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"Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft," a free seminar, is Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m., at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax. Call 703-323-9500 or visit www.lordoflifelutheran.com.
Congregation Adat Reyim presents a Casino Night, Saturday, Nov. 5, from 7-11 p.m. The event features fun casino games for great prizes like Best Buy certificates and hotel stays. Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Admission is $25. Congregation Adat Reyim is located at 6500 Westbury Oaks Court in Springfield. Call 703-569-7577.
Sydenstricker United Methodist Church presents its Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Bazaar features handicrafts, a bake sale, a second time around shop, a silent auction, and homemade soup for sale. Proceeds benefit the church's youth and missions. The church is located at 8508 Hooes Road, Springfield. Visit www.sumcdisciples.org.
Congregation Adat Reyim presents a Kristallnacht observance, Sunday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. Adults and teens are invited to view and discuss the movie "Left Luggage." The event is free, but RSVP is requested. Adat Reyim is located at 6500 Westbury Oaks Court in Springfield. Call 703-569-7577 or visit www.adatreyim.org.
The Jubilee Center, located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road in Fairfax, presents the Missions Convention on Sunday, Nov. 6. Three guest ministers will speak at the 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. services: Mike Zello Jr., of Teen Challenge Ministries; Harvey Herman, of Chi Alpha Ministries; and Jerry Jones, of Missionary Assistance Programs. At 6:30 p.m., Ukraine missionary Tom Wespetal will speak. Call 703-383-1170.
"Beyond Never Again: the Holocaust Speaks to Our Generation," a six-week course, is on Mondays, beginning Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at Chabad Community Campus, 3939 Prince William Drive, Fairfax. The course focuses on how the Holocaust forces people to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering, and what can be learned from heroes of the spirit who fought relentlessly for truth and decency in the darkest times. The registration fee of $75 per person ($135 per couple) includes refreshments and a user-friendly text guide. Visit www.chabadva.org.
Faith Communities in Action meets Wednesday, Nov. 9. from 2-4 p.m., at Fairfax County Government Center (Conference Rooms 2 and 3), 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Topics to be discussed include the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy's 2006 initiatives, religious observances' impact on the secular world, and what is being done to assist Hurricane Katrina evacuees living in Fairfax County. Call 703-324-3453 or ciluser@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Truro Church MOPS would like to invite all mothers of preschool aged children to join MOPS for relevant speakers, small group time with other moms and food. The group meets the second Thursday of every month, and the next meeting will be Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., at Truro Church, located at 10520 Main St., Fairfax, in the church fellowship hall on the lower level. For more, call Amanda Qreitem at 703-222-2332 or e-mail amandazubi@hotmail.com.
St. Mary of Sorrows' Christmas Boutique is Nov. 12 and 13, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., in the church's Parish hall, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Handmade gifts, crafts and holiday decor will be available for purchase. There will be baked goods, chili and soup available as well. Call 703-250-3434.
Kehillat Sason, a new synagogue, has its inaugural meeting on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 4-6 p.m., at the George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Kehillat Sason's mission is to ensure a joyful and sacred space for Jewish prayer, study and friendship. E-mail KehillatSason@msn.com.
An old-fashioned tent worship service and reception takes place on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m., at Laurel Grove Baptist Church, 6834 Beulah St., Springfield. Call 703-960-0143.
The Messiah United Methodist Church sponsors the following events/services. The church is located at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. For more, call 703-569-9862.
* Sunday Services. Traditional Sunday morning worship services: 8:15 a.m., with Holy Communion every Sunday; 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Holy Communion on the first Sunday; and Heartline, a contemporary praise and worship service, Sunday evenings at 7:15 p.m.
* Prayer at Messiah. Messiah offers the following prayer ministries: Sunday Morning Prayers, 7:15 a.m. in the Chapel; Tuesday Evening Prayer, 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel and Wednesday Prayer Group, 6 a.m. in the Chapel.
* Singles Sunday School, each Sunday, at 10:45 a.m., in Room 266.
* GriefShare, on Thursdays, Nov. 17-Feb. 16, from 7-9 p.m. This group focuses on Christ-centered healing through small group interaction. For information or to register for the sessions please call Irene Rich at 703-569-9862, Ext. 212.
A piano recital, featuring Diann Clark and Victoria Wyatt playing the music of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy and Poulenc, is Nov. 20, at 4 p.m., at Truro Church, 10520 Main St. in Fairfax. The concert is followed by a reception and exhibit of photographs by Virginia Findley. Admission is free. Call 703.273.1300.
Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, located at 8508 Hoes Road in Springfield, presents GriefShare each Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Agape House. It is a seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. Call Kathy at 703-451-9021.
The following is a list of various events taking place at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 4325 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax: Bible study and Prayer Service every Tuesday night starting at 7 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30–10:45 a.m., except for the fourth Sunday of the month, when Sunday School is offered 9-10 a.m. Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. Commonwealth Care Center ministry every first and third Thursday night. Call 703-273-1455.
Fairfax Christian Church, located at 10185 Main St. in Fairfax, presents a class that explores traditional Christian spiritual practices of meditation and healing, on Sundays from 5:30-7 p.m. To register, call 703-385-3520 or e-mail fairfaxchristian1@verizon.net.
Body and Soul aerobics and strength training classes meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9-10:30 a.m., at Burke Community Church, 9990 Old Keene Mill Road. Body and Soul is a complete cardiovascular and strength workout to contemporary Christian music. For more information contact Suzann Albanese at 703-372-2332.
Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO) is selling the 2006 Entertainment coupon books. The books are $25. Of that amount, $7.25 goes directly to ECHO. Books are available now and may be used immediately and through Nov. 1, 2006. Coupon books can be picked up at ECHO at 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-9160 or 703-451-7955.
Clifton Presbyterian Church, located at 12748 Richards Lane in Clifton, offers Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Call 703-830-3175.
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, located at 6720 Union Mill Road in Clifton, conducts Sunday masses at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It also offers a Saturday vigil at 5:30 p.m., and a Wednesday Latin mass at 7 p.m. Call 703-817-1770 or visit www.st-andrew.org.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, offers 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 sponsors Wednesday Family Nights from 6:30-8:45 p.m. For more, call 703-451-5320. Kirkwood is located at 8336 Carrleigh Parkway, Springfield.
The Jubilee Christian Center hosts a free English class at 9:30 a.m., for speakers of other languages as a special Sunday School Class, at the center, 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. For more, call 703-383-1170.
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 by adults in the MOPPET program. Cost is $3 per session. Register by stopping by the church, calling 703-451-5320.
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.
Burke Community Church offers a weekly group for men called Men’s Fraternity to help discover authentic manhood as directed through the Word of God. Tuesdays, 6 a.m., at 9900 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield.