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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T200000
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UID:933-1731002400-1731009600@opmh.org
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
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UID:1457-1731146400-1731153600@opmh.org
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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T183000
DTSTAMP:20241112T185514Z
CREATED:20241112T185514Z
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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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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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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T103000
DTSTAMP:20241223T171401Z
CREATED:20241223T171401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T171401Z
UID:1654-1737279000-1737282600@opmh.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T100000
DTSTAMP:20241223T172527Z
CREATED:20241223T172527Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T103000
DTSTAMP:20250106T194043Z
CREATED:20241223T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T194043Z
UID:1658-1738488600-1738492200@opmh.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T103000
DTSTAMP:20250127T151559Z
CREATED:20250127T151559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T151559Z
UID:1740-1739093400-1739097000@opmh.org
SUMMARY:Conversations in Action on Dismantling Racism-The Alexandria Community Remembrance Project
DESCRIPTION:Gretchen Bulova and Tiffany Pache will update OPMH on the events\, activities\, and memorial scholarships that Alexandria Community Remembrance Project has launched since our October 2023 adult education class.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/conversations-in-action-on-dismantling-racism-the-alexandria-community-remembrance-project/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T103000
DTSTAMP:20250127T165015Z
CREATED:20250127T151734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T165015Z
UID:1746-1739698200-1739701800@opmh.org
SUMMARY:Conversations in Action on Dismantling Racism-Presbyterian Outlook: Reparations
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, we will read and discuss an article (or more) from The Presbyterian Outlook magazine about Reparations: How do we right the wrongs of history?
URL:https://opmh.org/event/conversations-in-action-on-dismantling-racism-presbyterian-outlook-reparations/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTSTAMP:20250107T191355Z
CREATED:20250107T191355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T191355Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Auction to Benefit Family to Family
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Silent Auction\, where compassion and community come together to support a noble cause. Your participation can bring hope and positive change to those in need through our Family to Family program. Family to Family has provided emergency financial assistance to individuals and families referred from local social workers since 1970. The Meeting House provides funds to assist with rent\, utility bills\, medical care and prescriptions\, and job searches. Trained Meeting House volunteers process the referrals. About half of the funds for this program are raised through this fundraiser. \nWe are looking for donations for the auction: \n\nGift baskets (themes like spa\, coffee\, or movie night)\nRestaurant gift cards or dining experiences\nEvent tickets (sports\, concerts\, theater)\nArtwork or handcrafted items\nVacation getaways or hotel stays\nProfessional services (photography\, fitness training\, etc.)\nUnique experiences (cooking classes\, wine tastings\, etc.)\n\nIf you’d like to donate\, please fill out the form at: opmh.org/auction
URL:https://opmh.org/event/silent-auction-to-benefit-family-to-family/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T103000
DTSTAMP:20250127T165147Z
CREATED:20250127T165147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T165147Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations in Action on Dismantling Racism-Thinking Biblically about Racism and Liberation Theology
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Shelly Wood will provide insight and challenge us to think biblically about how to handle and combat racism and advocate for social justice in our community.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/conversations-in-action-on-dismantling-racism-thinking-biblically-about-racism-and-liberation-theology/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T210000
DTSTAMP:20250210T143338Z
CREATED:20250210T143338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T143338Z
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SUMMARY:Mardi Gras Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Let the good times roll! Join us for a Mardi Gras Celebration on Saturday\, March 1 from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Elmores’ home.  We’ll serve gumbo\, red beans and rice and will provide beverages. \nPlease sign up at opmh.org/celebration  by Feb 24 and let us know what you’ll be bringing!
URL:https://opmh.org/event/mardi-gras-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T103000
DTSTAMP:20250127T165403Z
CREATED:20250127T165403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T165403Z
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SUMMARY:Massanetta Springs Retreat & Conference Center
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we welcome guest preacher and speaker\, the Rev. Clayton Rascoe\, Executive Director of the Massanetta Springs Retreat and Conference Center. He’ll share all about the new and exciting programs and mission Massanetta will offer for 2025\, as well as the new development and physical enhancements of the center’s property.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/massanetta-springs-retreat-conference-center/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T103000
DTSTAMP:20250130T180412Z
CREATED:20250130T175611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180412Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Series: Welcoming the People of God\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Inclusivity has long been a hallmark and mission of the Meeting House over our 252-year history. Our first class in this five-week Lenten series draws from Rev. Katherine Stanford’s recent doctoral work and dissertation: “Re-membering the Body of Christ: Presbyterians Re-connecting Through Untold Stories Towards Serving with Energy\, Intelligence\, Imagination\, and Love.” She will lead us in considering who we’re called to be as God’s people. \nSpeaker:  Rev. Katherine Stanford
URL:https://opmh.org/event/lenten-series-welcoming-the-people-of-god-part-1/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T183000
DTSTAMP:20250227T143530Z
CREATED:20250227T143530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T143530Z
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SUMMARY:Club 3-4-5
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 9\, from 5:00-6:45 PM\, the 3rd\,4th\, and 5th graders will be making dinner for the Youth Group. We’ll meet in Fellowship Hall to prepare dinner and then the children will join the youth for dinner. Please sign up to bring supplies for the dinner and we’ll need a few parents to stay and help. RSVP and sign-up here.
URL:https://opmh.org/event/club-3-4-5-2/
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:20250316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T103000
DTSTAMP:20250130T175836Z
CREATED:20250130T175836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T175836Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Series: Welcoming the People of God\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Aging and caregiving are part of almost everyone’s experience as God’s people over our lifetimes. We will learn specific new ways to engage\, support\, and welcome our older members\, including those grappling with dementia\, along with their caregivers\, both in worship and at home. \nSpeakers: Rev. Ann Herlin and Mary Lee Anderson
URL:https://opmh.org/event/lenten-series-welcoming-the-people-of-god-part-2/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTSTAMP:20250403T181120Z
CREATED:20240213T181316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T181120Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Flower Dedications
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://opmh.org/event/easter-flower-dedications/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T103000
DTSTAMP:20250319T175135Z
CREATED:20250130T180328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T175135Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Series: Welcoming the People of God\, Part 3
DESCRIPTION:How do we affirm and include our neurodivergent children and youth into the life of the church\, meeting them where they are as we all grow in faith? Our facilitators will help equip us by sharing leadership experience working with children in their development\, faith formation\, and alternative forms of worship. \nSpeakers: Dr. Ellen McCrary-Mayer\, PsyD. and Cali Bronkema\, Director of Next Generation Ministries\, Geneva Presbyterian Church
URL:https://opmh.org/event/lenten-series-welcoming-the-people-of-god-part-3/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T103000
DTSTAMP:20250130T180121Z
CREATED:20250130T180121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180121Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Series: Welcoming the People of God\, Part 4
DESCRIPTION:The Meeting House has long welcomed our LGBTQ+ siblings in Christ. But we each bring a diversity of experiences and relationships with our queer friends and family to our worshiping community. Using biblical texts\, our facilitators will offer insights into frequently asked questions as we equip ourselves to grow more welcoming at church\, at work\, and in our communities. \nSpeakers: Rev. Katherine Stanford and National Capital Presbytery’s Queerly Gathered Ministry
URL:https://opmh.org/event/lenten-series-welcoming-the-people-of-god-part-4/
LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall
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