Religion events from around the Washington area
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Version 0 of 1. Daily 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. through December: Annual Christmas Tree Sale. The proceeds from the sale of trees, wreaths and pine roping will go to Stop Hunger Now (www.stophungernow.org). This year’s goal is to raise funds for 50,000 meals. Snack on hot cider and cookies. Delivery available for an additional charge. Open weeknights in December from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, effective immediately, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vale Church, 11528 Vale Rd., Oakton. Payment by cash or check. 703-620-2594. Vale.church@verizon.net. Saturdays, 12:30 p.m.: Weekly carillon recital of music for the season of Advent performed by Edward M. Nassor. Washington National Cathedral, Bishop’s Garden area, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200. 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 11:15 a.m.: Celebrate the first Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the church year, with a sermon by the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of Washington, at 9 a.m., and the Very Rev. Gary Hall, presider and dean of the cathedral. The Rev. Rob Schenck will be the guest preacher at the 11:15 a.m. service. Schenck is the president and lead missionary of Faith and Action, the chairman of the Evangelical Church Alliance, and president of the National Clergy Council. He is also the focus of a new documentary, “The Armor of Light,” that traces his activism around gun violence prevention. Stay for a 1 p.m. screening in the Perry Auditorium. Washington National Cathedral, Front Nave, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-537-6200. www.nationalcathedral.org. Sunday, 12:30 to 5 p.m.; Monday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.: Hanukkah Wonderland, a project of Chabad Lubavitch of Upper Montgomery County. Judah the Maccabi guides the children through the activities including making a Menorah, Maccabee shields, sand art and jewelry. Baking activities include making an edible Menorah and jelly doughnut making. Children and adults may experience Hanukkah through creative crafts, a hi-tech computer center, an educational holiday video station, an intriguing hands-on olive oil press demonstration and more. See dates and event schedule: www.OurShul.org/. Hanukkah Wonderland, 640 Centerpoint Way, in the Kentlands Shopping Center. Some small fees apply. 301-926-3632. Sunday, 4 p.m.: Advent Lessons and Carols. The Cathedral choir of Men and Girls leads a service of lessons and carols in the tradition of the internationally famous Kings College, Cambridge. Washington National Cathedral, Front Nave, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-537-6200. www.nationalcathedral.org. Sunday, 5 to 7 p.m.: Hanging of the greens and Advent celebration. An evening of song and celebration. The entire family can make crafts, have a photo taken with a live Nativity scene, including a real camel, and more. Burke United Methodist Church, 6200 Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke. Free. 703-250-6100. www.burkeumc.org. 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 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.: Fiction fun with Gary Hall, the dean of Washington National Cathedral. Hall leads a discussion on Penelope Fitzgerald’s novel “The Beginning of Spring.” Bratenahl House, 3525 Woodley Rd., NW. 202-537-6200. Reservations: registrations@cathedral.org. Free. 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 Washington Bach Consort and organist Chuyoung Suter, led by J. Reilly Lewis, will perform works by J.S. Bach. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. $10. 202-347-2635, ext. 20. Tuesday and Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.: Cathedral tour and tea. A docent will lead a tour of the cathedral, its history, architecture and art, capped by a traditional English tea and a scenic view of the city from the cathedral tower. Wednesday’s tour, “Angels High and Low,” will focus on the angels in wood and stone carvings, stained-glass windows and tapestries. Washington National Cathedral, docent station at the rear nave, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. $30; reservations required. 202-537-8993, www.allhallowsguild.org or E-mail misbister@cathedral.org. 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, 7 p.m.: The Guiding Night: An Advent Candlelight Pilgrimage. The Rev. Carole Crumley, Episcopal priest and senior program director at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, will lead a candlelight program of reflection and prayer. All are invited to prepare for the program by joining the Centering Prayer group from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. $40; with pre-registration, $35. 202-537-6200. www.nationalcathedral.org. Tuesday, 7:30 to 9 p.m.: Dorothy Linthicum, a staff member at Virginia Theological Seminary and the author of a chapter about older adults for “The Seasons of Adult Faith Formation,” will lead a workshop, discuss her research and share her insights. The workshop is also available via webinar. Virginia Theological Seminary, Addison Academic Center, 3737 Seminary Rd., Alexandria. Free. Registration required by Sunday. www.vts.edu/evening. 