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Alternative Gift Market, Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The McLean Baptist Church Women’s Ministry will have gifts from around the world and a light lunch. All proceeds benefit women’s ministry causes. Admission free; lunch $5. McLean Baptist Church, 1367 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. 703-356-8080 or www.mcleanbaptist.org.
Personal Peace, Global Peace. On Sunday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m., Jone Johnson Lewis will share ideas and practices for inner and outer peace. Free. Northern Virginia Ethical Society, 225 Nutley St. N.W., Vienna. 703-437-3161 or www.esnv.org.
Aaron David Miller, "America's Elusive Search for Arab-Israel Peace," Monday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, 1441 Wiehle Ave., Reston. Admission is free and open to the public. 703-437-7733 or www.nvhcreston.org.
Rabbi Steven Glazer speaking on Jewish Biomedical Ethics, Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. The ethical and religious considerations of artificial insemination, 'Do Not Resuscitate' orders, transplants and more. Free admission. Presented by the Hazak Active Retirees Chapter of Congregation Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Road, Herndon. 703 860-4515, ext. 127.
The Jewish Social Services Agency, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax, offers a variety of family programs. Call 703-204-9100.
*Just Chill: An Anxiety Management Group, for ages 8-10. Wednesdays through Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.
*Teen Talk: An Adolescent Adoption Series, for ages 13-18. Tuesdays through Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. Pre-registration required.
*Understanding Your Adopted Teen, Wednesdays through Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Pre-registration required, call 703-204-9592.
*Support Group for Parents of Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome and Related Disorders. Nov. 26, Dec. 17 and Jan. 28, at 7 p.m.
*Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome. Call for a schedule of events and costs.
*Starting Over: A Widow and Widower Support Group, meeting the third Monday of every month, at 1 p.m.
*You and Your Aging Parents, meeting the third Wednesday of every month, at 6 p.m.
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to provide food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Western Fairfax Ministries will provide information about a family in need, and the volunteer will deliver the basket(s) directly to the sponsored family. Contact Pam Ryan at 703-988-9656 or volunteer@wfcmva.org.
Unplug the Christmas Machine and Share the Gift of Joy, Sunday, Nov. 16 from 1-4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Create a plan for the holidays that includes more joyful and affordable celebrations, is less stressful and commercial, and shares gifts of the heart. $20 individuals, $30 couples. 571-323-2386 or www.ecostewardsalliance.org.
Learning the history and meaning of the Christian Faith as practiced at Oakton United Methodist Church, Sundays through Nov. 23, 9:45-10:30 a.m. 2951 Chain Bridge Road, Oakton, at the intersection of Rt. 123 and Hunter Mill Road. 703-938-1234.
Rabbi Lia Bass, on "Living a Life of Torah," 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23. Rabbi Bass, the first woman from Brazil to be ordained as a Rabbi, will address the challenges facing modern Jews who wish to integrate tradition with modernity. Congregation Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Road, Herndon. $18 for members of Beth Emeth and Etz Hayim, $25 for non-members. 703-860-4515, ext. 127.
Messiah Sing, with soloists and orchestra, Saint Luke Festival Choir and chamber orchestra, Paul Skevington, artistic Director, and Cheryl Branham, conductor. 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14. Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Adults $15, seniors and students $12. 703-356-0670 or www.musicinmclean.org.
Vienna Assemblies of God Motion for Missions Banquet, following service on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 100 Ayr Hill Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703-938-7736.
Redeemer Lutheran Church Annual Living Nativity, December 18 and 19, 6:30-8:30 pm. Redeemer is located at 1585 Chain Bridge Road in McLean. 703-356-3346 or www.redeemermclean.org.
Vajrayogini Buddhist Center offers ongoing classes on meditation and Buddhist philosophy, Mondays at 7 p.m. at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. $10 per class. 202-331-2122 or www.meditation-dc.org.
Vienna Assembly of God has a ministry to children on Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. at the corner of Center N and Ayr Hill Avenue, N.E. Children's Church on Sundays also available. 703-938-7736 or www.ViennaAG.com.
Vienna Christian Healing Rooms, every Saturday, 1-5 p.m., at 8200 Bell Lane. A team of Christians is available to anyone requesting prayer. Free and open to the public. 703-698-9779 or www.viennachristianhealingrooms.com.
The Baha’i community of McLean holds a weekly fireside, a meeting of discussion, devotion and fellowship, at 7500 Box Elder Court in McLean, at 8 p.m. every Friday. An opportunity to learn about the Baha’i faith. 703-556-3400.
English classes at McLean Baptist Church on Mondays, including beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Advanced electives are Literature, U.S. Government, World Religions, and current events. Free class and registration, but students must buy their own books. 9:30 a.m. at 1367 Chain Bridge Road. 703-356-8080 or www.mcleanbaptist.org.
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 1830 Kirby Road in McLean. The third Sunday service every month at 10:15 a.m. allows children to play active roles in the music and as greeters and ushers. Traditional services are every Sunday at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Nursery is available at the 10:15 a.m. service. 703-356-7533.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, at 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton chorale, a 60-voice adult choir, welcomes new members any time and meets Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. The Circle of Music Makers meets the first Monday of the month, for those who can share a vocal or instrumental solo. Contact Judy Harrison at 703-281-4230, ext. 26, or jharrison@uucf.org. Joint Activities in Music at Sunrise is for preschoolers, kindergarteners, parents and residents of Hunter Mill Sunrise Assisted Living Center, on Wednesdays, 1-1:30 p.m. Contact Marsha Giusti at 703-425-1902 or giustim@juno.com.
McLean Bible Church Fitness Class at Body & Soul fitness. Balance is key, energy is renewed, strength is gained, and friendships are formed. Mondays 9:15 a.m. and Fridays 9:45 a.m. Childcare is free for registered students. E-mail bodyandsoul@mcleanbible.org for more information.
A program using music, drumming, movement, song and prayer seeks to bring communities together. Cross-cultural dances use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from many faith traditions, to promote peace and integration. No experience necessary. Donations accepted. Meets the second Saturday each month through June, 7:30 p.m. 703-573-1236 or SpiralRose@aol.com. Visit www.DancesOfUniversalPeace.org.
A Centering Prayer Group meets Fridays, 9:30 a.m. at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, 1301 Trap Road, Vienna. The hour includes a brief reading related to Centering Prayer, followed by a 20-minute prayer period. E-mail Martha Thomas at mmthomas211@hotmail.com or call the church at 703-759-3509.
St. John’s Episcopal Church supports over twenty outreach ministries, including SHARE, Habitat for Humanity, Martha’s Table, and the Gen. Colin L. Powell Leadership Club at Macfarland Middle School in Washington D.C. Services at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean. 703-356-4902 or www.stjohnsmclean.org.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Jewish Outreach Institute offer the Mothers/Parents Circle, an umbrella of free educational events and resources for parents raising Jewish children. Jewish rituals, ethics and the creation of a Jewish home, regular meetings and group Shabbats and holidays. Participants include Sha'are Shalom in Leesburg, Congregation Beth Emeth in Herndon, Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church and the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia in Fairfax. ShalomDC.org.
St. Mark ESL program in Vienna is seeking new volunteers for its ESL/basic computer skills program. Volunteers are needed to teach, provide child care, and assist in the classrooms as well as to help with administration and publicity. No foreign language skills needed. Volunteers generally work one evening a week, Tuesday or Thursday. E-mail esl_express@yahoo.com.