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| Daily through Tuesday: “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 Tuesday: “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. |
| Saturday, 10 a.m.: Minyan Oneg Shabbat — A Prayerful and Playful Jewish Renewal Community. Rabbi Mark Novak will lead the Shabbat morning service. It is dedicated to music and the memory of Debbie Friedman. It will include a haftarah chanted to texts by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. A potluck lunch will follow. Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, Geneva Room, 1 Chevy Chase Cir. NW. Free. 202-362-3270. minyanonegshabbat.org. | Saturday, 10 a.m.: Minyan Oneg Shabbat — A Prayerful and Playful Jewish Renewal Community. Rabbi Mark Novak will lead the Shabbat morning service. It is dedicated to music and the memory of Debbie Friedman. It will include a haftarah chanted to texts by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. A potluck lunch will follow. Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, Geneva Room, 1 Chevy Chase Cir. NW. Free. 202-362-3270. minyanonegshabbat.org. |
| Saturdays, 10 a.m. to Noon: Citizenship classes. Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, 7001 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. office@chevychaseumc.org. 301-652-8700. | Saturdays, 10 a.m. to Noon: Citizenship classes. Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, 7001 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. office@chevychaseumc.org. 301-652-8700. |
| Saturday, 12:30 p.m.: Weekly carillon recital will be performed by Edward M. Nassor. Washington National Cathedral, Bishop’s Garden area, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200. nationalcathed:ral.org. | Saturday, 12:30 p.m.: Weekly carillon recital will be performed by Edward M. Nassor. Washington National Cathedral, Bishop’s Garden area, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200. nationalcathed:ral.org. |
| Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.: 20th annual Poetry Extravaganza honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., presented by Collective Voices. Guest poets Patrick Washington, CeLillianne Green and Charles Cary will recite. Soprano Pamela Simonson will perform. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Great Hall, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-1199. mlkjrlibrary@dc.gov. Free. | Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.: 20th annual Poetry Extravaganza honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., presented by Collective Voices. Guest poets Patrick Washington, CeLillianne Green and Charles Cary will recite. Soprano Pamela Simonson will perform. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Great Hall, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-1199. mlkjrlibrary@dc.gov. Free. |
| Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: Franz Schubert’s Winterreise D. 911. The Diderot String Quartet, Grammy-award winning singer Dashon Burton and bassist Doug Balliett will perform Franz Schubert’s song cycle “Die Winterreise,” based on poems by Wilhelm Müller. It is the story of unrequited love and isolations, one of the final works completed by the 31-year-old Austrian composer, performed on historical instruments. Washington National Cathedral, Nave, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. $20-$40. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org. | Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: Franz Schubert’s Winterreise D. 911. The Diderot String Quartet, Grammy-award winning singer Dashon Burton and bassist Doug Balliett will perform Franz Schubert’s song cycle “Die Winterreise,” based on poems by Wilhelm Müller. It is the story of unrequited love and isolations, one of the final works completed by the 31-year-old Austrian composer, performed on historical instruments. Washington National Cathedral, Nave, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. $20-$40. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org. |
| Saturday, 8 p.m.: Mount Holyoke Symphony Orchestra, directed by Tian Hui Ng, will perform works by women composers, including Roxanna Panufnik, Tawnie Olsen and Mary D. Watkins. 12:10 p.m. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. $50; children and students, $5. 703-489-9082. | Saturday, 8 p.m.: Mount Holyoke Symphony Orchestra, directed by Tian Hui Ng, will perform works by women composers, including Roxanna Panufnik, Tawnie Olsen and Mary D. Watkins. 12:10 p.m. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. $50; children and students, $5. 703-489-9082. |
| Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 16-30, 8 p.m.; Thursdays, Jan. 21 and 28, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m.: “Sweeney Todd.” Christine Callsen directs the St. Mark’s Players in a production of the hit musical by Stephen Sondheim. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A St. SE. $15-$20. 202-543-0053. stmarks.net. | Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 16-30, 8 p.m.; Thursdays, Jan. 21 and 28, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m.: “Sweeney Todd.” Christine Callsen directs the St. Mark’s Players in a production of the hit musical by Stephen Sondheim. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A St. SE. $15-$20. 202-543-0053. stmarks.net. |
