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Jewish Book Club at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, June 11. Book selection: Intuition by Allegra Goodman. For the time of the meeting and other information, contact Barbara Winnik at 301-348-3778 or bwinnik@jccgw.org
Adoption and the Jewish Family will be Thursday, June 12, from 7–8:30 p.m. at the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA), 6123 Montrose Road , Rockville. For both prospective and adoptive parents. Led by Ellen Singer, LCSW-C of Center for Adoption Support and Education and Beth Lutton, LCSW, Executive Director of Adoption Options, JSSA. Workshop will include a panel of adopted adults and Rabbi Philip Pohl of Nevey Shalom in Bowie, Maryland and former rabbi of B'nai Shalom of Olney. Fee $35 per person. Call 301-476-8525.
On Friday evening, June 13, Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac offers Bar-B-Q and Barkhu, a family-friendly outdoor dinner, singing and dancing, and Shabbat worship services, starting at 6 p.m. for dinner, 7 p.m. for worship services. Dinner is free for prospective members (reserve a spot by Thursday, June 12, to Membership Chair Joe Kromash, 301-299-7087 X 320 or email to MembershipOutreach@HarShalom.org.). Congregation Har Shalom, a Conservative egalitarian congregation, is at 11510 Falls Road, Potomac.
The Chancel Choir of the Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, 6601 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, will perform the World Premiere of "Psalms for Bradley Hills," a new composition written for the choir by member Rick Bassett, during the "Music Sunday" worship service at 10 a.m., June 15. This setting of ancient Psalm texts weaves together musical influences from around the world to make fresh and inspiring new music. Contact 301-365-2850.
Shalem Institute offers a guided mid-day Prayer Peace Circle, on Wednesdays from noon-12:45 p.m. in the Shalem Meditation Room & Library, 5430 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 140, Bethesda. For more information, contact 301-897-7334 or visit www.shalem.org.
Rockville Presbyterian Church, 215 West Montgomery Avenue, is searching for volunteers to be on call to assist in the nursery. Call Charlene Janes at 301-251-6682 or e-mail ckjanes@patriot.net.
Friendly Family Services meet at St. Dunstan's Church, 5450 Massachussetts Ave. at Fort Sumner Drive, Bethesda at 9:15 a.m. Sundays, with fun songs, a children's Bible lesson, and Holy Eucharist in a 40-minute service geared to small children. Young families are invited to try this "easy entry" service. Call 301-229-2960 or e-mail stdunstans@verizon.net.
The Seven Locks Baptist Church, 11845 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, holds weekly prayer meetings, Wednesday in the sanctuary at 6:45 p.m. Call 301-279-9388.
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"Prayer Book Hebrew," Tuesdays from 6:45-7:45 p.m. at Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac. Call 301-299-7087 This is a continuing course for those who have completed a basic Hebrew siddur series of classes using Level I of "Alef Isn't Enough." This course is designed to open the door to understanding the Hebrew of prayers. The fee is $30 in addition to registration fee.
First Church of Christ, Scientist holds testimony meetings every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 100 Nelson St. Rockville. Free child care and parking is provided. Call 301-762-8222.