BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//OPMH - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://opmh.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for OPMH REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T103000 DTSTAMP:20231128T150423Z CREATED:20231128T150423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T150423Z UID:5263-1793874600-1793874600@opmh.org SUMMARY:Sunday's Coming Virtual Bible Study DESCRIPTION: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. Contact the office for the zoom link. URL:https://opmh.org/event/looking-into-the-lectionary/2026-11-05/ CATEGORIES:adults,Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sundays-Coming-Bible-Study.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTSTAMP:20260910T161211Z CREATED:20240829T161756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T161211Z UID:1340-1793923200-1794182399@opmh.org SUMMARY:All Church Retreat DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Meeting House Fall Retreat! \nRegistration begins on Monday\, September 14 at 10:00 AM. \nCome join us for the All-Church Retreat at beautiful Massanetta Springs! It’s a wonderful way to learn\, reflect and build community with others at the Meeting House\, while enjoying a relaxing fall weekend in the Shenandoah Valley. The Retreat is for everyone in our congregation: families with kids of all ages\, couples and singles. (Childcare is available for the littlest ones.) \nWe’ll enjoy engaging and age-appropriate education\, shared meals\, Friday evening “ice-breaker” activities\, Saturday evening entertainment and games\, and congregation-led Sunday morning worship. There is also free time for hiking\, reading\, napping\, crafts – or chatting while rocking on the front porch. \nOur adult program this year is “Called to Adventure.” We will wrestle with the many ways we are called to be the church today. By exploring the book of Acts and the history of the church\, we will meet other “adventurers” who have also asked similar questions and have wisdom to share. Our leader is The Rev. Dr. Buz Wilcoxon\, Lassiter Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life at Presbyterian College. \nJoin us Friday\, November 6 through Sunday\, November 8 in Massanetta Springs\, Virginia. Registration starts at 10 AM on Monday\, September 14 and goes through Monday\, October 19. \nRetreat Brochure \nRetreat FAQs \nRetreat Fees 2026 \nRegister for the Retreat (registration begins September 14\, 10:00 AM) URL:https://opmh.org/event/1340/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-Retreat-web-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T103000 DTSTAMP:20260819T170621Z CREATED:20250930T192321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T170621Z UID:4956-1794130200-1794133800@opmh.org SUMMARY:New Members: Call to Discipleship DESCRIPTION:Are 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 on discipleship\, where we will explore the meaning of discipleship\, what it means to be Presbyterian and how to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ through scripture\, prayer and community.  Classes begin on October 25 at 9:30 AM and will take place in the Conference Room\, located on the second floor of  Elliot House.  You need not attend all classes.  Come when you can and bring a friend! \nSundays\, October 25\, November 1\, November 8\, 9:30-10:30 AM\, Elliot House Conference Room\nFacilitator: Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood URL:https://opmh.org/event/new-members-call-to-discipleship/2026-11-08/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Conference Room\, 323 S. Fairfax St.\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314-3807\, United States CATEGORIES:adults,Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/10-5-web-new-member-study-wood.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T103000 DTSTAMP:20260819T172631Z CREATED:20260819T172631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T172631Z UID:4974-1794130200-1794133800@opmh.org SUMMARY:Stories of War: Remembering Our Veterans DESCRIPTION:Members of the congregation relate stories of war told to them by their fathers. There will be selections from other sources as well. \nJoin us in Heritage Hall\, the lowest level of Elliot House each Sunday for our Adult Forum. URL:https://opmh.org/event/stories-of-war-remembering-our-veterans/ CATEGORIES:adults,Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/11-08-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T203000 DTSTAMP:20250724T183458Z CREATED:20250724T183458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T183458Z UID:5140-1794337200-1794342600@opmh.org SUMMARY:Women's Monthly Bible Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:Beginning September 8\, Women’s Fellowship will meet monthly to explore United Through Christ\, Bound To Each Other\, the 2025–2026 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible study by Rev. Dr. Rhonda Mawhood Lee. Together\, participants will reflect on Paul’s teachings and wrestle with enduring questions of faith\, unity\, conflict\, and Christian living through prayer\, discussion\, and study. \nJoin us as we begin this engaging new study on September 8 at 7:00 PM in the Elliot House Parlor. \nWe will meet monthly on the second Tuesday. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Margaret Whitesides. URL:https://opmh.org/event/womens-monthly-bible-discussion-group/2026-11-10/ CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-10-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T120000 DTSTAMP:20261019T193351Z CREATED:20241018T140901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T193351Z UID:1439-1794731400-1794744000@opmh.org SUMMARY:St. Andrew's Sunday DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday morning\, November 15 as we come together to celebrate our vibrant Scottish Presbyterian heritage. Our worship will kick off with a bagpiper from the St. Andrew’s Society to set the tone. Feel free to wear your plaid or kilt if you have one! We look forward to having you join us for this special occasion. URL:https://opmh.org/event/st-andrews-sunday/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2026-St.