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SUMMARY:Clara Barton and the Missing Soldiers Office
DESCRIPTION:In the Footsteps of the Good Samaritan: Clara Barton and the history of the American Red Cross\nThis series will offer a deep dive into the extraordinary life of Clara Barton\, how the American Red Cross (ARC) came to be and how Barton’s legacy and visionary spirit continues to thrive throughout the current work of the ARC. \nClara Barton and the Missing Soldiers Office; Dr. Elizabeth R. Varon\, Langbourne M. Williams Professor of American History at UVA
URL:https://opmh.org/event/clara-barton-and-the-missing-soldiers-office/
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SUMMARY:Musical Playground
DESCRIPTION:The Meeting House will be open to encourage kids of all ages to familiarize themselves with the church’s musical instruments through play on Wednesdays in October from 5:00-6:00 PM. Dr. Bryan will be on hand to supervise\, answer questions\, and visit with parents. \n\nAttend a few or all\, and come and go as you please. \n\nThe Musical Playground occurs right before our Midweek Connections series with a light supper. Feel free to also join us for a simple soup supper and/or the series!
URL:https://opmh.org/event/musical-playground/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Sanctuary
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SUMMARY:October Mid-Week Connections - Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, October 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 & 30\n6:00-8:00 PM\, Fellowship Hall \nAs we near the 2024 presidential election\, the Education Ministry at Old Presbyterian Meeting House will be offering a five-week speaker series on authentic civility. Authentic civility is the ability to have empathy and a desire to understand one another even amid our differences – whatever those differences may be. Not mere politeness to cover over awkward situations or to get us what we want\, but a real recognition that each of us is a part of the human community and that we all matter. \nAuthentic civility is not easy. It calls for enormous commitment and energy. It is so much easier to just ignore others\, or avoid them altogether. Life seems easier when we just stick with what we think we know and with what keeps us comfortable. But that’s unrealistic. Because like it or not\, we are all in this together. \nAuthentic and civil – something to be. It matters. For all of us. Join us. \nOctober 2 – Dr. Rick Elgendy\, Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology\, Wesley Theological Seminary \nOctober 9 – The Rev. Dr. Ross Kane\, Associate Professor of Theology\, Ethics and Culture\, Virginia Theological Seminary \nOctober 16 – The Rev. Dr. Margaret Kibben\, Chaplain\, US House of Representatives \nOctober 23 – Dr. Miranda Cruz – Professor of Historic Theology\, Indiana Wesleyan University \nOctober 30 – Jessie Mannisto\, Director of Debates\, Braver Angels \nReading materials to consider as you prepare for this series: In Defense of Civility: How Religion Can Unite America on Seven Moral Issues that Divide Us by James Calvin Davis and How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/october-mid-week-connections-embracing-authentic-civility-in-a-disconnected-world/2024-10-02/
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SUMMARY:Mid-Week Connections\, Oct. 2 – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
DESCRIPTION:As we near the 2024 presidential election\, the Education Ministry at Old Presbyterian Meeting House will be offering a five-week speaker series on authentic civility. Authentic civility is the ability to have empathy and a desire to understand one another even amid our differences – whatever those differences may be. Not mere politeness to cover over awkward situations or to get us what we want\, but a real recognition that each of us is a part of the human community and that we all matter. \nAuthentic civility is not easy. It calls for enormous commitment and energy. It is so much easier to just ignore others\, or avoid them altogether. Life seems easier when we just stick with what we think we know and with what keeps us comfortable. But that’s unrealistic. Because like it or not\, we are all in this together. \nAuthentic and civil – something to be. It matters. For all of us. Join us. \nOctober 2 – Dr. Rick Elgendy\, Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology\, Wesley Theological Seminary\nDr. Elgendy\, the Martha Ashby Carr Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology\, teaches public theology and ethics and administers Wesley’s academic programs in public theology.  His research interests are animated by asking questions of subjectivity\, spirituality\, and politics at the intersection of political theology\, systematic theology\, and critical theory.  His first book\, Life Among the Powers: A Political Spirituality of Resistance\, is currently in preparation.  In addition to WTS\, he has taught at Lake Forest College and the University of Chicago. \nRick Elgendy\, teaches public theology and ethics at Wesley Seminary.  Here is an introduction to his presentation: \nThis is especially visible in relation to the election – not least because it almost forces a binary choice – but division is a major theme in public conversations right now.  If you’re paying attention to discourse in media\, you’ve seen calls for unity\, civility\, reconciliation\, in a way that may strike you as predictable.  “Making Thanksgiving Nice Again.” \nI want to convince you that a more theologically rigorous form of unity will delay these calls for reconciliation.  Or\, perhaps better\, that more vigorous work for reconciliation than we may assume is required to achieve their aims.  And if you’re already convinced of that\, great: I want to show my understanding of the theological imagination behind that argument and the practices it can inform.  In many ways\, this is my attempt to be receptive\, as a white man who is trained predominantly in the white theological tradition\, to corrections and arguments from other traditions of the church: in this case\, I have in mind Womanist theology in particular.  Some of these arguments are inspired from Emilie Townes\, whom I’ll mention again near the end of my comments. \nThat’s why I’ve asked that we name this session\, “Grace Over Civility”: because “civility” is far too small\, too flimsy\, to name the ethic of repairers of the breach.  When people invoke “civility\,” I think the substance of what they are reaching for is grace – but grace is larger\, fiercer\, more honest\, and more demanding than civility. \nAnd so\, after making an argument for how to understand our moment theologically\, in very broad terms\, I want to suggest how to reframe dialogue in ways that direct us toward grace rather than civility. \n  \nOctober 9 – The Rev. Dr. Ross Kane\, Associate Professor of Theology\, Ethics and Culture\, Virginia Theological Seminary\nDr. Ross Kane is a pastor and professor who writes and teaches about the complex intersections between theology\, ethics\, and culture. His latest book is The Good News of Church Politics. He teaches at Virginia Theological Seminary and his newsletter is available at rosskane.substack.com. \nOctober 16 – The Rev. Dr. Margaret Kibben\, Chaplain\, US House of Representatives\nOn January 3\, 2021\, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben\, Rear Admiral\, U.S. Navy (Retired)\,  was elected by the House and sworn in as the 62nd Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives. \nChaplain Kibben is an ordained Presbyterian Minister (PCUSA) and served over thirty years as a chaplain in the United States Navy\, completing her career as the U.S. Navy’s 26th Chief of Chaplains\, and previously the 18th Chaplain of the Marine Corps. Her military service comprises variety of both Navy and Marine Corps assignments where she served ashore\, at sea\, and abroad\, to include a combat-tour in Afghanistan. \nDr. Kibben is a graduate of Goucher College in Towson\, Maryland.  