Sat. Nov. 1 (7 p.m.) & Sat. Nov. 15 (4 p.m.), Living Faith Lutheran Church in Rockville, Md.
A musical offering from professional musicians will be presented to benefit the congregation which has provided them rehearsal and performance space. On the 1st, a Gamer Symphony Small Ensemble Showcase will be shared; on the 15th, a Chamber Music Showcase will be presented by the Montgomery County Chamber Music Society (MCCMS). Concerts are free, but donations will be marched (up to $25) during the MCCMS concert.
Fri. Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church in D.C. and/or
Sun. Nov. 9, 4-6 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in College Park, Md.
Boston-based physician and author Alice Rothchild is an advocate for reconciliation, justice and peace and a witness to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The synod's Middle East Working Group brings attention to two opportunities to hear her speak on her latest book this month.
Sat. Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The Village at Rockville in Rockville, Md.
The Fall Festival hosted by the Auxiliary of the Village at Rockville features a Christmas Room, jewelry, baked goods, Grandma's Attic, stamps books and more. Lunch and lighter fare available. All proceeds benefit residents. Thrivent will assist with matching funds.
Sun. Nov. 9, 5 p.m., Pilgrim Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Bethesda, Md.
Commemorating the day when the Berlin Wall fell 25 years ago on Nov. 9, 1989, an ecumenical and bilingual worship service giving thanks and remembering is being planned by the German Lutheran Church Washington, DC in collaboration with the German Embassy in D.C. and Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ. German Ambassador Peter Wittig will give an address, and works from Germany's musical tradition will be performed.
Nov. 10-12, Buttonwood Lodge at Signal Knob Retreat Center in Strasburg, Virg.
Pre-Advent Reading Days are a time for rostered and other church leaders to prepare for the season of anticipation. Publicity materials read, "Give your pastor a present." More from 540-933-6266 or
[email protected].
Tue. Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mar-Lu-Ridge Conference Center in Jefferson, Md.
The Sojourners Connect series will focus on "Re-Examining Current Reformation Theology - a Time with Eric Crump" will continue through December 2014. Reserve with [email protected].
Thu. Nov. 13, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Village at Rockville in Rockville, Md.
A Dementia Symposium for Faith Communities is an educational opportunity on serving parishioners with dementia featuring expert panel interaction, small group conversations and lunch. Online registration for limited seating due by Nov. 6.
Sat. Nov. 15, 3 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Falls Church, Virg.
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Fall Organ Concert featuring Todd Rickley will include works of J.S. Bach on the Di Gennaro - Hart pipe organ. The free concert will be followed by a reception in the narthex. More at
www.htlutheran.org or 703-532-6617.
Thu. Nov. 20, 7:30-9 p.m., Washington Hebrew Congregation in NW D.C.
The 35th Annual InterFaith Concert hosted by InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington will include music and dance from the Baha'i, Buddhist, Islamic, Protestant, Roman Catholic an Zoroastrian communities. More at http://ifcmw.org/.
Nov. 20-22, Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp in Fort Valley, Virg.
A Craft & Comfort Retreat is a time for relaxation and recreation. It is self-led, so byo-project. Register and ask for details from Dolly at 540-933-6266.
Nov. 21-23, Mar-Lu-Ridge Retreat Center in Jefferson, Md.
A fall Confirmation Retreat is open to all interested congregations. The focus of the curriculum is Faith Alone: 10 Commandments, Lord's Prayer, and Apostles' Creed. The retreat offers great space for learning, meeting new friends and fun. Sign up by contacting the camp. Reach Karl Muhlbach, Associate Director, at 301-874-5544 or visit www.mar-lu-ridge.org/events/confirmation-retreats/.
July 19-23, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia
The Biennial Conference of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians has been planned for next summer, titled "Called to Be a Living Voice" - a Worship Jubilee of the ELCA. Foci are vocation, reformation and mission. More at www.livingvoice2015.org.