Annual Events

Each year, our church participates in a number of church-wide annual events, to which everyone is invited. Here is a sampling of some of the gatherings that we enjoy the most.

All-Church Retreat

The All-Church Retreat is a day in which we get out of our normal routine and spend the whole day connecting with God and one another. With food, games, free time, and some devotional sharing, this proves to be one of the best ways to refresh our relationships with God and each other.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

We really value community at Shalom, and one way that we develop it is by hosting an event called, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" In it, people are randomly assigned to have a meal at someone else's home, in the hopes that we will get to know each other on a more intimate level.

Spring/Fall Work Days

We are blessed to worship at a property with several acres of green space. This requires a significant amount of maintenance. To address this, we set aside days to work together on projects that need to be done, both inside and out of our property. It also proves to be a good way to build community.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Several years ago we began hosting a Thanksgiving meal at the church. Whether you are spending the holiday with family or by yourself, whether you are a church member or not, we warmly invite you to participate in what is guaranteed to be a bountiful feast. You will feel at home immediately.

Christmas Banquet

For many years, we had a tradition of singing Christmas carols to the residents of the Arlington Woods neighborhood, This year we sang Carols at a Nursing Home Facility, followed by a Christmas Banquet inside the church. This is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit. As always, anyone is invited to participate!