Religion Notes

Thursday, July 2, 2009

The 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling is “The Spirituality of Food.” Participants from a class by the same name explore the concepts of wholesome food and its availability, and the relationship between food and the human spirit. 22135 Davis Dr., Sterling. 703-406-3068 or www.uusterling.org.

The worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday at St. James United Church of Christ will take place outdoors behind the church and will feature a potluck picnic. 10 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville. www.stjamesucc-love.org.

Sterling United Methodist Church is having summer prayer and worship services from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 19. Free-will offerings will be accepted. 304 E. Church Rd., Sterling. 703-430-6455 or www.sterlingumc.org.

Guilford Baptist Church is having a vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 20 to 24 for children age 3 through fifth grade. Registration will close July 11. Families can register by e-mailing guilfordvbs@gmail.com with the child’s age and name. 1001 Ruritan Rd., Sterling. 703-430-6444.

Trinity Presbyterian Church will offer its Discovery Canyon vacation Bible camp from 8:45 a.m. to noon July 27 to 31 for children age 4 through rising fifth-graders. The cost is $15 per child. For information or to register, go to www.trinityherndon.org, e-mail rainey2640@yahoo.com or call 703-444-2246. 651 Dranesville Rd., Herndon.

Sterling United Methodist Church is taking registrations for its Crocodile Dock vacation Bible school, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3 to 7 and costs $30 per child. Registration is also open for the church’s summer camp program, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13 to 17, July 20 to 24 and July 27 to 31 and costs $125 per child per week. Both programs are open to children age 3 (if potty-trained) to rising fifth-graders. 304 E. Church Rd., Sterling. 703-430-6455 or www.sterlingumc.org.

Sterling Park Christian Church will offer its vacation Bible school from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. July 27 to 31 for ages 5 to 12. For information or to register, go to www.sterlingparkcc.com, e-mail board@sterlingparkcc.com or call 703-437-3612. 800 E. Staunton Ave., Sterling.

Religion news should be e-mailed to lextra@washpost.com or faxed to 703-777-8437.

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