Rev. Mike Catlett will be speaking at the Jubilee Christian Center's Children's Church Ministry on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The theme will be "God's Bond, the Holy Spirit." Free. Jubilee Christian Center is located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170.
Wellspring Church remembers the gifts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, Jan. 16. Myra Flemister will share along with Pastor McLeod on the theme “Transcending Boundaries.” All are welcome to share in worship at 10 a.m., Centreville Fire Station # 17, Old Centreville Road, Centreville.
Sunday School for children meets during the worship, and the worship hour is followed by fellowship with fair trade coffee and treats. For additional information, call Pastor Jeremy McLeod at 703-257-4111, or email wellspringucc@aol.com Check the Web site at Wellspringucc.org
Congregation Yad Shalom is a conservative synagogue located in Centreville.
* Saturday Torah service with the Cantor on Jan. 22 at Little Rocky Run Community Center # 3 at 10 a.m.
* Friday night Shabbat service with the Cantor at Little Rocky Run Community Center 3 on Feb. 4 at 8 p.m.
* Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. Call for details.
* K - 2 Hebrew school offered for the children.
For further information and/or directions, call Jon Sunray at 703-378-1463, or visit www.yadshalom.com.
Temple Beth Torah is a Reform Jewish congregation and member of the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) that meets at St. John's Episcopal Church in Centreville. Religious school is held at the Goddard School in Chantilly. The congregation welcomes all members of the community to attend any services or events. For more information, a newsletter, or a membership package, call 703-263-2252 or visit http://www.BethTorah.net.
Upcoming Services and Events:
* Saturday, Jan. 15: 8-11 p.m. Adult Social Event: An evening of coffee, cake and after dinner libations at Coffee Time. Free.
* Sunday, Jan. 16: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Religious School: Goddard School.
* Friday, Jan. 21: 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Shabbat Service: Join Rabbi Block and Cantor Marsh for a Shabbat Service in the chapel. The oneg will be sponsored by the Sisterhood and the Barondess family.
* Saturday, Jan. 22: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Shabbat Service: Join Rabbi Block and Cantor Marsh for a special morning Shabbat Service in the parish hall as Mary Barondess becomes a Bat Mitzvah. All members are invited to the service. The oneg will be provided by the Barondess family in honor of Mary.
* Sunday, Jan. 23: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Religious School: Goddard School.
* Sunday, Jan. 30: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Religious School: Goddard School.
* Friday, Feb. 4: 11 a.m. Adult Education Discussion with the Rabbi: Join Rabbi Block at Coffee Time for an adult discussion on "The Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism."
6:30-7:30 p.m. 4th Grade Dinner: In the parish hall.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Shabbat Service: Join Rabbi Block and Cantor Marsh for a Shabbat Service in the parish hall.
* Sunday, Feb. 6: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Religious School: Goddard School.
5 p.m. Super Bowl Party.
* Sunday, Feb. 13: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Religious School: Goddard School.
* Friday, Feb. 18: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Shabbat Service: Join Rabbi Block and Cantor Marsh for a Shabbat Service in the chapel.
* Saturday, Feb. 19: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tot Shabbat Service: Join Rabbi Block for a Tot Shabbat service in the chapel.
4 p.m. Adult Education Discussion with the Rabbi: Join Rabbi Block at Coffee Time for a continuation of the adult discussion on "The Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism."
*Sunday, Feb. 20: 10:30 a.m. Special Family Program, "Zot Torah: This is our Torah." Come to the Goddard School and have a close up encounter with the Torah scroll. This program is appropriate for all ages. No religious school.
* Sunday, Feb. 27: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Religious School: Goddard School.
"Achieving Financial Freedom," a series offered by Centreville Community Church, will look at living free from financial bondage. Understand what true net worth is. Realize that long-term financial planning is not about having more money. Develop a plan to eliminate debt. Understand the motivation behind giving.
* Jan. 16: Debt -No! Savings -Yes!
* Jan. 23: Giving to God's Work.
Centreville Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Bull Run Elementary School, 15301 Lee Highway (at the intersection of Route 29 and Pleasant Valley Road in Centreville). A children's program and nursery are provided during Sunday services. To learn more about Centreville Community Church, call 703-580-5226 or go to www.centrevillechurch.com.
