Events
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Celebrations Fall Fest
Celebrate the beauty of fall with friends at our Fall Fest at the Leigh Manor! Join us for an evening of great food, fellowship, and seasonal fun. Our generous hosts, Art and Bonnie, will provide the main course featuring pork tenderloin, brats, sauerkraut, and German potato salad. To help make the feast complete, please bring…
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Financial Landscape at the Meeting House
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Heritage HallPlease attend this important session led by the Stewardship & Finance ministry as we share with you our overall financial health and financial planning. The purpose of this presentation is to be transparent with the congregation on our expenses and overall financial health. We believe it’s important to have our “house in order” and to…
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StepALIVE! Walkathon
Calling all Meeting House members for the Annual Step ALIVE Walkathon! Let’s make this our best turnout this year! We are participating in StepALIVE! because we strongly believe in ALIVE!’s efforts to help our neighbors in need. The funds raised by this event will ensure that ALIVE! can continue to provide food, housing, financial assistance,…
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Empty Nesters Dinner
If you have become an “empty nester” within the past five years and are interested in connecting with others in a similar stage of life, this is a great opportunity to share a meal and get to know one another. Dinners are hosted every other month in members’ homes, with everyone contributing to the meal. …
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Women and the Bible
Women are an important but too often overlooked or omitted part of the biblical story, both as characters in and commentors on the text. On October 25 and November 1, Linda Lanam will lead us in looking at ways of reading and thinking about how both categories of women have been missed and misunderstood and…
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Youth Pumpkin Carving and Painting
Middle and high school students are invited to join us for a fun evening of pumpkin carving and painting on Sunday, October 25, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. We'll provide pumpkins, supplies, dinner, and plenty of fall fun with friends! While the youth are creating their pumpkin masterpieces, parents are invited to enjoy a Dinner Out in…
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Women’s Fellowship Book Group
Join us on Tuesday, October 27 as we gather in one of our three book group locations to discuss Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard. Part memoir, part nature writing, and part spiritual reflection, this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic invites readers to slow down, pay attention, and discover wonder in the world around them. Through…
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Midweek Connections: The Exodus
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Fellowhip Hall 323 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesOver four October Wednesday evenings, we’ll gather for dinner, study, and conversation as we explore Moses’ leadership and God’s guidance through Exodus. Come discover how faith leads us through wilderness, uncertainty, resistance, and transformation. What We’ll Explore Leadership in times of crisis and transition Commitment through both failure and success God’s vision, presence, and direction…
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Sunday’s Coming Virtual Bible Study
This is a virtual small group that focuses on the scripture passages read and preached on each Sunday. We dig into the scripture texts for the coming Sunday, sharing our ideas about what they said to their original audience and what they might say to us today.
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Let’s Break Bread – Dinner for 8
Indochen restaurant 1615 King St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesWhat's better than dinner with friends? If you haven't given our Let's Break Bread - Dinner for 8 a try, now's your chance! We have Sunday and Thursday dates in October reserved at Indochen on King Street. All you have to do is sign up to come eat dinner - everyone pays their own way…
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New Members: Call to Discipleship
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Conference Room 323 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA, United StatesAre you a newer member to the Meeting House? Has it been a while since you were in confirmation class? Are you looking for a way to re-engage in your faith and spiritual practices? Then this four-week class during the season of Lent is for you! Join Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood for a four-week class…
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Women and the Bible, Part 2
Women are an important but too often overlooked or omitted part of the biblical story, both as characters in and commentors on the text. On October 25 and November 1, Linda Lanam will lead us in looking at ways of reading and thinking about how both categories of women have been missed and misunderstood and…