The Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, NVHC for short, is a synagogue serving more than 400 families from Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. The temple is an affiliate of the Union of Reform Judaism. It offers a welcoming religious community, weekly worship services, discussion groups, adult education and lifecycle events.
NVHC has an active Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Social Action Committee and Youth Groups. The temple is also home to a preschool for children ages 2-5.
St. John's Lutheran Church is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It posts podcasts of it sermons on it web site and has active adult and youth ministries. It also keeps its members updated on its facebook and twitter pages.
Located on the outskirts of town, Living Waters Lutheran Church is a pleasant, quiet place of worship. They offer Bible school, many extra activities for fun and fundraising, as well as trips for their youth members.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Westborough is a multi-faith house of worship on the corner of West Main and Ruggles streets. It is one of the three churches that stand as landmarks at the intersection. Services at the church take place between September and June at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The staff can be reached at [email protected].
This picturesque church has been a focal point of Reading Center for generations. Its tower has been the focus of many photos depicting the New England town center.
Old South United Methodist Church features youth and family ministries, music ministries, Sunday school, adult education and small group meetings.
Rev. Janet Smith-Rushton is senior pastor at the church.
Peace Lutheran Church & School has been teaching families and students about peace and Christinity since 1967. More than 600 congregants attend church weekly, and more than 200 students attend the K–8th grade school. The school's early childhood department offers several programs for children under five. The school is open to all students who desire a personalized education that stresses high academic standards and Christian-based values. Financial aid is available to needy students.
In 1823, a Methodist circuit rider named Jesse Walker came to the land along the DuPage River in order to bring Christianity to the Pottawatomie people of Illinois. Circuit riders were traveling preachers who moved on horseback to spread the gospel message. Led by Walker, a small group of settlers formed the first Methodist church in Plainfield in 1829. The current church was built in 1848, with subsequent additions built in 1921, 1952, 1966 and 2004.
Located in the historic center of Natick, the First Congregational Church is considered one of the oldest in town. The Victorian Gothic style red brick building was built in 1651 and moved from South Natick to its current location in 1799. It was named to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1977. Rev. Victoria Alford Guest and Rev. Summer F. Shaud preside over the church, which runs its own non-sectarian pre-school.
Mission Hills Church believes in love, worship and connection as the main principles of following Jesus. The church offers bible study, adult Sunday school, youth groups, men's bible study and various ministries. The church believes in personalizing services and studies to specific groups in hopes of creating a stronger connection with the meetings. The church is also involved in various community fundraisers such as Create-a-Crate, which encourages teachers to provide school supplies cut from current budge restraints. It also offers marriage meetings, BBQ activities and women's ministry. The church is located on the second floor of an office complex.
The Bharatiya Temple has a great history in the Metro-Detroit Indian community. It offers more than the average Hindu temple programs and services and strives to engage with the community through members and non-members alike. It offers services for families that range from health and lifestyle counseling and activities to venue possibilities through its significant recreational facilities. With youth programs, traditional programs and everything in between, it has become a great point of mergence among community members.
The United Methodist Church of Port Washington, which preaches about, "Open hearts, open minds and open doors," offers prayer services, study groups and youth programs. It has become a major religious staple in town.
Our Lady of Grace School is located in a residential neighborhood on Somerset Avenue, where you can often hear the sound of children playing long after school has been released. Ryan Brusco is the principal of the school, which teaches students in Kindergarten through the 8th grade.
The main building was constructed in 1955 and houses eight regular classrooms, the technology center and the library. The gym is used for dance, drama and, on rainy days, physical education classes. The playground, which features a large grassy area, ball courts and play structures, shares space with the parish parking lot. The school's office is located around the corner on Somerset Ave.
The Del Ray United Methodist Church stays actively involved in the town by offering a variety of community services. The church also provides opportunities for children to learn and explore their faith, including a 9am "Prayground Service" on the second Sunday of each month.
Along with Bible study and women's prayer meetings, the church also hosts Alcoholics Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous support groups.
The church's large sanctuary holds worship on Sunday at 1030am and Wednesday at 730pm.
