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Thursday, April 16, 2009

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Sterling United Methodist Church will begin a seven-week sermon series Sunday titled "Breaking Free — Seven Deadly Sins," looking at behaviors that threaten well-being and identifying ways to break free of them. An offering will be accepted. Services are at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. 304 E. Church Rd., Sterling. 703-430-6455 or www.sterlingumc.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun will host a special worship service to honor the Earth at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Lisa Kemper will explore how a commitment to the Earth manifests itself in people's daily lives. 20460 Gleedsville Rd., Leesburg. www.uuloudoun.org or 703-737-7644.

The 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling is called "Will You Be Passed Over?" The service will focus on the season of Passover, which recollects a divine promise to the Israelites. 22135 Davis Dr., Sterling. 703-406-3068 or www.uusterling.org.

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A program of Jewish lunch-and-learn studies with rabbis from western Fairfax and Loudoun counties will continue at noon Wednesday and April 29. All sessions are brown-bag lunches and will be in Sterling, near Dulles International Airport. There is no charge, but reservations are necessary. To register and to get directions, e-mail jewishstudies.teacher@gmail.com.

St. James' Episcopal Church is hosting a six-week interfaith series, "Six Voices, Six Faiths," on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, starting next week and ending May 28. Each week, the leader of a local congregation will discuss the beliefs, practices and sacred texts of his or her faith. The series is co-sponsored by Loudoun Interfaith Bridges. The series open to the public, but registration is required and a $25 contribution per person is suggested to help defray program costs. Register at www.stjamesleesburg.org. 14 Cornwall St. NW, Leesburg.

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