-Andrews-Sunday.jpg-1200x860-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T103000 DTSTAMP:20260819T172833Z CREATED:20260819T172833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T172833Z UID:4976-1794735000-1794738600@opmh.org SUMMARY:The Meaning\, Magic and Mystery of Middle Eastern Rugs and Textile Art DESCRIPTION:Middle Eastern rugs are far more than decorative floor coverings; they serve as sophisticated visual languages\, spiritual tools\, and cultural archives. Mr. Pratt will discuss three main sections in summary of how they convey meaning: \n1. Function in Prayer and Spiritual Spaces \n2. Telling Stories and Historical Narratives \n3. Regional Patterns and Tribal Identity \nRoger Pratt is a passionate collector\, traveler and recognized expert in antique rugs and global textiles. He serves on the board of The Textile Museum at George Washington University and is past president of New York’s rug and textile group\, the Hajji Baba Club\, founded in 1932. \nRoger’s fascination with collecting began in the early 1990s. Over the decades\, he has cultivated a deep appreciation for the ethnographic\, religious\, and historical dimensions of weaving. For Roger\, rugs and textiles are far more than decor; they are profound expressions of cultural art that reveal how people lived and adapted over time. His diverse personal collection spans the globe\, featuring everything from 18th-century Persian and Kurdish pieces to intricate Indonesian textiles and regional headwear from the Silk Road. \nJoin us in Heritage Hall\, the lowest level of Elliot House each Sunday for our Adult Forum. URL:https://opmh.org/event/the-meaning-magic-and-mystery-of-middle-eastern-rugs-and-textile-art/ CATEGORIES:adults,Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/11-15-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T193000 DTSTAMP:20261006T195658Z CREATED:20261006T185105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T195658Z UID:5149-1794925800-1794943800@opmh.org SUMMARY:Women's Fellowship Book Group DESCRIPTION:This month we’re reading The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick\, a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel about friendship\, courage\, and the power of women supporting one another through life’s changes. \n\nSet in the early 1960s\, four suburban housewives form a book club that becomes so much more than a place to discuss books. As they explore Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique\, they discover new possibilities\, deeper connections\, and the strength to reshape their futures. \nWhether you’re a longtime participant or joining us for the first time\, we’d love to have you be part of the conversation! \n\nTuesday\, November 23\, pick the time and place that matches your schedule this month:\n2:30 PM Elliot House Parlor\n4:30 PM La Madeleine\n6:00 PM 1823 Café at VTS \nWe hope you will join us – new readers always welcome! \n#OPMHAlexandria #WomensFellowship #BookGroup #PilgrimAtTinkerCreek #MarieBostwick #FaithAndFellowship #ReadersWelcome \n\n  \n  URL:https://opmh.org/event/womens-fellowship-book-group-2-copy/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/11-2026-WF-Book-Group-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T103000 DTSTAMP:20260819T173033Z CREATED:20260819T173033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173033Z UID:4978-1795339800-1795343400@opmh.org SUMMARY:When the time comes: Planning Ahead for a Memorial Service or Funeral DESCRIPTION:We’re All Gonna Die Someday (🎶Kasey Chambers🎹) . . . When the time comes: Planning Ahead for a Memorial Service or Funeral \nOne of the gifts we can give our loved ones is to share our wishes and plans for end-of-life. The Rev. Ann Herlin will walk us through some of what to expect in planning for a memorial service or funeral. Whether you are thinking about your own plans\, or wondering what to expect when a loved one dies\, this is an invitation / opportunity to consider things now\, helping us be better prepared for when the time comes. \nJoin us in Heritage Hall\, the lowest level of Elliot House each Sunday for our Adult Forum. URL:https://opmh.org/event/when-the-time-comes-planning-ahead-for-a-memorial-service-or-funeral/ CATEGORIES:adults,Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/11-22-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T140000 DTSTAMP:20261019T191036Z CREATED:20251020T134210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T191036Z UID:1085-1795348800-1795356000@opmh.org SUMMARY:Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event DESCRIPTION:Join our event and get involved in growing the movement to end hunger. It starts with a meal\, and it starts with you. \nRise Against Hunger is committed to addressing food insecurity through nourishing lives\, empowering communities and responding to emergencies. \nPeople living in rural areas and young children are disproportionately affected by food insecurity\, which is why Rise Against Hunger works predominantly in remote\, last-mile communities. We are focused on supporting people who face challenges in accessing adequate food. A large percentage of our meals are also distributed through school feeding programs to address children’s nutritional needs\, like in Madagascar where 10-year-old Ematokisoa receives daily meals at school. Ematokisoa previously did not have enough nutritious food to make it through the school day\, but he has been able to continue his studies since receiving meals and is preparing to begin secondary school. By providing food to nourish lives\, Rise Against Hunger is working to alleviate food insecurity in remote areas in countries around the world. URL:https://opmh.org/event/rise-against-hunger-meal-packaging-event/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Fellowhip Hall\, 323 S. Fairfax St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FB-Event-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T120000 DTSTAMP:20261019T191315Z CREATED:20251008T142439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T191315Z UID:3573-1795860000-1795867200@opmh.org SUMMARY:Hanging of the Greens DESCRIPTION:Join us for Hanging of the Greens on Saturday\, November 28\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM! Come help decorate the church for the Advent season while enjoying hot chocolate\, cookies\, and festive fellowship. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the community\, this is a joyful way to kick off the holidays together. Bring your holiday spirit—and maybe a friend or two—and help transform our space into a celebration of light\, hope\, and welcome. URL:https://opmh.org/event/hanging-of-the-greens/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Hanging-of-the-Greens-WEB-1200x860-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T104500 DTSTAMP:20261030T123633Z CREATED:20241021T185753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T123633Z UID:1453-1795944600-1795949100@opmh.org SUMMARY:Advent Celebration for All Ages DESCRIPTION:Join us as we begin our Advent season. \nAngels brought all the BIG NEWS:  the message to Mary\, the prophecy to Zechariah and the announcement to the shepherds.  Our Advent event focuses on these messengers. So come make an advent wreath\, create an ornament\, join in a service project\, enjoy refreshments and fellowship\, and sing a carol or two.  This event is for ALL ages.  Come one\, Come all. URL:https://opmh.org/event/advent-wreath-making-workshop-for-all-ages/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Fellowhip Hall\, 323 S. Fairfax St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States CATEGORIES:adults,Class,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Advent-Celebration-1200-x-860-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T193000 DTSTAMP:20261006T195638Z CREATED:20261006T194022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T195638Z UID:5152-1797345000-1797363000@opmh.org SUMMARY:Women's Fellowship Book Group DESCRIPTION:Join us this month as we discuss Sandwich\, the bestselling novel by Catherine Newman\, a funny\, tender\, and deeply relatable story about family\, change\, and the seasons of life. \n\nFor twenty years\, Rocky has cherished her family’s summer week on Cape Cod. But this year’s vacation arrives at a moment when everything seems to be shifting. Caught between growing children\, aging parents\, changing relationships\, and her own midlife transitions\, Rocky finds herself revisiting old memories and confronting truths she’s kept hidden for years. \nFilled with humor\, heart\, and insight\, Sandwich offers a beautiful reflection on family\, love\, loss\, and what it means to let go. \nWhether you’re a longtime book group member or joining us for the first time\, we’d love to have you be part of the conversation. \n\nTuesday\, December 15\, pick the time and place that matches your schedule this month:\n2:30 PM Elliot House Parlor\n4:30 PM La Madeleine\n6:00 PM 1823 Café at VTS \n#OPMHAlexandria #WomensFellowship #BookGroup #Sandwich #CatherineNewman #FaithAndFellowship #ReadersWelcome \n\n  \n  URL:https://opmh.org/event/womens-fellowship-book-group-3/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/12-2026-WF-Book-Group-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261224T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261224T173000 DTSTAMP:20261030T123820Z CREATED:20261029T163756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T123820Z UID:5242-1798129800-1798133400@opmh.org SUMMARY:Join the Christmas Eve Pageant DESCRIPTION:Calling All Children & Youth for the Christmas Eve Pageant! \n\nChildren and youth ages 3 and up are invited to help us tell the story of Christ’s birth during our 4:30 PM Christmas Eve Family Worship Service. Whether they’d like to be an angel\, shepherd\, or one of our littlest animals\, there’s a place for everyone in this Christmas tradition! \nRehearsal Schedule \nSunday\, December 6 | 9:30 AM \nKindergarten–12th Grade: JOY Time\, Fellowship Hall\nPreschoolers: Music & Movement\, Room 12 \nSunday\, December 13 | 9:30 AM\nKindergarten–12th Grade: JOY Time\, Fellowship Hall\nPreschoolers: Music & Movement\, Room 12 \nSunday\, December 20 | 9:30 AM\nKindergarten–12th Grade: JOY Time\, Fellowship Hall\nPreschoolers: Music & Movement\, Room 12 \nTuesday\, December 22 | 10:00 AM\nFull cast rehearsal in the Sanctuary \nChristmas Eve | 4:30 PM\nChristmas Pageant & Family Worship \nPlease register each participating child by December 6\, and let us know if you’re able to lend a hand with rehearsals or the Christmas Eve service. We can’t wait to share this wonderful story together! \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name of person filling out this form(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email of person filling out this form\n \n Participating children (please click "Add Entry" to enter the child(s) information)\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Child's Name \n \n Child's Age (3 years or older) \n \n Child's Grade \n \n What role would your child like to play? \n Actions\n \n \n\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n Edit\n Delete\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n There are no Entries. \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Add Entry\n \n \n Maximum number of entries reached.\n \n\nAre you able to volunteer with the rehersals and/or worship service?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Maybe - please contact me\n Please let us know if you have any questions or more information to sharePermission and photo releaseDo you give the Meeting House permission to use your child(ren)'s image in our publications and/or online? \n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://opmh.org/event/christmas-eve-pageant/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Join-the-Christmas-Ev-Pageant.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR