Temple Beth Torah is a Reform Jewish congregation and member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC) that meets at St. John's Episcopal Church in Centreville. The congregation offers the Northern Virginia Jewish community services that provide numerous spiritual, educational, support and social opportunities including religious school for member children age 3 through Bar/Bat Mitzvah and confirmation. For more information, a newsletter, or a membership package, call (703) 263-2252 or visit www.BethTorah.net.
* Friday, May 10 — Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel.
* Saturday, May 11 — Join Rabbi Block for a Tot Shabbat service at 9 a.m. at St. John's. An adult program and discussion with Rabbi Block will follow from 10 a.m. to noon: Sacred texts including the Mishnah and Gemarrah.
* Saturday, May 18 — Membership meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. Pizza, drinks and childcare will be provided.
* Sunday, May 19 — Family picnic at Burke Lake Park from 1-5 p.m.
* Friday, May 31 — Shabbat Confirmation service at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel.
Congregation Yad Shalom, a conservative synagogue, is located in Centreville. It provides a traditional service with a progressive format to enhance a Jewish lifestyle. There are wonderful opportunities for a Hebrew School for children.
* Join in the Saturday morning Torah service with Cantor Zucker on May 11 at Little Rocky Run Center # 3 (near Centreville High School).
* Join in the family picnic at Bull Run Park on June 2 at 11:30 a.m.
For further information and/or directions, call Mike Goldenzweig at 703-968-0370, or visit the Web site at www.yadshalom.neighborhoodfind.com.
Capital Worship Center will hold weekly Bible Study and Worship Services on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. at Centre Ridge Elementary School (14400 New Braddock Road, Centreville). Also offered at this time will be Youth Services, Children's Fellowship and a Nursery. Call 703-530-8100.
Clifton Presbyterian Church has the following events:
* 8:30 and 11 a.m. — Sunday worship services.
* 9:45 a.m. — Christian Education for all ages.
* 9:45 a.m. — Adult Education: A video-discussion series has begun, featuring Dr. Bart D. Ehrman on the historical context of the New Testament.
* Women's Bible Study Group: "Prayer of Jabez" series in progress. Nursery available. Scheduled meetings are May 21; June 4 and 18.
Spring Rotation Workshop
* Now through May 12: "The Miracles of Jesus" during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday School hour, children in grades 1-8 will hear about events surrounding the miracles, through one of the following workshops: Food Wonders, Creation Station, Holywood and Story Time.
* Youth Activities
Thursday evening Senior High Bible study group, contact Pastor Julie at 703-830-3175. For these events, contact Pastor Julie at 703-830-3175.
The Centreville United Methodist Men will be sponsoring a chicken barbecue during the Church Festival on Saturday, May 18, between noon and 4 p.m. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the church (located at New Braddock and Old Centreville Roads) for $5.50 each or $15 for an entire family. Event day tickets can be purchased for $6. Contact Barry Ziman at 830-1343.
St. John's Episcopal Church offers the following:
Sunday Eucharist services are at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A nursery for children up to age 3 is available. Opportunities for adult, youth and child enrichment are offered. On Sundays: Christian Formation for all ages, Adult Lectionary Class and Newcomer Class at 9:15 a.m.; Children's Chapel at 10:30 a.m.; Youth Music and Youth Group at 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively. On Mondays: New Testament Class at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesdays: Morning Bible Study at 10 a.m.; Eucharist and Healing Service at 9:15 a.m. on Thursdays: Children's Choir at 5 p.m.; Adult Choir and Education for Ministry at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-803-7500 and visit the Web site at www.stjohnscentreville.org.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church invites everyone to join them Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. at Centreville Elementary School, located at the corner of Route 28 and Green Trails Boulevard. Sunday school, KIDS Church, and a nursery are provided for children. Call 703-502-1732 or check out their Web site at www.connectwithctr.com.
