Blessing of the Animals
Church YardAll creatures great and small are welcome at our annual Blessing of the Animals worship service! Join us to celebrate the special connection between humans and their furry, feathered, and scaly companions. Bring your pets for a brief blessing and prayer of thanksgiving. We'll gather in front of the church for this joyful outdoor service…
Clara Barton and the Missing Soldiers Office
In the Footsteps of the Good Samaritan: Clara Barton and the history of the American Red Cross This 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…
Mid-Week Connections, Oct. 2 – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Fellowhip Hall 323 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesAs 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…
Mid-History of the American Red Cross
In the Footsteps of the Good Samaritan: Clara Barton and the history of the American Red Cross This 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…
Mid-Week Connections, Oct. 9 – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Fellowhip Hall 323 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesAs 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…
Living Clara Barton’s legacy today: ARC in American and International (Geneva Convention) Life
In the Footsteps of the Good Samaritan: Clara Barton and the history of the American Red Cross This 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…
Mid-Week Connections, Oct. 16 – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Fellowhip Hall 323 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesAs 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…
How Image Influences Perception in Black History: Experience the Alexandria Black History Museums
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Heritage HallThese 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…
StepALIVE! Walkathon
Calling all OPMH members for the 43rd 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,…
Musical Playground
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, SanctuaryThe 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. Attend a few or all, and come and go as you please.…
Mid-Week Connections, Oct. 23 – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Fellowhip Hall 323 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesAs 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…
How Image Influences Perception in Black History: Experience the Alexandria Black History Museums
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…