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St. Mary of Sorrows Church, 5222 Sideburn Road in Fairfax is offering an educational program for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families/Adult Children of Alcoholics, a six-week series beginning Jan. 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $125. Call Carol Parowski at 703-644-3962.
The Women's Ministry at Jubilee Christian Center is starting a new Bible study, discussing the book "Breaking Free," by Beth Moore. Classes are either Mondays, at 7:30 p.m., or Tuesdays, at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $20, including the book. Child care is available for the Tuesday morning classes. Location is 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170 to register.
New World Unity Activity Center will be offering life-enhancing classes beginning in January. “4T-Tithing Your Time, Talent and Treasure for the Fullness of Life” is a 12-week experience designed to teach the foundation for change through prayer. It meets Sundays, through March 30, at 2 p.m.
“Life of a Prayer: Part A” is a class that looks at how to know God, each other and the relationship to the whole. The class will meet Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
The New World Unity Activity Center is located at 9331 Braymore Circle in Fairfax Station. 703-690-7925.
Immanuel Christian School, located at the corner of Backlick and Braddock roads in Springfield, will have an open house to observe classes in session, review curriculum and meet teachers and administration, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 703-941-1220 for more information.
“Bringing Up Boys,” a new video series based on Dr. James Dobson’s bestseller by the same title, is being offered by the Burke Community Church, 9900 Old Keene Mill Road, Burke. The free seminar runs Sunday evenings through April 6 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. Register at 703-425-0205.
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.
Jewish Social Service Agency presents Families in Transition, a six-session group for parents to explore ways to help their children cope with separation and divorce. Mondays, through Jan. 20, 7-8:30 p.m., at 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax. 703-204-9100, Ext. 11. $200.
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.
Congregation Etz Hayim (formerly Arlington-Fairfax Jewish Congregation), 2920 Arlington Blvd., invites the public to its next "Tot Shabbat" on Saturday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m.-noon. "Tot Shabbat" is a free monthly program planned to engage preschool through kindergarten children and their parents in an age-appropriate Shabbat service. Playtime, games and a snack are also part of the fun. Membership is not required for attendance at Tot Shabbat. Call 703-979-4466, or e-mail school@etzhayim.net for more information.
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.
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.
Arabic Bible Baptist Church is located at 5424 Ox Road in Fairfax Station. Pastor: Tony Ghareeb. Call 703-273-5599 or e-mail to Tghareeb@wmconnect.com.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for people interested in becoming Catholic or learning about the Catholic Church. A group meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax City in the music room of the school. All are welcome. Call Martha Malloy at 703-273-4868.
United Community Ministries is calling for donations of food, homeless care package items, baby items, personal care items, bags and other various needs. Give through church or community organizations, or drop off donations at 7511 Fordson Road between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call Tracy Davis at 703-768-7106, Ext. 328.
All are welcome to join the Fresh Fire congregation every Sunday for a service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Sackey and his congregation invite all to participate in preaching and teaching, praise and worship, in a Christ-centered ministry. Fresh Fire International Center meets at the Chinese Martial Arts Building, 8426-B Lee Highway, Fairfax, opposite the BMW Fairfax; entrance is in the back. Call 703-815-8950.
“Wisdom for a Lifetime” by Alden Studebaker will be discussed on Wednesday evenings, 8-9:30 p.m., at New World Unity Church, located at 9331 Braymore Circle in Fairfax Station. Call 703-690-7925.
The Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 9350 Braddock Road in Burke, is offering a monthly support group for chronic-pain sufferers. The group will meet the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-323-5400.
The following is a list of various events taking place at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 4325 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax: Bible study and Prayer Service every Tuesday night starting at 7 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30–10:45 a.m., except for the fourth Sunday of the month, when Sunday School is offered 9-10 a.m. Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. Commonwealth Care Center ministry every first and third Thursday night. Call 703-273-1455.
The Celebration Singers, a costumed and choreographed, all-volunteer, women's show chorus, invites singers to join them. The group sings a variety of music in three voice ranges — soprano, second soprano and alto. They rehearse on Wednesdays during the day alternating between Heritage Hunt in Gainesville and the Springfield United Methodist Church. Call Virginia Halterman at 703-321-9126 or Nora Steiger at 703-971-2124.
Each Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel, Messiah United Methodist Church, located at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield, hosts a prayer service. Those in need of God's help to deal with life's stresses and difficulties are welcome to experience the power of prayer. All in the community are welcome. Call 703-569-9862.
New World Unity Church offers a Sunday Celebration Service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Irving Middle School, located at 8100 Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield. New World Unity Church is a Christ-centered spiritual community dedicated to building a consciousness of Oneness based on unconditional love and total acceptance. Services include prayer, music, a meaningful message , food and celebration. Come early at 10 a.m. for World Peace Meditation. Call 703-690-7925.
“Just Me and the Kids,” will start up again at Messiah United Methodist Church. The program is for the single, divorced parents and children 4-12 and focuses on anger, denial, depression, acceptance and hope. Beginning Jan. 22 for eight weeks, 6:30-8 p.m., at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 4325 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, is now conducting registration for the winter semester at the Calvary Institute of Theology. Classes take place Thursday and Saturdays. 703-242-0747 or 703-273-1455.