BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//OPMH - ECPv6.15.20//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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260419T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T133000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20240208T142039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T174803Z UID:998-1776600900-1776605400@opmh.org SUMMARY:New Member Class DESCRIPTION:If you are considering membership at the Meeting House\, the first step is to attend our New Member Class. This class offers an overview of Presbyterian thought\, and the particular mission and ministry of the Meeting House. During this class you will have an opportunity to get to know a few of our members\, our pastors and learn about what it means to be Presbyterian. \nOur next class will meet on April 19 from 12:15-1:30 PM and include lunch.  Please let us know when you register if you will need childcare.  \nIf you wish to become a member\, the next opportunity to join will be on May 17 at 9:30 AM. \nPlease register so we can be prepared for you! \n\n\n \n \n 2026 Membership Classes\n Register for this class. \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Will you need childcare?All of our Childcare workers are background checked and trained. \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Yes\n Names and ages of children needing childcareHow did you hear about this event?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOtherQuestions or comments about the membership classes:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://opmh.org/event/inquirers-membership-classes-2024-04-21/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2025-New-Member-Class-800-x-900-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Membership & Evangelism Ministry":MAILTO:vstones@opmh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T203000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250128T134121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T144144Z UID:1760-1776193200-1776198600@opmh.org SUMMARY:Women's Fellowship -Sisterhood Slice DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for dessert and our gathering in a warm and welcoming environment where you can connect with others and foster a sense of community. Our gatherings will take place in Heritage Hall\, located on the lowest level of Elliot House at the corner of Fairfax and Wolfe Streets. No need to RSVP – just come as you are and enjoy the company! \nIn April\, we will have a guest speaker\, Sonya Covas join us for You’re NOT Crazy…It’s just the “Pause”. If you have asked yourself lately: What on earth is happening to my body? Do you feel like your energy is off\, sleep is different\, mood unpredictable and body doing new and surprising things? You are not alone! Come for a warm and honest conversation about about midlife and together we will explore how women can feel strong\, capable\, and like themselves again. \nPlease join us wherever you are on this life journey! One thing is for sure\, all women experience menopause!  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://opmh.org/event/womens-fellowship-sisterhood-slice/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1200x860.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20260206T133820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T133915Z UID:4109-1773576000-1773583200@opmh.org SUMMARY:Club 3-4-5 DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 15 at 12:00 PM\, after the 11:00 AM service all third\, fourth and fifth graders are invited to meet in Heritage Hall to put together Care Kits for our friends at Open Table.  You are also invited to hand out the kits on Thursday\, March 19 at the Open Table breakfast. We are putting together 50 Care Kits and if you would be able to bring a donation for the Care Kits\, please sign up. Bring your items on Sunday\, March 15 or contact Morgan Jones to coordinate another delivery time. \nLunch will also be served while we’re putting together the Care Kits. Please also let Morgan Jones know of any dietary restrictions or preferences. \nOn Thursday\, March 19\, join us any time 6:00-8:00 AM to volunteer at our Open Table breakfast. We will help make sandwiches\, prepare snack bags\, and hand out the Care Kits. Club 345 will be helping and volunteering with the other regular Open Table volunteers. We ask that all Club 345 please plan to come with a parent / caregiver\, or make arrangements to come with another Club 345 parent or caregiver. Thank you to Club 345 for supporting Open Table! \nWhat is Open Table?\nOpen Table is just that\, an open table for anyone in the community seeking breakfast and fellowship on Thursday mornings. We served our first breakfast in August 2013 with food prepared and served by volunteers and have welcomed guests every week since then from 6:00–8:00 AM indoors in Heritage Hall. Donated time\, food\, and supplies support our program. If you’d like to support Open Table please contact Mary Hill. URL:https://opmh.org/event/club-3-4-5-4/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1200x860-OPMH-Club-345-Open-Table-March-2026-1200-x-860-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20260109T140234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T192626Z UID:3927-1771752600-1771756200@opmh.org SUMMARY:Welcoming the Stranger – Christ Church Refugee Ministry a Conversation with Melanie Gray DESCRIPTION:Welcoming the Stranger – The Christ Church Refugee Ministry celebrates its 10-year anniversary \nA brief look at the conscious discernment and inception of this ministry that began in 2015 and where we are today 10 years after working with our first families\, we