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Little Falls Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, will hold an Ash Wednesday Service at 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 9. This worship service provides a time to re-evaluate one's spiritual journey and re-examine where one's eyes and heart are focused. A quiet, reflective service in the Chapel. Visit www.littlefallschurch.org/AshWed2005FS.html or call 703-538-5230.
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Arlington First Church of the Nazarene, 2013 N. 21st St., is exploring the New York Times best-seller "The Purpose Driven Life," from Jan. 29ÐMarch 13. Join the group on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. and for weekly discussions.
Casual and friendly atmosphere. Child care. Call 703-525-2516.
A Pancake Dinner will be held to celebrate Shrove Tuesday at Little Falls Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, in the Friendship Hall on Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Tradition was to use up fats and other dairy products before Lent. Free. Donations accepted. No reservations necessary. Visit www.littlefallschurch.org/Pancake2005FS.html or call 703-538-5230.
Trinity Episcopal Church, 2217 Columbia Pike, will host its "Second Annual Rector's Gala" at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5. The event will feature dancing, dining (hors d'oeuvres) and silent auction. Tickets are $30 for singles, $55 for couples and $15 for seminarians. Tickets may be purchased at the door for an additional $5. Call 202-438-8460.
Buddhist meditation class on Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at Tower Villas Office Plaza, Griffin Center, Suite 5, 3800 Fairfax Drive, taught by Buddhist nun Kelsang Varahi of Vajrayogini Buddhist Center. Learn about an authentic practice of meditation and say goodbye to stress. Classes include guided meditations, a talk on Buddhism, question and answer, and refreshments. $10.Ê202-331-2122 or info@meditation-dc.org.
Arlington First Church of the Nazarene, 2013 North 21st St. is hosting a series of discussion groups based on the New York Times best-seller, "The Purpose Driven Life." Sundays, from through March 13, at 10:45 a.m. Casual and friendly atmosphere. Child care. Call 703-525-2516.