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Epiphany United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Chocolate Festival and Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7-9 p.m. Participants will meet in the fellowship hall of the church at 1017 Country Club Drive N.E., Vienna, for an auction of gift baskets and treasures, music and fun, and make an old-fashioned valentine. All proceeds will go to the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission team trip to Cuba. 703-938-3494.
Join the members and friends of the Unitarian Universalist
Church of Fairfax in the church sanctuary, 2709 Hunter Mill
Road, in Oakton. at 12:30 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 9, for a
forum to address the issue of sprawl's impact on our lives and
in particular, what can be done about it?
The forum will feature a panel: Audrey Moore, former
chairperson of the Fairfax Board of Supervisors; Stewart Schwartz, executive director of the Coalition for Smarter Growth; and Roger Diedrich, chairman, Great Falls Group, Sierra Club.
The Great Falls United Methodist Church Women are sponsoring a membership tea at noon, on Sunday, Feb. 9, in the parsonage at 10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. All are welcome, and child care will be provided. Bring your favorite teacup and teaspoon and learn about UMW circles and programs.
Dr. Charles R. Page II returns to Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church on Feb. 10-11, 7:30 p.m., to present "Archaeology and the Bible" and "Archaeology and Paul." He is currently the dean of biblical studies at the Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies in Israel. The church is at 1301 Trap Road in Vienna, just south of the intersection of Trap Road and Route 7.
Congregation Etz Hayim (formerly Arlington-Fairfax Jewish Congregation), 2920 Arlington Blvd., invites you to participate in their special Preschool Erev Shabbat Service and Dinner at 5:30 p.m., on Friday, Feb 28. There will be a short, age-appropriate service for preschoolers, led by Rabbi Bass in the sanctuary, followed by dinner in the social hall. There is a fee for the dinner. For more information, contact Pam at NAGURKA@AOL.COM, or call the Etz Hayim office at 703-979-4466.
There will be a used book sale with DVDs, CDs and videos including a broad selection of subjects and lots of children's books, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, March 1, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross, 2455 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring . Call 703-698-6991/7676, or www.holycrossepiscopal.or"
Fadel Soliman will give a lecture called "Islam in Brief" at 6 p.m., on Sunday, March 2, at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church. He is the Muslim chaplain at American University. The church is at 1301 Trap Road in Vienna, just south of the intersection of Trap Road and Route 7.
Emmaus United Church of Christ offers an Hour of Quiet. Spiritual renewal as the focus for a weekly ecumenical group that meets at Emmaus United Church of Christ every Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Led by JoAn Post, participants are gently guided through a time of centering, meditation and prayer. It is open to people of all faiths and requires no previous experience, only sincere desire. Emmaus is located at 900 Maple Ave. E. in Vienna. Call 703-281-9309 for more information
Emmanuel Lutheran Church has a full range of education, music, worship and outreach programs. Traditional worship is at 8:15 and 11 a.m., in the rich Lutheran tradition of liturgical song mixed with music of the masters, spirituals and contemporary Christian music. Contemporary worship is at 9:45 a.m., with fresh liturgical song and contemporary Christian music led by Revelation. Christian education for all ages is 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon. Christian education is available for everyone from preschoolers through adults. Classes are always open to newcomers. The church is located at 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, on the Oakton side of Vienna near McDonald’s. Call 703-938-2119.
The Baha’i community of McLean holds a weekly fireside, a meeting of discussion, devotion and fellowship, at 7500 Box Elder Court in McLean, beginning at 8 p.m. every Friday. The fireside is an opportunity to learn about the Baha’i faith and why Baha’is find hope in a seemingly hopeless world. Call 703-556-3400.
The International Chabad-Lubavitch organization is establishing a new Jewish institution, Chabad at Tysons, which will serve Vienna, McLean and Great Falls. Chabad welcomes all Jews regardless of background or affiliation. Activities will include holiday awareness programs, adult education, Shabbat and High Holiday services, and special children’s events. Call 703-356-3451 or 703-622-2953.
Charles Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 6817 Dean Drive in McLean, holds Sunday Services at 10 a.m. and Communion and healing services Wednesdays at noon. Its motto is "A Place to Be — Belong, Become, Believe." Visit www.gbgm-umc.org/cwumc.
The Vienna Presbyterian Church (VPC) announces the opening of CenterPoint, the adult Christian education center. CenterPoint invites adults in the community to spiritual growth experiences through education. Five academic tracks on the Bible, Church History and Theology, Ethics and Christian Living, Spirituality and the Arts, and Church and Mission will be offered during the four five-week terms. Classes will be offered through April 2003 on Sunday and Tuesday evenings. VPC staff, university, seminary, business and nonprofit organizations professionals will teach the classes. Registration is required, and there is a $25 fee per course ($35 fee at the door on a space-available basis.) Call 703-938-9050, e-mail to centerpoint@viennapres.org, or visit www.viennapres.org.
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in McLean has revamped the Sunday school curriculum to provide a stimulating, experiential learning opportunity for youth. The youngest children, up to third grade, will be introduced to the concept of stewardship, using their behavior and talents as gifts in the offertory part of the weekly service. They will learn the Lord's Prayer in sign language and will have other activities geared to different learning styles. For more information, call 703-356-7553. The church is located at 1830 Kirby Road in McLean.