| Sunday, 8:30 to 11:15 a.m.: Martha’s Table ministry helps feed homeless men, women and families via McKenna’s Wagon, a soup kitchen. Volunteers can drop off sandwiches and fruit at Washington National Cathedral, Hearst Circle, adjacent to the Wisconsin Avenue parking garage entrance, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org or marthastable@cathedralcongregation.org. | Sunday, 8:30 to 11:15 a.m.: Martha’s Table ministry helps feed homeless men, women and families via McKenna’s Wagon, a soup kitchen. Volunteers can drop off sandwiches and fruit at Washington National Cathedral, Hearst Circle, adjacent to the Wisconsin Avenue parking garage entrance, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org or marthastable@cathedralcongregation.org. |
| Sundays, 8:45 a.m., and Wednesdays, 6 p.m.: Bible study. Calvary Episcopal Church, 509 I St. NE. Free. 202-546-8011. | 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 a.m.: Adult Bible study continues on the first and third Sundays of the month. A Bible passage will be read, with questions for discussion following. Various translations will add to the study value. Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, undercroft, 1217 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Free. 202-347-8161. | Sunday, 9 a.m.: Adult Bible study continues on the first and third Sundays of the month. A Bible passage will be read, with questions for discussion following. Various translations will add to the study value. Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, 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 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 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. Three-week courses. 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. Three-week courses. 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. |
| Sundays through Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m.: “January Term,” classes for adults, led by Peter Wehner, journalist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. A brochure about the program is available in the church on the information table. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. Free. nationalpres.org/adults. 202-537-0800. | Sundays through Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m.: “January Term,” classes for adults, led by Peter Wehner, journalist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. A brochure about the program is available in the church on the information table. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. Free. nationalpres.org/adults. 202-537-0800. |
| Sunday, 10 a.m.: Adult Forum: The Renaissance in Italy and Flanders. Art historian Christopher Wilson, a Holton-Arms School faculty member, will lead an investigation of religious images by classical painters. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish, 3240 O St. NW. Free. 202-338-1796. stjohnsgeorgetown.org. | Sunday, 10 a.m.: Adult Forum: The Renaissance in Italy and Flanders. Art historian Christopher Wilson, a Holton-Arms School faculty member, will lead an investigation of religious images by classical painters. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish, 3240 O St. NW. Free. 202-338-1796. stjohnsgeorgetown.org. |
| Sunday, 10 a.m.: Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder and president of J Street, a nonprofit group that seeks a peaceful, diplomatic end to Arab-Israeli conflicts, will discuss “Who Speaks for American Jews on Issues about Israel?” Jewish Primary Day School, 6045 16th St. NW. Free. info@machar.org. 202-686-1881. | Sunday, 10 a.m.: Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder and president of J Street, a nonprofit group that seeks a peaceful, diplomatic end to Arab-Israeli conflicts, will discuss “Who Speaks for American Jews on Issues about Israel?” Jewish Primary Day School, 6045 16th St. NW. Free. info@machar.org. 202-686-1881. |
| Sunday, 11:15 a.m.: Holy Eucharist and guest preacher. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) will speak about the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde will be the presider. Washington National Cathedral, Nave, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org. | Sunday, 11:15 a.m.: Holy Eucharist and guest preacher. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) will speak about the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde will be the presider. Washington National Cathedral, Nave, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org. |
| Sunday, 12:30 p.m.: The State of the Dream II. Pastors and members of Annandale United Methodist Church invite the public to reflect on how we are living the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Lunch will be provided. Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Free, registration required: 703-256-8330 or jkitzmiller@annandale-umc.org. | Sunday, 12:30 p.m.: The State of the Dream II. Pastors and members of Annandale United Methodist Church invite the public to reflect on how we are living the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Lunch will be provided. Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Free, registration required: 703-256-8330 or jkitzmiller@annandale-umc.org. |
