A Week of Prayer, Culture, Service and Fun, Nov. 21-28. For information contact 703-569-7577 or www.adatreyim.org.
* Peace Shabbat Service, Friday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. at Congregation Adat Reyim. A musical Erev Shabbat service on the theme of peace, with the Adat Reyim Choir and Shir Reyim Folk Group. 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield.
* David Roth Concert, Saturday, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. at Adat Reyim. Bring a nonperishable food item for donation to ECHO (Ecumenical Communities Helping Others). Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets at www.AdatReyim.org.
* Burke Hunger Walk. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. The 16th Annual Burke CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Hunger Walk, brings communities of faith together to support efforts to fight hunger. Contact SocialAction@AdatReyim.org.
* Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s of Sorrows Catholic Church, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Join members of Adat Reyim, Burke Presbyterian Church and The Rumi Forum at St. Mary’s for a joint Thanksgiving service, an opportunity to unite with others in thanks, celebrate unity, and reflect on our blessings. 703-978-4141 or www.stmaryofsorrows.org.
Church Women United World Community Day "God's Wisdom Sets Us Free" service on Friday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 5312 Backlick Road, Springfield. Barbara Teats will speak on prison ministries. Postal Forever Stamps will be collected for prison ministries. Reception to follow. 703-425-5625.
Immanuel Christian School Fall Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at 6915 Braddock Road, Springfield. Tours, classroom observation and curriculum available. Fall 2009 kindergarten-eighth grade registration is now open. 703-941-1220 or www.icsva.org.
Grace Church Veterans Day Program, Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 9800 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Honoring our country's servicemen and women and highlighting how military chaplain ministries extend into the battlefield, hospital and more. Dinner at 6:15 p.m., program 7-8 p.m. 703 323-8033.
Divorce Recovery Workshop, a nine-week program on Wednesday evenings through Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. The program is free; book (used) is $12. Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. Contact Mary Stedman at 703-569-9862, ext. 213, or mstedman@messiahumc.org.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Local crafters, a room just for children to shop in, a tea room, and a Grandma's Attic with "nearly new" gifts. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 6509 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-455-2500.
St. Mary of Sorrows Holiday Express Craft and Gift Sale will be Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Parish Hall, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Sweet Shoppe, cafe and raffle table. Admission is free. All proceeds go to the parish. 703-250-3434.
United Methodist Women’s 22nd Annual Craft Fair. Thursday, Nov. 20 from 4-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Silent auction, juried arts and crafts, jewelry, pottery and more. Proceeds support Outreach programs. St. Matthew’s United Methodist church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. 703-425-3376.
Fairfax Presbyterian Church Thanksgiving Worship Service, Wednesday Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. 10723 Main St., Fairfax. 703-273-5300 or fpc@fairfaxpresby.com.
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to provide food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Western Fairfax Ministries will provide information about a family in need, and the volunteer will deliver the basket(s) directly to the sponsored family. Contact Pam Ryan at 703-988-9656 or volunteer@wfcmva.org.
"A Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten. Sunday, Dec. 14, at 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Fairfax Presbyterian Church, 10723 Main St., Fairfax. The Sanctuary Choir is seeking new members: rehearsals will be 7:30-8-15 p.m. on Nov. 22 and Dec. 13. 703-273-5300 or fpc@fairfaxpresby.com.
JCCNV Mother’s Circle program, for women who are not Jewish but are raising Jewish children. Free education in Jewish rituals, practices and values, while respecting the participant’s choice to retain her own religious identity. Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike in Fairfax. Contact Laurie Albert, 703-537-3064 or LaurieA@jccnv.org.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for people interested in becoming Catholic or learning about the Catholic Church. A group meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3704 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Sessions are in the Old Parish Hall. All are welcome. For more information call Martha Malloy at 703-273-5369.
The Jewish Social Services Agency, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax, offers a variety of family programs. Call 703-204-9100 to register.
Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, located on 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.