Shabba-Be-Que at Adat Reyim, 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield, 6:30 p.m. at Friday, May 30. Fun, food, song, and prayer. Cost is $15 per adult, $10 per child (5-16 years) or $36 maximum per family. Children under 5 are free. RSVP to membership@adatreyim.org, and for more information call the office at 703-569-7577.
Fairfax Presbyterian Church’s summer worship schedule, with one service of worship at 9:30 a.m., has begun. Glebe Sunday is set for June 1, with a casual, outdoor service at 9:30 a.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, parasols and fans. A picnic lunch will follow in Fellowship Hall. The church is located at 10723 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-273-5300 or visit www.fairfaxpresby.com.
Jubilee Christian Center offers a Healing Service on Sunday, June 1, at 6 p.m. Rev. Peter Joudry of Bristow, Va. will speak. Joudry, the director of Battlefield Ministries, is on the staff of Manassas Assembly of God Church, and has pastored in Nova Scotia, Canada and Florida. Jubilee Christian Center is at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170 or visit www.jccag.org.
Marriage Matters: A night of fellowship with other couples, Saturday, May 31, 7 p.m. at Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. Bring a dessert to share. A short program will be offered on "Mastering Money in the Marriage." Free child care is available, pre-registration required. Contact Robin Ringler at 703-569-9862, ext. 210 or e-mail rringler@messiahumc.org.
Sundays at Truro concert series presents a benefit concert for Walter Reed’s Fisher House Foundation for wounded service members. Truro’s own Juanita DeShazior will be performing a program of Jazz, Pop and Gospel music. Gift cards of $25 or less will be accepted at the door and donated to Fisher House. Reception to follow. Sunday, June 1, 4 p.m. at Truro Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-273-1300 or visit www.trurochurch.org.
White Elephant Sale at St. Mary of Sorrows, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. All proceeds go to the church. Preview sale with $5 admission Thursday, June 5, 5-8 p.m. Sale continues with free admission Friday, June 6, 12-8 p.m.; Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 703-323-0345.
The Rev. Abigail Evans, Ph.D., L.H.D., professor of practical theology and author will be the keynote speaker at Interfaith Summit 2008, a day of ideas and resources for building older adult ministries in Fairfax County and surrounding areas. This inaugural event will be held at George Mason University Student Union II on Wednesday, June 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This event, targeted towards clergy, congregational care providers, faith community nurses, health ministry coordinators and anyone interested in developing faith-based programs for older adults, will also feature panel presentations on models of older adult programs, and opportunities to learn to use many county resources.
No cost to guests, but participants are requested to register in advance. Registration includes continental breakfast, box lunch, and complimentary parking. Register by June 4 at www.carefaxltc.org or 1-877-926-8300. For more information about Long Term Care in Fairfax County, call the Health Department at 703-246-2411, TTY 703-591-6435, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd.
Divorce Recovery Workshops continue Wednesdays through June 11, at 7:30 p.m., at Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. After a brief talk, small groups with trained facilitators are formed. Free childcare provided, no cost for the program; workbook available for $12. For information or to register call 703-569-9862. Visit www.messiahumc.org.
Join the beach party at Springfield United Methodist Church. Vacation Bible School will be June 23-27, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Rising kindergarten through fifth graders are invited to "surf through the scriptures." Registration runs through May 31 with a cost of $10 per child or $20 per family. Contact Pastor Elaine at 703-451-2375 or vbs@springfieldvaumc.org.
Temple B’nai Shalom will hold the monthly Tot Shabbat Service on Saturday, June 28 at 10 a.m. This service is geared for all children from infants through age 6. The temple is located at 7612 Old Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Call 703-764-2901.
Catholic Charities’ annual golf tournament, now in its 16th year, will raise funds to support programs and services of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. Monday, June 30, 1 p.m. at the International Country Club, 13200 Lee Jackson Highway., Fairfax. This year’s tournament will feature a putting contest and silent auction. The $275 registration fee covers lunch, access to the putting green and driving range beginning at 11 a.m., and beverages during the tournament. Also included in the registration are greens fee, golf cart, goody bag, a cocktail reception, and dinner. To register or assist as a sponsor or donor, call 703-841-3835. Information is also available at www.ccgolfclassic.org and www.ccda.net.
Vendors being sought for the Annual Bazaar at Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. Application forms are going out to those who have been crafters and vendors at the fall bazaar in the past. Those interested in displaying this year, contact the church office at 703-569-9862. The bazaar date this year is Saturday, Oct. 18.
The Messiah United Methodist Church offers the following events and services. The church is located at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. For more, call 703-569-9862.
* Y.A.P.S. Young Adult Parent Study. Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Free child care.
* Young Adult Bible Study. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.
* Divorce Recovery Workshops. Wednesdays beginning through June 11 at 7:30 p.m. Free, workbook $12.
