YAWEH (You Are WElcome Here) will be held on the first Sunday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a Christian discussion group reinforcing God's love for the GLBTQ community (and the people who love them.) The discussion is led by Pastor Sandi John and Minister of Music Dean Jenkins. The gathering is an informal time of worship, instruction and fellowship. Call the church office at 703-471-5225, email Pastor@WashingtonPlazaChurch.com and/or see the Web site at www.WashingtonPlazaChurch.com for directions.
The Music Ministry of Ox Hill Baptist Church will present "Shout Glory" on Sunday, May 23 at 7 p.m. The musical will feature a selection of spirituals and gospel music. There is no admission charge and a nursery is provided. The church is located at 4101 Elmwood Road, Chantilly. For information or directions to the church, call 703-378-5555. Directions are available at www.oxhillbaptist.org.
Choosing Wisely – Before You Divorce: New Life Christian Church is forming a new group for individuals and couples who are facing separation and/or divorce. The group is a six-week video seminar and support group designed to help participants cut through deep emotion and hurt and see a realistic picture of what to expect if divorce occurs. It is a "reality check" that may help keep families together. Through the course couples and individuals will see that the lasting pain and trauma of divorce are often much worse than the difficulties they now face in the marriage. Contact Pam Porter at 703-437-6850 or Ron Furgerson at the New Life church office 703/266-0118.
Durga Temple will present Bhajans, Khayals & Thumri with Smt. Subhra Guha, a leading female vocalist, on Saturday, June 12 at 2:30 p.m. Accompanying her on Sarangi is Pandit Ramesh Mishra and on Tabla is Pandit Samir Chatterjee. Tickets are $50 and $20. Durga Temple is located at 8400 Durga Place, Fairfax Station. Call Karuna Gulati at 703-690-1512 or Madhu Govil at 703-425-4684.
Wellspring Church will hear Pastor Jeremy McLeod preach on the beauty of diversity this Sunday. Wellspring worships at 9:30 a.m. at Centreville Fire Station # 17, Old Centreville Rd., Centreville. Sunday School for children meets during the worship hour.
Wellspring Church is progressively thoughtful, prayerful, justice-seeking, multi-racial, and Open and Affirming to seekers of all backgrounds. Wellspring is a new congregation of the United Church of Christ, and welcomes all to join its “circle of love for all people.” For additional information, call Pastor Jeremy McLeod at 703-830-0695, or email wellspringucc@aol.com. Check the Web site at Wellspringucc.org
A new book study group will begin a four-week series on “A New Christianity” on Thursday, May 27. For more information email wellspringucc@aol.com.
KidsQuest takes children on a journey to explore who Jesus is through fun activities, dramas and other exciting entertainment. This free, three-evening event for children ages 5 and up will be held May 21-23 at Bull Run Elementary School in Centreville. KidsQuest will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday. Sunday evening will include a free pizza dinner for the whole family. KidsQuest is part of the Centreville Kids Club at Centreville Community Church. Call the church office at 703-580-5226.
Centreville Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Bull Run Elementary School, 15301 Lee Highway (at the intersection of Route 29 and Pleasant Valley Road in Centreville). An exciting children's program and nursery are provided during Sunday services.
The Youth Department of the Jubilee Christian Center is hosting a Youth Jam for 7th-12th graders on Friday, May 21, from 7-11 p.m. The jam includes games and music, as well as drama by Masters Commission collegiate drama team. The event is free, except for food. Located at 4650 Shirley Gate Rd., Fairfax.
Masters Commission drama group will also present drama skits during the 10:30 a.m. Service on Sunday, May 23, at Jubilee Christian Center. Located at 4650 Shirley Gate Rd., Fairfax. No charge. Call 703-383-1170.
Centreville Community Church is presenting a series about how Jesus revealed himself to the others after his resurrection and continues to reveal himself to us today.
* May 23 — Revealed to Commission;
* May 30 — Revealed to All.
At Centreville Community Church, there are many opportunities to make new friends and enjoy fun activities. There are small groups that provide a place for people to be real and personal — to develop authentic and enduring relationships with others. There are special events for children and youth. Call 703-580-5226 or visit the Web site at www.centrevillechurch.com.
Centreville Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Bull Run Elementary School, 15301 Lee Highway (at the intersection of Route 29 and Pleasant Valley Road in Centreville). An exciting children's program and nursery are provided during Sunday services.
Centreville Presbyterian Church (CPC):
* Adult Sunday School Classes — Becoming a Contagious Christian, Isaiah, Bible for Dummies, from 10-11 a.m.
* Children and Teen Sunday School — 10-11 a.m.
* Youth Group — HomeFront Café, rock band and fellowship. Sundays, from 7-8:30 p.m.
* AWANA Club — Monday afternoons 4:45-6:15 p.m. for children age 4 through 6th grade.
* Worship Team band rehearsals — Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
* Adult choir rehearsals — Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.
