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Beginning Wednesday, March 30, 7-7:50 p.m., a six-week course on Going Public With Your Faith begins at St. David's Episcopal Church, Ashburn, led by Dwight Zscheile. Classes are each Wednesday evening through May 4. This new video and discussion course teaches a fresh, theologically-sound and non-intimidating approach to bringing Christ to the people in our lives. There is no cost to take the class, but participants may want to purchase the participants guide offered at the class for a minimal fee. Visit www.stdavidsashburn.org or call 703-729-0570.
Come to the Potomac Falls Xpress Lube in Cascades, between Applebees and Borders, Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and let the youth of Saint MatthewÕs Episcopal Church wash your car. Your donation will help fund their mission trip this summer to the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. Visit www.stmatthewssterling.org or call the church at 703-430-2121.
The Unitarian Universalists of Sterling offer a vespers service Wednesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. All are invited for Evensong, an informal and participatory worship service guaranteed to bring mid-week serenity to your hearts. James Stafford will lead this service which will end at 7:30 p.m. UUS is located in the Sterling Oaks Commerce Center at 21355 Davis Drive near Route 28 and Church Road. Call 703-406-3068 or visit uusterling.org.
Regnum Christi, a Catholic apostolic movement, will be holding a spring children's consignment sale at the Douglass Community Center in Leesburg, Saturday, April 9, from 8 a.m.-noon. Doors reopen from 12:30-2 p.m. for the half-price sale. Includes gently used baby clothes, equipment and furniture, as well as children's clothes, toys, games, videos, maternity clothes, etc. Visit www.CatholicConsignments.org or call Patti Sinski at 703-729-7503. Proceeds benefit vocations.
The 10:30 a.m. service at the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling Sunday, April 10, is called "Opening Day." Baseball has often been referred to as a metaphor for American life. It is also a metaphor for the life of UUS, in this spring when all things are new and the possibilities are endless. UUS meets in the Sterling Oaks Commerce Center at 21355 Davis Drive near Route 28 and Church Road. Call 703-406-3068 or visit uusterling.org.
Sunday, April 10, Journey in Faith, St. David's Episcopal Church's foundational course in Christian theology, the Episcopal Church and the Anglican tradition begins. Over six consecutive Sundays, April 10-May 15, from 3:15-4:45 p.m., we will explore the Christian story, Episcopal history and traditions, worship, ministry and more. The course is perfect for those new to the Episcopal Church or looking to deepen their faith and understanding. The course will meet in the Education Room. Child care will be provided upon request. Register by e-mail to dzscheile@stdavidsashburn.org or 703-729-0570.
Christian Fellowship Church MOPS' (Mothers of Preschoolers) spring children's consignment sale will be April 16, at Christian Fellowship Church, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Features gently used children's items including clothing (up to size 10), equipment, furniture, toys, layette, and maternity. A half-price sale runs, from 12-1 p.m., on designated items. Complete sale information and directions to the sale are available at www.cfcmops.com. Proceeds from this sale fund CFC MOPS and its designated charities.
Intern minister Amy DeBeck will deliver the sermon at the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, April 17. "The Evolution of Revolution: Revere, Darwin, and McVeigh," DeBeck will lead this service right before Patriots Day to explore the intrinsic violence in humanity, while paying homage to the work of Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest. UUS meets in the Sterling Oaks Commerce Center at 21355 Davis Drive near Route 28 and Church Road. Call 703-406-3068 or visit uusterling.org.
First Baptist Church is going to hold a spring flea market/craft sale April 23, parking lot behind the church
681 Elden Street Herndon, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Spots are available for interested crafters or those with flea market items. Cost is $25. Call 703-437-3620.
The 10:30 a.m. service at the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling Sunday, April 24, is called "The Wilderness . . . Again!" The Passover story is about a people who flee slavery and safety and security, for freedom and uncertainty and danger. Before they can enter the fabled Promised Land, they must endure life in the wilderness. We have all been lost in the wilderness; we have all learned the true costs of freedom. The Rev. Roberta Finkelstein will preach this sermon and the UUS choir will sing. UUS meets in the Sterling Oaks Commerce Center at 21355 Davis Drive near Route 28 and Church Road. Call 703-406-3068 or visit uusterling.org.
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.
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 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.