This organization, which is based on Hindu principles, provides spiritual and social services for individuals all over the world. It strives to promote health, peace, well-being and education in addition to celebrating Hindu traditions and culture.
Dranesville United Methodist Church works to provide an educational environment to worship and study the Bible for spiritual growth. The church offers both traditional and contemporary services, and has Bible study and Sunday School for all ages, including junior and senior high youth groups that meet weekly. Additionally, Dranesville United Methodist focuses on community outreach to organizations such as The Closet in Herndon, Kids Konnection, Operation Christmas Child, Relay for Life and Compassion International, among others.
There are a number of grand or historic churches in Fairfax Station's church district; this Episcopalian house of worship, just over a dozen years old, is among the most modest.
Unlike most of the churches which line Ox Road, the aptly-named St. Peter's sits back off the major thoroughfare, has minimal signage and is even somewhat difficult to find.
St. Peter's was founded as a mission church by Church of the Good Shepherd, a church based in nearby Burke, Virginia, in 1988. According to a brief written history offered by the church, "Services began in 1988 in Bonnie Brae Elementary School, which remained our place of worship until we moved into our current church building in Fairfax Station in January 1998."
Members of the church hope to move beyond St. Peter's "Missionary church" status soon.
The church has a professional staff of five (including the vicar, the Rev. DeDe Duncan-Probe, as will as a parish administrator, a music director, an organist, a coordinator of children's ministries and a nursery supervisor). Joe Rouge, Steve Wharton and Alan Weaver are the church's lay leaders.
The church provides a "traditional worship service with no music," which starts at 8am on Sundays, as well as a "contemporary worship experience with music," which begins at 10:15 am.
Duncan-Probe is an engaging speaker with a strong sense of good humor. Her sermons may be heard at http://www.spiw.org/
St. Peter's also offers a few benches inside a small grove of trees, an area which is well-suited to reflection and prayer.
Parliament Cleaners, having long been a neighborhood fixture, offers dry cleaning services. Customer service is a priority and prices are competitive.
Located on a busy Annandale thoroughfare just off the beltway, it is easily accessible to and from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area via either 495 or 395.
Founded in 1960 and officially chartered in 1963, Hope United Church of Christ is home to a welcoming and diverse congregation. The church is located on a quiet spot off of Old Telegraph Road, and its community is open to people of all races, ethnicities, classes and sexual orientations. The church also provides music ministries and Sunday School.
The Prince William Islamic Center on Mathis Avenue is a family-oriented facility for Muslims in Northern Virginia. The center provides daily congregational prayers, Jummah prayers, Tafseer, Seerah and Hadith lectures, weekend Arabic/Qur'anic school and various youth recreational activities.
The mission of the center is to provides services that "promote the well-being and quality of life for children, youth and adults while maintaining and enhancing Islamic social values, environmental and economic values."
Immanuel Presbyterian Church is a strikingly modern church that effortlessly blends into its wooded surroundings. The church won a design award for its simple style. The sanctuary is small with clear glass on many sides. Immanuel partners with a church in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, DC, to run its "I Have a Dream" program. This welcoming, learning and serving church is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.
The Open Arms Christian Child Development Center, located on Waxpool Road, offers numerous programs for infants, toddlers, 2-year-olds (full and part time) and preschoolers, as well as after-school kindergarten and first grade programs. Extracurricular activities include fitness programs, art classes, dance classes and soccer programs, among others. The center is a ministry of Our Savior's Way Lutheran Church. Visit the website for rates and registration details.
Celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2010, Emmanuel Episcopal Church continues to open its doors to longtime community residents as well as those those who plan to be in the area for just a short time.
Also known as Emmanuel On High, the welcoming parish remains small enough where newcomers can acclimate themselves to the church quickly and comfortably.
Offering a wide variety of ministries, community services and volunteer programs, the church has a very active congregation. A recent renovation opened up the worship space and improved the meeting and office facilities.
This church welcomes people from all walks of life as it is non-denominational. The church is located in the greater Falls Church area in Fairfax County.
Annandale United Methodist Church is a multicultural community built on the core values of Christianity. The congregation is dedicated to loving God, their neighbors and the world. There is a large, welcoming foyer with arched windows that allows sunlight to fill the worship area. Kids can play in one of several side rooms. Annandale United Methodist offers English and Korean services and alternative worship experiences.
Good Shepherd Academy is a feeder school for Seton School in Old Town Manassas. The school is independently owned and operated. Students are introduced to the Catholic religion by attending Mass once a week. The academic program includes the A Beka curriculum for language, science and literacy. Saxon Math Program is used for mathematics. The school serves grades kindergarten through 6th grade and is conveniently located near Interstate 66.
