Friday, June 12

Dear Fort Fam, 

We are dedicating this Community Sunday to the youth of our church, specifically those who are graduating and moving on to the next phase of their education and their lives. They are coming of age in a time when questions of racial justice, economic inequality, climate change, and human rights are shaping communities across the globe. They will inherit the responsibility—and the opportunity—to help create a more just and compassionate society.

As a congregation, we can remind our young people that they do not face these challenges alone. We can share the wisdom we have gained through our own experiences. We can encourage them to lead with courage, to speak up for those whose voices are often ignored, to build bridges across differences, and to never lose sight of their own worth and dignity.

This week, we invite every member of the congregation to offer a piece of advice, encouragement, or hope for our graduates. What would you want the next generation to know? What values have sustained you? 

Please respond by email with your messages for our graduates this week. We will collect them and share them during next Sunday's service.

2026 FWCC Graduates

James Vaughn
Starting Graduate school-Master's degree

Jalyn Cameron
Howard University graduate-Bachelor's degree

Marshall Plane
American University graduate-Bachelor's degree

Aries Anderson High school graduate

Lucas Dotoli High school graduate

Elias Mesina High school graduate

Jalyn Robinson High school graduate

Evie Dotoli Middle school graduate

Charlie Skyllas Middle school graduate

Eleanor Godfrey Elementary school graduate

Adaline Skyllas Elementary school graduate

*Rev James Singletary Doctorate

We also invite you to join us at the Annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by our favorite sorority sisters, the Deltas, this Sunday at 1:00 PM. As we honor freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice, we hope you'll come celebrate with us.