This fall, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sterling (UUS) hosts a four-session workshop related to patriotism, faith, civil liberties and the role of the United States abroad.
Developed with input from more than 80 UUS ministers, directors of religious education, lay leaders, and activists, the intergenerational curriculum will feature participatory discussions and exercises. Young people ages 13 and up are encouraged to attend with or without their parents.
Sessions started Oct. 6 and continue Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 and 17, at the UUS office facility at 100-C Ruritan Road in Sterling. Attendance is free. UUS meets at the Sterling Community Center Annex on Sunday mornings at 10:30. Visit uusterling.org. Call 703-406-3068.
The church is also hosting an Open-Mike Coffee House on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place in the church meeting room at 100C Ruritan Road in Sterling off Church Road. Featuring the comedy of Greg Roberts, the Coffee House welcomes performance sign-ups beginning at 7 p.m.
Stand-up, poetry-reading, vocal and instrumental music as well as story-telling are welcomed. The event is alcohol and smoke-free and minimum age for admission is 17. A donation to defray costs of coffee and tea will be appreciated.
A Havest Family Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1-4 p.m., at SonRise Community Church, located at the new Selden's Landing Elementary off of Route 7 in Leesburg. Activities include moon bounce, games, food, prizes and more. Everything is free. Call 703-728-0420 or visit www.sonrisecc.org.
Sterling United Methodist Church, 304 East Church Road, will hold a public performance of its handbell choirs during OctoBellfest in the church sanctuary on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. A reception will follow. Admission is free. Call 703-430-6455.
After Sept. 11, the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling and the All Dulles Area Muslim Society decided to work together to provide food and other resources to economically disadvantaged people. As a result, UUS and ADAMS formed the non-profit FoodSource Foundation. In partnership with FACETS (Fairfax Area Christian Emergency & Transitional Services), the Foundation now delivers full meals to over 130 families every month with food supplied by the Loudoun Interfaith Relief food bank. The Foundation distributes the meals in Fairfax, but is working with Interfaith Relief to soon create a food kitchen in Loudoun County. Call the UUS at 703-406-3068.
Moms In Touch International is a group where mothers gather to pray for students, teachers and schools. In Virginia, there are 700 MITI prayer groups meeting in every region and rapidly growing in the Northern Virginia region.
To obtain a listing of MITI nearby groups praying for schools visit the ministry’s Web site at www.Moms InTouch.org. The Web site also offers instructional materials, as well as videos and leadership resources to help mothers start MITI groups for schools that don’t already have one. Call 1-800-949-MOMS or email info@Moms In Touch.org