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The Little River United Church of Christ hosts Sunday Matinee Discussion Groups this summer. Movies that have something to say about faith are shown on five Sundays, starting at 2 p.m., with a discussion starting around 4 p.m. Films and dates are: Aug. 22, "Babette's Feast;" and Sept. 5, "Finding Nemo." Little River UCC is located at 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. All are welcome. For more information, call 703 978-3060 or visit www.lrucc.org.
Assemblies of God missionaries to Japan, Alex and Katherine Humphries, speak on Sunday, Aug. 29, at 6:30 p.m., at Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. For more information call 703-383-1170.
Congregation Adat Reyim sponsors a Craft and Fun Fair on Sunday, Aug. 29, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts, moon bounce, dunking tank, and snacks available. For more information, call 703-569-7577. Congregation Adat Reyim is located at 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for people interested in becoming Catholic or learning about the Catholic Church. A group meets on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Leo the Great Church in the Old Parish Hall in Fairfax City. All are welcome. Call Martha Malloy at 703-273-5369.
Jubilee Christian Center sponsors a healing service on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 7:15 p.m. Pastor Bill Frasnelli leads a Bible study. For more information, call 703-383-1170. Jubilee Christian Center is located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax.
Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Annandale hosts the 30th Annual Slavic American Festival on Sunday, Sept. 12, from 12-6 p.m. Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church is located at 3410 Woodburn Road, Annandale. For more information call 703-521-4945.
The Fairfax United Methodist Women sponsors the Little Angel Consignment Sale for children's clothing, toys and equipment on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Fairfax United Methodist Church, 10300 Stratford Ave., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-591-3120.
“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 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.
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.
T.O.T. Preschool, a ministry of Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, begins its 17th year of operation in September. T.O.T. is a developmental, Christian program with degreed teachers and small classes. The school is located at 8508 Hooes Road, Springfield. Registration for fall 2004 is now being accepted. Call 703-644-6384. E-mail tot@sumcdisciples.org.
Messiah United Methodist Church's Young Adults group meets every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. For more information call 703-304-7082.
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.
Messiah United Methodist Church continues to have its Wednesday night programs called Successfully Single at 7:30 p.m., in room 206 in the church. These programs have informative speakers on interesting topics. Messiah United Church is located at 6215 Rolling Road in Springfield. For more information, call Shari Sadowski at 703/569-9862 x 213.
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 spiritual community "consciously co-creating a peaceful, harmonious world that recognizes Oneness." Children's programs begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 703-690-7925 or visit www.NewWorldUnity.org.
The New World Men of Spirit is dedicated to the recreation and cultivation of service, spirit, brotherhood, support, camaraderie, fun, passion, strength, honor, unity and renewal. The group meets every Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sponsored by New World Unity. For meeting location and more information, call Sam at 703-768-0423 or visit www.NewWorldUnity.org.
Burke Presbyterian Church offers a Coffeehouse Worship Service on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., for those people who may be unavailable Sunday mornings or are seeking a break from a more traditional style of worship. The service offers the same lesson and sermon as the Sunday service, but in a less formal environment. A nursery is provided for young children. Burke Presbyterian Church is located at 5690 Oak Leather Drive in Burke.
The Shalem Institute is offering free monthly prayer opportunities in Fairfax. The time together will be devoted to relaxation, the presentation of different prayer practices, silence, journal keeping and small group sharing. No experience is required, and participants may attend regularly or drop in. Donations are accepted. Meetings take place the third Monday of the month, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Ann Kulp, Kathy Spaar and Tad Wicker lead the meetings. To register for these events or for more information, visit www.shalem.org or call 301-897-7334.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, holds casual worship services on Saturday evenings at 5:30 p.m. featuring contemporary music.
More traditional services take place on Sunday mornings at 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:45-10:45 a.m. for your children. The church also offers discussion groups for adults. Call 703-451-5855.
Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church offers a weekly session of Zen meditation led by Jim McAdams on Thursday evenings, 7:30-9 p.m. The class is designed for both beginners and those more experienced mediators who have established practices. Registration fee is $10. For information call 703-503-4579 or visit http://accotinkuuc.uua.org.
"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.