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<lst>Know something that should be featured in Faith Notes? Classes? Services? Special events? Send a brief write-up and photos to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, fax to 703-917-0991, or write an e-mail to vienna@connectionnewspapers.com. Call Nina M. Dry at 703-917-6422.
Unity of Fairfax sponsors its Kindness Campaign, running through April 3. The Kindness Campaign is part of a national program based in Asheville, N.C., and paralleling the national Season of Nonviolence. Members of the greater community are welcome to stop by the church and pick up a few buttons, or to view the Butterfly and Kindness Books. Unity of Fairfax is located at 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. To learn more about this campaign, visit www.celebratingpeace.com or www.unityoffairfax.org. For more information, call 703-281-1767, ext. 104.
The Church of Good Shepherd hosts "Soup, Song & Story," every Wednesday during Lent at the church, 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna. Soup is served at 6 p.m. From 7-8 p.m., a Lenten discussion takes place, using Philip Yancey’s "The Jesus I Never Knew." All are welcome. For more information, call 703-281-3987 or visit www.GoodShepherdVA.com.
St. Luke's United Methodist Church, located at 7628 Leesburg Pike, sponsors the following services and events. 703-893-9220.
* Lenten study based on the film "The Passion of the Christ," on March 5, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the church
* Spring Sale, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items sold include children's clothing, toys and equipment. Cash only.
First Baptist Church of Vienna hosts "Rescuing the Perishing," a music extravaganza featuring local talent, on March 5, at 4 p.m., at the church, 450 Orchard St., N.W., Vienna. Proceeds to benefit the tsunami survivors of Asia and Africa. For more information call 703-938-8525.
A program using music, drumming, movement, song and prayer seeks to bring communities together as part of everyday life. The dances are cross-cultural using sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from many faith traditions. Efforts are to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. There are no performers or audience and no experience is necessary. Donations are accepted. The group meets the second Saturday evening each month, September-June, 7:30-10 p.m., at Unity of Fairfax (original sanctuary), 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton.
Contact Kathryn at 703-573-1236/ SpiralRose@aol.com. For further information on the worldwide Dance Net- work, visit www.DancesOfUniversal Peace.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 Sundays at 6 p.m. On Wednesdays at 7 p.m., The Awana children's club for children who are 4 years old 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 FBCoffice@cavtel.net. Call the church at 703-938-9688.
Body & Soul is 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 area church locations from which to choose.
McLean Bible Church conducts 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 trva@yahoo.com. Emmanuel Lutheran Church offers a Fit over 50 version on Wednesday mornings from 9:15-10:30 a.m. The church is located at 2589 Chain Bridge Road. Call Lynn Mostellar at 703-698-8624.
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 t 541 Marshall Road, Vienna. For more information, call 703-281-4400 or visit www.vbc-va.org.