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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. They take place every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
On Sunday, March 13, Redeemer member Doug Scheffler will discuss "St. Mark and His Gospel."
On Sunday, March 20, Professor Denise Hopkins of the Wesley Theological Seminary will lead a discussion on "The Religious Atmosphere of First-Century Palestine."
The March 27 forum will not be held, due to the Easter Holiday.
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 for members of the community at large. For more information, call the office at 703-356-3346 or visit www.redeemer-mclean.org.
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, March 9 and 16, at 7:30 p.m., at the church, located at 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean.
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.
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.
"A Program of Prayer," sponsored by the Great Falls United Methodist Women, will be held Saturday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the Great Falls United Methodist Church. The church is located at 10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call Carol Wright at 703-437-7152.
Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean, offers Alpha Class, a 10-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity with plenty of opportunity for debate and discussion. The style of Alpha is informal, friendly and nonpressured. Alpha will meet on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. starting March 15. Each week people meet for a meal and a talk, followed by small group interaction. Call 703-356-3312.
"Last Supper" Re-enactment. St. Luke's United Methodist Church 7628 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, holds a re-enactment of the Last Supper on Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in this intimate worship event, which relives the last night Jesus spent with his disciples. Symbolic foods will be shared and explained. Free. RSVP 703-893-9220.
Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia will host its annual Purim Celebration, creating Jewish excitement and fun for the whole family. The entire Jewish community is invited regardless of affiliation or background. It will be an Italian-themed Purim party with Italian food, a Purim masquerade competition, live music, children's entertainment, arts and crafts, games, prizes and more! Rabbi Pavarotti will read the Megillah (the Biblical Book of Esther).
The event is Thursday, March 24, starting at 6:45 p.m. at The Ernst Cultural Center at Nova Community College Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Tickets are $13 adult, $8 children (3-12), with a $50 maximum per family. R.S.V.P. by March 20 at 703-426-1980 or www.chabadva.org
"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 McDonald’s. Call 703-938-2119.
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 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.