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Palm Sunday 2026 Postlude "The Palms with Jerusalem from Holy City Organ Piano Duet"
On Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, during the Palm/Passion Service at Pender United Methodist Church, Jane McKee (piano) and Mary O'Connor (organ) performed a powerful organ and piano duet: for the Postlude "The Palms with Jerusalem from Holy City Organ Piano Duet", arranged by Gene Roberson. “The Palms” (originally titled Les Rameaux) was composed by […]
🌸 Happy Spring Break
Since Fairfax County Schools are on Spring Break this week, so is the O’Connor Music Studio. Enjoy your time off but don’t forget to practice!
𖭦 Filene Center Backstage Tours, April 18
Backstage Tours: Stand on a world-class stage, learn how a theater runs, and get a sneak peek at where the stars get ready. Backstage tours are available from October – April. Tours are limited to 30 participants and last approximately 60-90 minutes. Please note tour day and times.
🛐 Lenten Hymn and Devotion, Holy Week
Brian Stevenson, Pender UMC Director of Handbells and Ensembles, presents a series of hymn-based devotions on Wednesdays during Lent. The Holy Week selection is Lamb of God by Twila Paris from The Faith We Sing, #2113
📚 Practice Pie: The Step-By-Step Guide To Helping Your Child Enjoy Their Music Practice
In Practice Pie, I’ll teach you how to support your child in their musical journey. I can’t promise it will be as easy as pie (but then, is pie really easy?) but I can promise to make it quick and practical, with a little humour thrown in for good measure.
🥁 Fun with Music for Preschoolers, Monday
Step into a world of giggles and song with “Fun with Music" at Pender! This is not just any music class – it's a journey through sound and imagination designed especially for preschoolers and their favorite grown-ups. Since 2013, Jim and Roberta Pont have been creating a space where tiny toes tap, and little voices […]
📚 Wonderful Ones Storytime, Tuesdays
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with an early literacy foundation geared towards ages 12-23 months. Participation is limited to 15 one-year olds with an adult on a first come, first serve basis. Tuesdays Until March 17
✅ AA Open Meeting, Wednesday at 6 pm
Discover a supportive space for new beginnings! Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, in the serene ambiance of Pender UMC's Library. At 5:00 PM there will be a time of casual chat, known as the "meeting before the meeting". Engage in meaningful conversations and find camaraderie at our AA meetings, guided by the experienced […]
🧶 Caring Hands, April 11 at 10 am
We’re delighted to revive our Prayer Shawl / Baby Blanket / Care Bag ministry as an in-person gathering once again! We meet at 10:00 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Pender UMC Library. This is a relaxed, welcoming time to knit, crochet, talk, and share as we work together. Our handmade […]
🧶 Crochet Ami!, Tuesdays
Granny squares, Amigurumi and more! Learn to crochet and connect with other stitchers. Tuesdays Weekly until 3/10/26

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