703-461-1753. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.: Homework Helpers invites parents or guardians to bring children in grades 1 to 8 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, 240-461-5330 or hwhelpers@stjohnsbroadcreek.org. Wednesday, 8:10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes Upper School hosts an Admission Visiting Day. This event is also scheduled for Dec. 7, Jan. 6, 11 and 20, and Feb. 3. Prospective Upper School students are invited to spend a day visiting St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes. Students registering online can state the classes and activities in which they have an interest. This will help the school plan a better schedule. The Main Office of the Upper School campus is at 1000 St. Stephen’s Rd., Alexandria. Questions? Call Scott McLeod, 703-212-2706 or e-mail smcleod@sssas.org. Wednesday, 8:30 to 10:45 a.m.: St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School Open House. The parents of prospective JK/K and first-grade students can tour the Lower School campus starting promptly at 8:30 a.m., meet administrators and see the faculty in action. Children may not be a part of this tour. Lower School Lloyd House, 400 Fontaine St., Alexandria. Free, reservations required. E-mail April Toman, atoman@sssas.org, or call 703-212-2705. 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, 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, 12:10 p.m.: Music of the Season will be performed by madrigal singers from the St. Albans and National Cathedral schools, led by Charles Bowers. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, 1525 H St. NW. 202-347-8766. www.stjohns-dc.org/. Free. Wednesdays through Dec. 16, 7 p.m.: Candlelight Advent worship services. “Be Ready for His Coming.” Sponsored by Glenn Dale United Methodist Church at Historic Perkins Chapel (1861-1965), 8606 Springfield Rd., Glenn Dale. Free. 301-262-2299. Wednesdays, 7 p.m.: Tai chi classes. A certified instructor will teach advanced and intermediate classes in the movement discipline, which 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. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Barnabas Bread Basket community meals. Lunch will be served every Thursday. Dinner will be served on the last Thursday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, 9258 Center St., Manassas. Free. 703-368-2958. Friday, 9 a.m. to Dec. 5, 4 p.m.: Blanket and coat collection for Syrian refugees. Bring new and gently used items. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Cir., Bethesda. Friday and Dec. 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: “From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace.” Rabbi and author Amy Eilberg will speak about her writings on peace-building and other subjects during a weekend-long scholar-in-residence program. Dinner precedes Friday night’s adult education program and Shabbat service. Eilberg’s teachings continue Saturday morning during services and at 4 p.m. at the home of Rabbi Susan Grossman. Beth Shalom Congregation, 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. Free. 410-531-5115. www.beth-shalom.net. Dinner: $20; ages 5-11, $10; age 4 and younger, free. Pre-registration is required. Shelosh Seudah, $5. Adult education lecture and service, free. Friday, 12:15 to 1 p.m.: Italian organist Marco Lo Muscio will perform a program of modern music by Rick Wakeham, Eugene Magalif, Richard Wright and Keith Emerson, plus some of his own compositions. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Cir. NW. Free, donations welcome. 202-797-0103. www.nationalcitycc.org. Friday, 3 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: 18th Annual Holiday Craft Fair and Winterfest. The two-day event features more than 75 crafters and vendors, a silent auction, a bake sale, Santa’s Treasure Chest, food, raffles and more. Church of the Resurrection, Greencastle Road and Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Free. 301-236-5200 or www.resurrectionadw.org. Friday through Dec. 6, 5 to 8 p.m.: Walk to Bethlehem. Guides will lead visitors on a journey through outdoor settings in which actors in period costumes will portray scenes surrounding the birth of Jesus. Live farm animals will enhance the rustic settings. Visitors may also go inside to interact with 1st-century travelers, watch a temple scene and visit a 1st-century marketplace. Glen Mar United Methodist Church, 4701 New Cut Rd., Ellicott City. Free. 410-465-4995, Ext. 204. glenmarumc.org/gmcevents/wtb/. Friday, 7:30 p.m.: Christmas concert for charity. The Catholic University of America Symphony Orchestra, the CUA University Singers, the CUA University Chorus and the Choir of the Basilica will perform. 7:30 p.m. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Great Upper Church, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. Freewill offering to benefit a local charity. 