Religion Notes

Thursday, June 18, 2009

The 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling is "On Being a Father and Other Things I Know Nothing About." The service, led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, will invite congregants to reflect on the presence or absence of male role models in their lives. 22135 Davis Dr., Sterling. 703-406-3068 or www.uusterling.org.

Round Hill United Methodist Church is having its vacation Bible school from Wednesday to June 27. Register online at www.roundhillumc.org or call the church office at 338-1836.

The Community Outreach Ministry of Loudoun Bible Church is hosting an employment preparedness workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 27 at Stone Bridge High School for those who are new to the job market or who are reentering the workforce after an absence. The program will focus on skills such as résumé writing, job search and interview techniques and dressing for success. Online registration is available at www.loudounbiblechurch.com.

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.

Sterling United Methodist Church is having a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27 and from 8 a.m. to noon June 28. Proceeds will benefit the church's youth and adult summer mission trips. Donations of toys, books, household goods, small appliances, furniture, holiday items, jewelry and children's and adult clothing may be delivered to the church through June 26. 304 E. Church Rd., Sterling. 703-430-6455 or www.sterlingumc.org.

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.

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