Ox Hill Baptist Church will offer adult English as a Second Language classes to the community at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Registration will be held on Thursday, Jan. 13. Registration for the morning classes will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-9 p.m. for the evening sessions. Classes will begin on Jan. 27. The church is located at 4101 Elmwood Street, Chantilly. For more information or directions to the church, call 703-378-5555. Directions to the church can be found at www.oxhillbaptist.org.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax, will hold a program called "You and Your Aging Parents" on Thursday, Jan. 13. A panel of experts will discuss financial, legal, health and other issues facing the elderly and their children or caregivers. Call the church at 703-323-9500 or visit www.lordoflifelutheran.com.
Help for Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups – A Celebrate Recovery Group. Passion for Community, in cooperation with New Life Christian Church, is launching a second meeting time and place for the Celebrate Recovery ministry. The new “Life Support” group uses Celebrate Recovery coupled with 12-step and Hunger for Healing teachings to help overcome or cope with all types of addictions, compulsions, and life wounds. The group will meet at 7 p.m. each Friday evening starting Friday, Jan. 14 at the New Life Christian Church office, 4211 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly. The original group will continue meeting at the Westfield High School at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. Call Ron Furgerson at 703-266-0118 for directions or additional information.
Dr. Sandra Christenson, Gynecologist, will speak at the Women's Ministry meeting on Sunday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m., at Jubilee Christian Center. 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. An offering will be received. call 703-383-1170
Chantilly Bible Church's new program: MOMS – Do you think spaghetti is a finger food, do you sleep "like a baby" (up at 12, 2 and 4), do you write your grocery list in crayon? Chantilly Bible Church is beginning a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) program for all mothers with children from birth through kindergarten. The program includes a relaxing morning with food, fellowship, and encouragement while your child(ren) have fun in the Children's Program. This program will begin Tuesday, Jan. 18 from 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. at 4390 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly. Registration began Nov. 21 and can be done by signing up in person at Chantilly Bible Church or by printing the forms at www.ChantillyBible.org and mailing them to Chantilly Bible Church.
All high school students are invited to an informal Bible Study each Wednesday night following the 7 p.m. Mass at St. Andrew the Apostle Church. The group is studying the Gospel of St. Luke this year.
News from Mount Olive Baptist Church:
* Church services: Rev. Eugene Johnson, pastor.
* Prayer meeting/Bible study — Wednesday, 7 p.m.
* Sunday morning worship — 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.
* Sunday school — 9:45 a.m.
Mount Olive Baptist Church is located at 6600 Old Centreville Road, Centreville. Call 703-830-8769.
St. Andrew the Apostle School and Pre-School openings are as follows: Pre-School and grades 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. Contact the school office if you are interested in enrolling your child. Call 703-817-1774, fax 703-817-1721 or e-mail at office@standrewtheapostleschool.org.
Authentic Masculinity Workshop — New Life Christian Church hosts the Authentic Masculinity Workshop at its church training center, 4211 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly, each Monday evening from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The workshop is a fun and creative video-based group which helps guys discover their true masculine identity and become the kind of men, husbands, and fathers God wants them to be. The workshop addresses all the types of issues men face at home, at the office, and in their inner beings. Contact Ron Furgerson at 703-266-0118.
New Life Christian Church is starting a new message series, “Old School Faith.” The messages will examine the faith demonstrated by various people as described in the Old Testament of the Bible. New Life meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. each Sunday morning at Westfield High School. The same messages are also presented at Westfield at 11 a.m. in a “video venue” format at the “New Life Café.” The Café is a less formal coffee-house type setting featuring free gourmet coffee and pastries and an acoustic band.
C.O.O.P., "Children of Older Parents," a community ministry of Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, 14640 Soucy Place, Centreville, meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Caregivers of older adults are welcome to join. Yvonne Knauff is the group facilitator and is a family nurse practitioner who has extensive experience working with older adults and their caregivers. The group is open to the whole community. Call 703-830-2768 or e-mail st_andrew_elca@hotmail.com with questions.
St. Andrew the Apostle Preschool has openings available for children ages 4 and 5. Choose between a.m. (8:15-11:15) or p.m. (12:20-3:20) class. Music, library, daily playtime, learning centers. The preschool is located at 6720 B Union Mill Road, Clifton. Call 703-817-1774.
News from Clifton Presbyterian Church:
* Worship Services. Sundays: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Childcare available.