She received both her Master of Divinity and her Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary\, Princeton\, New Jersey.  She served as a Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace and holds a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. \nOctober 23 – Dr. Miranda Cruz – Professor of Historic Theology\, Indiana Wesleyan University\nMiranda Zapor Cruz is professor of historical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University. She holds a PhD in religion\, politics\, and society from Baylor University’s J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. \nOctober 30 – Jessie Mannisto\, Director of Debates\, Braver Angels\nJessie Mannisto is the Director of Debates for Braver Angels\, as well as a former CIA leadership analyst\, Google Policy Fellow\, writer\, editor\, and podcaster. With interests in psychology and philosophy\, she was drawn to the Braver Angels debate program as a way to productively channel that intellectual energy that we so often use to process—or to cloak—our more vulnerable emotions. After getting deeply involved in the DC Alliance’s local debate program\, she was thrilled to assume the directorship of the national program earlier this year. \nReading materials to consider as you prepare for this series: In Defense of Civility: How Religion Can Unite America on Seven Moral Issues that Divide Us by James Calvin Davis and How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/mid-week-connections-oct-2-embracing-authentic-civility-in-a-disconnected-world/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Fellowhip Hall\, 323 S. Fairfax St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:adults
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SUMMARY:Mid-History of the American Red Cross
DESCRIPTION:In the Footsteps of the Good Samaritan: Clara Barton and the history of the American Red Cross\nThis series will offer a deep dive into the extraordinary life of Clara Barton\, how the American Red Cross (ARC) came to be and how Barton’s legacy and visionary spirit continues to thrive throughout the current work of the ARC. \nSusan Watson\, Archivist\, Manager Historical Programs and Collections\, American Red Cross
URL:https://opmh.org/event/mid-history-of-the-american-red-cross/
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SUMMARY:Mid-Week Connections\, Oct. 9 – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
DESCRIPTION:As we near the 2024 presidential election\, the Education Ministry at Old Presbyterian Meeting House will be offering a five-week speaker series on authentic civility. Authentic civility is the ability to have empathy and a desire to understand one another even amid our differences – whatever those differences may be. Not mere politeness to cover over awkward situations or to get us what we want\, but a real recognition that each of us is a part of the human community and that we all matter. \nAuthentic civility is not easy. It calls for enormous commitment and energy. It is so much easier to just ignore others\, or avoid them altogether. Life seems easier when we just stick with what we think we know and with what keeps us comfortable. But that’s unrealistic. Because like it or not\, we are all in this together. \nAuthentic and civil – something to be. It matters. For all of us. Join us. \nOctober 2 – Dr. Rick Elgendy\, Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology\, Wesley Theological Seminary\nDr. Elgendy\, the Martha Ashby Carr Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology\, teaches public theology and ethics and administers Wesley’s academic programs in public theology.  His research interests are animated by asking questions of subjectivity\, spirituality\, and politics at the intersection of political theology\, systematic theology\, and critical theory.  His first book\, Life Among the Powers: A Political Spirituality of Resistance\, is currently in preparation.  In addition to WTS\, he has taught at Lake Forest College and the University of Chicago. \nOctober 9 – The Rev. Dr. Ross Kane\, Associate Professor of Theology\, Ethics and Culture\, Virginia Theological Seminary\nDr. Ross Kane is a pastor and professor who writes and teaches about the complex intersections between theology\, ethics\, and culture. His latest book is The Good News of Church Politics. He teaches at Virginia Theological Seminary and his newsletter is available at rosskane.substack.com. \nDr. Kane is fascinated by the intersections of culture and moral decision-making. He helps students explore religious practices and teachings that enable us to form communities of love and justice and consider what ones detract from such formation. His most recent book\, The Good News of Church Politics (Eerdmans\, 2024)\, shows how healthy Christian politics starts with loving neighbors and being a caring congregation. \nOctober 16 – The Rev. Dr. Margaret Kibben\, Chaplain\, US House of Representatives\nOn January 3\, 2021\, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben\, Rear Admiral\, U.S. Navy (Retired)\,  was elected by the House and sworn in as the 62nd Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives. \nChaplain Kibben is an ordained Presbyterian Minister (PCUSA) and served over thirty years as a chaplain in the United States Navy\, completing her career as the U.S. Navy’s 26th Chief of Chaplains\, and previously the 18th Chaplain of the Marine Corps. Her military service comprises variety of both Navy and Marine Corps assignments where she served ashore\, at sea\, and abroad\, to include a combat-tour in Afghanistan. \nDr. Kibben is a graduate of Goucher College in Towson\, Maryland.  She received both her Master of Divinity and her Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary\, Princeton\, New Jersey.  She served as a Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace and holds a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. \nOctober 23 – Dr. Miranda Cruz – Professor of Historic Theology\, Indiana Wesleyan University\nMiranda Zapor Cruz is professor of historical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University. She holds a PhD in religion\, politics\, and society from Baylor University’s J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. \nOctober 30 – Jessie Mannisto\, Director of Debates\, Braver Angels\nJessie Mannisto is the Director of Debates for Braver Angels\, as well as a former CIA leadership analyst\, Google Policy Fellow\, writer\, editor\, and podcaster. With interests in psychology and philosophy\, she was drawn to the Braver Angels debate program as a way to productively channel that intellectual energy that we so often use to process—or to cloak—our more vulnerable emotions. After getting deeply involved in the DC Alliance’s local debate program\, she was thrilled to assume the directorship of the national program earlier this year. \nReading materials to consider as you prepare for this series: In Defense of Civility: How Religion Can Unite America on Seven Moral Issues that Divide Us by James Calvin Davis and How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/mid-week-connections-oct-9-embracing-authentic-civility-in-a-disconnected-world/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Fellowhip Hall\, 323 S. Fairfax St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:adults
