Wellspring Church welcomes Al Fuertes, a pastor and George Mason University instructor who works around the world in conflict resolution. He will share the spiritual inspiration and hope found in dialogue.
Wellspring meets at 10 a.m., Centreville Firehouse #17, 5856 Old Centreville Road. Sunday School for children meets during the worship hour. Following worship is a time of fellowship with fair-trade coffee and treats, and visitors are welcome.
Wellspring has two house-groups, and welcomes visitors to participate. The Arts and Spirituality group meets on Sunday afternoons, and a “Living the Questions” group meets in the evening for Bible study and discussion. Call Sara Little at 703-527-4111 for information on these and other special events.
Wellspring is thoughtful, prayerful, justice-seeking, and Open and Affirming to seekers of all backgrounds. Worship is informal.
Centreville Presbyterian Church is sponsoring SMASH CAMP (Summer Music, Arts and Sports with Him) July 9-13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the church, located at 15450 Lee Highway, Centreville.
* SPORTS - (rising 1st — rising 5th) soccer, baseball, basketball, team and water games, or
* DRAMA/ARTS (rising 1st — rising 6th) music, acting, dance, prop-making and final performance.
Cost is $30. Contact Clare Maynard, director of Children's Ministry at clare@centrevillepres.com or 703-830-0098 with questions or for a registration form. Go to www.centrevillepres.com.
Mount Olive Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Liberty Middle School, 6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton. Call 703-830-8769.
The Ekoji Buddhist Temple, located at 6500 Lake Haven Lane, Fairfax Station, will hold its 26th annual Obon Festival Saturday, July 14 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Obon is a Buddhist observance that honors one’s ancestors and typically includes activities such as music, Bon-odori dancing, games and crafts, silent auction, traditional Japanese food dishes and Japanese Taiko drumming. Tours of the temple and Japanese meditation garden, and short lectures on Buddhism will also be held during the festival as well. Food and drinks (non-alcoholic) will be sold throughout the evening. All are welcome. Visit www.ekoji.org.
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Herndon will hold its Vacation Bible School, July 16-20. Children ages 2-1/2 (potty-trained) through rising sixth-graders are invited to attend during the week of July 16-20 from 9:30 a.m. to noon daily. The theme this year will be The Great Bible Reef Dive into God's Word! Cost is $20 per child for the week, with a maximum cost of $50 per family. To volunteer for The Great Bible Reef adventure or to learn more, e-mail Marybeth Henry or call her at 703-742-6694.
Oakton Baptist Church will host a Bluegrass Gospel Concert with "The Traveling Pilgrims" on Sunday, July 22 at 6 p.m. Oakton Bapist Church of Chantilly is located at the corner of Sullyfield Circle and Route 50. Call 703-631-1799.
King of Kings Lutheran Church is offering an Adult Vacation Bible School for those 21 years and older. Set aside Monday, July 23 through Thursday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The week will include Bible study, singing, crafts (Chrismon making), a service project, and more, concluding with a lunch each day. The cost will be $10 per day per person or $30 for the four days. Bring your friends and neighbors and be a child at heart again for just a little while. The church is located at 4025 Kings Way, Fairfax. Call Judi Hangen, director of Educational Ministries, at 703-378-7272, ext. 224.
Congregation Yad Shalom, located in Centreville, provides a variety of programs in a traditional format with a modern flair. Inquiries about participation in these activities are welcomed by the community.
* Ask about the K–2 Hebrew school for the children. A new format and new classes continue for the winter semester.
* Join the congregation for an evening of fun at the Potomac Nationals baseball game on Saturday, July 7 at 7 p.m. at Pfizner Stadium in Woodbridge with fireworks after the game.
* Enjoy an evening with the congregation at a Havdalah service and BBQ on Saturday, July 28 at 6 p.m. — call for details.
* You’ll be delighted to meet the members of the congregation at the annual ice cream social in August — place and time to be announced shortly.
Contact the Congregation at 703-579-6079, or visit the Web site at www.yadshalom.com.
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church is now accepting registrations for Vacation Bible School, July 16-20. Come explore the Great Bible Reef. Call the church office, 703-830-2768.
Temple Beth Torah is a Reform Jewish congregation and member of the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) that meets at St. John's Episcopal Church in Centreville. Religious school is held at the Goddard School in Chantilly. 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. Call 703-263-2252 or visit www.BethTorah.net.
