Spencer Goldberg, Tenor, a newcomer to the Special Music Program will be providing the music on July 11th. Spencer is studying Voice Performance and Computer Science, finishing his Junior Year at the Univ. of Maryland, College Park. Spencer is a second year intern with the Choral Activities Dept. in the Univ. of Md. School of Music and a frequent singer for the Washington Chorus. He also works for Maryland's Sports Marketing Dept. singing the National Anthem for 12 different sports including Football and Women's and Men's Basketball. Spencer is a Md. Distinguished Scholar, a 3 yr. student of the Dean's Honor Roll and a member of Pi Kappa Lambda National Honor Society, Primannum Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Providing the Special Music on Aug, 8th will be Jennifer and Adam Tillett, French horn Duo.Adam holds a B.M. Degree in Horn Performance from the Peabody Institute and M.M. Degree in Horn Performance from Northwestern University.Adam joined the Naval Academy Band in 1991, became Co-Principal Horn in 1998 and was named Principal Horn in 2005. Adam free lances and is a member of the Baltimore Horn Quartet. Jennifer also received her B.M. Degree from the Peabody Institute and later pursued post graduate studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. As a free lance musician Jennifer has performed with the Baltimore Symphony as well as with the Maryland, Harrisburg, Delaware, Annapolis and Fairfax Symphony Orchestras. She currently holds the position of 2nd Horn with the Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra and performs regularly with the Baltimore Horn Quartet and various churches in the Baltimore area.

Pastoral Search

The Mission Report for the Presbytery Committee on Ministry has now been completed.  This is a major milestone in our search for a new Pastor.   As we progress through the search process, new information and resource material will be posted in the Pastoral Search section of the website as it is released.

Mission Opportunities

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Mission Fair on April18.  It was a wonderful opportunity to experience the diversity of Ashland's mission program, from local projects supporting the Linus Project, UCAN, Habitat for Humanity, and Sarah's Hope to our international partnerships in Cuba, Guatemala, Malawi and the Phillipines.  It was exciting to have Sarah Padoko and Mairolet Vega Comas join us in person for the fair.  If you would like to learn more about Ashland's mission projects contact John Walter through the church office.

Summer Sundays: Kids are invited to join Ms. Katie and Ms. Debbie for our Summer Sundays series! We'll be creating works of art, learning about nature, and ending the summer with a pajama party! Summer Sunday dates are July 11, July 25, And August 8. All programs run from 10-10:50AM in the fellowship hall.
 
Summer Fun Days is Ashland's Mini-Vacation Bible School program! This year we're talking Care of Creation! Kids age 4+ are welcome to come have fun and learn about caring for all of the earth's resources, including plants, animals, and each other! Summer Fun Days are held on Saturday July 17 and Saturday July 25 from 9AM-1PM. Please e-mail Katie at KCashin@AshlandPC.org for more information and to sign up!

And the Youth group will have some time to relax and catch up on Sunday evenings, June 6, June 13, July 11, July 18, August 1, and August 8 from 6:00-7:30. Join us for time together and worship at the bridge service! Please see the youth and children's bulletin board or email Katie (KCashin@AshlandPC.org) for more information on all events. Have a wonderful and warm start to the summer and be well!