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SUMMARY:Living Clara Barton’s legacy today: ARC in American and International (Geneva Convention) Life
DESCRIPTION:In the Footsteps of the Good Samaritan: Clara Barton and the history of the American Red Cross\nThis series will offer a deep dive into the extraordinary life of Clara Barton\, how the American Red Cross (ARC) came to be and how Barton’s legacy and visionary spirit continues to thrive throughout the current work of the ARC. \nCurt Luthye\, Executive Director\, Montgomery\, Howard\, Frederick Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross
URL:https://opmh.org/event/living-clara-bartons-legacy-today-arc-in-american-and-international-geneva-convention-life/
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SUMMARY:Mid-Week Connections\, Oct. 16 – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
DESCRIPTION:As we near the 2024 presidential election\, the Education Ministry at Old Presbyterian Meeting House will be offering a five-week speaker series on authentic civility. Authentic civility is the ability to have empathy and a desire to understand one another even amid our differences – whatever those differences may be. Not mere politeness to cover over awkward situations or to get us what we want\, but a real recognition that each of us is a part of the human community and that we all matter. \nAuthentic civility is not easy. It calls for enormous commitment and energy. It is so much easier to just ignore others\, or avoid them altogether. Life seems easier when we just stick with what we think we know and with what keeps us comfortable. But that’s unrealistic. Because like it or not\, we are all in this together. \nAuthentic and civil – something to be. It matters. For all of us. Join us. \nOctober 2 – Dr. Rick Elgendy\, Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology\, Wesley Theological Seminary\nDr. Elgendy\, the Martha Ashby Carr Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology\, teaches public theology and ethics and administers Wesley’s academic programs in public theology.  His research interests are animated by asking questions of subjectivity\, spirituality\, and politics at the intersection of political theology\, systematic theology\, and critical theory.  His first book\, Life Among the Powers: A Political Spirituality of Resistance\, is currently in preparation.  In addition to WTS\, he has taught at Lake Forest College and the University of Chicago. \nOctober 9 – The Rev. Dr. Ross Kane\, Associate Professor of Theology\, Ethics and Culture\, Virginia Theological Seminary\nDr. Ross Kane is a pastor and professor who writes and teaches about the complex intersections between theology\, ethics\, and culture. His latest book is The Good News of Church Politics. He teaches at Virginia Theological Seminary and his newsletter is available at rosskane.substack.com. \nOctober 16 – The Rev. Dr. Margaret Kibben\, Chaplain\, US House of Representatives\nOn January 3\, 2021\, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben\, Rear Admiral\, U.S. Navy (Retired)\,  was elected by the House and sworn in as the 62nd Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives. \nChaplain Kibben is an ordained Presbyterian Minister (PCUSA) and served over thirty years as a chaplain in the United States Navy\, completing her career as the U.S. Navy’s 26th Chief of Chaplains\, and previously the 18th Chaplain of the Marine Corps. Her military service comprises variety of both Navy and Marine Corps assignments where she served ashore\, at sea\, and abroad\, to include a combat-tour in Afghanistan. \nDr. Kibben is a graduate of Goucher College in Towson\, Maryland.  She received both her Master of Divinity and her Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary\, Princeton\, New Jersey.  She served as a Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace and holds a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. \nOctober 23 – Dr. Miranda Cruz – Professor of Historic Theology\, Indiana Wesleyan University\nMiranda Zapor Cruz is professor of historical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University. She holds a PhD in religion\, politics\, and society from Baylor University’s J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. \nOctober 30 – Jessie Mannisto\, Director of Debates\, Braver Angels\nJessie Mannisto is the Director of Debates for Braver Angels\, as well as a former CIA leadership analyst\, Google Policy Fellow\, writer\, editor\, and podcaster. With interests in psychology and philosophy\, she was drawn to the Braver Angels debate program as a way to productively channel that intellectual energy that we so often use to process—or to cloak—our more vulnerable emotions. After getting deeply involved in the DC Alliance’s local debate program\, she was thrilled to assume the directorship of the national program earlier this year. \nReading materials to consider as you prepare for this series: In Defense of Civility: How Religion Can Unite America on Seven Moral Issues that Divide Us by James Calvin Davis and How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/mid-week-connections-oct-16-embracing-authentic-civility-in-a-disconnected-world/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Fellowhip Hall\, 323 S. Fairfax St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:adults
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SUMMARY:How Image Influences Perception in Black History: Experience the Alexandria Black History Museums
DESCRIPTION:These classes were developed for the Meeting House by Ms. Audrey P. Davis. Ms. Davis worked for Alexandria city for many years before assuming her current position as the director of the Black History Museum. In addition to receiving many awards for her work\, Ms. Davis has served as president of the Alexandria Historical Society – and is active in other professional organizations. She is also one of the authors of African Americans of Alexandria\, Virginia: Beacons of Light in the 20th Century. \nOn October 20 Ms. Davis will lead a class on Moss Kendrix\, an African American advertising guru in the early 1950s. Working for the Coca-Cola corporation\, Kendrix created marketing aimed at African Americans and opened up this market segment to large American companies. He banished the ‘Aunt Jemima’ image – and created ads the everyday African American family could relate to. The Black History Museum has a Moss Kendrix Collection that will be on exhibit this fall. \nPlease join us for this informative session this week and next week for a tour of the Freedom House Museum.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/how-image-influences-perception-in-black-history-experience-the-alexandria-black-history-museums/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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SUMMARY:Mid-Week Connections\, Oct. 23 – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