Upcoming TBT events:
July 13, 7:30 p.m. — Shabbat service, Historic Chapel;
July 14, 9:30 a.m. — Family service — Historic Chapel;
July 14, 10:30 a.m. — Shabbat service — Historic Chapel;
July 20, 7:30 p.m. — Shabbat service — Historic Chapel;
July 21, 10 a.m. — Scott Bat Mitzvah — Parish Hall.
The Brotherhood is sponsoring the seventh annual trip to see the Potomac Nationals, Saturday, July 21. Join in the picnic starting at 5:45 p.m. followed by the game, fireworks and a special surprise.
Centreville United Methodist Women (CUMW) are seeking craft vendors for their bazaar planned for Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 6400 Old Centreville Road. Contact psbyers@verizon.net or office@centreville-umc.org. CUMW are also seeking tax deductible donations of goods and/or services for the Silent Auction portion of the bazaar and of gently used household goods, collectibles, and jewelry for the White Elephant and Grandma's Attic portions of the bazaar. CUMW are unable to accept used clothing and large pieces of furniture. Contact ruthnotes@hotmail.com or office@centreville-umc.org.
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. Visit www.connectwithctr.com. or call 703-502-1732.
Crafters are invited to apply to sell their crafts at the Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd., Fairfax. Call 703-323-9500.
Centreville Presbyterian Church:
* The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached: Join the church for the sermon series on the greatest sermon ever preached — The Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5. Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. contemporary worship and 11 a.m. traditional worship. Childcare provided for services.
* Women's Bible Study meets every Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Studies include: Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby and the Alpha Course taught by Pastor Neil Craigan. Childcare is provided.
* Planet Adventure meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings for 4th and 5th graders from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The evening is full of adventure playing games, having snacks and learning about God. Contact Clare Maynard, director of Children's Ministries.
* Chancel Choir — Consider being a part of the Centreville Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir. It practices weekly on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Also performs at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Contact Chancel Choir Director, Denise Freeland.
Help with Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups — Passion for Community in cooperation with New Life Christian Church is launching a new Recovery Connection Group for people suffering with various addictions and destructive and dysfunctional behaviors. This free, 12-step group is a safe place to receive support and healing. The group meets on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at 4451 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Suite 104. Contact Ron Furgerson at 703-860-3324.
News from Centreville Presbyterian Church, 15450 Lee Highway, Centreville. Call 703-830-0098.
* Daniel, A Beth Moore Bible Study for Women, Wednesday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
* Planet Adventure, Evening youth group for 4th and 5th graders. Second and fourth Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.
* CrossRoads, Middle School youth group (6th-8th grade) Friday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. Delicious food, games and active worship fill the evening of fun.
* Visit the CPC Web site, www.centrevillepres.com or call the church office at 703-830-0098.
St. Raphael Orthodox Church, formally the Antiochian Orthodox Mission of Northern Virginia, meets each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Divine Liturgy at the Compton Village Community Center, 14401 Compton Village Drive, Centreville. Visit www.straphaelva.org contact Father Tom Palke via email frtom@straphaelva.org or telephone 703-303-3047.
New Life Christian Church is once again launching a Divorce Care Group which will meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 at Westfield High School (child care provided). Divorce Care is a video-based seminar group for people who are experiencing difficulty with their separation or divorce. The group provides information about ways to heal from the hurt, and cope with the life pressures which accompany separation and divorce. Contact Ron Furgerson at 703-860-3324 or 703-963-1314.
Centreville United Methodist is hosting DivorceCare, which meets Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at Centreville UMC. DivorceCare is a 13-week Christ-centered divorce recovery program which walks participants through the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of someone going through separation and divorce. Cost is $15. Open to the community.
Jubilee Christian Center is offering free English as a second language classes during its Sunday School time, 10:10-10:50 a.m., on Sundays, at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. 703-383-1170.
Cedar Run Community Church is a non-denominational Christian church. 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 Promiseland Children's Ministry for newborns through sixth-graders, as well as a dynamic, safe place for teens at the student ministry meeting during the Sunday service. Call 703-968-7312 or visit www.cedarrun.net.
New Hope Fellowship currently meets at 10:50 a.m. at the Greenbriar Community Center each Sunday. The center is located at 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Call 703-591-2948.