Neighbor Loving Service at Samaritan Inns

By Sarah Thatch / July 31, 2023

As a member of Mission DMV, driving to my first shared meal at Samaritan Inns, I had two primary thoughts forming in my head…

Special Blessings Name Change

By Susan Kemp / May 30, 2023

A Thoughtful Change Fourth’s Special Blessings ministry has changed its name to “Disability Ministry” beginning June 1. This decision was made after much prayer, research, and discussion involving Fourth’s pastors and coordinator of the ministry, Tricia Han, who has been in consultation with leaders from organizations that support families affected by disabilities (such as Engaging…

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Where’s My Livestream?

By Don Nalle / May 23, 2023

One of the challenges of moving back into the Sanctuary is working out the kinks with a number of new systems, including the audio-visual systems…

Returning to the Sanctuary: What You Need to Know

By Susan Kemp / May 3, 2023

The renovated Sanctuary is nearly ready for worship services! Here are a few details that may be helpful to know as we transition back into the space on Sundays: New Hymnals and Bibles When the Sanctuary reopens the weekend of May 13, you’ll notice we’ll be cracking open new hymnals! Director of Music Ted Bickish…

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“The Lord God is with you wherever you go…”

By Larry Huff / March 13, 2023

Fourth Church recently spent a day of service at Central Union Mission in Washington, D.C. The Mission has long been a pillar of Christian service in this community by providing an emergency shelter and restoration ministries…

Annual Meeting of the Congregation for 2023

By Don Nalle / January 31, 2023

Download the document packet for the Annual Congregational Meeting to be held Sunday, February 12, at 12:30 p.m. in the Upper Room following the 11:00 a.m. service.

Sanctuary Renewal Update

By Paige Malkus / December 16, 2022

As we approach year’s end, we wanted to bring you an update on Sanctuary renovations on behalf of the Sanctuary Renewal Committee.

Reception for New Visitors, December 11

By Don Nalle / November 26, 2022

Are you brand new to Fourth, or have you been attending for a time, but would like to know more?

Church Leadership Nominations

By Gina Hardiman / September 8, 2022

Fourth’s Nominating Committee is seeking recommendations of church members for consideration as Ruling Elders, Deacons, and Congregation-at-Large Members.

Fall Events at Fourth

By Don Nalle / August 16, 2022

View our fall events booklet online for an overview of our church life together in the season ahead.

Hymn Sing with Kevin & Cooper Twit of Indelible Grace Music

By Don Nalle / May 5, 2022

Join us Sunday, June 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the Upper Room for a Hymn Sing led by Kevin Twit, founder of Indelible Grace Music and Reformed University Fellowship Campus Pastor at Belmont University in Nashville. Kevin and his son Cooper will lead us in singing and share the stories behind the hymns. The gospel…

Sanctuary Renewal Underway

By Don Nalle / April 26, 2022

Things are changing daily as work gets underway to renew Fourth’s Sanctuary. Here are a few photos from this week. Click on any photo to enlarge.

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Day of Prayer for Ukraine

By Don Nalle / March 11, 2022

As the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, we will devote this Tuesday, March 15, as a special day of prayer.

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

By Don Nalle / February 3, 2022

The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, February 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary…

The Lord’s Day, October 24

By Don Nalle / October 24, 2021

The beautiful words of this morning’s Anthem, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” began with a lyric attributed to the Victorian poet Robert Bridges…

The Lord’s Day, October 10

By Don Nalle / October 10, 2021

As we prepare for our Congregational Meeting and Sanctuary Renewal Presentation today, we can rejoice in God’s faithfulness over many decades to the congregation of Fourth.

The Lord’s Day, October 3

By Don Nalle / October 3, 2021

Once again this Lord’s Day, we have the privilege of ascribing to God the glory he rightly deserves.

The Lord’s Day, September 26

By Genna Repich / September 26, 2021

I am eager to sing with you the contemporary hymn, “In Christ Alone,” this morning. This rich gospel-proclaiming hymn is fitting as we continue through our sermon series on John…..

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Church Leadership Nominations

By Genna Repich / September 24, 2021

The Nominating Committee is seeking recommendations of Fourth members for consideration as Ruling Elders, Deacons, and Congregation-at-Large Members…

The Lord’s Day, September 19

By Don Nalle / September 19, 2021

Charles Wesley wrote “And Can It Be?”, our closing hymn for this morning, in the days just after his conversion. Subtitled “Free Grace” when first published in 1738…

The Lord’s Day, September 12

By Don Nalle / September 12, 2021

May the joy of the Lord be upon us as we gather in his name today. “For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.” —Psalm 84:10

Welcome to the Fourth Fellows Class of 2022

By David Frerichs / September 7, 2021

Let’s Welcome the Class of 2022! Our second class of fellows has arrived and will be introduced next Sunday, September 12, at all three worship services. Please look for them between services and greet them. For a more detailed description of each fellow, please visit the Fourth Fellows webpage. Fourth Fellows Class of 2021-22 Program…

The Lord’s Day, September 5

By Don Nalle / September 5, 2021

I never tire of singing this morning’s Hymn of Thanks, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”, with its third stanza that enumerates the rich blessings won for us by Christ…

The Lord’s Day, August 29

By Don Nalle / August 29, 2021

In this morning’s Prayer of Confession, we will acknowledge the weight of our sins against God and the wonder that, through Christ’s perfect sacrifice on the cross, they will not stand against us