DESCRIPTION:As we near the 2024 presidential election\, the Education Ministry at Old Presbyterian Meeting House will be offering a five-week speaker series on authentic civility. Authentic civility is the ability to have empathy and a desire to understand one another even amid our differences – whatever those differences may be. Not mere politeness to cover over awkward situations or to get us what we want\, but a real recognition that each of us is a part of the human community and that we all matter. \nAuthentic civility is not easy. It calls for enormous commitment and energy. It is so much easier to just ignore others\, or avoid them altogether. Life seems easier when we just stick with what we think we know and with what keeps us comfortable. But that’s unrealistic. Because like it or not\, we are all in this together. \nAuthentic and civil – something to be. It matters. For all of us. Join us. \nOctober 2 – Dr. Rick Elgendy\, Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology\, Wesley Theological Seminary\nDr. Elgendy\, the Martha Ashby Carr Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology\, teaches public theology and ethics and administers Wesley’s academic programs in public theology.  His research interests are animated by asking questions of subjectivity\, spirituality\, and politics at the intersection of political theology\, systematic theology\, and critical theory.  His first book\, Life Among the Powers: A Political Spirituality of Resistance\, is currently in preparation.  In addition to WTS\, he has taught at Lake Forest College and the University of Chicago. \nOctober 9 – The Rev. Dr. Ross Kane\, Associate Professor of Theology\, Ethics and Culture\, Virginia Theological Seminary\nDr. Ross Kane is a pastor and professor who writes and teaches about the complex intersections between theology\, ethics\, and culture. His latest book is The Good News of Church Politics. He teaches at Virginia Theological Seminary and his newsletter is available at rosskane.substack.com. \nOctober 16 – The Rev. Dr. Margaret Kibben\, Chaplain\, US House of Representatives\nOn January 3\, 2021\, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben\, Rear Admiral\, U.S. Navy (Retired)\,  was elected by the House and sworn in as the 62nd Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives. \nChaplain Kibben is an ordained Presbyterian Minister (PCUSA) and served over thirty years as a chaplain in the United States Navy\, completing her career as the U.S. Navy’s 26th Chief of Chaplains\, and previously the 18th Chaplain of the Marine Corps. Her military service comprises variety of both Navy and Marine Corps assignments where she served ashore\, at sea\, and abroad\, to include a combat-tour in Afghanistan. \nDr. Kibben is a graduate of Goucher College in Towson\, Maryland.  She received both her Master of Divinity and her Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary\, Princeton\, New Jersey.  She served as a Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace and holds a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. \nOctober 23 – Dr. Miranda Cruz – Professor of Historic Theology\, Indiana Wesleyan University\nMiranda Zapor Cruz has been named the director of The Sacred Alliance at Wesley Seminary. She began her role at the organization on September 15\, 2018. After the position recently became available\, Dr. Colleen Derr\, president of Wesley Seminary\, and Dr. Abson Joseph\, dean of the seminary\, approached Cruz after learning more about her skills and passions. “With Dr. Cruz’s interest in issues of equity\, justice and reconciliation\, we felt she could bring vibrant\, comprehensive leadership to the organization\,” Dr. Derr said. \nCruz hopes the organization can become a center for research in order to better serve the church. With the close relationship to Wesley Seminary and Indiana Wesleyan University\, The Sacred Alliance has access to resources that will help it become a strong advocate for reconciliation\, and Cruz sees opportunities to more fully utilize these resources. “I’m excited for the partnerships that we will form as we engage with scholars\, pastors\, community leaders and other organizations\,” Cruz said. “I have many ideas\, and I know the existing Sacred Alliance team does as well\, so I’m excited to see where God leads.” Cruz plans to engage more deeply with specific issues in her field of interest\, specifically mutuality between men and women\, racial reconciliation and stewardship of the created world. \nShe currently works at Indiana Wesleyan University’s Marion campus as assistant professor of Christian Theology. She earned her Ph.D. in religion\, politics and society from Baylor University and her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. \nThe Sacred Alliance is an organization that advocates for women in leadership and ministry through leadership development\, deployment and networking. The organization\, formerly associated with Southern Wesleyan University\, moved to its new home at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University in the fall of 2016. \n  \nOctober 30 – Jessie Mannisto\, Director of Debates\, Braver Angels\nJessie Mannisto is the Director of Debates for Braver Angels\, as well as a former CIA leadership analyst\, Google Policy Fellow\, writer\, editor\, and podcaster. With interests in psychology and philosophy\, she was drawn to the Braver Angels debate program as a way to productively channel that intellectual energy that we so often use to process—or to cloak—our more vulnerable emotions. After getting deeply involved in the DC Alliance’s local debate program\, she was thrilled to assume the directorship of the national program earlier this year. \nReading materials to consider as you prepare for this series: In Defense of Civility: How Religion Can Unite America on Seven Moral Issues that Divide Us by James Calvin Davis and How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/mid-week-connections-oct-23-embracing-authentic-civility-in-a-disconnected-world/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Fellowhip Hall\, 323 S. Fairfax St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T103000
DTSTAMP:20241008T122846Z
CREATED:20241008T122846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T122846Z
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SUMMARY:How Image Influences Perception in Black History: Experience the Alexandria Black History Museums
