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<lst>The McLean Clergy Association, an interfaith body composed of pastors, rabbis and other leaders of religious communities in the McLean community, urges residents to send contributions to the tsunami relief effort through the following organizations:
* Union for Reform Judaism: www.urj.org
* American Joint Distribution Committee: www.jdc.org
* American Jewish World Service: www.ajws.org
* Doctors without Borders: www.doctorswithoutborders.org
* Direct Relief International: www.directrelief.org/sections.our_work/asia_earthquake.html
* International Rescue Committee: www.theirc.org
* Church World Service: www.churchworldservice.org
* Medair: www.medair.org
* Presbyterian Disaster Relief: pcusa.org
* American Red Cross: www.redcross.org
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer's Faith and Life Forums are one-hour programs featuring a speaker and followed by discussion relating to the topic of living one's Christian faith on a daily basis.
On Sunday, Feb. 13, Redeemer member Dr. Thomas M. Imhoof presents "St. Anselm of Aosta (c. 1033-1109) and the Tension between Faith and Science."
On Sunday, Feb. 20, the forum will meet but the program has yet to be announced.
On Sunday, Feb. 27, Redeemer member Dr. Thomas M. Imhoof presents "The Modern Theologian Series: Reinhold Niebuhr."
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is located at 1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, at the corner of Chain Bridge Road and Westmoreland Street. It offers a full calendar of worship, service, fellowship and learning activities and members of the community at large. For more information, call the office at 703-356-3346 or visit www.redeemer-mclea.org.
Ash Wednesday Service. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., at Little Falls Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Come for a quiet, reflective service in the Chapel. Child care provided. For more information, visit www.littlefallschurch.org/AshWed2005FS.html. For directions, visit www.littlefallschurch.org/directionsFS.html.
Immanuel Presbyterian Church welcomes Rev. Dan McNerney as leader of the monthly International Forum on Sunday, Feb. 13. Associate director of Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship, he has spent nine years in mission outreach and in helping to partner churches in the U.S. with new Christian churches abroad. In Europe his recent work has focused on church development in former Yugoslavia and in dealing with human rights issues for its regional gypsy peoples. He will also tell of opportunities opening in Egypt as government there begins to allow more religious freedom for Christians. Other news will include reports on PFF projects which help indigenous peoples in Latin America. The forum begins at 10:10 a.m. in the Church Meeting House at 1125 Savile Lane in McLean. Call 703-356-3042 for more information.
Midweek Lenten Services. Wednesdays, Feb. 16 and 23, March 2 and 9, 7:30 p.m., at Little Falls Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Come during February and March for a series of midweek services to help attendees reorient their lives around God. Child care provided. Donations accepted. Visit www.littlefallschurch.org/MidweekLent2005FS.html. 703-538-5230.
Dr. Anthony Tambasco, Georgetown professor, and Ann Marie Mack, Christian educator, will speak on different parts of the Bible as part of Saint Luke Catholic Church's Adult Faith Formation Presentations. The presentations take place Wednesdays, Feb. 16 and 23, and March 9 and 16, at 7:30 p.m., at the church, located at 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean.
Subjects will be: Feb. 16, "Where is God in Suffering? Prophets Habukkuk and the Book of Tobit," by Tony Tambasco; Feb. 23, "Worship and a Future of Hope: Prophets Zechariah, Joel and Malachi," by Tony Tambasco; March 9, "Gospel of John: Jesus the Living Water and the Light of the World," by Ann Marie Mack; March 16, "God's Universal Care: Ruth, Jonah and Esther" Tony Tambasco.
The programs last about 90 minutes. Free baby-sitting will be provided. For information, contact the Saint Luke Office of Religious Education, 703-356-8419.
Father Jude Winkler, scholar and teacher, will conduct a Lenten Parish Mission focusing on the Gospel of John as part of Saint Luke Catholic Church's Adult Faith Formation Presentations. The presentations take place Monday, Feb. 28, through Thursday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the church, located at 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean.
Subjects will be: Feb. 28, "John 6: The Eucharist - the Real Presence of Christ"; March 1, "John 13: The Eucharist - Forming Community through Service"; March 2, "John 13: The Eucharist - Becoming Vulnerable and Letting Ourselves Be Served"; March 3, "John 21: The Eucharist and Out Mission to Share the Good News."
The programs last about 90 minutes. Free babysitting will be provided. For information, contact the Saint Luke Office of Religious Education, 703-356-8419.
The Dominican Retreat presents a Taize evening vespers service on Sunday Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend, no reservations necessary. The Retreat House is located at 7103 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. For more information, call 703-356-4243 or visit www.dominicanretreat.org.
Family Bingo Night. Saturday, March 5, 6:30 p.m., at Little Falls Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Proceeds benefit the Arlington Pediatric Center, a nonprofit organization that provides outpatient medical care to children of low-income families in Arlington County. Light refreshments provided. Visit www.littlefallschurch.org/Bingo2005FS.html. 703-538-5230. $1 per card.
The Ecumenical Choir perform"Lift Every Voice" Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1020 Springvale Road. No admission charge. For more information call 703-404-8412 or 703-406-2487
Consignment Sale: Baby/Child/Maternity Items. Redeemer Lutheran Preschool in McLean is hosting its semi-annual consignment sale of baby/child/maternity item on Friday, March 11, 7-9 p.m., and Saturday, March 12, 8-11 a.m. Come to buy or consign. The sale offers deals on clothes/books/toys/equipment and accessories for babies, children and soon-to-be-moms. Selection is plentiful and quality is high. Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is located at 1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, at the corner of Chain Bridge Road and Westmoreland Street. For more information, call 703-356-3567.
All proceeds will be used to purchase preschool equipment and maintain/upgrade our playground, which is open to the public during non-school hours.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." Saturday, April 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Little Falls Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington. The junior and senior high youth of Little Falls Church present "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," a musical based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. Visit www.littlefallschurch.org/CharlieBrown2005FS.html. 703-538-5230. This event is free. Donations accepted.
St. Athanasius Lutheran Church, 114 Kingsley Road in Vienna, member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, offers traditional worship in accordance with the historic liturgy of the church. The current Sunday schedule includes Bible study and Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m. A Lutheran book club is also offered twice a month. A midweek Bible study meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., preceded by "Ask the Pastor" time at 7 p.m. Call 703-455-4003 for more information or visit www.saint-athanasius.org.
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 McDonaldÕs. Call 703-938-2119.
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. Contact Tricia Van Ryn at trvanryn@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 BahaÕi 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 BahaÕi faith and why BahaÕis 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 School for all ages at 9 a.m., Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and Communion and healing services Wednesdays at noon. Its motto is "A Place to Be and Believe, to Belong and Become." Call the office at 703-356-6336. 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.
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, 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.
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, located at 1830 Kirby Road in McLean, invites all to come for the Third Sunday Service every month at 10:15 a.m. This service allows the children to play active roles during the service, particularly in the music and as greeters and ushers. In addition to the Third Sunday Service, traditional services take place every Sunday at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Nursery is available at the 10:15 a.m. service. Call the church office at 703-356-7533 with questions.