Floris community?\nAre you interested in opportunities such as small groups or online gatherings?\nWhat would help you feel more engaged and supported in your faith journey?\nWhat are your hopes for being part of the Floris community?\n\nMeet\, Connect\, and Grow Together\nThis is a welcoming opportunity to meet others who worship online\, build relationships\, and have meaningful conversations about what community can look like beyond Sunday worship. You’ll also have the chance to meet one of our pastors and learn more about ways to take the next step in connecting with Floris. \nWhether you’re looking for deeper relationships\, opportunities to serve\, or simply a chance to meet others who share your connection to Floris\, we invite you to be part of this conversation. \nShare Your Voice\nIn addition to the listening session\, we invite all online attendees to complete our online community survey. Your feedback will help us better understand your experiences\, interests\, and opportunities for creating meaningful connections. \nRegister Here to attend the Online Attendee Listening Session. \nTake the Survey Here to share your thoughts and help us better serve our online community. \nWe look forward to listening\, connecting\, and discovering new ways to grow together as one Floris community.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/online-listening-session/2026-08-16/2/
CATEGORIES:Virtually
ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Dietrick":MAILTO:mDietrick@florisumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000
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SUMMARY:Pastor Drew's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Drew’s Book Club: Unapologetic\nWednesdays | 7:00–8:30 PM\nAugust 19\, August 26 & September 2\nFloris United Methodist Church \nHave you ever struggled to explain why your faith still matters in today’s world? Or wondered how to talk about Christianity in a way that is honest\, thoughtful\, and grounded in real life? Join Pastor Drew for a three-week book club as we read and discuss Unapologetic: Why\, Despite Everything\, Christianity Can Still Make Surprising Emotional Sense by Francis Spufford. \nRather than offering a traditional defense of Christianity\, Spufford shares a heartfelt and refreshingly honest account of what it means to follow Christ in a world where faith is often misunderstood or dismissed. With his signature wit\, insightful storytelling\, and engaging writing style\, he explores the emotional and spiritual realities of Christian belief\, acknowledging both the beauty and the challenges of living a life of faith. His approach is thoughtful\, authentic\, and often humorous\, making this an engaging read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Christianity. \nWhether you’ve been a Christian for many years\, are exploring faith for the first time\, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations about life and belief\, this book club offers a welcoming space to read\, reflect\, and learn together. Pastor Drew will guide each week’s discussion\, creating opportunities to explore the book’s themes\, ask questions\, share perspectives\, and encourage one another in faith. \nThis three-week series is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others\, deepen your understanding of the Christian faith\, and engage with a thought-provoking book in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We encourage participants to attend all three sessions to get the most out of the discussion\, but you’re welcome to join us even if you can’t make every week. \nRegistration is encouraged so we can plan accordingly. Reserve your spot using the registration link and join us as we journey through Unapologetic together. \nRegister Here \nWe look forward to seeing you on Wednesday evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM at Floris United Methodist Church!
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/unapologetic/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Adult
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Edwards":MAILTO:cedwards@florisumc.org
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