| Sunday, 1 p.m.: Rosa and Martin, Martin and Rosa. An exploration of the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the relationship between King and Rosa Parks. Excerpts from King’s sermon will be played and those in attendance will be invited to walk in their footsteps, visiting the places where they and their companions on the civil rights journey are remembered in stone on the cathedral grounds. In between, there will be singing, prayer and reflection in quiet on their legacies for our lives into the 21st century. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. $10. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org. | Sunday, 1 p.m.: Rosa and Martin, Martin and Rosa. An exploration of the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the relationship between King and Rosa Parks. Excerpts from King’s sermon will be played and those in attendance will be invited to walk in their footsteps, visiting the places where they and their companions on the civil rights journey are remembered in stone on the cathedral grounds. In between, there will be singing, prayer and reflection in quiet on their legacies for our lives into the 21st century. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. $10. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org. |
| Sunday, 1 p.m.: Knitting and crocheting workshop. Join fellow needlers on the first and third Sundays as they create items for those in need; instruction, needles and yarn provided. Washington National Cathedral, fourth floor of the south tower, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. Mila Michael, 202-537-6200, knitting@cathedralcongregation.org. | Sunday, 1 p.m.: Knitting and crocheting workshop. Join fellow needlers on the first and third Sundays as they create items for those in need; instruction, needles and yarn provided. Washington National Cathedral, fourth floor of the south tower, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. Mila Michael, 202-537-6200, knitting@cathedralcongregation.org. |
| Sunday, 3 p.m.: The Rev. Abhi Janamanchi and other Montgomery County interfaith leaders will hold an interfaith, multicultural service to celebrate the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. There will be multicultural music and dance, excerpts from King’s writings, interfaith prayers and reflections. Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda. 301-493-8300. cedarlane.org. | Sunday, 3 p.m.: The Rev. Abhi Janamanchi and other Montgomery County interfaith leaders will hold an interfaith, multicultural service to celebrate the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. There will be multicultural music and dance, excerpts from King’s writings, interfaith prayers and reflections. Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda. 301-493-8300. cedarlane.org. |
| Sunday, 3:25 p.m.: Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) in America will perform a choral prelude that leads to a service of choral evensong. During the 4 p.m. worship service, the RSCM will be joined by the Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls as they sing works by Arnatt, Stanford and others. The 20sand30s Group will serve as ushers for the service and host an informal fellowship reception at Sayre House following the worship. Washington National Cathedral, Great Choir, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org. | Sunday, 3:25 p.m.: Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) in America will perform a choral prelude that leads to a service of choral evensong. During the 4 p.m. worship service, the RSCM will be joined by the Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls as they sing works by Arnatt, Stanford and others. The 20sand30s Group will serve as ushers for the service and host an informal fellowship reception at Sayre House following the worship. Washington National Cathedral, Great Choir, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org. |
| Sunday, 4 p.m.: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This annual event — Monday through Jan. 25 — will be inaugurated at Sunday evening prayer. The Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin, rector of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Tenleytown, will preach. The Trinity Lutheran Church Choir, North Bethesda, will sing. A newly made icon of the Rev. Paul Wattson and Mother Lurana White, founders of the Society of the Atonement and proponents of the Church Unity (forerunner of the Week of Prayer), will be blessed and sanctified. All are welcome to attend. Franciscan Monastery, 1400 Quincy St. NE. Free. 202-526-6800. myfranciscan.org. | Sunday, 4 p.m.: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This annual event — Monday through Jan. 25 — will be inaugurated at Sunday evening prayer. The Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin, rector of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Tenleytown, will preach. The Trinity Lutheran Church Choir, North Bethesda, will sing. A newly made icon of the Rev. Paul Wattson and Mother Lurana White, founders of the Society of the Atonement and proponents of the Church Unity (forerunner of the Week of Prayer), will be blessed and sanctified. All are welcome to attend. Franciscan Monastery, 1400 Quincy St. NE. Free. 202-526-6800. myfranciscan.org. |
| Sunday, 5 p.m.: Christopher Betts, director of music, will perform a program that highlights the versatility of the church’s DiGennaro-Hart pipe organ. Compositions by J. S. Bach, Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Franz Liszt, Percy Whitlock and Leo Sowerby are featured. A reception with the artist will follow. Church of the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin Dr., Bethesda. Free-will offering. 301-229-3770. redeemerbethesda.org. | Sunday, 5 p.m.: Christopher Betts, director of music, will perform a program that highlights the versatility of the church’s DiGennaro-Hart pipe organ. Compositions by J. S. Bach, Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Franz Liszt, Percy Whitlock and Leo Sowerby are featured. A reception with the artist will follow. Church of the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin Dr., Bethesda. Free-will offering. 301-229-3770. redeemerbethesda.org. |
