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Chabad at Tysons event. Learn how to make sushi on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., at the home of Melissa Sporn, 1507 Linden Hurst Ave., McLean. Cover charge $10. Class participants learn the fundamentals of making cucumber rolls and advance to the ever-popular California roll. Lesson ranges from "addressing your mat" and learning the proper rolling and fingering techniques for sushi, to mastering the recipe for the perfect sushi rice. For more information, call Miriam at 703-356-3451 or e-mail ChabadTysons@aol.com.
The Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna hosts its open house and registration for the winter session of Adventures in Learning from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 344 Courthouse Road, Vienna. The registration fee of $30 ($20 for Friends of the Shepherd's Center) covers four classes each Thursday from Jan. 15-March 4. Classes include Tai Chi, World Affairs, Writing Your Life Story, Sharing Poetry, Immigration-Personal Stories, Bridge, and a health series on Loss. A beginning computer class has an additional fee of $10, and a drawing class has an additional fee of $25. A brown bag lunch break provides time for socializing with new and old friends.
The Shepherd's Center is an interfaith community of adults 50 and older to give enrichment and service by and for seniors. For more information, call the Shepherd's Center office at 703-281-0538.
"DaVinci Code" discussion. Pastor George W. Evans Jr. leads a discussion about the novel "The DaVinci Code," by Dan Brown. This discussion will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m., at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in McLean, in Music Suite B. The public is invited to attend. The church is located at 1545 Chain Bridge Road. For more information, visit the Web site at www.redeemer-mclean.org or call the office at 703-356-3346.
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in McLean invites members of the general public to its Faith and Life Forums. These programs feature a speaker followed by discussion relating to the topic of living one's Christian faith on a daily basis.
On Sunday, Jan. 18, Dr. Denise Dombowski Hopkins, professor of the Old Testament at Wesley Theological Seminary, discusses the current state of research on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
On Sunday, Jan. 25, Redeemer member Will Moser, who has had a number of overseas assignments, discusses his family's experiences with finding churches at which to worship in the course of such assignments.
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, with Sunday services at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., is located at 1545 Chain Bridge Road in McLean. For more information, visit the Web site at www.redeemer-mclean.org or call the office at 703-356-3346.
"Handing Down Bigotry." On Sunday, Jan. 25, Richard Kiniry will speak on "Handing Down Bigotry." Will today's children inherit a world of conflict and turmoil? Adults — political leaders, moral icons, the average person on the street — transmit their prejudices to future generations. It's time to challenge those prejudices and build a better society. Kiniry is a veteran of the Peace Corps in India and National Leaders' Council President of the American Ethical Union. 11 a.m., at Northern Virginia Ethical Society, 225 Nutley St. N.W., Vienna. Free. For more information about NoVES, visit the Web site, www.noves.org, or call 703-437-3161.
"Mission Abba." On Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m., the America World Adoption Association will host a free adoption seminar on how to adopt older children from Russia. For more information about America World, visit the Web site at www.awaa.org, or call 888-ONE-CHILD to register.
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. 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.
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.charleswesleyumc.org
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 .
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer has added a contemporary service at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, supplementing its traditional worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Modern praise music is sung, accompanied by a band of nine musicians on electric keyboard, bass and acoustic guitars, trumpet and drums.
Concurrently at 9:45, the church holds a Faith and Life forum on subjects to strengthen one’s Christian faith, adult Bible study and Sunday School for children age 3 through high school. Nursery is available at all services.
The church is located at 1545 Chain Bridge Road in McLean. For more information, visit www.redeemer-mclean.org or call the office at 703-356-3346.
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, located at 1830 Kirby Road in McLean, invites all to come for contemporary worship the first Sunday of every month at noon. This new service will incorporate uplifting music; a warm, friendly, casual atmosphere; and interesting sermons. In addition to this service, traditional services will be held every Sunday at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Call the church office at 703-356-7533 with questions.
Chabad at Tysons is holding a Shabbat educational service at the Embassy suites Hotel on Route 7 (next door to the Toys R Us, across from the Container store). Saturday morning service starts at 9:30 a.m., Torah discussion at 10:30 a.m., followed by a sit-down Kiddush. Call 703-356-3451, or e-mail ChabadTysons@aol.com.
The Great Falls United Methodist Church will be offering two services with different worship styles. The 8:30 a.m. service will be traditional, and the 11 a.m. service will be a blend of contemporary and traditional styles. The church is located at 10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.