* GriefShare. GriefShare Support Group on 13 consecutive Wednesday evenings until June 18, 7-9 p.m. Register with Irene Rich at 703-569-9862 ext. 212.
New Jerusalem Temple, 8850 Cross Chase Circle, Fairfax Station, conducts Sunday services at 10 a.m. at Halley Elementary and Bible studies on Tuesdays. Contact Pastor Florine Murphy at 703-922-3791.
The Spiritual Parenting support group meets the first Sunday of every month, 12-1 p.m., at Washington Irving Middle School in Springfield. For more information, visit www.NewWorldUnity.org or call 703-690-7925. Childcare is available on request.
Burke Community Church offers a weekly group for men called Men's Fraternity to help discover authentic manhood as directed through the Word of God. Tuesdays, 6 a.m., at 9900 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield.
Divorce Care is a weekly Bible Study care group that helps those who are transitioning through a divorce. The group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the church parlor at First Baptist Church of Springfield, 7300 Gary St., Springfield. Childcare and children's activities are provided. Call 703-451-1500.
Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, located at 10383 Democracy Lane, Fairfax, presents worship services on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and choir practice (open to all) on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. Visit www.mccnova.com or call 703-691-0930.
Church of the Nativity offers a free general bereavement support group open to all adults on the first and third Thursday of each month 7:30-9 p.m. The church is located at 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke. Call 703-455-2400, ext. 17.
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington offers the USDA Special Milk Program to eligible children at St. Leo the Great School in Fairfax and St. Bernadette School in Springfield.
Burke Presbyterian Church, located at 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke, offers a coffeehouse worship service on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., for people who may be unavailable Sunday mornings or are seeking a break from a more traditional style of worship. The service offers the same lesson and sermon as the Sunday service, but in a less formal environment. A nursery is provided for young children. Burke Presbyterian Church is located at 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke.
Arabic Bible Baptist Church is located at 5424 Ox Road in Fairfax Station. Pastor: Tony Ghareeb. Call 703-273-5599 or e-mail to Tghareeb@wmconnect.com.
The Fairfax Church of Christ sponsors a 16-week Divorce Recovery support group every Monday at 7 p.m. at the church. Call 703-631-2100 or visit www.fxcc.org. The Fairfax Church of Christ is located at 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax.
Bible study at 7 p.m. at Silverbrook United Methodist Church, 8616 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. E-mail silverbrookumc@verizon.net.
A new casual worship service with a praise band is at 9:45 a.m. at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, 8508 Hooes Road in Springfield. Visit www.sumcdisciples.org or call 703-451-8223.
St. Matthew's United Methodist Church offers Crossroads, a new 'come as you are' worship service each Saturday evening at 5 p.m. at 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Visit www.stmatthewsumc.org or call 703-978-3500.
Truro Church MOPS would like to invite all mothers of preschool-aged children to join MOPS for relevant speakers, small group time with other moms and food. The group meets the second Thursday of every month, at Truro Church, located at 10520 Main St., Fairfax, in the church fellowship hall on the lower level. Call Amanda Qreitem at 703-222-2332 or e-mail amandazubi@hotmail.com.
All are welcome to join the Fresh Fire congregation every Sunday for a service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Sackey and his congregation invite all to participate in preaching and teaching, praise and worship, in a Christ-centered ministry. Fresh Fire International Center meets at the Chinese Martial Arts Building, 8426-B Lee Highway, Fairfax, opposite the BMW Fairfax; entrance is in the back. Call 703-815-8950.
Faith Communities in Action meets the first Wednesday of every other month from 2-4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Rooms 2 and 3, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.
The Baha'i of Fairfax County Southwest offers "Interfaith Devotions: World Peace and Unity" for the general public on Saturdays. These free devotional gatherings meet at the Pohick Regional Library, Room #1, located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, 22015.
Fresh Fire International Center hosts a dress-down "Love Feast" on the second Sunday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the Chinese Martial Arts Building, 8426-B Lee Highway, Fairfax, opposite the BMW Fairfax; entrance is in the back. Come meet new people, play games, enjoy a meal and hear the word. Call 703-815-8950.
International Calvary Church is a Christ, Bible and Spirit- centered church. Sunday services are as follows: English services at 9:45 a.m., Korean services at 11:30 a.m. and youth services at 11:30 a.m. Sunday School is as follows: English classes at 11:30 a.m. and children's classes at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study and Youth Meeting are at 8 p.m. and Friday Prayer and Youth Meeting take place at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 703-569-1918. The International Calvary Church is located at 5700 Hanover Ave., Springfield.
Grace Weekday Preschool, a ministry of Grace Presbyterian Church, accepts registration for the 2007-08 school year. Located at 7434 Bath St., Springfield. Classes offered for children ages 2-5 (pre-K). For more call 703-451-3314.