"Divine Love Always Builds" takes place on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, from 7:30–9 p.m., at the Annandale Eckankar Center. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 703-916-0515 or visit www.eck-virginia.org.
Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church presents 40 Days of Purpose, Feb. 15-Mar. 28, at the church, Route 7 and Trap Road, Vienna. The 40 Days of Purpose program follows the book "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, which has sold more than 12 million copies since its release last year. Small groups explore the ideas of Warren's book weekday evenings and during Sunday morning classes as well as through weekly messages, e-mails and devotional readings. To register, or for more information, call 703-759-3509. Visit www.andrewchapelumc.org.
Vienna Presbyterian Church presents a forum on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 12:15 p.m., in Fellowship Hall, 124 Park St., N.E., Vienna. The program, "Bioterrorism and New Infectious Diseases: What's Happening?" features speaker Dr. Ernie Takafuji, director of the Office of Biodefense Research Affairs, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health. The forum is free and no offering will be taken. Childcare will be available. For more information, call 703-938-2050, Ext. 151.
Chabad at Tysons hosts Shabbat educational services at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Route 7 (next door to the Toys R Us, across from the Container Store in Tysons Corner). Saturday morning service starts at 9:30 a.m.; Torah discussion at 10:30 a.m., followed by a sit-down Kiddush. Thursday night features a Kabbalah class. Call 703-356-3451, or e-mail ChabadTysons@aol.com, for more information.
Body & Soul offers a high/low impact aerobic workout, kick boxing, strength training, Pilates all in one exercise session to the latest in contemporary Christian music. There are several church locations to choose from. All are welcome.
McLean Bible Church holds classes on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:45-11:15 a.m. Call Mary Ward at 703-830-2478 for more information. Child care is offered. Classes are also offered on Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:15 p.m. Call Tricia Van Ryn at 703-876-0558.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church offers a Fit over 50 version on Wednesday mornings from 9:15-10:30 a.m. Call Lynn Mostellar at 703-698-8624.
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 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 9:30 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.
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 12:15 and 7:30 p.m.
Lenten services each following Wednesday at 7:30 until Easter.
Maundy Thursday, 12:15 and 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday, 12:15 and 7:30 p.m.
Easter, 8:00; 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
The church is located at 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, on the Oakton side of Vienna near McDonald’s. Call 703-938-2119.
Vienna Baptist Church offers numerous Christian worship, education, music and mission opportunities. Each Sunday begins with a high-energy VBPraise service at 8:45 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., providing different programs to people of all ages. The traditional liturgical worship service takes place at 11 a.m. The church is located at 541 Marshall Road, Vienna. For more information, call 703-281-4400 or visit www.vbc-va.org.
St. Athanasius Lutheran Church at 114 Kingsley Road in Vienna, a new mission congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, offering traditional, conservative worship in accordance with the historic liturgy of the church. The current Sunday schedule includes Bible study and Sunday school for all ages at 4 p.m. and worship at 5 p.m. A Lutheran book club is also offered twice a month. A midweek Bible study meets twice a month. Call 703-455-4003 for more information.
Faith Baptist Church, located at 301 Center St. S., Vienna, offers Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. for all ages, 11 a.m. worship, and Bible Study on Sunday at 6 p.m. On Wednesday at 7 p.m., The Awana children's club for fourth- through sixth-graders takes place during the school year. Nursery school is provided for all services. The preschool and kindergarten program uses the abeka curriculum and serves ages 3, 4 and 5. Visit the Web site at www.FaithBaptistVienna.org or e-mail Faith@tidalwave.net. Call the church at 703-938-9688.
From the beginning of time music, drumming, movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the many faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. There are no performers or audience. No experience necessary. Donations accepted. Second Saturday evening each month, September-June, 7:30-10 p.m., Unity of Fairfax (original sanctuary), 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton.
For more information, contact Kathryn at 703-573-1236/ SpiralRose@aol.com. For further information on the worldwide Dance Network, visit www.DancesOfUniversalPeace.org .