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The Unitarian Universalists of Sterling honored four local Loudoun County High School students at the 9th annual Loudoun County Public Schools Social Science Fair at Carradoc Hall in Leesburg on June 6. Renee Sawtelle and Kelsey Codde were each awarded a $100 U.S. savings bond for their joint project, "Japanese Internment Camps," which expressed motivation to influence justice, equity and compassion in human relationships. Colleen O'Neil and Manal Saif were also each awarded a $100 U.S. savings bond for their research, "Are They Really So Different?" This project compared the Sunni Islamic faith to Roman Catholicism. These students were recognized for contributing to world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.
Bethel United Methodist Church on Stumptown Road in Lucketts will hold a ham and turkey dinner, Saturday, June 18, from 5-7 p.m. Free-will offering, rain or shine. Includes stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and deviled eggs, homemade deserts.
The Leesburg Presbyterian Church, 207 West Market St., has set a new summer worship schedule effective Sunday, June 19. Worship services will be Sunday mornings, 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., through August. In addition, Saturday Night Outside worship services will be held on the church lawn at 5 p.m. on three Saturdays, June 18, July 23 and Aug.
20. Food will be served and everyone is welcome. Call the church office at 703-777-4163.
On Sunday, June 19, at the 10:30 a.m. service, the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling will officially say goodbye to the Rev. Roberta Finkelstein and celebrate her eight-year ministry at UUS. Church members and friends will reminisce and share memories, prayers and good wishes with her as well sing some of her favorite hymns and musical selections. UUS is located at the Sterling Oaks Commerce Center at 22135 Davis Drive near Route 28 and Church Road. Call 703-406-3068 or visit uusterling.org
Community Baptist Church in Chantilly will hold a spiritual life crusade, June 19-22, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday; 7 p.m., Monday-Wednesday. Harold Vaughan will be the principal speaker and there will be special music nightly. A nursery will be provided for small children. Children ages 4-9 will have a nightly "KidÕs Krusade" provided for them. Free. Call 703-968-8871.
James Stafford will be leading a Bible for Liberals at the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling, taking a literary and critical approach to the Bible. The ancient historical, cultural, literary and religious heritage both in and beyond the Bible will be explored. Open to those who have and those who have not read the Bible. Bible for Liberals meetings occur every second Sunday, through June, from 12:30 -2:30 p.m. These meeting are designed to be casual, drop in,
stand-alone sessions. The session will be held at the Sterling Oaks Commerce Center at 21355 Davis Drive near Route 28 and Church Road. Call 703-406-3068 or visit uusterling.org.
At a congregational meeting held Sunday, May 15, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun (UUCL) voted overwhelmingly to become recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association as a "Welcoming Congregation."
As a Welcoming Congregation, the UUCL has taken a vow to provide a welcoming place of worship to all people, regardless of sexual orientation. The congregation is dedicated to continued education on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues, and advocacy for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered persons.
Summer services are held at 10 a.m., every Sunday from June 26-Sept. 4. Visit the UUCL Web site at www.uuloudoun.org or call the church at 703-737-7644.
On Sunday, June 26, at 4 p.m., the public is invited to attend a worship service at St. MatthewÕs Episcopal Church designed for people and the pets who love them. Father Rob Merola will be officiating this reverent but joyful celebration, making use of traditional service structures including Holy Communion for the people and blessings for the animals. Join fellow animal lovers in the Sanctuary in the Woods. In case of rain, meet in the Sanctuary inside the church. This service is held on the fourth Sunday of each month. Visit our Web site at www.stmatthewssterling.org or call the church at 703-430-2121. The church is located at 201 East Frederick
Drive, Sterling.
Potomac Falls Episcopal Church meets for Sunday services at 10 a.m., at Horizon Elementary School, 46665 Broadmore Drive, Sterling. Sunday school for children and nursery care for infants is provided each week.
St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, in conjunction with the Chaplaincy Department of Loudoun Hospital Center, provides a healing service on the second Sunday of each month, from 2:30-3:30 p.m., in the chapel of Inova Loudoun Hospital Center, located on Riverside Parkway in Lansdowne. Patients, family, friends and staff, as well as the wider community are welcome. The service is conducted with "stations" so that people can drop in any time during the hour to receive healing prayer, holy communion, and request prayers for others. Contact the church office at 703-779-3616 or visit www.saintgabriels.net.
The Loudoun Church Alliance is a formal association of churches of many denominations, founded two years ago. It works in the areas of youth development, international missions, evangelism outreach, and is now working to develop relationships with government and business. Contact founder and missionary Jack Stagman at jackstagman@adelphia.net.
The Unitarian Universalists of Sterling meet on Sunday mornings, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sterling Oaks Commerce Center at 21355 Davis Drive near Rt. 28 and Church Road. Call 703-406-3068 or visit uusterling.org.