* Children's Choir rehearsals — Sundays, from 9:30-10 a.m.
Centreville Presbyterian Church is located at 5690 Sully Road, on Route 28, just south of I-66. Call 703-830-0098, or log onto www.centrevillepres.com.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Centreville Stake, is offering free beginning and advanced ESL Classes (English as a Second language) to anyone interested in learning or improving their English. The classes began May 2, and will be offered at four locations as follows:
* Centreville, 14150 Upperridge Road, Centreville
Time: Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m.
Beginning Classes. Contact Brad Christiansen at 800-336-4436 ext. 4336.
* Manassas/Manassas Park, 8001 Barrett Drive, Manassas
Time: Tuesdays 7:30–9 p.m. and Saturdays 9–11 a.m.
Beginning and Advanced Classes. Contact Kessa Bohman at 703-675-5875.
* Woodbridge/Dale City, 3000 Dale Boulevard, Dale City
Time: Sundays, 5:45–8 p.m.
Beginning and Advanced Classes. Contact Russ or Carmen Richards at 703-878-0632.
* Lake Ridge, 3718 Old Bridge Road, Lake Ridge
Time: Sundays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m.
Beginning and Advanced Classes. Contact Rosa Larson at 703-680-0965 or Beverlee George at 703-791-2625.
40 Days of Power at Shepherd Gate Church. Shepherd Gate Church invites the public to see what the Bible says about the power of God and how his power energizes us for his purposes. Two services are offered Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, go to www.shepherdgate.org or call 703-961-1041.
Clifton Presbyterian Church
Worship Services. Sundays: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Childcare available.
* Adult Education Class: Sunday 9:45 — Video/discussion series on the Gospel of Luke with a focus on Jesus as the one who calls people to the knowledge and experience of God’s abundant forgiveness and love. All adults are welcome!
* Women’s Bible Study: first and third Tuesdays at 10 a.m. — A study of the book “Soul Feast” will continue through the remainder of the school year. Text required. Contact Pastor Lynn at 703-830-3175.
Wellspring Church worships at 9:30 a.m. at Centreville Fire Station No. 17 on Old Centreville Road. Sunday School for children meets during worship, and a fellowship hour with treats and coffee follows the service.
Wellspring Church is progressively thoughtful, prayerful, justice-seeking, multi-racial, and open and affirming to seekers of all backgrounds. Wellspring is a new congregation of the United Church of Christ, and welcomes all to join its “circle of love for all people.” Call Pastor Jeremy McLeod at 703-830-0695, or email wellspringucc@aol.com.
Come Grow With Us! Shepherd Gate Church is now offering two services (9 and 10:45 a.m.). For more information, go to www.shepherdgate.org or call 703-961-1041.
Congregation Yad Shalom is a conservative synagogue located in Centreville. It provides many programs which offer the experience of a Jewish lifestyle in a traditional format.
* Join in the celebration of Elizabeth Levin's Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at Little Rocky Run Community Center # 3.
* Join in the annual picnic at Field No. 6 on Sunday, June 6 at 12 p.m. at Bull Run Park.
* Join in a special outdoor service at E.C. Lawrence Park on Saturday, June 12 at 10 a.m. Call for details!
* Sign up now for K-2 Hebrew school for children.
Call Mike Goldenzweig at 703-753-3314, or visit the Web site at www.yadshalom.org.
Temple Beth Torah is a Reform Jewish congregation and member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC) that meets at St. John's Episcopal Church in the heart of Centreville. The congregation offers the Northern Virginia Jewish community services that provide numerous spiritual, educational, support and social opportunities including religious school for member children age 3 through Bar/Bat Mitzvah and confirmation. The congregation welcomes all members of the community to attend any of the services or events. For more information, a newsletter, or a membership package, call 703-263-2252 or visit www.BethTorah.net.
Call 703-263-2252 or visit www.BethTorah.net.
Unity Life Center of Chantilly holds Sunday services and youth education at 10 a.m. with the Revs. Cynthia Vermillion-Foster and Don Foster. The church is located at 14088-C Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. Call 703-263-7645 or visit the Web at www.unitylife.org.
News From Centreville Community Church
Centreville Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Bull Run Elementary School, 15301 Lee Highway (at the intersection of Route 29 and Pleasant Valley Road in Centreville). An exciting children's program and nursery are provided during Sunday services.
There are many opportunities to make new friends and enjoy fun activities with small groups that provide a place for people to be real and personal — to develop authentic and enduring relationships with others. To learn more about what's going on at Centreville Community Church, call 703-580-5226 or check out the Web site at www.centrevillechurch.com.
Centreville Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Bull Run Elementary School, 15301 Lee Highway (at the intersection of Route 29 and Pleasant Valley Road in Centreville). An exciting children's program and nursery are provided during Sunday services. Call 703-580-5226 or visit the Web site at www.centrevillechurch.com.
