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Assemblies of God missionaries to Japan, Alex and Katherine Humphries, speak on Sunday, Aug. 29, at 6:30 p.m., at Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. For more information call 703-383-1170.
Congregation Adat Reyim sponsors a Craft and Fun Fair on Sunday, Aug. 29, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts, moon bounce, dunking tank, and snacks available. For more information, call 703-569-7577. Congregation Adat Reyim is located at 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield.
The Little River United Church of Christ hosts Sunday Matinee Discussion Groups this summer. Movies that have something to say about faith are shown on five Sundays, starting at 2 p.m., with a discussion starting around 4 p.m. Film and date are Sept. 5, "Finding Nemo." Little River UCC is located at 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. All are welcome. For more information, call 703 978-3060 or visit www.lrucc.org.
St. Mary's Catholic Church celebrates its 129th annual Labor Day Picnic and Festival on Monday, Sept. 6, at 10:30 a.m. Activities include mass, live music, craft sale, barbecue chicken dinner, games and a presentation of Civil War nurse Clara Barton through re-enactor Carrie Bauer. Free. For more information call 703-978-4141. St. Mary's is located at the intersection of Route 123 and Ox Road.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for people interested in becoming Catholic or learning about the Catholic Church. A group meets on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Leo the Great Church in the Old Parish Hall in Fairfax City. All are welcome. Call Martha Malloy at 703-273-5369.
Jubilee Christian Center sponsors a healing service on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 7:15 p.m. Pastor Bill Frasnelli leads a Bible study. For more information, call 703-383-1170. Jubilee Christian Center is located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax.
A free prayer seminar takes place on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Calvary Hill Baptist Church. The event is sponsored by Asia Alive Global. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch, beverages are provided. Registration is required. For more information, call 703-642-0124. Calvary Hill Baptist Church is located at 9301 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax.
Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Annandale hosts the 30th Annual Slavic American Festival on Sunday, Sept. 12, from 12-6 p.m. Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church is located at 3410 Woodburn Road, Annandale. For more information call 703-521-4945.
The fall schedule at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church begins on Sunday, Sept. 12, with services at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and Sunday School classes for all ages, children and adults, at 9:15 a.m. A nursery is available for infants and toddlers in the Education Building. St. Christopher's is located at 6320 Hanover Ave., Springfield. 703-451-1088.
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church hosts a celebration and reception on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 10:30 a.m. to honor the Rector, The Reverend Susan E. Goff, on the 10th anniversary of her mutual ministry with the congregation of the church. Everyone is invited to attend. For further information, call the church at 703-451-1088, or send an e-mail to stchrisepi@aol.com. St. Christopher's is located at 6320 Hanover Ave., Springfield.
The Jubilee Christian Center hosts an eight-week Woman's Bible Study on Mondays, beginning Sept. 20, from 7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m., and on Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 21, from 9:45 a.m. - noon. Cost is $20, including the price of the book. Jubilee Christian Center, is located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170 for reservations.
The Fairfax United Methodist Women sponsors the Little Angel Consignment Sale for children's clothing, toys and equipment on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Fairfax United Methodist Church, 10300 Stratford Ave., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-591-3120.
Career Net meets every Monday, from 7-9 p.m., at Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church in Burke. The free weekly event allows job seekers to network with each other, receive employment-related news and literature, ask for specific help from others and the volunteers. Meetings are headed by Jane Tresvaskis, a professional career counselor. For more information, call Subhash Gupta at 703-323-5676 or Robert Westin at 703-978-6229. Career Net takes place in Room 124 of the church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, in Burke. Call the church office at 703-503-4579 or check the Web site, accotinkuuc.uua.org.
Burke Community Church is looking for a contemporary keyboard player to play with their praise band. If you play contemporary style keys and know what a B3 and Leslie is, send an e-mail to Greg at Atkinson@bccva.net. Burke Community Church is located at 9900 Old Keene Mill Road, Burke.
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 my adults in the MOPPET program. Cost is $3 per session. Register by stopping by the church, calling 703-451-5320.
"The Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Anymore." A study of the book by Alan Cohen. The class will meet Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at 8044 Galla Knoll Circle, Springfield. The class is sponsored by New World Unity Church. Meditation will be incorporated each week. For more information, call 703-690-7925.
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.
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.