Religion events from around the Washington area
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Version 0 of 1. Daily, Nov. 23 through Jan. 19: “The Wondrous Gift is Given,” an annual display of Nativity scenes from around the world. Bring your camera. Washington National Cathedral, lower-level crypt outside Bethlehem Chapel, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200. www.nationalcathedral.org. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Hearts and Holly Craft Bazaar. Handmade treats and treasures, artisan crafts, homemade jams and savories, baked goods, clothing, quilts and textile arts, ornaments, decorative and vintage items. In Santa’s Workshop, kids will be able to do their own Christmas shopping. A barbecue lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Admission, free. 301-384-4394. www.mystandrew.org. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 54th Annual Holiday Shop. More than 50 artists and crafters will display and sell their creations in fiber arts, photography, wood, paper, metal, glass and clay. Orchids will be on sale; Betty’s Boutique has upscale resale decorative household items; and the jewelry shop has estate jewelry. The Country Kitchen will offer chutneys, cakes, pies, cookies and more. All are invited to stay all day and have a lunch of homemade soup, sandwiches and cheese pie. Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria. Admission, free. 703-765-5950. www.mvuc.org. Saturday, 10 a.m.: Minyan Oneg Shabbat: Jewish renewal service and potluck lunch led by Rabbi Mark Novak, an actor, musician and storyteller, in a joy-filled morning of song and silence. Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, Geneva Room, 1 Chevy Chase Cir. NW (enter on Chevy Chase Parkway near the playground). Admission, free. 202-362-3270. www.minyanonegshabbat.org. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: “Community Affair”: clothing giveaway, community resource booths, face-painting, food and more. Southwest Church of Christ, 3100 13th St. NW. 202-234-3936. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Holiday Bazaar. Gift vendors, silent auction, gently used holiday clothes and attic treasures, bake sale, cafe, Santa, toys and children’s activities. Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, 7001 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. 301-652-8700. www.chevychaseumc.org. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar and Celebration. A concert of Ukrainian carols with Larisa Pastuchiv-Martin playing the bandura, soprano Solomia Dutkewych and the a cappella choir Spiv-Zhyttia (Living-in-Song) will take place Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the church. Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine, 4250 Harewood Rd. NE. 202-526-3737. www.ucns-holyfamily.org. Saturdays, 12:30 p.m.: Weekly carillon recital by Edward M. Nassor. Washington National Cathedral, Bishop’s Garden area, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200. www.nationalcathedral.org. Saturday, 3 to 7 p.m.: Our Local Bounty Harvest Fest. Stock up your pantry and refrigerator with fresh local produce, cheeses and wine for your Thanksgiving feast. Locally crafted products will be available for gifts for the holiday season. Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy some entertainment. All are welcome. St. Thomas’ Parish, 14300 St. Thomas Church Rd., Upper Marlboro. Admission, free. E-mail: rector@stthomascroom.org. 301-627-8469. www.stthomascroom.org. Saturday, 7 p.m.: Concert to benefits the arts. Performances by Bel Cantanti Opera Company singers, NIH Community Orchestra, Hot Club of D.C., Jefferson Street Strutters and Bethesda Children’s Choir. Proceeds will go to improvements to the church social hall. Concord-St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 5910 Goldsboro Rd., Bethesda. $35. 301-229-3383. csaumc@gmail.com. Saturday, 7 p.m.: Evening of elegant music from the 1940s to today. Refreshments will be served at intermission. Please bring donations of nonperishable food for the Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund. Temple Solel, 2901 Mitchellville Rd., Bowie. $25; $35 per couple. 301-249-2424. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.: Joe Landry’s version of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” A live theatrical re-creation of a 1940s radio program in which a small group of voice actors team up in a studio with an ever-inventive sound-effects man to tell the heartwarming story of idealistic George Bailey for a nationwide audience. Performed by Georgetown Visitation Masqueraders. Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Nolan Center Stage, 1524 35th St. NW. 202-337-3350, ext. 2209. E-mail: box.office@visi.org. Tickets: $10; students and seniors, $8. www.visi.org. Sunday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.:Thanksgiving Basket Drive. Washington National Cathedral and Covenant Baptist Church United Church of Christ will partner to provide dinners for families in need in the District’s Wards 7 and 8. The Poor Roberts Foundation will provide 100 turkeys; the two churches will provide 300. Gift cards or checks may also be donated. In a reusable sturdy grocery bag with handles, please put two cans of beans, two cans of corn, two cans of sweet potatoes or candied yams, two cans of cranberry sauce, two boxes of instant mashed potatoes, two boxes of stuffing mix, two cans or packages of gravy and a nonperishable dessert, such as a cake mix and icing. The drop-off will be Sunday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. along the South Road at the west end of the cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-537-5251. www.nationalcathedral.org. Sundays, 8:45 a.m., and Wednesdays, 6 p.m.: Bible study. Calvary Episcopal Church, 509 I St. NE. Free. 202-546-8011. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m.: Gene Robinson, retired bishop of New Hampshire, will preach at both services. He also will speak at the 10 a.m. adult forum. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, 1525 H St. NW. 202-347-8766. www.stjohns-dc.org. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Holiday Craft Fair. Come and shop with more than 30 vendors for gifts for all ages and budgets. There will be homemade holiday food and children’s activities. Temple Sinai, 3100 Military Rd. NW. Admission, free. 301-657-2547 or 202-363-6394. Sunday, 10 a.m.: Adult forum. Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, will talk about his group, a nonprofit organization that provides legal representation to indigent defendants and prisoners who have been denied fair treatment from the legal system. Stevenson will also preach at the 9 a.m. worship service. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, 1525 H St. NW. 202-347-8766. www.stjohns-dc.org. Sunday, 1:30 p.m.: Living Savior Lutheran will host the CROP Hunger Walk, in which area residents of different faiths, cultures and ages will walk together for 3.7 miles or a shorter “golden mile” to support local and global efforts to fight world hunger and provide disaster relief. Proceeds will be given to the relief and development efforts of Church World Service, Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO) in Springfield and Western Fairfax Christian Ministries in Chantilly. Nonperishable food will be collected for ECHO. Shuttle buses are available. No entry fee is requested. Walker envelope for sponsor donations are available prior to the walk or at the 1:30 p.m. registration. The walk will start at 2 p.m. Living Savior Lutheran Church, 5500 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station. ekringer@aol.comor burkeva.crop@cox.net. 703-455-9025. www.burkecropwalk.org. Sunday, 3 p.m.: “Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord!” Choirs, solo artists and instrumentalists will perform sacred music celebrating the Rev. Allen L. Williams Sr., candidate for bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Asbury United Methodist Church, 926 11th St. NW. Free. 202-628-0009. www.asburyumcdc.org. Sunday, 3 p.m.: Organ concert. Linda Brese, a Vanderbilt University graduate and the organist at Burke United Methodist Church, will perform works by J.S. Bach, Paul Hindemith, Noel Rawsthorne, James Biery, Edward Elgar, Dan Miller, Jerry Westenkuehler, Robert Lau and Charles Villiers Stanford. Burke United Methodist Church, 6200 Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke. Free. 703-250-6100. www.burkeumc.org Sunday, 3 p.m.: Great Names Community Lecture Series. Washington politicos Cokie and Steve Roberts will speak on a variety of timely topics. Bethesda Jewish Congregation, 6601 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda. Free; reservations required. admin@bethesdajewish.org. 301-469-8636. www.bethesdajewish.org. Sunday, 4 p.m.: Autumn Masterworks Concert. Marine Band trumpeter Andy Schuller and organist Cheryl Van Ornam will perform together. The St. Paul’s Junior, Youth and Adult Choruses will sing patriotic favorites. Randall Thompson’s “The Testament of Freedom” will be performed with Air Force Band percussionist Aubrey Adams. The church is handicapped-accessible; assisted listening devices available. