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Spring Seminar at the Ejoki Buddhist Temple. On Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Reverend William Masuda from the Mountain View Buddhist Temple in Mountain View, Calif. will lead a seminar titled, "The Practice of Trust in Buddhism." Masuda will discuss the underlying principles of Shin Buddhism. Admission is free. Lunch will be provided. The Ejoki Buddhist Temple is located at 6500 Lake Haven Lane, Fairfax Station.
The Jubilee Christian Center annual church picnic has been rescheduled to June 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the church property, 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. The picnic is free, and features food, games (indoor and outdoor), moon bounce and other activities for kids. Call 703-383-1170.
The Dayton Boys Choir of Dayton, Ohio will present a concert on Father's Day, June 15, at 10:30 a.m., at the Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. There is no charge; an offering will be received. For more information, call 703-383-1170.
The First Baptist Church of Merrifield will celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15, during the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services. Pastor Keith D. Kitchen will perform the services. For more information, contact the church office at 703-560-3247.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church's Vacation Bible School will take place June 23-27, 7-9 p.m., at 4325 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. This year's theme is "God's Treasure Chest." Transportation is available. Dinner will be served each evening. For additional information or to register, contact Minister Clarence Jones, director, Christian Board of Education, at 703-273-1455.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church offers three weeks of summer camps in July for elementary school age girls and boys at the church's Fairfax location at 5114 Twinbrook Road. The first is an arts and crafts camp from July 14-18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rising kindergartners to second graders will have crafts and games; rising third to sixth graders will have art classes with a talented artist.
From July 21-25, a music and theater arts camp will be offered from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This camp is open to rising first and fourth graders and returning older students who attended last year's camp and want to help this year. From July 28-Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., a sports and games camp for rising first to third graders and rising fourth to sixth graders will be offered. The two camps will run during the same time with appropriate activities for each age group.
All camps will be $40 per child for each camp with a maximum of $80 per family for each camp (two children or more.) For more information, contact the Lord of Life Church office at 703-323-9500. Detailed brochures and registration forms will available after April 20. Registration is on a first come basis until all camps are filled.
Burke Presbyterian Church will host its first theater camp this summer, July 14-18, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The camp is open to rising fourth through sixth graders. The cost is $25 per child. Vacation Bible School will take place July 21 through 25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and is open to children who age 3 through rising sixth graders. The cost is $20 per child. For more information, call 703-764-0456. Burke Presbyterian Church is located at 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke.
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.
New World Unity Church hosts a healing prayer service at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the New World Unity Activity Center, 9331 Braymore Circle in Fairfax Station. Call 703-690-7925.
Divorce Care is a weekly Bible Study care group that helps those who are transitioning through a divorce. The group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., in the church parlor at First Baptist Church of Springfield, 7300 Gary St., Springfield. Child care and children's activities are provided. 703-451-1500.
The Ekoji Buddhist Temple of the greater Washington, D.C., area supports the practice of Shin Buddhists. Various programs and activities help each participant walk the path of a Buddhist, including adult services Sundays at 11 a.m., children's services and Dharma School for children and adults, and meditation classes. For more information visit www.Ekoji.org.
Fresh Fire International Center hosts a dress-down "Love Feast" on the second Sunday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the Chinese Martial Arts Building, 8426-B Lee Highway, Fairfax, opposite the BMW Fairfax; entrance is in the back. Come meet new people, play games, enjoy a meal and hear the word. Call 703-815-8950.
Arabic Bible Baptist Church is located at 5424 Ox Road in Fairfax Station. Pastor: Tony Ghareeb. Call 703-273-5599 or e-mail to Tghareeb@wmconnect.com.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for people interested in becoming Catholic or learning about the Catholic Church. A group meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax City in the music room of the school. All are welcome. Call Martha Malloy at 703-273-4868.
T.O.T. preschool, a ministry of Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, 8508 Hooes Road, Springfield, will begin its 16th year of operation in September. T.O.T. is a developmental, Christian preschool with trained teachers and small classes. Registration for fall 2003 is now being accepted. Call 703-644-6384 for more information.
The labyrinth at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Road, will be open from 7-9 p.m. for meditation and quiet reflection. Monthly walks are scheduled on the fourth Monday through June. Newcomers and all faiths are invited to participate. Parish office: 703 323-5400.
The Women's Ministry at Jubilee Christian Center is starting a new Bible study, discussing the book "Breaking Free," by Beth Moore. Classes are either Mondays, at 7:30 p.m., or Tuesdays, at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $20, including the book. Child care is available for the Tuesday morning classes. Location is 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170 to register.
United Community Ministries is calling for donations of food, homeless care package items, baby items, personal care items, bags and other various needs. Give through church or community organizations, or drop off donations at 7511 Fordson Road between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call Tracy Davis at 703-768-7106, Ext. 328.
All are welcome to join the Fresh Fire congregation every Sunday for a service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Sackey and his congregation invite all to participate in preaching and teaching, praise and worship, in a Christ-centered ministry. Fresh Fire International Center meets at the Chinese Martial Arts Building, 8426-B Lee Highway, Fairfax, opposite the BMW Fairfax; entrance is in the back. Call 703-815-8950.
“Wisdom for a Lifetime” by Alden Studebaker will be discussed on Wednesday evenings, 8-9:30 p.m., at New World Unity Church, located at 9331 Braymore Circle in Fairfax Station. Call 703-690-7925.
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.
Each Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel, Messiah United Methodist Church, located at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield, hosts a prayer service. Those in need of God's help to deal with life's stresses and difficulties are welcome to experience the power of prayer. All in the community are welcome. Call 703-569-9862.
New World Unity Church offers a Sunday Celebration Service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Irving Middle School, located at 8100 Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield. New World Unity Church is a Christ-centered spiritual community dedicated to building a consciousness of Oneness based on unconditional love and total acceptance. Services include prayer, music, a meaningful message , food and celebration. Come early at 10 a.m. for World Peace Meditation. Call 703-690-7925.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 4325 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, is now conducting registration for the winter semester at the Calvary Institute of Theology. Classes take place Thursday and Saturdays. 703-242-0747 or 703-273-1455.
Grief Support. Be with others experiencing a similar life experience. Church of the Nativity, 6400 Nativity Lane (near Old Keene Mill and Lee Chapel Road), Burke, 7:30-9 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month. Call Carol Mack 703-455-2400 ext. 17 for more information.