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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.
The Christian Business Women’s Committee (CBWC) meets to study God’s word each Wednesday morning at the Royal Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria. The CBWC meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. for breakfast. For information, contact Pamela Nilsen at 703-519-4475 or 703-660-6759.
Hanukkah Celebration with Kol Ami. Come light menorahs, fry latkes and retell the Hanukkah story Dec. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Colecroft Station in Alexandria. All ages welcome; no fee. Bring a favorite menorah to light, a batch of latkes to fry up and a dairy dish to share for a pot luck dinner. Rabbi Leila Berner will lead the festivities. For directions and more information visit www.nvrc.net or contact Hope Warshaw at hwarshaw@aol.com or 703-780-7207.
Noon Prayer Meeting. Christians from around the area unite in prayer for the country and community every Friday, noon to 1 p.m., at Regent University, in room 303. For more information, call Rich Nilsen at 703-922-5183.
Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield, is offering the Successfully Single program every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 703-569-9862, ext. 213.
"Prayer Heals!" Presented by Marjorie Funston, C.S., of Woodbridge, member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. Free public lecture for the community sponsored by the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Mount Vernon, at Hollin Hall Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Call 703-768-2010 for information or transportation.
The Washington Farm United Methodist Church will be presenting "Bethlehem Street" this year to all in the community that would like to attend. The production will be held Sunday Dec. 19, from 5-7 p.m., at Washington Farm United Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Road.