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Consider attending the membership classes on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the church office, from now through June 6. Confirmation and Baptism will be held on Sunday, June 9. Call the church office at 703-502-1732 to register for membership, confirmation or baptism classes. Christ the Redeemer's offices are located at 14720 Flint Lee Road, Suite J in Chantilly.
Passages from the Bible will be discussed in a series at Centreville Community Church in Centreville.
* Now through May 19 — The series continues with the top five passages from the Bible picked by those in attendance.
Meets at Bull Run Elementary School, located at Route 29 and Pleasant Valley Road in Centreville) at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Call 703-580-5226 or visit the Web at www.centrevillechurch.com. Nursery and an exciting children's program are provided free of charge.
Body & Soul Aerobics and Strength Training is a fun fitness program choreographed to today's Christian music and it offers great fellowship with other women. Classes are held at Centreville Baptist Church on Route 29 just south of Stone Road. Class times are 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday and Thursday, and 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Childcare can be provided but you must call and register. Call 703-830-3333.
Ox Hill Baptist Church will be holding its Vacation Bible School on July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Vacation Bible School is for children ages 4 years (by June 30, 2002) through sixth grade. Registration forms can be found on the Web site at www.oxhillbaptist.org. The church is located at 4101 Elmwood Street in Chantilly. Call 703-378-5555.
Mount Olive Baptist Church activities:
* Church Services: Rev. Eugene Johnson, pastor
* Prayer Meeting/Bible Study — Wednesday, 7 p.m.
* Sunday, Morning Worship — 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.
* Sunday School — 9:45 a.m.
Mount Olive Baptist Church is located at 6600 Old Centreville Road, Centreville. Call 703-830-8769.
Centreville Presbyterian Church invites the public to participate in its activities and classes:
* Sunday Services — 8:30 and 11:15 a.m. Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Adult classes will address sexual ethics, homosexuality, slavery, role of women and divorce.
* Ladies' Bible Study — Mondays, 9:30-11:15 a.m. at the church. Kay Arthur class on Revelation. Child care provided.
* Youth Group — Meets Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Call Sharon Hoover, 830-0098.
* Chancel and Children's Choirs — Adults Rehearse Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. Children rehearse Sunday mornings. Instruments of Praise — Rehearse Wednesdays, 6:15-7 p.m. Call Margie Cleaver, 703-830-0098.
CPC is located at 5690 Sully Road, Centreville at the I-66 and Route 28 interchange. Call 703-830-0098.
Cedar Run Community Church's Sunday service is held at 10:30 a.m. at Waples Mill Elementary School. New Community monthly worship service is held on the third Sunday of every month from 5-7:15 p.m. at Centreville Presbyterian Church. Free pizza dinner starting at 5 p.m. Childcare provided.
Interested in learning about Cedar Run? Visit the Web site at www.cedarrun.net or call the church office at 703-968-7312.
Clifton Presbyterian Church activities:
* Sundays: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Worship Services
* 9:45 a.m. Christian Education for all ages
* Women's Bible Study Group meets first and third Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
RSVP to Church Office 703-830-3175.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church holds a contemporary worship service on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. at Centreville Elementary School in Centreville. Sunday School, K.I.D.S. Church, and a nursery are provided on Sundays. The web site is www.connectwithctr.com. Call 703-502-1732.
Mount Horeb A.M.E. Mission Church invites the public to worship on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. at Virginia Run Elementary School, 15450 Martins Hundred Drive in Centreville. The Rev. Larry C. Rogers is the pastor. Call 703-330-2109.
New Hope Fellowship currently meets at 10 a.m. at Rocky Run Middle School, with worship at 11 a.m. each Sunday. The school is located at 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Call 703-591-2948.
Oasis Ministry is a Christian support group for men struggling with pornography, sexual addictions or same-sex attractions. For more information on weekly Centreville meetings or personal help, call 703-830-6999. Or write Oasis Ministry, P.O. Box 602, Centreville, VA 20122. Free confidential HIV/STD testing through Oasis available. Confidentiality is assured.