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"Your Role in Taking God's Holy Word Worldwide." Gideon Ministry speaker Tom Callaway will speak on the topic of effective evangelism at a men's breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 23, 7:30-9 a.m., at Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield. Reservations may be made on Sunday morning between church services in the church's Glass Breezeway, by calling 703-569-2307 or by e-mailing wlaw@cox.net. Cost is $5. Immanuel Bible Church is located at 6911 Braddock Road, Springfield.
Instructional Eucharist Service: Step by Step How & Why of Communion. Sunday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m., in the Chapel at Olivet Episcopal Church, 6107 Franconia Road, Alexandria. For more information, call Rev. David Harper 703-971-4733 or visit www.olivetepiscopalchurch.org.
Welcome Sunday. The Sydenstricker United Methodist Church celebrates Welcome Sunday on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. in the grove adjacent to the church. There will be free food and activities for the children. Entertainment will be provided by the Brethren in Harmony, a Northern Virginia community chorus that sings gospel music in the barbershop style. If weather is inclement, event will be moved to the church fellowship halls. The church is located at 8508 Hooes Road, Springfield. Call 703-451-8223 or visit www.sumcdisciples.org for more information.
Free prayer seminar. On Saturday, Sept. 13, The Prayer Center, a Christian-based organization that focuses on strengthening the prayer life of individuals, will sponsor an all-day prayer seminar. Come meet with others and learn how the power of prayer can enhance spiritual life. The seminar is free. To reserve a space, call 703-642-0124 or visit the center's Web page at www.theprayercenter.org.
"Established in Righteousness" seminar. Aglow International, a nonprofit organization, will be sponsoring a one-day seminar on Saturday, Sept. 13. Mary Gay will be the guest speaker. The seminar will take place at Jublilee Christian Center in Fairfax. Cost is $35, including lunch. For more information, call Helen at 703-878-4764.
"Growing Through Divorce." This eight-week workshop program discusses topics such as grieving the loss of the marriage, anger, rejection, forgiveness, loneliness and transitioning into single life. Child care is available but must be requested in advance. There is no charge for the program itself; the only cost is a $12 corresponding book. For more information, call Shari Sadowski at 703-569-9862, Ext. 213.
Career Net meets every Monday, from 7-9 p.m., at Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church in Burke. The free weekly event allows job seekers to network with each other, receive employment-related news and literature, ask for specific help from others and the volunteers. Meetings are headed by Jane Tresvaskis, a professional career counselor. For more information, call Subhash Gupta at 703-323-5676 or Robert Westin at 703-978-6229. Career Net takes place in Room 124 of the church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, in Burke. Call the church office at 703-503-4579 or check the Web site, accotinkuuc.uua.org.
Summer Music and Activities for Kids, or "S.M.A.K.," a program for children in grades one through six, will meet every Tuesday, 1-4 p.m., through August, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 5424 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. For more information, call Pat at 703-278-8166.
The Antioch Baptist Church will host the "Fit for His Kingdom" low-impact aerobics/step aerobics and weight training class each Monday, from 7-8 p.m., at the church, 6531 Little Ox Road, Fairfax Station. The class is free. Call Deloris at 703-425-4877 for more information.
"The Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Anymore." A study of the book by Alan Cohen. The class will meet Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at 8044 Galla Knoll Circle, Springfield. The class is sponsored by New World Unity Church. Meditation will be incorporated each week. For more information, call 703-690-7925.
Burke Community Church offers a weekly group for men called Men’s Fraternity to help discover authentic manhood as directed through the Word of God. Tuesdays, 6 a.m., at 9900 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield.
New World Unity Church hosts a healing prayer service at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the New World Unity Activity Center, 9331 Braymore Circle in Fairfax Station. Call 703-690-7925.
Divorce Care is a weekly Bible Study care group that helps those who are transitioning through a divorce. The group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., in the church parlor at First Baptist Church of Springfield, 7300 Gary St., Springfield. Child care and children's activities are provided. 703-451-1500.
The Ekoji Buddhist Temple of the greater Washington, D.C., area supports the practice of Shin Buddhists. Various programs and activities help each participant walk the path of a Buddhist, including adult services Sundays at 11 a.m., children's services and Dharma School for children and adults, and meditation classes. For more information visit www.Ekoji.org.
Fresh Fire International Center hosts a dress-down "Love Feast" on the second Sunday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the Chinese Martial Arts Building, 8426-B Lee Highway, Fairfax, opposite the BMW Fairfax; entrance is in the back. Come meet new people, play games, enjoy a meal and hear the word. Call 703-815-8950.