Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Fall 2013 Issue | Page 22

Superhero Sunday For members of St. Matthew’s, Sterling, Sunday, Sept. 8 brought an interesting cast of characters to worship. From Supergirl to Captain America, a number of superheroes mixed in with the congregation as part of a two-Sunday study of “The Making of a Superhero.” “The big idea on Sunday was that a superhero is someone who accepts their mission to make a better world, no matter what the personal cost, and that Jesus calls us to do the same,” said the Rev. Rob Merola, rector, pictured above left. Children and adults alike – like Batman, shown above right at the communion rail – were invited to come dressed as their favorite superheroes. Explore a way to answer your call be our guest during the Fall Visit Day For ProsPectiVe stuDents Monday, november 11, 2013 • Virginia Theological seminary Hear about our programs, talk to faculty and students, go to classes, attend worship, have lunch and tour the campus. Online registration will be available on our web site at www.vts.edu/admissions For information email us at [email protected] or call 703.461.1951, toll free 800.941.0083 VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 3737 Seminary Rd., Alexandria, Va. 22304 20 Virginia Episcopalian / Fall 2013