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<lst>Know something that should be featured in Faith Notes? Classes? Services? Special events? Send a brief write-up and photos to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, fax to 703-917-0991, or write an e-mail to vienna@connectionnewspapers.com. Call Nina M. Dry at 703-917-6458.
A program using music, drumming, movement, song and prayer seeks to bring communities together as part of everyday life. The dances are cross-cultural using sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from many faith traditions. Efforts are to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. There are no performers or audience and no experience is necessary. Donations are accepted. The group meets the second Saturday evening each month, September-June, 7:30-10 p.m., at Unity of Fairfax (original sanctuary), 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton.
Contact Kathryn at 703-573-1236/ SpiralRose@aol.com. For further information on the worldwide Dance Net- work, visit www.DancesOfUniversal Peace.org.
The Church of Good Shepherd hosts a fund-raising youth mission dinner on Wednesday, May 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bonefish Grill in Fairfax is sponsoring the dinner with all proceeds going toward the summer youth mission trip to Florida. The meal includes Bonefish's Caesar salad, chicken marsala, potatoes au gratin and the restaurant's signature key lime pie. Tickets are on sale at the church for $10 for adults; $7 for children 10 and under; and free for children 2 years old and under. Tickets also available at the door. The Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 2351 Hunter Mill Road. For more information, call 703-281-3987 or visit www.GoodShepherdVA.com.
Echos presents "A Choral Tapestry, Music from around the Globe" a program of international folk songs and American spirituals at the Falls Church Presbyterian Church. Event takes place Friday, May 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets $20. Call 703-237-2499 or visit www.choralis.org.
Benefit Concert by Brass Infusion at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna. Performance is on Sunday, May 23, at 4 p.m. No tickets necessary. A free will offering will support Habitat for Humanity. For more information, call 703-938-2119.
Join Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation and Vienna Presbyterian Church host a joint service on "Healing Power of the Psalms" June 6, 7-8:30 p.m., at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St. N.E., Vienna. Child care is available by reservation only, 48 hours in advance, by calling 703-938-9050, extension 151.
Unity of Fairfax hosts "The Healing Power of Love" seminar, featuring author Greg Baer, M.D. The event takes place on Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The seminar will discuss how Real Love heals all wounds from the past, How to share Real Love with others, how to completely eliminate anger from your life and how to be a better spouse, parent, friend, employee, and employer. Cost is $95 and pre-registration is required. To register call 877-633-3568 or for more information call 703-591-0959. Unity of Fairfax is located at 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church has a full range of education, music, worship and outreach programs. Traditional worship is at 8 and 11 a.m., in the rich Lutheran tradition of liturgical song mixed with music of the masters, spirituals and contemporary Christian music. Contemporary worship is at 9:30 a.m., with fresh liturgical song and contemporary Christian music led by Revelation. Christian education for all ages is 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon. Christian education is available for everyone from preschoolers through adults. Classes are always open to newcomers.
Graduating high school seniors residing in or near Great Falls are invited to apply for two Alexander DeFilippis Scholarships being offered this spring. The Women's Association of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Great Falls is awarding college scholarships to young men and women who "have served their community with their time and talent."
Membership in St. Catherine of Siena Parish is not required. All college-bound seniors who are local residents (Great Falls, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, McLean, Sterling, Potomac Falls and/or registered parishioners) will be considered.
The selection process will place major emphasis on the student's development of Christian character and demonstrated service to others by involvement in school, church or community projects. The student must also have a 2.5 or higher overall high school grade point average.
Two scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded due to the generous community support for the St. Catherine of Siena Women's Association fashion show, luncheon and auction held at Riverbend Country Club.
Scholarship packages are available in the St. Catherine of Siena Parish office at 1020 Springvale Road, Great Falls. The deadline for submission of applications is May 15, 2004.
Chabad at Tysons hosts Shabbat educational services at 1503 Lincoln Center Court, in the Club House of the Fountains of McLean, across from Freddie Mac. Saturday morning service starts at 9:30 a.m.; Torah discussion at 10:30 a.m., followed by a sit-down Kiddush. Thursday night features a Kabbalah class. Call 703-356-3451, or e-mail ChabadTysons@aol.com, for more information.
Faith Baptist Church, located at 301 Center St. S., Vienna, offers Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. for all ages, 11 a.m. worship, and Bible Study on Sunday at 6 p.m. On Wednesday at 7 p.m., The Awana children's club for fourth- through sixth-graders takes place during the school year. Nursery school is provided for all services. The preschool and kindergarten program uses the abeka curriculum and serves ages 3, 4 and 5. Visit the Web site at www.FaithBaptistVienna.org or e-mail Faith@tidalwave.net. Call the church at 703-938-9688.