DESCRIPTION:These classes were developed for the Meeting House by Ms. Audrey P. Davis. Ms. Davis worked for Alexandria city for many years before assuming her current position as the director of the Black History Museum. In addition to receiving many awards for her work\, Ms. Davis has served as president of the Alexandria Historical Society – and is active in other professional organizations. She is also one of the authors of African Americans of Alexandria\, Virginia: Beacons of Light in the 20th Century. \nPlease meet us at the Freedom House Museum on Duke Street at the regular Adult Education time of 9:30 AM and have a private tour of the museum. The Freedom House Museum is what remains of a large complex dedicated to trafficking thousands of Black men\, women\, and children from 1828 – 1861. Slavery\, race-based laws\, and racial terror erased and diminished African American history and its contributions to the national narrative. This museum seeks to reframe white supremacist history and honors the lives and experiences of the enslaved and free Black people who lived in and were trafficked through Alexandria.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/how-image-influences-perception-in-black-history-experience-the-alexandria-black-history-museums-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T200000
DTSTAMP:20240924T132200Z
CREATED:20240913T145952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T132200Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Week Connections\, Oct. 30 – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
DESCRIPTION:As we near the 2024 presidential election\, the Education Ministry at Old Presbyterian Meeting House will be offering a five-week speaker series on authentic civility. Authentic civility is the ability to have empathy and a desire to understand one another even amid our differences – whatever those differences may be. Not mere politeness to cover over awkward situations or to get us what we want\, but a real recognition that each of us is a part of the human community and that we all matter. \nAuthentic civility is not easy. It calls for enormous commitment and energy. It is so much easier to just ignore others\, or avoid them altogether. Life seems easier when we just stick with what we think we know and with what keeps us comfortable. But that’s unrealistic. Because like it or not\, we are all in this together. \nAuthentic and civil – something to be. It matters. For all of us. Join us. \nOctober 2 – Dr. Rick Elgendy\, Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology\, Wesley Theological Seminary\nDr. Elgendy\, the Martha Ashby Carr Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology\, teaches public theology and ethics and administers Wesley’s academic programs in public theology.  His research interests are animated by asking questions of subjectivity\, spirituality\, and politics at the intersection of political theology\, systematic theology\, and critical theory.  His first book\, Life Among the Powers: A Political Spirituality of Resistance\, is currently in preparation.  In addition to WTS\, he has taught at Lake Forest College and the University of Chicago. \nOctober 9 – The Rev. Dr. Ross Kane\, Associate Professor of Theology\, Ethics and Culture\, Virginia Theological Seminary\nDr. Ross Kane is a pastor and professor who writes and teaches about the complex intersections between theology\, ethics\, and culture. His latest book is The Good News of Church Politics. He teaches at Virginia Theological Seminary and his newsletter is available at rosskane.substack.com. \nOctober 16 – The Rev. Dr. Margaret Kibben\, Chaplain\, US House of Representatives\nOn January 3\, 2021\, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben\, Rear Admiral\, U.S. Navy (Retired)\,  was elected by the House and sworn in as the 62nd Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives. \nChaplain Kibben is an ordained Presbyterian Minister (PCUSA) and served over thirty years as a chaplain in the United States Navy\, completing her career as the U.S. Navy’s 26th Chief of Chaplains\, and previously the 18th Chaplain of the Marine Corps. Her military service comprises variety of both Navy and Marine Corps assignments where she served ashore\, at sea\, and abroad\, to include a combat-tour in Afghanistan. \nDr. Kibben is a graduate of Goucher College in Towson\, Maryland.  She received both her Master of Divinity and her Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary\, Princeton\, New Jersey.  She served as a Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace and holds a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. \nOctober 23 – Dr. Miranda Cruz – Professor of Historic Theology\, Indiana Wesleyan University\nMiranda Zapor Cruz is professor of historical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University. She holds a PhD in religion\, politics\, and society from Baylor University’s J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. \nOctober 30 – Jessie Mannisto\, Director of Debates\, Braver Angels\nJessie Mannisto is a former CIA leadership analyst\, Google Policy Fellow\, political activist\, and founder and editor emerita of Third Factor\, an online magazine\, podcast\, and membership community dedicated to the search for the higher path. With interests in psychology and philosophy\, she was drawn to the Braver Angels debate program as a way to productively channel that intellectual energy that we so often use to process—or to cloak—our more vulnerable emotions. After getting deeply involved in her local alliance’s debate program\, she was thrilled to come on board as Braver Angels’ Director of Debates in 2024. \nA proud native of Detroit and graduate of Kalamazoo College and the University of Michigan\, Jessie is now based in the Washington\, DC area. \nReading materials to consider as you prepare for this series: In Defense of Civility: How Religion Can Unite America on Seven Moral Issues that Divide Us by James Calvin Davis and How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/mid-week-connections-oct-30-embracing-authentic-civility-in-a-disconnected-world/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Fellowhip Hall\, 323 S. Fairfax St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T103000
DTSTAMP:20241004T150028Z
CREATED:20240924T141823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T150028Z
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SUMMARY:How the PC(USA) is Serving in the World and in the United States
DESCRIPTION:We will welcome Susan Kriehbel who will talk about the status and ministry  of the PC(USA). Susan works part-time as the Associate for Migration Accompaniment Ministries to coordinate PC(USA) humanitarian response and advocacy on behalf of refugees\, asylum seekers and other forced migrants.  She coordinates PDA assistance and technical support to mid-councils and local task forces to equip congregations in their respective ministries.  She also works with other PC(USA) ministries and with ecumenical and interfaith partners to expand our capacity to serve refugees and other vulnerable migrants.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/1393/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T190000
DTSTAMP:20241030T210151Z
CREATED:20241030T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T210151Z
UID:1470-1730790000-1730833200@opmh.org
SUMMARY:Open for Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Our Meeting House will be open to the public on Tuesday\, November 5 and Wednesday\, November 6 from 7AM until 7PM. If you are looking for a quiet space for self-guided prayer and meditation\, we will be open for you. This is FREE and all are welcome to come by!
