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On Feb. 24, renowned author and Bible teacher Beth Moore will speak to tens of thousands of women across North America in a live satellite simulcast based on her new book "Get Out of That Pit." In a special message titled "Straight Talk About God's Deliverance," Moore will discuss the fact that deliverance is for everyone -- no matter how you got stuck, no matter how long you've been down, whether you think you deserve it or not. Presented by Church Communication Network (CCN) and Integrity Publishers, the event will be broadcast live via satellite to hundreds of churches in the U.S. and Canada. Plymouth Haven Baptist Church is hosting this live international simulcast event. For additional information, contact Call Debbie Rogers at 703-360-4370.
Rev Larry Hayward of Westminster Presbyterian Church and Rabbi Jack Moline will conduct a public conversation on faith and its meaning in Presbyterian and Jewish contexts and in their personal formulations. Tuesdays, Feb 6, 13 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Agudas Achim Congregation, 2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria. Contact Steve Tursky of the Lifelong Learning Committee for details: Stursky@cox.net or 703-503-8658.
The Men's Club presents World Wide Wrap VII, its annual activity devoted to promoting the Mitzvah of Tefillin. The program will include instruction on properly putting on Tefillin and a showing of the video entitled "The Ties That Bind." Tefillin will be available for use during that time. On Sunday, Feb. 4 at 9 a.m. at Agudas Achim Congregation, 2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria. A light breakfast will be served after Minyan.
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington Victim Assistance Coordinator in conjunction with Catholic Charities will offer a 10-week psychotherapy group for victims/survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Arlington and Fredericksburg. The groups are open to all victim/survivors of sexual abuse. Further information is available by calling Patricia Mudd, A.C.S.W. at 703-841-2530. Registration required.
The Victim Assistance Coordinator maintains a list of social workers and counselors, as well as local clergy available for counseling of victims. The office also facilitates counseling for any victims/survivors abused in other dioceses, but currently living in the Arlington diocese. Call Patricia Mudd, A.C.S.W. at 703-841-2530.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1509 Collingwood Road, Mount Vernon, is now holding Wednesday evening meetings at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 703-768-2494.
Beginning Jan. 14, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria, will be hosting a six-week series on Christianity and World Religions: "Building Bridges Across Faith Communities." The series will include worship services and town-hall-style meetings with visiting religious scholars as well as numerous small group studies delving more deeply into understanding the world’s major religions and how Christians can more compassionately relate with other faith communities.
* The series will begin Jan. 14 with an introductory sermon by Aldersgate Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Dennis Perry. Worship services are held at 8:30 a.m. (traditional), 9:45 a.m. (contemporary) and 11:15 a.m. (traditional).
* Over the following five Sundays, Jan. 21 through Feb. 18, visiting religious scholars will be invited to speak during worship services as well as participate in a town-hall-style meeting following the 11:15 a.m. service. A complimentary light brunch will be served prior to the meeting. For further information about the series, visit www.aldersgate.net.
The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center offers classes in Buddhist Meditation at the Meade Memorial Episcopal Church, 322 North Alfred St. in Alexandria. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. Buddhist Nun Kelsang Varahi will be teaching. $10/class. For more information visit www.meditation-dc.org or call 202-331-2122.
Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, holds services at 8:15 p.m. on Fridays and at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Religious school is on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Adult learning opportunities take place throughout the year. Tot Shabbat is at 11 a.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Kolot Shabbat (musical service) the first Friday of every month at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 703-370-9400 or visit www.bethelhebrew.org.
Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Mount Vernon Highway in Alexandria is offering a "Coming Home" process at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month to ask questions, get an update on the church, and to help decide if it's time to reconnect with parish life. Contact Rob Doerschner at 703-822-0523.
The Urban Passage Inc., a faith-based non-profit organization, seeks adult volunteers, 50 years and older, to mentor high-risk youth at the Northern Virginia Juvenile detention Home in Alexandria. Volunteers are also needed to serve as youth advisory council leaders and community service project leaders for a program that serves terminally and seriously ill children at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Call 703-924-9840.
The Christian Women In The Marketplace meets to study God's word at the Royal Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria. The CBWC meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. for breakfast. Additional information contact Pamela Nilsen at 703-660-6759.
Meditation. Every weekday noon-1 p.m., Roberts Memorial Methodist Church, 606 South Washington St., is open to the public for meditation. Organ music is played during this time.
AWANA is an international, non-denominational, Bible centered youth organization providing weekly clubs and programs for ages three-year-old through high school. Engleside Baptist Church's, 8428 Highland Lane, AWANA club consists of three parts, Handbook Time, Council Time, and Game Time. Club meetings are held every Wednesday night from 7-8:30 p.m. Call 703-780-5410.
Up Where We Belong Family Ministry will hold its Northern Virginia's Super Church event, the third Sunday of every month starting at 10:40 a.m., at Mount Vernon High School's main auditorium. Bring the family and participate in their worship celebration and eligible families will receive free groceries. Pre-registration is necessary. Contact Bishop Robert Lewis Taylor at 703-878-2247.