| Sunday, 5 p.m.: Choral evensong will feature musical compositions by Thomas Tallis, Philip Radcliffe, Charles Villiers Stanford and Edward C. Bairstow. A reception will follow in Keith Hall. Christ Church, Georgetown, 31st and O streets NW. 202-333-6677. christchurchgeorgetown.org. | Sunday, 5 p.m.: Choral evensong will feature musical compositions by Thomas Tallis, Philip Radcliffe, Charles Villiers Stanford and Edward C. Bairstow. A reception will follow in Keith Hall. Christ Church, Georgetown, 31st and O streets NW. 202-333-6677. christchurchgeorgetown.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. Ginger Roll, 703-759-5270 or groll@cox.net. | 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. Ginger Roll, 703-759-5270 or groll@cox.net. |
| Mondays, 9 to 9:45 a.m.; Wednesdays, 4 to 4:45 p.m.: Senior Strength and Stretch. Wellness coordinator Judy Jurkowski teaches exercises to music that may help increase strength and range of motion. This class is geared to healthy seniors and those with joint, mobility or balance issues. Classes are open to seniors whose doctors give their approval. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd., Alexandria. 703-765-6555, Ext. 626, or judy@aldersgate.net. | Mondays, 9 to 9:45 a.m.; Wednesdays, 4 to 4:45 p.m.: Senior Strength and Stretch. Wellness coordinator Judy Jurkowski teaches exercises to music that may help increase strength and range of motion. This class is geared to healthy seniors and those with joint, mobility or balance issues. Classes are open to seniors whose doctors give their approval. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd., Alexandria. 703-765-6555, Ext. 626, or judy@aldersgate.net. |
| Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to noon: Gentle Yoga. Certified exercise instructor Judy Jurkowski teaches classes that focus on deep breathing, slow movement, gentle stretching and strengthening posture. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd., Alexandria. Free. judy@aldersgate.net. 703-765-6555. | Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to noon: Gentle Yoga. Certified exercise instructor Judy Jurkowski teaches classes that focus on deep breathing, slow movement, gentle stretching and strengthening posture. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd., Alexandria. Free. judy@aldersgate.net. 703-765-6555. |
| 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. |
| Monday, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.: The New Orchestra of Washington, directed by Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, will perform Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf,” and Saint-Saëns “The Carnival of the Animals.” Actor Michael Boudewyns will be the narrator. Children are encouraged to come dressed like their favorite animal or wear a T-shirt with animals pictured. Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. $10. 240-235-5088. neworchestraofwashington.org. | Monday, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.: The New Orchestra of Washington, directed by Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, will perform Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf,” and Saint-Saëns “The Carnival of the Animals.” Actor Michael Boudewyns will be the narrator. Children are encouraged to come dressed like their favorite animal or wear a T-shirt with animals pictured. Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. $10. 240-235-5088. neworchestraofwashington.org. |
| Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Martin Luther King Jr. Day program. A day-long reading of the civil rights leader’s writings, speeches and sermons. Historic Christ Church, 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria. Free. parishlife@ccalex.org or 703-549-1450. historicchristchurch.org. | Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Martin Luther King Jr. Day program. A day-long reading of the civil rights leader’s writings, speeches and sermons. Historic Christ Church, 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria. Free. parishlife@ccalex.org or 703-549-1450. historicchristchurch.org. |
| Monday, noon: Martin Luther King Jr. Day program and birthday party. Performances by De Dim Sae Korean Dancers, Foty Fusion, Northwestern H.S. Gospel Choir and Bishop McNamara Traditional African Dance and Drumming. All are welcome. Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ, 4704 13th St. NW. Free, please bring a nonperishable canned food item. 202-829-5511. | |
| 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 a lunch. Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-337-9070 or georgetownlutheran.com. | 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 a lunch. Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free. 202-337-9070 or georgetownlutheran.com. |
| Mondays, 7 p.m.: Monday night worship services have a less formal atmosphere, in a somewhat smaller setting, at a more convenient or comfortable time. Holy Communion is celebrated. Refreshments following worship. Child care available. Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. info@mystandrew.org or 301-384-4394. mystandrew.org. | Mondays, 7 p.m.: Monday night worship services have a less formal atmosphere, in a somewhat smaller setting, at a more convenient or comfortable time. Holy Communion is celebrated. Refreshments following worship. Child care available. Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. info@mystandrew.org or 301-384-4394. mystandrew.org. |
| Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: The Lunch Bunch Fellowship Potluck. The theme: “We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!” Bring a baby or childhood picture of yourself, but do not show it to anyone in the group. If your surname begins with A-L, bring a dessert to share; for surnames beginning with M-Z, bring a luncheon entrée or side dish. Please call or email to indicate the item you plan to bring and whether you will bring a photo. Home-alone seniors, caregivers and anyone who is seeking the sharing of thanksgiving and fellowship is invited to come on the third Tuesday of each month. Enter the church through the common entrance with Seneca Academy. St. Nicholas Church, 15575 Germantown Rd., Germantown. Free. Call Fill or Linda Ruegg at 301-424-3428. info@saintnicks.com. 240-631-2800. | Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: The Lunch Bunch Fellowship Potluck. The theme: “We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!” Bring a baby or childhood picture of yourself, but do not show it to anyone in the group. If your surname begins with A-L, bring a dessert to share; for surnames beginning with M-Z, bring a luncheon entrée or side dish. Please call or email to indicate the item you plan to bring and whether you will bring a photo. Home-alone seniors, caregivers and anyone who is seeking the sharing of thanksgiving and fellowship is invited to come on the third Tuesday of each month. Enter the church through the common entrance with Seneca Academy. St. Nicholas Church, 15575 Germantown Rd., Germantown. Free. Call Fill or Linda Ruegg at 301-424-3428. info@saintnicks.com. 240-631-2800. |
| 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. | 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. | 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.: Harpsichordist and organist Theodore Davis will perform works by J.S. Bach, Maurice Duruflé, Louis Couperin and Marcel Dupré. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. $10. 202-347-2635, ext. 20. | Tuesday, 12:10 p.m.: Harpsichordist and organist Theodore Davis will perform works by J.S. Bach, Maurice Duruflé, Louis Couperin and Marcel Dupré. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. $10. 202-347-2635, ext. 20. |
| Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m.: Caregiver support group. Come and share your holiday experiences and ideas for the new year. All are welcome. Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. info@mystandrew.org or 301-384-4394. www.mystandrew.org. | Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m.: Caregiver support group. Come and share your holiday experiences and ideas for the new year. All are welcome. Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. info@mystandrew.org or 301-384-4394. www.mystandrew.org. |
| Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.: Family Friendly Gentle Yoga. Certified exercise instructor Judy Jurkowski teaches classes designed to focus on deep breathing, slow movement, gentle stretching and strengthening posture. All ages are welcome, but parents must stay and supervise children ages 13 or younger. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd., Alexandria. Free. judy@aldersgate.net. 703-765-6555. | Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.: Family Friendly Gentle Yoga. Certified exercise instructor Judy Jurkowski teaches classes designed to focus on deep breathing, slow movement, gentle stretching and strengthening posture. All ages are welcome, but parents must stay and supervise children ages 13 or younger. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd., Alexandria. Free. judy@aldersgate.net. 703-765-6555. |
| 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 . | 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. | 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. |
| Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers meeting. Trinity Episcopal Church, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro. 301-627-2636. | Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers meeting. Trinity Episcopal Church, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro. 301-627-2636. |
| 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. | 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. |
| Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: High school students are invited to earn 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. stjohnsbroadcreek.org. | Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: High school students are invited to earn 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. stjohnsbroadcreek.org. |
| Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to noon: Chronic-illness support group meeting. If you are experiencing any type of chronic illness or are a caregiver to someone with a chronic illness, please join this new group. Learn and share with others on a similar journey. The group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. info@mystandrew.org or 301-384-4394. mystandrew.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, 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, 4 p.m.: Bible study. The Worship Center, 99 Adams St., Manassas. Free. | Thursdays, 4 p.m.: Bible study. The Worship Center, 99 Adams St., Manassas. Free. |
| Thursday, 6 p.m.: An Evening of Storytelling. well-known storyteller Donald Davis and students from the “Original Stories for Proclamation” course at the seminary will share their tales. All are welcome. Virginia Theological Seminary, 3737 Seminary Rd., Alexandria. Free. 703-461-1753. vts.edu. | |