URL:https://opmh.org/event/open-for-prayer/2024-11-05/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T200000
DTSTAMP:20241018T142134Z
CREATED:20240126T163148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T142134Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Break Bread - Dinner for 8
DESCRIPTION:What’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!\n \nWe have Sunday and Thursday dates in November reserved at Union Street Public House. All you have to do is sign up to come eat dinner – everyone pays their own way and a member of the Membership & Evangelism Ministry will meet you there. You can park in the church lot and walk. This has been such a great way to meet more people at the Meeting House – why not give it a try\, you gotta eat! 🙂 \nSign up here: opmh.org/dinnerfor8
URL:https://opmh.org/event/lets-break-bread-dinner-for-8/2024-11-07/
LOCATION:Union Street Public House\, 121 S. Union St.\, Alexandria\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Membership & Evangelism Ministry":MAILTO:vstones@opmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20241023T185058Z
CREATED:20241023T185058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T185058Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Clean Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Bring your work gloves and garden tools for a Clean Up Day at the church.  Contact Monika with questions.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/fall-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Church Yard
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T103000
DTSTAMP:20241029T195642Z
CREATED:20241021T184937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T195642Z
UID:1447-1731231000-1731234600@opmh.org
SUMMARY:Religion and Conflict: Lessons from Inter-Religious Engagement for our  Intra-Christian Tensions
DESCRIPTION:While inter-religious dynamics continue to add fuel to conflict globally\, efforts to improve inter-religious understanding over recent years have shown promising results and offered useful tools for constructive engagement. Those tools—especially approaches that emphasize the importance of finding a shared ethical commitment—hold similar promise for improving contentious contemporary relationships between different Christian communities. This practically-focused class will consider how we might realize that promise. \nNovember 10 – Religion and Conflict: insights from religious dynamics in the Bosnian war of the late 20th century (this gets at the “why this matters” question) \nNovember 17 – Inter-Religious Engagement: insights on how best to engage the religious other (this gets into tools/approaches that have proven valuable in inter-religious engagements) \nNovember 24 Implications for Today: engaging the (arguably) most challenging contemporary religious “other”-the Christian with whom we disagree
URL:https://opmh.org/event/religion-and-conflict-lessons-from-inter-religious-engagement-for-our-intra-christian-tensions/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T103000
DTSTAMP:20241029T195742Z
CREATED:20241021T185115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T195742Z
UID:1448-1731835800-1731839400@opmh.org
SUMMARY:Religion and Conflict: Lessons from Inter-Religious Engagement for our Intra-Christian Tensions\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:While inter-religious dynamics continue to add fuel to conflict globally\, efforts to improve inter-religious understanding over recent years have shown promising results and offered useful tools for constructive engagement. Those tools—especially approaches that emphasize the importance of finding a shared ethical commitment—hold similar promise for improving contentious contemporary relationships between different Christian communities. This practically-focused class will consider how we might realize that promise. \nNovember 10 – Religion and Conflict: insights from religious dynamics in the Bosnian war of the late 20th century (this gets at the “why this matters” question) \nNovember 17 – Inter-Religious Engagement: insights on how best to engage the religious other (this gets into tools/approaches that have proven valuable in inter-religious engagements) \nNovember 24 Implications for Today: engaging the (arguably) most challenging contemporary religious “other”-the Christian with whom we disagree
URL:https://opmh.org/event/religion-and-conflict-lessons-from-inter-religious-engagement-for-our-intra-christian-tensions-part-2/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T103000
DTSTAMP:20241029T195809Z
CREATED:20241021T185503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T195809Z
UID:1452-1732440600-1732444200@opmh.org
SUMMARY:Religion and Conflict: Lessons from Inter-Religious Engagement for our Intra-Christian Tensions\, Part 3
DESCRIPTION:While inter-religious dynamics continue to add fuel to conflict globally\, efforts to improve inter-religious understanding over recent years have shown promising results and offered useful tools for constructive engagement. Those tools—especially approaches that emphasize the importance of finding a shared ethical commitment—hold similar promise for improving contentious contemporary relationships between different Christian communities. This practically-focused class will consider how we might realize that promise. \nNovember 10 – Religion and Conflict: insights from religious dynamics in the Bosnian war of the late 20th century (this gets at the “why this matters” question) \nNovember 17 – Inter-Religious Engagement: insights on how best to engage the religious other (this gets into tools/approaches that have proven valuable in inter-religious engagements) \nNovember 24 Implications for Today: engaging the (arguably) most challenging contemporary religious “other”-the Christian with whom we disagree
URL:https://opmh.org/event/religion-and-conflict-lessons-from-inter-religious-engagement-for-our-intra-christian-tensions-part-3/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T183000
DTSTAMP:20241112T185514Z
CREATED:20241112T185514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T185514Z
UID:1497-1733068800-1733077800@opmh.org
SUMMARY:Family Christmas Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Let’s start the Christmas season together on Thanksgiving weekend. Join us for a showing of a holiday favorite movie. Bring the family\, a blanket\, and some snacks to share to Heritage Hall on the lower level of Elliot House. Friends and family are welcome to come along! This event is free and open to the public. No registration needed. 