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 5486 St. Paul’s Rd., King George, Va. Free. 540-663-3085. Sunday, 4 p.m.: “Music of Aaron Copland.” Simeone Tartaglione leads the Catholic University Symphony Orchestra in a performance of “Outdoor Overture,” “Rodeo” and selections from “Billy the Kid.” Faculty member Nikita Fitenko will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concert No. 3. Church of the Little Flower, 5607 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda. Free. 202-319-5414. Sunday, 4:30 p.m.: Christmas show: “There’s a Bulb Out!” The Uncalled for Trio — storytellers Andy Offutt Irwin, Bil Lepp and Kim Weitkamp — will perform. New music, stories and old-fashioned family fun. A reception with food and beverages will provide an opportunity to meet the performers. St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 25100 Ridge Rd., Damascus. $20, plus $2 online convenience fee. Sponsorship ticket, $75; includes a catered cocktail party with the performers prior to the concert. www.stannesdamascus.org; click on “Concert Series” at the top of the page to purchase tickets. Sunday, 4:30 p.m.: All are welcome on the third Sunday of each month for a simple service of song, scripture and silence in the style of Taizé. Dumbarton United Methodist Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. Free. 202-333-7212. www.dumbartonumc.org. Sunday, 5:15 p.m.: Organ recital. Simon Nieminski of Edinburgh, Scotland, will perform works by Mendelssohn, Charles Villiers Stanford, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, Ernest Macmillan, Alfred Hollins and Naji Hakim on the 10,650-pipe organ. Washington National Cathedral, Great Choir, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. $10. 202-537-6200. www.nationalcathedral.org. Sunday, 6:30 p.m.: Young Artists Concert. Rising artists who are former or current Howard University students, including harpist Victoria Waltz, vocalist Shacara Rogers, pianist Colin Chambers and bass player David Bamber, will perform jazz, classical and gospel selections. Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church, 7400 Temple Hill Rd., Camp Springs. $15; ages 18 and younger, $5. 301-627-0284. Sunday, 7:30 p.m.: 175th Anniversary Concert, presented by the Schola Cantorum with string orchestra and harp. The concert includes works by Arvo Pärt, Francis Poulenc, Ned Rorem, Dieterich Buxtehude, Gabriel Fauré, Gerald Finzi and Ralph Vaughan Williams. St. Matthew’s Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW. Free. 202-587-5141. Mondays through Fridays: St. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls has begun a tutoring program with Reading Partners at King Elementary School, 3200 Sixth St. SE,in the District’s Ward 8. Tutors are asked to sign up for a minimum of one hour a week. Training will be provided. No experience necessary. Contact Ginger Roll at 703-759-5270 or e-mail groll@cox.net. Most weekdays, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: Behind-the-scenes cathedral tour for ages 11 and older. See gargoyles and stained-glass windows and climb a lot of stairs to view the city from above. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. $25; children, seniors, students and military, $21. 202-537-6200. www.nationalcathedral.org. Mondays, noon: “Brown Bag and Bible.” The Rev. Janice Mynchenberg leads a weekly study of the Gospel of Luke, with the help of a commentary by N.T. Wright. Bring lunch. Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-337-9070. www.byfaithhopelove.com/GTL. Mondays, 7 p.m.: Monday night worship services feature a less formal atmosphere, in a somewhat smaller setting, at a more convenient or comfortable day and time. Celebration of Holy Communion, with refreshments following worship. Child care available. Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. info@mystandrew.org. 301-384-4394 or www.mystandrew.org. Mondays, 7 p.m.: Sally Jones leads “A Course in Miracles.” Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church, 7400 Temple Hills Rd., Camp Springs. Free. 301-449-4308. www.dmuuc.org. Mondays, 7 p.m.: Kirsten Norris leads yoga sessions. Bring a mat. Pilgrim Church United Church of Christ, Social Hall, 2206 Briggs Rd., Silver Spring. Suggested donation, $5 to $10. The Rev. Jessie Lowry, jessdoerrer@gmail.com or 877-792-8479. Monday, 7:30 p.m.: Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service. Churches involved in the Upper Marlboro Food Bank will host worship that features musical offerings from various church choirs. Linger a while and enjoy refreshments. The offering for the evening will go to the food bank. All Trinity Episcopal Church, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro. Free-will offering. 301-627-2636. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.: Senior Fit, an exercise class for ages 55 and older to build strength, fitness and cardiovascular health. Required physician-consent form is available at the information center or by visiting the Web site. Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Call Marilee at 301-384-4394 or go to www.mystandrew.org. Tuesday, 12:10 p.m.: The Rock Creek Piano Trio and pianist Bob Boguslaw will perform delightful trios by Mozart and Ravel. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. $10. 202-347-2635, ext. 20. Tuesdays, 3:45 p.m.: “Spiritual Reflections.” A one-hour, docent-led tour explores stories of faithful action and devotion highlighted in glass and stone. Tours include stories, silence, poetry, prayer and reflective invitations. No tours on holidays or during special events. