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…
October Mid-Week Connections – Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 6:00-8:00 PM, Fellowship Hall 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…
Mid-Week Connections, Oct. 30 – 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…
All Church Retreat
Join Us for the Meeting House Fall Retreat! Registration begins on Rally Day It’s a weekend away in the beautiful Shenandoah valley to learn, reflect, relax and have fun! There are engaging educational programs for all ages: kids, teens and adults. We eat together, play games together, sing together and worship together. The Retreat is…
How the PC(USA) is Serving in the World and in the United States
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Heritage HallWe 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…
Open for Prayer
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, SanctuaryOur 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!
Fall Clean Up Day
Church YardBring your work gloves and garden tools for a Clean Up Day at the church. Contact Monika with questions.
Religion and Conflict: Lessons from Inter-Religious Engagement for our Intra-Christian Tensions
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Heritage HallWhile 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…
Christmas Flowers
Help beautify our Meeting House with flowers to remember and honor loved ones.
St. Andrew’s Sunday
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, SanctuaryJoin us on Sunday morning, November 17 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…
Religion and Conflict: Lessons from Inter-Religious Engagement for our Intra-Christian Tensions, Part 2
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Heritage HallWhile 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…