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<lst>Rabbi Robert A. Nosanchuk will become the third full-time rabbi in the history of Reston's Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, founded in 1966. Rabbi Nosanchuk begins his duties on July15, following the retirement of Rabbi Rosalind A. Gold, who was NVHCís spiritual leader for 23 years.
Prior to joining NVHC, Rabbi Nosanchuk served as associate rabbi at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation in Maryland. There he held numerous pastoral, educational and liturgical responsibilities and led many new community initiatives in Social Action, Youth Activities, Community Mitzvah Day and interfaith work. He also served on the Jewish Education Committee of the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and has been a contributing columnist for the Jewish Times of Baltimore. He will continue to work as a Rabbinic Dean for the Mid-Atlantic region of the North American Federation of Temple Youth and to do outreach work in the Jewish community-at-large.. Rabbi Nosanchuk is a native of West Bloomfield, Michigan and is an honors graduate of Michigan State University. He has earned two masters degrees from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, one in Jewish Communal Service and one in Hebrew Literature. In 2001, he was ordained by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York, earning academic prizes in the areas of Hebrew and liturgy. Before beginning his work in the rabbinate, he had a full-time career as a Jewish communal worker.
The Rabbi, his wife Joanie Berger, who works in human resources at Accenture in Reston, and their three year-old son, Zachary, will reside in Herndon.
The Church of the Brethen, 11500 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, is holding services every Friday evening at 7 p.m. during July and August. For more information, call 703-430-7872.
The Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist's new summer worship schedule is as follows: Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m., from July 4 through Sept. 5. Adult Sunday School classes meet at 9 a.m. The church is located at 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna. Call 703-281-3987, or visit www.GoodShepherdVA.com.
The Great Falls United Methodist Women are sponsoring a neighborhood yard sale July 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Great Falls Methodist Church at 10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Spaces, five by ten feet, are available for $20 each. Tables may also be rented for a fee. Additionally, there will be a sale of baked goods and food and drink items. To reserve a space, call Dorothy Harsher at 703-378-1337.
Great Falls United Methodist Church hosts SonGames 2004 during the week of July 26-30. This Vacation Bible School Program is open to children 3 1/2 through the fifth grade. E-mail briana.greatfallsumc@verizon.net or call 703-759-3137.
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.
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.
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 trva@yahoo.com.
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.
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.
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer celebrates 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 take place 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 offers two services with different worship styles. The 8:30 a.m. service is traditional, and the 11 a.m. service is a blend of contemporary and traditional styles. The church is located at 10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church celebrates its Third Sunday Service on the third Sunday of the month at 10:15 a.m. The service offers an innovative blend of traditional and contemporary worship, featuring a variety of musical styles and an informal environment. A professionally staffed nursery is available for small children.
St. Dunstan’s is located at 1830 Kirby Road, McLean. For more information, call 703-356-7533 or visit stdunstans.net.