Religion events from around the Washington area
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Version 0 of 1. Cancellations and postponements: Washington National Cathedral will be closed Saturday for all worship services and special events. The “Cathedral Sings: Music for Kings and Queens” program, which was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, has been postponed until Sunday, Jan. 31. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org. Epiphany Quiet Morning, which was schedule for Saturday at Christ Church, Georgetown, has been postponed a week. Sunday morning worship services will continue at their regular Sunday times. The clergy and staff urge everyone to put safety first and be attentive to weather-related advisories. Christ Church, Georgetown, 31st and O streets NW. 202-333-6677. christchurchgeorgetown.org. Panel discussion: “Young Black Males: An Endangered Species,” which was scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed. Calvary Episcopal Church, 820 Sixth St. NE. Free. 202-546-8011. The Winter Challenge Trivia Night has been postponed from this Saturday to Saturday, Feb. 6. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1132 North Ivanhoe St., Arlington. $10. 703-241-2474. stmichaelsarlington.org. “Contemplation in a World of Action,” which was scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled. Washington National Cathedral, Nave, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-537-6200 or nationalcathedral.org. A benefit concert to support Beacon House, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled. Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, Sanctuary, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda. 301-493-8300. www.cedarlane.org. Church of the Epiphany programs listed in last Saturday’s “Religion Events” as scheduled for Saturday through Monday, have been canceled. The church will remain closed through Monday. Those desirous of religious readings for this period may visit lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Epiphany/CEpi3_RCL.html. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. “Lincoln and his Pastor” has been postponed from this Saturday to next Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon. Lincoln scholars John O’Brien and Elizabeth Smith Brownstein discuss the president’s relationship with his pastor. New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Ave. NW. Free. 202-393-3700. LincolnGroup.org. Jazz@wesley, which was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, has been canceled. Wesley United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 5312 Connecticut Ave NW. 202-966-5144. wesleydc.org. Arts Council concert and exhibition, which were scheduled for Sunday at 3 and 4 p.m., have been canceled. Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-363-4900. “Sweeney Todd” performances scheduled for Saturday and Sunday have been canceled. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A St. SE. 202-543-0053. Stmarks.net. Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes has canceled regular Sunday worship services. If a priest can get to the church Sunday, a Low Mass will be held at 10 a.m. The church is at 1217 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Free. 202-347-8161. Galilee Lutheran Church has canceled all Saturday and Sunday activities. Those interested in an online worship service should visit the church’s website: galileelutherandchurch.org. Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church has canceled all Saturday and Sunday activities. The church is at 610 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. For further information contact the church office at 301-948-9418. Grace Episcopal Church has canceled some programs that were scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Call the church to learn whether a particular event has been canceled. The church is at 1607 Grace Church Rd., Silver Spring. 301-585-3515. 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. 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. Sunday, 10 a.m.: Larry Rubin, a voting rights organizer in the 1960s, will discuss lessons of the civil rights movement and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Jewish Primary Day School, 6045 16th St. NW. Free. Call 202-686-1881 or email info@machar.org. Sunday, 12:30 p.m.: “The State of the Dream II.” A panel discussion with pastors and members of Annandale United Methodist Church about the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Lunch will be provided. Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Registration: free. Email jkitzmiller@annandale-umc.org or call 703-256-8330. Sunday, 3 p.m.: Music with the angels. Sopranos Emma McDermott and Emma Gorin, and pianist Tatiana Loisha will perform opera arias and duets by Mozart, Bellini, Rossini, Verdi and others. Meet the artists after the concert. Church of the Holy City, 1611 16th St. NW. $10. 202-462-6734. ChurchoftheHolyCityDC.org Sunday, 5 p.m.: Organ concert. Christopher Betts, director of music, will perform a varied 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 will be featured. A reception will follow. Church of the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin Dr., Bethesda. Free-will offering. 