Religion Notes

Thursday, April 23, 2009

St. James Episcopal Church is hosting a six-week interfaith series, "Six Voices, Six Faiths," from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, starting today and ending May 28. Each week, the leader of a 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 is 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.

The 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling is called "Credo." The Building Your Own Theology class that ran in the past year will consider the meaning of a credo, a belief statement that encompasses what a person values and how they find meaning. 22135 Davis Dr., Sterling. 703-406-3068 or www.uusterling.org.

A program of Jewish lunch-and-learn studies with rabbis from western Fairfax and Loudoun counties will continue at noon Wednesday. 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.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Middleburg is hosting a Celtic weekend May 1 to 3 with Bishop Martin Townsend and Barbara Townsend. The event is an exploration of ancient and newly revived Celtic spirituality through poetry, lecture, prayer and music. A donation of $40 is suggested. 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg. To register or for information, call 540-687-6297 or e-mail parishsecretary@emmanuelmiddleburg.org.

Senior citizens are invited to Sterling United Methodist Church's spring senior luncheon May 2. The meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. The event is free; reservations are not necessary. 304 E. Church Rd., Sterling. 703-430-6455 or www.sterlingumc.org.

Galilee United Methodist Church is having a community social and silent auction from 5 to 7 p.m. May 2. The event will include appetizers and desserts, professional entertainment and crafts and pizza for children. Admission is $6 per person, $20 for a family of four. 45425 Winding Rd., Sterling. www.galileeumc.org.

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