Fitness with a Twist… Workout to the latest contemporary Christian music. Body & Soul is a high/low-impact aerobics class that includes strength training, Pilates, kickboxing, and more. Childcare and a home school room for Monday morning class is available.
Classes are held at Centreville Baptist Church on Route 29 just south of Stone Road. Class times are 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday mornings, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays evenings, and 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Contact Melissa Ellison at 703-369-4636 or CBC Women’s Ministry at 703-830-3333.
St. John's Episcopal Church offers the following:
Sunday Eucharist services are at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A nursery for children up to age 3 is available. Opportunities for adult, youth and child enrichment are offered. On Sundays: Christian Formation for all ages, Adult Lectionary Class and Newcomer Class at 9:15 a.m.; Children's Chapel at 10:30 a.m.; Youth Music and Youth Group at 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively. On Mondays: New Testament Class at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesdays: Morning Bible Study at 10 a.m.; Eucharist and Healing Service at 9:15 a.m. on Thursdays: Children's Choir at 5 p.m.; Adult Choir and Education for Ministry at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-803-7500 or visit the Web site at www.stjohnscentreville.org.
Mount Olive Baptist Church:
* Church services: Rev. Eugene Johnson, pastor
* Prayer meeting/Bible study — Wednesday, 7 p.m.
* Sunday morning worship — 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.
* Sunday school — 9:45 a.m.
Mount Olive Baptist Church is located at 6600 Old Centreville Road, Centreville. Call 703-830-8769.
Cedar Run Community Church is offering a series on "Simple Truths that Transform." Cedar Run is a non-denominational Christian church that is all about families, fun and faith. It meets for Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. at Waples Mill Elementary off Waples Mill Road in the Fair Oaks area. There's a high-quality Promiseland children's ministry for newborns through sixth graders and there's a dynamic, safe place for teenagers at the student ministry that meets during the Sunday service as well. Call 703-968-7312 or check the Web site at www.cedarrun.net.
* New Women's small group starting on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Starbucks at Sully Station in Centreville. Contact Briana Dintino at 703-818-1741.
Capital Worship Center will hold weekly Bible study and worship services on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. at Centre Ridge Elementary School, 14400 New Braddock Road, Centreville. Also offered at this time will be youth services, children's fellowship and a nursery. Call 703-530-8100.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church holds a contemporary worship service on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. at Centreville Elementary School in Centreville. Sunday school and a nursery are provided on Sundays. The Web site is www.connectwithctr.com. Call 703-502-1732.
Mount Horeb A.M.E. Mission Church invites the public to worship on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. at Virginia Run Elementary School, 15450 Martins Hundred Drive in Centreville. The Rev. Larry C. Rogers is the pastor. Call 703-330-2109.
New Hope Fellowship currently meets at 10 a.m. at Rocky Run Middle School with worship at 11 a.m. each Sunday. The school is located at 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Call 703-591-2948.
Body & Soul Aerobics and Strength Training Classes is a fitness program choreographed to today's Christian music, and it offers great fellowship with other women. Classes are currently held at Centreville Baptist Church on Route 29 just south of Stone Road. Class times are Monday and Thursday, 7-8:15 p.m., Monday morning, 9:30-11 a.m., and Saturday morning, 8-9:30 a.m. Call ahead for childcare at 703-830-3333.
Community Care Groups at New Life Christian Church
The following are on-going support groups which meet at Westfield High School on Sunday mornings or as indicated. Contact Community Care Minister Ron Furgerson at 703-266-0118 or ron@newlife4me.com, for additional information about any of the groups:
* Food Freedom — A Celebrate Recovery Support Group. This group uses a proven Biblical approach to promote healing from compulsive eating problems. The group meets at Westfield High School at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. Child Care is provided.
* Help for Hurts, Habits, and Hang-Ups — A Celebrate Recovery Group. This group uses the 12-step approach coupled with the teachings of Jesus to help overcome or cope with all types of addictions, compulsions, and life problems. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday at Westfield High School. Child care is provided.
* Dealing with Divorce — A Divorce Care Support Group. This is a video-based seminar group for people who are separated or divorced. The group is a place to receive sound information about ways to heal from the hurt and to cope with the life pressures which accompany separation and divorce. The group meets at 11 a.m. each Sunday at Westfield High School. Child care is provided.
* Healthy Boundaries — Getting Control of Your Life. This group helps the over-stressed, over-worked, and over-committed to gain control of their lives through developing healthy, balanced relationships. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday at 13777 Laurel Rock Drive; Clifton.
* Men's Issues — A support group for guys dealing with the unique issues men face in their jobs, personal lives, and relationships. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. each Monday at 4401 Shari Court in Catharpin.
Jazzercise classes are being offered at Unity Life Center. Each 60-minute class offers a blend of jazz dance and exercise set to Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics. Easy-to-follow, fun choreography includes a warm up, 30-minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch finale. Unity Life Center is located at 14800-C Sullyfield Cir., Chantilly. Call 703-263-7645 or visit the Web at www.unitylife.org.