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Daily through Jan. 19: “The Wondrous Gift is Given,” a display of Nativity scenes from around the world. Washington National Cathedral, lower-level crypt outside Bethlehem Chapel, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free, Mondays through Saturdays, with cathedral admission. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org.Daily through Jan. 19: “The Wondrous Gift is Given,” a display of Nativity scenes from around the world. Washington National Cathedral, lower-level crypt outside Bethlehem Chapel, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free, Mondays through Saturdays, with cathedral admission. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org.
Daily, 11 a.m., through Jan. 19: “Light of the Stars,” exhibit of quilts by Ann Harwell. Quilts were inspired by images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Cir., Bethesda. Free. 301-229-7766. westmorelanducc.org.Daily, 11 a.m., through Jan. 19: “Light of the Stars,” exhibit of quilts by Ann Harwell. Quilts were inspired by images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Cir., Bethesda. Free. 301-229-7766. westmorelanducc.org.
Saturday, 8 to 10:30 a.m.: All-you-can-eat monthly community pancake breakfast. Proceeds go to the St. Paul’s Youth Mission Work Trip and the St. Paul’s Hunger Ministry. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Ave., Kensington. $6.50; $2 for age 11 and younger; $18 family maximum. 301-933-7933.Saturday, 8 to 10:30 a.m.: All-you-can-eat monthly community pancake breakfast. Proceeds go to the St. Paul’s Youth Mission Work Trip and the St. Paul’s Hunger Ministry. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Ave., Kensington. $6.50; $2 for age 11 and younger; $18 family maximum. 301-933-7933.
Saturday, 12:30 p.m.: Weekly carillon recital, with music for the Christmas season, will be performed by Edward M. Nassor. Washington National Cathedral, Bishop’s Garden area, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org.Saturday, 12:30 p.m.: Weekly carillon recital, with music for the Christmas season, will be performed by Edward M. Nassor. Washington National Cathedral, Bishop’s Garden area, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org.
Saturday, 7 p.m.: Professional and amateur actors read the novella “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens. St. Thomas’ Parish, 14300 St. Thomas Church Rd., Upper Marlboro. Free-will offering appreciated. 301-627-8469. stthomascroom.org.Saturday, 7 p.m.: Professional and amateur actors read the novella “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens. St. Thomas’ Parish, 14300 St. Thomas Church Rd., Upper Marlboro. Free-will offering appreciated. 301-627-8469. stthomascroom.org.
Sunday, 7:45, 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: St. John’s Lafayette Square resumes its regular worship schedule. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, 1525 H St. NW. 202-347-8766. stjohns-dc.org.Sunday, 7:45, 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: St. John’s Lafayette Square resumes its regular worship schedule. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, 1525 H St. NW. 202-347-8766. stjohns-dc.org.
Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.: Washington National Cathedral will follow an abbreviated worship schedule. At 8 a.m., there will be a service of Holy Eucharist, Rite 1. At 10 a.m., there will be a webcast service of Holy Eucharist that features a sermon by the Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope. At 4 p.m., there will be a service known as the evening office.Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org.Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.: Washington National Cathedral will follow an abbreviated worship schedule. At 8 a.m., there will be a service of Holy Eucharist, Rite 1. At 10 a.m., there will be a webcast service of Holy Eucharist that features a sermon by the Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope. At 4 p.m., there will be a service known as the evening office.Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org.
Sunday, 9 a.m.: A youth group for students in grades 6 to 12 meets on the first and third Sundays of each month. Members share thoughts on anything they wish to discuss, including the possibility of community service activities. The Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, 12th Street atrium just off the undercroft, 1217 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Free. 202-347-8161.Sunday, 9 a.m.: A youth group for students in grades 6 to 12 meets on the first and third Sundays of each month. Members share thoughts on anything they wish to discuss, including the possibility of community service activities. The Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, 12th Street atrium just off the undercroft, 1217 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Free. 202-347-8161.