URL:https://opmh.org/event/family-christmas-movie-night/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T103000
DTSTAMP:20241114T205047Z
CREATED:20241113T205516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T205047Z
UID:1507-1733650200-1733653800@opmh.org
SUMMARY:A Dickens Christmas: Hearing the Gospel through Charles Dickens’s "A Christmas Carol"
DESCRIPTION:Each year at Advent\, Christians everywhere revisit a certain old Victorian moral story. The images of snow-covered English cobblestone streets\, the sentimentally-portrayed ragged poor\, and the ever-more familiar plot line don’t seem to grow tiresome through the years. Charles Dickens’s preachy little tale A Christmas Carol holds us captive like the returning relative we have come to expect—even yearn—to see every holiday season. \nDuring this season of Advent during our Sunday morning Adult Education hour\, we will look at the Advent lessons through Ebenezer Scrooge’s eyes. We will learn the traditional Advent lessons of Hope\, Faith\, Peace\, and Joy\, and we will also observe how Dickens shows us how Scrooge needs the lessons of Advent in his life. For Christians\, when Christ comes into our lives and is born in our hearts\, He becomes the Lord of our past\, present\, and future. Keeping this thought in mind\, Charles Dickens’ spirits of Christmas past\, Christmas present\, and Christmas future take on a new meaning in our lives. \nSuggested reading for this study: The Redemption of Scrooge by Matt Rawle. \nFacilitated by Linda Lanam\, Priscilla Andre-Colton\, and Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood
URL:https://opmh.org/event/a-dickens-christmas-hearing-the-gospel-through-charles-dickenss-a-christmas-carol/2024-12-08/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T203000
DTSTAMP:20241204T132058Z
CREATED:20241114T211805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T132058Z
UID:1525-1733684400-1733689800@opmh.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Reading:  A Dickens of a Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 34th Annual Christmas Reading and Carols on Sunday\, December 8\, at 7:00 PM in Heritage Hall on the lowest level of Elliot House. We’ll share funny\, serious\, and poetic readings in anticipation of the coming of the Light. This event is FREE and open to all.\n \n• With texts by Celestine Sibley\, Peter Matthiesen\, Mary McElveen\, and others! \n• Read enthusiastically by Meeting House members and friends! \n• Come have a cookie and sing a carol or two!
URL:https://opmh.org/event/christmas-reading-a-dickens-of-a-christmas/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T180000
DTSTAMP:20241112T184458Z
CREATED:20240924T190223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T184458Z
UID:1396-1734192900-1734199200@opmh.org
SUMMARY:"A Christmas Carol" and Backstage Tour
DESCRIPTION:It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas – well\, not really! But nevertheless\, pull out your calendar and let’s start to fill in your December calendar starting with this fun event with your church family. We have a group reservation to see “A Christmas Carol” at the Little Theatre of Alexandria on December 14 at 5:00 PM and will gather at 4:15 PM for a pre-show backstage tour.  Join us for the tour and show! \nTickets are $28 (including fees). Registration ends October 30 before tickets go on sale to the public. Questions? Contact Vicki. \n 
URL:https://opmh.org/event/a-christmas-carol-and-backstage-tour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T103000
DTSTAMP:20241211T183423Z
CREATED:20241113T205516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T183423Z
UID:1509-1734255000-1734258600@opmh.org
SUMMARY:A Dickens Christmas: Hearing the Gospel through Charles Dickens’s "A Christmas Carol"
DESCRIPTION:Each year at Advent\, Christians everywhere revisit a certain old Victorian moral story. The images of snow-covered English cobblestone streets\, the sentimentally-portrayed ragged poor\, and the ever-more familiar plot line don’t seem to grow tiresome through the years. Charles Dickens’s preachy little tale A Christmas Carol holds us captive like the returning relative we have come to expect—even yearn—to see every holiday season. \nDuring this season of Advent during our Sunday morning Adult Education hour\, we will look at the Advent lessons through Ebenezer Scrooge’s eyes. We will learn the traditional Advent lessons of Hope\, Faith\, Peace\, and Joy\, and we will also observe how Dickens shows us how Scrooge needs the lessons of Advent in his life. For Christians\, when Christ comes into our lives and is born in our hearts\, He becomes the Lord of our past\, present\, and future. Keeping this thought in mind\, Charles Dickens’ spirits of Christmas past\, Christmas present\, and Christmas future take on a new meaning in our lives. \nSuggested reading for this study: The Redemption of Scrooge by Matt Rawle. \nFacilitated by Linda Lanam\, Priscilla Andre-Colton\, and Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood
URL:https://opmh.org/event/a-dickens-christmas-hearing-the-gospel-through-charles-dickenss-a-christmas-carol-2024-12-15/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T200000
DTSTAMP:20241119T142238Z
CREATED:20231102T135846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T142238Z
UID:508-1734634800-1734638400@opmh.org
SUMMARY:Taizé Service
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for our Taizé Prayer Service\, a special candlelit service of prayer\, song\, silence\, and meditation. This service provides a quiet space for you to pause and reflect during this busy season\, while being particularly mindful of the griefs and struggles we may bear. We hope you will find solace and comfort in this time of shared contemplation.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/taize-service/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T103000