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. $15. Questions: pilgrimages@cathedral.org. 202-537-6200. www.nationalcathedral.org. Tuesday, 6 to 8:45 p.m.: “Doorway Into Thanks: Practicing Gratitude Through Poetry.” Educator, poet and spiritual director Kathleen Henderson Staudt leads the program from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Poet Mary Oliver suggests how poetry can open “a doorway into thanks” and teach us to listen and watch for the presence of the holy in our daily lives. Walk the labyrinth from 6 to 8:45 p.m. Washington National Cathedral, front nave, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-537-6200. www.nationalcathedral.org. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.: Thanksgiving Worship Service will feature song and experiential worship opportunities for the whole family. Burke United Methodist Church, 6200 Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke. Free. 703-250-6100. www.burkeumc.org. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.: Homework Helpers invites parents or guardians to bring their children in grades one to eight for free after-school tutoring, advice and homework help. The program is certified by the Episcopal Diocese of Washington under its mandatory “Safeguarding God’s Children” training. St. John’s Church, Broadcreek, Bayne Hall, 9801 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington. Free. Registration: Ruth LaBelle, program director, at 240-461-5330 or hwhelpers@stjohnsbroadcreek.org. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Bible study. Three co-conveners will meet for a reading of the Gospel for the coming Sunday and reflection and discussion. Neither preparation nor regular attendance is required. A healing service and an exploration of the life of the saints follows in the chapel. St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 4700 Whitehaven Pkwy. NW. Free. 202-342-2800. Wednesday, 7 p.m.: The National Day of Thanksgiving will be observed in a worship service that includes the Eucharist and presentations by church members Jordan Wood, Gwen Hoover and Larry Stivers on “Why I Am Thankful.” The sermon topic will be “Your Blessings Cube.” Please bring nonperishable food items for the North County Emergency Outreach Network. Galilee Lutheran Church, 4652 Mountain Rd., Pasadena. 410-255-8236. Wednesdays, 7 p.m.: Tai chi classes. Certified instructor will teach advanced and intermediate-level classes in the movement discipline that may strengthen the mind and body. Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church 7400 Temple Hills Rd., Camp Springs. Suggested donation, $5. 301-449-4308. www.dmuuc.org. Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: CancerShare, a faith-based support group, invites people living with cancer, cancer survivors and those who sustain them to a weekly support group. Child care is available. Burke United Methodist Church, 6200 Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke. Free. 703-250-6100. www.burkeumc.org. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: High school students are invited to earn their community service credits by volunteering at the Fort Washington Food Pantry. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Broad Creek, 9801 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington. 301-248-4290. www.stjohnsbroadcreek.org. Thursday, 10 a.m.: All are invited to a Thanksgiving Day Eucharist. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, 1525 H St. NW. 202-347-8766. www.stjohns-dc.org. Free. Thursday, noon: Holy Eucharist with hymns, prayers, scripture and a homily. All are welcome. Washington National Cathedral, front nave, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-537-6200. www.nationalcathedral.org. Thursday, noon to 4 p.m.: New Hope AME Church of Waldorf will host its fifth annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner. All are invited to join in the meal that was planned with the help of community sponsors and many volunteers. Transportation may be provided upon request. New Hope AME Church of Waldorf, 12310 Old Washington Sq., Waldorf. 301-870-6460. newhopeame@gmail.com. Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m.: Barnabas Bread Basket Community Meals. Dinner will be served. First Baptist Church, 9258 Center St., Manassas. Free. 703-368-2958. Nov. 28 through December: Annual Christmas tree sale. The proceeds for the sale of trees, wreaths and pine roping will go to Stop Hunger Now (www.stophungernow.org). Sale of a tree may feed approximately 100 people. This year’s goal is the raising of funds for 50,000 meals. Drink hot cider and snack on cookies as you pick your tree. Delivery available for an additional charge. Open weeknights in December from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vale United Methodist Church, 11528 Vale Rd., Oakton. Payment by cash or check. 703-620-2594. vale.church@verizon.net. — Compiled by Gerri Marmer For more religion events, visit washingtonpost.com/religion. 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