Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on February 14, 2014

The hypothermia shelter at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Falls Church is in need of volunteer help from Feb. 23 to March 1. Needs include preparing and serving meals, cleaning the facilities, acting as an overnight supervisor or providing companionship to guests through active listening. If you can share your artistic, musical, sewing or other talents, e-mail admin@htluther.org or call the church at 703-532-6617.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon: The Bible Tells Me So, a Valentines weekend program to teach children from 4 to 10 about Gods love. Storytelling, games, crafts and songs are planned. Snacks will be served. Christ Lutheran Church, 12570 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville. Free, registration is required. E-mail office@christlutheran.net or call Audrey at 410-730-5209 or 301-854-2100. http://www.christlutheran.net.

Saturdays, 12:30 p.m.: Weekly carillon recital by Edward M. Nassor. Washington National Cathedral, Bishops Garden area, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200 or http://www.nationalcathedral.org .

Saturday, 7-9:30 p.m.: A professional jazz quintet will perform in a family-friendly atmosphere. Coffee and desserts will be served. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3022 Woodlawn Ave., Falls Church. Free. E-mail admin@htluther.org or call 703-532-6617. http://www.htluther.org.

Saturday, 7 p.m.: The Capital Harmonia Womens Chorus will perform a program that mixes Broadway, pop, classical and choral music. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington. Free. 301-587-0144.

Sunday, 8, 9, and 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m.: All services will celebrate the 283rd anniversary of the birth of George Washington. His personal Bible will be used at each service. The celebration continues Monday with Alexandrias George Washington Parade. Historic Christ Church, 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria. Tara Knox, tknox@ccalex.org or 703-549-1450.

Sunday, 8:30 to 11:15 a.m.: Marthas Table ministry feeds homeless men, women and families via McKennas Wagon, a soup kitchen. Volunteers can drop off sandwiches and fruit at Washington National Cathedral, Hearst Circle, adjacent to the Wisconsin Avenue parking garage entrance, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200, http://www.nationalcathedral.org or marthastable@cathedralcongregation.org.

Sunday: 9 a.m.: Family and friends celebrate Valentines Day with a panel discussion on church and community engagement, followed by a worship service at 11a.m. Guest preacher Cheryl Jackson will speak about The Love Gift. A reception with refreshments follows. All Nations Baptist Church, 2001 North Capitol St. NE. 202-832-9591.

Sunday: 10 a.m.: Hunter Rawlings, president of the Association of American Universities and a Madison scholar, discusses the second half of the presidency of James Madison. St. Johns Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, 1525 H St. NW. Free. 202-347-8766 or http://www.stjohns-dc.org.

Sunday: 10 a.m.: Adrienne Petty, author of Stand Their Ground: Small Farmers in North Carolina Since the Civil War, will address the congregation at the worship service. St. Marys Episcopal Church, 728 23rd St. NW. 202-333-3985. http://www.stmarysfoggybottom.org.

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