DTSTAMP:20241211T183454Z
CREATED:20241113T205516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T183454Z
UID:1510-1734859800-1734863400@opmh.org
SUMMARY:A Dickens Christmas: Hearing the Gospel through Charles Dickens’s "A Christmas Carol"
DESCRIPTION:Each year at Advent\, Christians everywhere revisit a certain old Victorian moral story. The images of snow-covered English cobblestone streets\, the sentimentally-portrayed ragged poor\, and the ever-more familiar plot line don’t seem to grow tiresome through the years. Charles Dickens’s preachy little tale A Christmas Carol holds us captive like the returning relative we have come to expect—even yearn—to see every holiday season. \nDuring this season of Advent during our Sunday morning Adult Education hour\, we will look at the Advent lessons through Ebenezer Scrooge’s eyes. We will learn the traditional Advent lessons of Hope\, Faith\, Peace\, and Joy\, and we will also observe how Dickens shows us how Scrooge needs the lessons of Advent in his life. For Christians\, when Christ comes into our lives and is born in our hearts\, He becomes the Lord of our past\, present\, and future. Keeping this thought in mind\, Charles Dickens’ spirits of Christmas past\, Christmas present\, and Christmas future take on a new meaning in our lives. \nSuggested reading for this study: The Redemption of Scrooge by Matt Rawle. \nFacilitated by Linda Lanam\, Priscilla Andre-Colton\, and Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood
URL:https://opmh.org/event/a-dickens-christmas-hearing-the-gospel-through-charles-dickenss-a-christmas-carol-2024-12-22/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T103000
DTSTAMP:20241223T171246Z
CREATED:20241223T171246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T171246Z
UID:1652-1736674200-1736677800@opmh.org
SUMMARY:Hands on Harvests: Caring for our Community One Tomato at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Hands On Harvests started during the pandemic to encourage vegetable gardeners to donate surplus harvest. Four years later\, HOH still supports all gardeners wherever they grow\, but also builds and manages vegetable gardens for people who need better access to affordable\, fresh produce. This session will share how HOH cultivates communities of gardeners; attendees are invited to bring vegetable and herb seeds to swap. Speaker: Stacey Evers
URL:https://opmh.org/event/hands-on-harvests-caring-for-our-community-one-tomato-at-a-time/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T103000
DTSTAMP:20241223T171401Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T171401Z
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SUMMARY:Loving Hands Touch Ministry\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Loving Hands Touch Ministry\, Inc. is a compassionate non-profit organization committed to fostering the well-being and empowerment of families by delivering comprehensive community programs and services. With a holistic approach\, the organization addresses physical health\, intellectual development\, social connections\, and spiritual growth\, creating opportunities for individuals and families to thrive in every aspect of life. By cultivating supportive environments and promoting equitable access to resources\, Loving Hands Touch Ministry inspires resilience\, uplifts communities\, and helps individuals achieve their fullest potential while strengthening the bonds that unite families and neighbors. \nSpeakers: Dr. May Samba and Andrew Yeboah
URL:https://opmh.org/event/loving-hands-touch-ministry-inc/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T100000
DTSTAMP:20241223T172527Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T172527Z
UID:1656-1737883800-1737885600@opmh.org
SUMMARY:Dance for Parkinson’s Disease
DESCRIPTION:Instructor Elizabeth Spatz and George Mason University Assistant Professor Shaun D’Arcy will discuss Mark Morris Dance Group’s researched-backed Dance for PD® program. These uplifting movement-based classes offer physical benefits and help to reduce social isolation commonly associated with this neurological disease. Spatz and D’Arcy\, both faculty at Mason’s School of Dance\, believe in dance’s power to build community and inspire joy through movement. They will offer a taste of what participants experience in a typical Dance for PD class and provide information about in-person programs being offered locally including those held at George Mason University’s Fairfax campus. \nSpeakers: Shaun D’Arcy and Elizabeth Spatz
URL:https://opmh.org/event/dance-for-parkinsons-disease/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T103000
DTSTAMP:20250106T194043Z
CREATED:20241223T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T194043Z
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SUMMARY:Mt. Vernon Cares
DESCRIPTION:Mt Vernon Cares started as a group of MVHS special education teachers that saw a need for bringing their community together in support of their students and their families. Their primary vehicle for reimagining the way our community interacts with their most vulnerable population became the Gobblepalooza 5k Turkey Trot. Despite the pandemic and school closures\, they celebrated their 16th consecutive event by adding a 10k. Their fundraising efforts support their music therapy programming\, various student run organizations and sports\, scholarships and have even been used in aiding international disaster relief campaigns. In conjunction with the gracious local businesses and neighbors that allow their roads to be closed the Saturday before Thanksgiving\, MVHS has celebrated this long-standing “trot-ition” while thinking globally and acting locally.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/mt-vernon-cares/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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