202-319-5414. www.music.cua.edu. Friday, 7:30 p.m.: Students from the Washington Adventist University will perform the annual Christmas concert. Department of Music students will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria and traditional Christmas music. There will be performances by Pro Musica, the Columbia Collegiate Chorale and the New England Youth Ensemble of Washington Adventist University. Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7700 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park. Free. Free parking is available across Flower Avenue and behind the church along Greenwood Avenue. 301-891-4000. Dec. 5, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Breakfast With Santa. Come for crafts, snacks and a visit with Santa. All are welcome. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3022 Woodlawn Ave., Falls Church. Free. 703-532-6617. www.holytrinityfallschurch.org/. Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: An Advent Pilgrimage: A Walk Through Sacred Space. Join the meditation on special Advent-themed stations. Lunch is included. Virginia Theological Seminary, 3737 Seminary Rd., Alexandria. Registration is required. Freewill offering will benefit the rebuilding of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. 703-461-1753. www.vts.edu/lte. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar. There will be handmade wreaths, See’s candy, silent auction, crafts, centerpieces, jewelry, baked goods and poinsettias. Lunch will be available. Epiphany United Methodist Church, 1014 Country Club Dr. NE. Vienna. E-mail: office@ephiphanyumc.com. 703-938-3494. www.epiphanyumc.com. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: St. Thomas Apostle Bazaar. Shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase gently used clothing, linens, toys, Christmas decorations, vintage and new jewelry, and gift items. St. Thomas Apostle Church Hall, 2665 Woodley Rd. NW. Admission, free. 202-234-1488. Dec. 5, 1 to 3 p.m.: Historic Pohick Church “First Saturday” tours. The church’s Docent Guild will lead guided tours of the historic Colonial church on the first Saturday of the months of May, June and July. During the Colonial period, Pohick Church was the congregation of many of our country’s leading families, including the Washingtons, Masons and Fairfaxes. Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Hwy., Lorton. 703-339-6572. www.pohick.org. Dec. 5, 1 and 5 p.m.: Joy! A Christmas Celebration with the National Christian Choir. The 175-voice National Christian Choir will perform with a full orchestra and the 150-voice National Christian Children’s Choir arrangements of familiar carols and of newer Christmas anthems. Immanuel Church, 16819 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. $25; $20; age 12 and younger, $12. 301-670-6331. www.NationalChristianChoir.org. Dec. 5, 2 to 4 p.m.: The Georgianna Stewart Missionary Society, based at Embry AME Church, will host a Christmas Tea. College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Ave., College Park, a block from the church. $10. 301-474-7503, or Patricia Middleton, 301-474-6711. Dec. 5, 4 p.m.: The Cathedral Brass, a Vienna-based brass choir, will perform a concert of holiday favorites, including works by Anthony DiLorenzo, Vince Guaraldi and Clay Aikens and jazz settings of traditional Christmas carols. The program also includes a medley of favorites from popular holiday cartoons. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3022 Woodlawn Ave., Falls Church. Free. 703-532-6617. www.holytrinityfallschurch.org/. Dec. 5, 4 p.m.: Sing Noel, Noel, Noel: A Carol Festival for Advent. The Voices of Peace, the Messengers of Peace and the church’s two hand bell choirs (Bells of Peace and Bells con Brio) will fill Peace Lutheran Church’s sanctuary with holiday sounds. The audience will be invited to participate and sing along in several numbers. A musical journey through the Advent and Christmas seasons will include songs from Cuba, Ireland, France and many other places in an unusual collaboration of voices, bells and instruments. A reception follows the performance and includes food and decorations from various cultural traditions. Peace Lutheran Church, 6362 Lincolnia Rd., Alexandria. Free; donations to the church’s organ-repair fund will be appreciated. E-mail info@sharingpeace.org. 703-354-5233. www.sharingpeace.org. Dec. 5 and 6, 4 p.m.: Handel’s “Messiah.” Michael McCarthy directs the National Cathedral Combined Choirs, soprano Laura Choi Stuart, mezzo soprano Meg Bragle, tenor Rufus Müller and bass Jesse Blumberg and a baroque orchestra in all three parts of the nearly three-hour masterpiece. Washington National Cathedral, Nave, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. $25-$95. 202-537-6200 or www.nationalcathedral.org. Dec. 5, 7 p.m.: A Christmas Festival: Latin Songs and Beltway Brass. Bethesda United Methodist Church, 8300 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. $30; $20; $15. 301-230-1361. www.cantigas.org. — Compiled by Gerri Marmer For more religion events, visit washingtonpost.com/religion. 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