Sundays through Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m.: Adult Sunday school’s January term begins. First will be “Looking for God in Downton Abbey,” a consideration of the Christian faith in popular culture by Associate Pastor Quinn Fox. A variety of three-week courses will follow. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. Free. nationalpres.org/adults. 202-537-0800.Sundays through Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m.: Adult Sunday school’s January term begins. First will be “Looking for God in Downton Abbey,” a consideration of the Christian faith in popular culture by Associate Pastor Quinn Fox. A variety of three-week courses will follow. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. Free. nationalpres.org/adults. 202-537-0800.
Sundays through Jan. 31, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: “Firmly Rooted: Talks for Christian Parents.” Five sessions will cover topics such as digital media, stress, anxiety, friendships, achievement and keeping the faith. The goal is to give parents insight into staying biblically rooted as their children experience youth and adolescence. National Presbyterian Church, Jones Hall (school gym), 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. Free. 202-537-0800.Sundays through Jan. 31, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: “Firmly Rooted: Talks for Christian Parents.” Five sessions will cover topics such as digital media, stress, anxiety, friendships, achievement and keeping the faith. The goal is to give parents insight into staying biblically rooted as their children experience youth and adolescence. National Presbyterian Church, Jones Hall (school gym), 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. Free. 202-537-0800.
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. nationalcathedral.org.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. nationalcathedral.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. dmuuc.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. 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.
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 website. Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Call Marilee at 301-384-4394 or go to mystandrew.org.
Tuesday, 12:10 p.m.: Colonial Christmas music will be performed by Tyler St. Clare, Janna Critz, Joshua Barnett and Michael Jancarek, using voices, dulcimers, guitars and antique flutes as they would have been 300 years ago. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. $10. 202-347-2635, ext. 20.
Tuesday, 6 to 8:45 p.m.:“Cathedral Crossroads: Crossing the Threshold.” An evening of contemplative practice with a labyrinth walk. Self-guided resources guide the use of the labyrinth, healing prayer and sacred space as part of the process of letting go of the old year and moving mindfully into 2016. Washington National Cathedral, nave, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org.
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.
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.: Janet Yieh, American Guild of Organists Competition Winner, will perform works by Brahms and Widor. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, 1525 H St. NW. 202-347-8766. www.stjohns-dc.org/. Free.
Wednesday, 6 p.m.: Choral Evensong will be sung by the Epiphany Schola. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635.
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers meeting. Trinity Episcopal Church, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro. 301-627-2636.
Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.:Walk the labyrinth from 6:30 to 8 p.m., then attend a Taize prayer service at 7 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 915 N. Oakland St., Arlington. Free. 703-525-8286. saintgeorgeschurch.org. 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. 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 available. Burke United Methodist Church, 6200 Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke. Free. 703-250-6100. burkeumc.org.
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.: The Feast of the Epiphany. All are invited to a Choral Evensong performed by the St. Paul’s Adult Choir, led by Grant Hellmers, with the music of Jacob Handl, Charles Villiers Stanford, Everett Titcoms and William Smith, of Durham. An appearance will be made by the Three Wise Men. A reception will follow. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 South Pitt St., Alexandria. 703-549-3312.
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: High school students are invited to earn their community service credits by volunteering at 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. Dinner will be served on the last Thursday of every month. First Baptist Church, 9258 Center St., Manassas. Free. 703-368-2958.
Thursdays through Jan. 21, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: The Rev. Craig Phillips, rector at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will deliver a series of lectures that explore how the 6th-century Rule of St. Benedict might provide insights into the way that modern Christian congregations model their common life. This “rule” is a concrete, incarnate manifestation of how Christians for centuries have ordered their lives as disciples of Jesus. Reading materials or references to resources available on the Internet will be provided. All are welcome. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4250 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington. Free. 703-536-6608.
Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m.: Armonia Nova, an ensemble of period instruments and voices specializing in music of the 12th-17th centuries, will perform music in celebration of The Feast of the Epiphany and the Winter Solstice. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A St. SE. 202-543-0053. Stmarks.net
— Compiled by Gerri Marmer— Compiled by Gerri Marmer
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