* ALPHA Program: New weekday evening class forming this Fall for a 10-week "Practical Introduction to the Christian Faith." Call the church office at 703-830-3175 for more details.
Celebrate Recovery Support Group at New Life Christian Church. Help with hurts, habits, and hang-ups is available at Westfield High School on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Child care is provided through New Life’s KidZone ministry. Celebrate Recovery uses the 12-step approach coupled with the teachings of Jesus to help overcome or cope with all types of addictions, compulsions, and life problems. Contact Ron Furgerson, Community Care Minister, at 703-266-0118 or ron@newlife4me.com.
<lst>YAWEH (You Are WElcome Here) will be held on the first Sunday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a Christian discussion group reinforcing God's love for the GLBTQ community (and the people who love them.) The discussion is led by Pastor Sandi John and Minister of Music Dean Jenkins. The gathering is an informal time of worship, instruction and fellowship. Call the church office at 703-471-5225, email Pastor@WashingtonPlazaChurch.com and/or see the Web site at www.WashingtonPlazaChurch.com for directions.
Come Grow With Us! Shepherd Gate Church is now offering two services (9 and 10:45 a.m.). For more information, go to www.shepherdgate.org or call 703-961-1041.
Unity Life Center of Chantilly holds Sunday services and youth education at 10 a.m. with the Revs. Cynthia Vermillion-Foster and Don Foster. The church is located at 14088-C Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. Call 703-263-7645 or visit the Web at www.unitylife.org.
Fitness with a Twist… Workout to the latest contemporary Christian music. Body & Soul is a high/low-impact aerobics class that includes strength training, Pilates, kickboxing, and more. Childcare and a home school room for Monday morning class is available.
Classes are held at Centreville Baptist Church on Route 29 just south of Stone Road. Class times are 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday mornings, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays evenings, and 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Contact Melissa Ellison at 703-369-4636 or CBC Women’s Ministry at 703-830-3333.
St. John's Episcopal Church offers the following:
Sunday Eucharist services are at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A nursery for children up to age 3 is available. Opportunities for adult, youth and child enrichment are offered. On Sundays: Christian Formation for all ages, Adult Lectionary Class and Newcomer Class at 9:15 a.m.; Children's Chapel at 10:30 a.m.; Youth Music and Youth Group at 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively. On Mondays: New Testament Class at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesdays: Morning Bible Study at 10 a.m.; Eucharist and Healing Service at 9:15 a.m. on Thursdays: Children's Choir at 5 p.m.; Adult Choir and Education for Ministry at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-803-7500 or visit the Web site at www.stjohnscentreville.org.
Cedar Run Community Church is offering a series on "Simple Truths that Transform." Cedar Run is a non-denominational Christian church that is all about families, fun and faith. It meets for Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. at Waples Mill Elementary off Waples Mill Road in the Fair Oaks area. There's a high-quality Promiseland children's ministry for newborns through sixth graders and there's a dynamic, safe place for teenagers at the student ministry that meets during the Sunday service as well. Call 703-968-7312 or check the Web site at www.cedarrun.net.
New Women's small group starting on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Starbucks at Sully Station in Centreville. Contact Briana Dintino at 703-818-1741.
Capital Worship Center will hold weekly Bible study and worship services on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. at Centre Ridge Elementary School, 14400 New Braddock Road, Centreville. Also offered at this time will be youth services, children's fellowship and a nursery. Call 703-530-8100.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church holds a contemporary worship service on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. at Centreville Elementary School in Centreville. Sunday school and a nursery are provided on Sundays. The Web site is www.connectwithctr.com. Call 703-502-1732.
Mount Horeb A.M.E. Mission Church invites the public to worship on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. at Virginia Run Elementary School, 15450 Martins Hundred Drive in Centreville. The Rev. Larry C. Rogers is the pastor. Call 703-330-2109.
New Hope Fellowship currently meets at 10 a.m. at Rocky Run Middle School with worship at 11 a.m. each Sunday. The school is located at 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Call 703-591-2948.
Body & Soul Aerobics and Strength Training Classes is a fitness program choreographed to today's Christian music, and it offers great fellowship with other women. Classes are currently held at Centreville Baptist Church on Route 29 just south of Stone Road. Class times are Monday and Thursday, 7-8:15 p.m., Monday morning, 9:30-11 a.m., and Saturday morning, 8-9:30 a.m. Call ahead for childcare at 703-830-3333.