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St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 6744 South King's Highway, celebrates the Fourth Sunday in Advent at 8 a.m. and at 10 a.m., with the service of lessons and carols. Call 703-765-3949 for complete schedule.
Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 6744 South King's Highway, at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. with special soloists and accompaniment. Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. with the blessing of the toys. Call 703-765-3949 for complete schedule.
Grace Episcopal Church, 3601 Russell Road, will present Amahl And The Night Visitors Jan. 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 8, at 3:30 p.m., to celebrate the coming of the Three Kings at Epiphany. Gian-Carlo Menotti's classic opera tells the story of a poor crippled shepard boy who meets the kings on their way to Bethlehem. Call 703-549-1980.
StagePlay!, a dramatic arts program for children ages 3-14 is now accepting registrations for its winter session. Classes run Mondays, 5- to 9-year-olds, Fridays, 3- to 5-year-olds and Saturdays, 10- to 14-year-olds. The Monday and Saturday classes incorporate musical theatre, as well as dramatic arts training, theatre games and improvisations. All classes take place at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 1205 Priscilla Road. Call 703-619-5206 or e-mail bardsplay@aol.com.
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.
Bhe 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.
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.
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.
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church at 2001 Sherwood Hall Lane will have a “Blue Christmas” service on Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. This service is for those who are experiencing loss or sadness during the holidays and will feature mediations, prayer, Scripture readings and candle lighting.
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church at 2001 Sherwood Hall Lane will be holding a children’s Christmas Service at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24. A candlelight service will also be held at 7:30 p.m. for families and friends. A nursery will be provided. All invited to attend.