301-229-3770. 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, 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. 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.: 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.: Classical piano concert. Tzu-yi Chen, a recent runner-up at the 7th Liszt-Garrison International Piano Competition and prize winner for the ‘Best Liszt Interpretation Award’ will perform works by Tchaikovsky, Liszt and Debussy. 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. 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, 7:30 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, 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, 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. 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. Thursday, 6 p.m.: Evening of Storytelling, led by storyteller Donald Davis and students from the “Original Stories for Proclamation” course at Virginia Theological Seminary. All are welcome. Virginia Theological Seminary. 3737 Seminary Rd., Alexandria. Free. vts.edu. 703-461-1753. Thursday-Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.: “Sweeney Todd.” Christine Callsen directs the St. Mark’s Players performance of the Broadway hit by Stephen Sondheim, from the book by High Wheeler. The story of an unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him and the resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A St. SE. $15-$20. 202-543-0053. Stmarks.net. Friday, 7 p.m.: Bridge and Fellowship. Bob and Ginny Bronaugh will host this event in the Commons. Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Bob.ginny@comcast.net. or 301-384-4394. mystandrew.org. Jan. 30, 8 a.m.: The 121st Convention of the Diocese of Washington. Registration at 8 a.m. Attendees should have received a special email with final convention instructions. Free. Child care will be available for ages 5 and younger from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the rectory of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church on the cathedral close. Volunteer are still needed to assist with convention activities. A variety of jobs and time-slots are available. The cathedral will be closed to tours all day Jan. 30. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. $65 includes materials, parking and meals. Information and registration: Kim Bujak, 202-537-6526 or dadams@edow.org . 202-537-6200 or edow.org/news-and-events/convention/. Jan. 30, 8:30 to 10 a.m.: Faith and Public Policy Breakfast: Racism Beyond the Confederate Flag. All are welcome. Special guest: The Rev. Charles Swadley, interim CEO of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy in Richmond. A continental breakfast will be served. Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean. Free. 703-356-7200. Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to noon: Lincoln and his pastor. Lincoln scholars John O’Brien and ElizabethSmith Brownstein will discuss the president’s relationship with his pastor. There will be a performance of music from which the president derived inspiration. New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Ave. NW. 202-393-3700. LincolnGroup.org. Free. Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to noon: Parenting presentation: Raising Compassionate Kids. What the Bible says about bringing up children with good character. Christ Lutheran Church, 12570 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville. Free. office@christlutheran.net. 301-854-2100. christlutheran.net. Jan. 30, 2 p.m.: Adult Forum: a Field Trip to the National Gallery of Art. Art historian Christopher Wilson, a Holton-Arms School faculty member, will lead an inquiry into religious images by classical painters. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish, 3240 O St. NW. Free. 202-338-1796. stjohnsgeorgetown.org. Jan. 30, 4 p.m.: Pianist Sarah Masterson will perform music by 20th-century American composers, including arrangements of folk songs, a solo version of “Rhapsody in Blue” and a concert fantasy on the spiritual “Wade in the Water.” Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3022 Woodlawn Ave., Falls Church. admin@holytrinityfallschurch.org or www.holytrinityfallschurch.org. 703-532-6617. Jan. 30, 4 p.m.: Tempest Trio, with pianist Alon Goldstein, violinist Ilya Kaler and cellist Amit Peled, will perform works by Beethoven and Dvorak. St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Dr., Falls Church. $20. 703-200-7489. odeonchambermusicseries.org. Jan. 30, 8 p.m.: “O Rosa Bella: Courtly Love Songs of the 14th and 15th Centuries,” performed by Alkemie, an early music ensemble, with vocalists Tracy Cowart, Elena Mullins and Sian Ricketts, and string instrumentalists David McCormick and Niccolo Seligmann. St. George’s Episcopal Church, 915 N. Oakland St., Arlington. info@capitolearlymusic.org. $25; students 18 and younger, $10. capitolearlymusic.org. — Compiled by Gerri Marmer For more religion events, visit washingtonpost.com/religion. Send submissions with event name, dates, times, exact address, prices and a publishable telephone number at least one week before our Saturday publication day to Religion Events, The Washington Post, 1301 K St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071; or email rpevents@washpost.com. |