| 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 about how the 6th-century Rule of St. Benedict might provide insights into the way modern Christian congregations model common life. 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. | 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 about how the 6th-century Rule of St. Benedict might provide insights into the way modern Christian congregations model common life. 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. |
| Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.: Epiphany Family Hymn Sing. Organist and choirmaster Tom Smith will lead participants through favorites from the 1982 Hymnal. All ages are welcome! Dinner will be included. Please bring a nut-free side or dessert to share. Christ Church, Georgetown, 31st and O streets NW. 202-333-6677. christchurchgeorgetown.org. | |
| Friday, 6:30 p.m. to Jan. 23, 3:30 p.m.: The Holy Spirit Retreat. All are welcome to participate in discussion sessions about the meaning and significance of the Holy Spirit. Child care will be available for children ages 1-5 with registration. $5 per child with advance registration. annandale-umc.org/holyspiritretreat. 703-256-8330. | |
| Jan. 23, 9 a.m.: “Election Again?” The Rev. Suzanne McDonald, a native of Australia, leads this presentation to the Reformed Institute of Metropolitan Washington at its annual convocation. Continental breakfast served at 9 a.m. Presentation and discussion begin at 9:30 a.m. National Presbyterian Church, Stone Hall, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. Free. Registration: reformedinstitute.org or call Mary Hill, program coordinator, at 703-518-5125. | |
| Jan. 23, 9:30 a.m. to noon: Epiphany Quiet Morning on Call and Discipleship. The Rev. Susan Thon, recently retired rector, Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda, will lead this time of consideration. The morning will include short talks and guided meditations on themes of call and discipleship, times for silent reflection, reading, walking, stillness and will conclude with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Christ Church, Georgetown, 31st and O streets NW. 202-333-6677. christchurchgeorgetown.org. | |
| Jan. 23, 10 a.m.: Contemplation in a World of Action, a retreat modeled on the monastic rhythm of prayer and action, with Gary Hall, recently retired cathedral dean. In celebration of the 100th birthday of priest, monk and poet Thomas Merton. Washington National Cathedral, Nave, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. $50. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org. | |
| Jan. 23, 10 a.m. to noon: The Faith and Music of President Lincoln. Lincoln scholars John O’Brien and Elizabeth Smith Brownstein will bring new insights to the personal life of our 16th president. New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Ave. NW. Free. 202-393-3700. lincolngroup.org. | |
| Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion: “Young Black Males: An Endangered Species?” Radio journalist Kojo Nnamde will moderate the discussion focusing on the future of African American men in our community. Calvary Episcopal Church, 820 Sixth St. NE. Free. 202-546-8011. | |
| Jan. 23, 7 p.m.: Winter Challenge Trivia Night. Bring your friends and form a team to participate in an evening of trivia fun and light refreshments. Non-perishable food donations and entry fees will benefit the Arlington Food Assistance Center. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1132 North Ivanhoe St., Arlington. $10. 703-241-2474. stmichaelsarlington.org. | |
| Jan. 23, 7 p.m.: “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time,” an Emmy Award-winning 90-minute documentary on the life and principles of Aldo Leopold, author of “Sand County Almanac” and one of the principal conservationist-environmentalists of the 20th century. A preview of the film may be seen at www.greenfiremovie.com. The screening will be hosted by the church’s Green Sanctuary and Outdoor Council. Chapel of the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1900 Windmill Lane, Alexandria. Free. 703-660-8517. | |
| Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m.: Benefit Concert to support Beacon House, a nonprofit community-based organization that provides tutoring, mentoring, and cultural, athletic, recreational and nutritional programs to at-risk children who reside in and around the Edgewood Terrace community in the District’s Ward 5. The evening’s memorable music will include selections from “Carmina Burana,” by Carl Orff. Jasmin Lee and her colleague, Alexei Ulitin, will perform music for two grand pianos. Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, Sanctuary, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda. 301-493-8300. Free. cedarlane.org. | |
| Jan. 23, 7:45 to 10:45 p.m.: Beatlemania Again! Come for a fun-filled night with the Beatles tribute band, Beatlemania Again! The concert proceeds will benefit the academy’s music program. Berman Hebrew Academy, 13300 Arctic Ave., Rockville. $20; in advance, $18; family maximum, $75. 301-962-9400. mjbha.org. | Jan. 23, 7:45 to 10:45 p.m.: Beatlemania Again! Come for a fun-filled night with the Beatles tribute band, Beatlemania Again! The concert proceeds will benefit the academy’s music program. Berman Hebrew Academy, 13300 Arctic Ave., Rockville. $20; in advance, $18; family maximum, $75. 301-962-9400. mjbha.org. |
| — Compiled by Gerri Marmer | — Compiled by Gerri Marmer |
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