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The Ekoji Buddhist Temple offers an introductory class on Buddhism at 10 a.m., beginning Jan. 16. Sessions meet for five weeks. For more information, visit www.ekoji.org. The Ekoji Buddhist Temple is located at 6500 Lake Haven Lane, Fairfax Station.
New World Unity Church, partnered with the Celebration Center of Religious Science presents “The Power of Peace in A Violent World,” on Jan. 29, at 7 p.m., at the Celebration Center for Religious Science, 2840 Graham Road, Falls Church. The keynote speaker is Dr. Jaiya John. For more information, e-mail Krista@flywithron.us.
Rev. Gary Butler, Assemblies of God Potomac District Church Growth Representative, speaks on Sunday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m., 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. The theme is "Open Heavens — Refreshed Hearts." For more information, call 703-383-1170.
The Messiah United Methodist Church sponsors the following events/services. The church is located at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-9862.
* Musical Performance. Messiah United Methodist Church presents Mosaic Harmony on Sunday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m., at the church. Mosaic Harmony is a 90-member choir from a mosaic of races, professional backgrounds and cultures from all over the Washington Metropolitan area. Proceeds to benefit the Tsunami Relief.
* Shrove Tuesday. Join Messiah's Music Ministries and celebrate Shrove Tuesday in a traditional way on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults; $3 for children ages 6 to 12; free for children younger than 12 years old; and $18 for a family. Event includes pancake decorating, and children can make Mardi gras masks and parade floats. The parade takes place at 6:45 p.m. Call for tickets or more information.
* Services. Messiah hosts a prayer service Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Those in need of God's help to deal with life's stresses and difficulties are welcome to experience the power of prayer. Messiah's Young Adults group meets on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. The Successfully Single program meets every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and provides a forum for information pertinent to the single community.
The Knights of Columbus sponsors "Music for the Heart and Soul," on Friday, Feb. 4, at the Church of the Nativity, 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke. Event begins at 6:30 p.m., with a mini health fair, followed by guest speaker Donald J. Brideau Jr., MD, MMM, at 7:30 p.m. Brideau discusses the American Heart Association's recommendations to prevent heart disease and stroke. Then he will sing spiritual and contemporary music. Donations greatly appreciated, and funds raised will benefit the victims of the tsunami disaster. Snow date is Sunday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, call 703-643-0248 or e-mail Laserdocsfm@earthlink.net.
Congregation Adat Reyim sponsors the following events at 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-7577.
* Young Family Service, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m., with an Oneg Shabbat following. Traditional services begin at 8 p.m. Open to everyone.
* Create Judaic Art. Experienced instructors present a series of five creative endeavors. First class begins on Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., on Metal Mezzuzot. Fee is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. For more information, or to enroll, call 703-493-8801.
* Services. Adat Reyim is a progressive conservative congregation with educational programs for preschoolers through high schoolers. Led by Rabbi Bruce Aft. Services are as follow: Maariv every Wednesday at 7:40 p.m.; Erev Shabbat every Friday at 8 p.m.; and Shabbat Service every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Call for information on monthly Tot Shabbat, Kabbalat Shabbat and other special services.
The Fairfax United Methodist Women sponsor the Little Angel Consignment Sale for children's clothing, toys and equipment on Saturday, March 12 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Fairfax United Methodist Church, 10300 Stratford Ave., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-591-3120.
The Fairfax Church of Christ sponsors a Divorce Recovery Support Group every Monday at 7:30 p.m., at the church. Cost is $10 for book used. For more information call 703-631-2100 or visit www.fxcc.org. The Fairfax Church of Christ is located at 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax.
International Calvary Church is a Christ, Bible and Spirit centered church. Sunday services are as follows: English services at 9:45 a.m., Korean services at 11:30 a.m., and youth services at 11:30 a.m. Sunday School is as follows: English classes at 11:30 a.m., and children's classes at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study and Youth Meeting are at 8 p.m., and Friday Prayer and Youth Meeting take place at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 703-569-1918. The International Calvary Church is located at 5700 Hanover Ave., Springfield.
Burke Presbyterian Church offers a Coffeehouse Worship Service on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., for those people who may be unavailable Sunday mornings or are seeking a break from a more traditional style of worship. The service offers the same lesson and sermon as the Sunday service, but in a less formal environment. A nursery is provided for young children. Burke Presbyterian Church is located at 5690 Oak Leather Drive in Burke.
The Shalem Institute is offering free monthly prayer opportunities in Fairfax. The time together will be devoted to relaxation, the presentation of different prayer practices, silence, journal keeping and small group sharing. No experience is required, and participants may attend regularly or drop in. Donations are accepted. Meetings take place the third Monday of the month, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Ann Kulp, Kathy Spaar and Tad Wicker lead the meetings. To register for these events or for more information, visit www.shalem.org or call 301-897-7334.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, holds casual worship services on Saturday evenings at 5:30 p.m. featuring contemporary music.
More traditional services take place on Sunday mornings at 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:45-10:45 a.m. for your children. The church also offers discussion groups for adults. Call 703-451-5855.
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, located at 8336 Carrleigh Parkway in Springfield, supports a Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) program on the first Wednesday of each month. Meetings are 9:30-11 a.m., at the church. All mothers and children are welcome. The program provides mothers an opportunity to get to know other mothers through discussions and craft activities. The children will be cared for my adults in the MOPPET program. Cost is $3 per session. Register by stopping by the church, calling 703-451-5320.
"The Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Anymore." A study of the book by Alan Cohen. The class will meet Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at 8044 Galla Knoll Circle, Springfield. The class is sponsored by New World Unity Church. Meditation will be incorporated each week. For more information, call 703-690-7925.
Church of the Nativity offers a free general bereavement support group open to all adults on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke. For more information, call 703-455-2400, ext. 17.
The Spiritual Parenting support group meets the first Sunday of every month, 12-1 p.m., at Washington Irving Middle School in Springfield. For more information, visit www.NewWorldUnity.org or call 703-690-7925. Child care is available on request.