have now worked with 121 families. Our goal has been to help families living in Alexandria make this their home and we help them reach self-sufficiency. Most of the people we work with today are from Afghanistan and Pakistan who are now here in Alexandria trying to make a life for themselves. Times are very difficult with immigration status being uncertain\, resettlement supports unstable and opinions about immigrants vary widely. Our ministry is ecumenical and is made up of 6 active faith communities\, and 14 faith communities that partner with us in different ways. Our model is based on healthy strength-based relationships\, which is the key to our success. \nSpeaker: Melanie Gray\, MSW\, Director of Outreach and Mission\, Historic Christ Church\,  oversees 13 outreach ministries in the City of Alexandria and currently one overseas mission partnership with an HIV/AIDS Clinic in Kampala Uganda. They have just under 200 parishioners involved with outreach and mission and we have partnerships with a variety of faith communities\, nonprofits\, and city government.  Melanie has been a social worker for 32 years and worked in the church for 14 years. URL:https://opmh.org/event/welcoming-the-stranger-the-christ-church-refugee-ministry-celebrates-its-10-year-anniversary/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall CATEGORIES:adults,Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/02-22-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20241223T171056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T205139Z UID:1645-1767519000-1767522600@opmh.org SUMMARY:Bagels and Bible DESCRIPTION:Join us for bagels and a review of our 2025 sessions. We will also preview of what’s to come in 2026! URL:https://opmh.org/event/bagels-and-bible/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall CATEGORIES:adults,Class,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bagels-and-Bible-web-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20251023T131641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T131732Z UID:3679-1766309400-1766313000@opmh.org SUMMARY:God With Us: A Series in Matthew DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, December 14 and 21\, 9:30-10:30 AM\, Elliot House Heritage Hall\nFacilitator: Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood \nJoin us this Advent as we journey through the Gospel of Matthew in a special Sermon Series and Bible Study. Matthew introduces Jesus as a radical rabbi—teaching a new way to be human. But he is also the long-awaited Messiah\, ushering in the kingdom of God\, and even more\, “Immanuel”—God with us. Together\, we’ll explore this powerful biography of Jesus\, uncovering layers of meaning and hope that go far deeper than we ever imagined. Whether you’re new to the story or have heard it many times before\, come and experience the good news in a fresh and transformative way. URL:https://opmh.org/event/god-with-us-a-series-in-matthew-2/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall CATEGORIES:adults,Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/12-21-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20251023T131339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T131339Z UID:3672-1765099800-1765103400@opmh.org SUMMARY:Choosing the Right Words for The Word: Lessons in Translation DESCRIPTION:More than 2\,000 years have passed since the biblical books were first composed and compiled. During that time\, the Bible has been translated and disseminated throughout the world—new places\, new contexts\, new languages. Translation is not merely about substitution\, or replacing one word with another in a new language\, it is about communicating an idea to a new time\, place\, and culture. According to Dutch theologian Sijbolt Noorda\, “Translation doesn’t take place in vacuo\, but in a specific cultural environment. This is precisely why translation must be done again and again.” In this forum\, we will explore the main components of translation and highlight some important places in the Gospel of Matthew where translation really matters! \nRev. Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo is Assistant Professor of Biblical Languages at Union Presbyterian Seminary. There\, she teaches courses in Hebrew\, Greek\, and Aramaic as well as courses in biblical interpretation and translation. Her research interests focus on post-exilic literature of the Bible\, including the books of Ruth\, Song of Songs\, Ecclesiastes\, Lamentations\, and Esther. When it comes to both interpretation and translation\, she always says\, “Context matters!” URL:https://opmh.org/event/choosing-the-right-words-for-the-word-lessons-in-translation/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/12-07-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20251009T190038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T190313Z UID:3583-1763890200-1763893800@opmh.org SUMMARY:Faith to Action:  Advocacy 101 DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 23\, 9:30-10:30 AM\, Elliot House Heritage Hall\nFacilitator: Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook \nDiscover how to turn your faith into meaningful action in your community. Led by the Executive Director of Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy\, this introductory course will equip church members with practical skills to advocate effectively for policies that reflect your values at the state and local levels. You’ll learn how to navigate the legislative process\, communicate with elected officials\, and work alongside people of diverse faith traditions to create positive change on issues like affordable housing\, health equity\, and criminal justice reform. No prior experience required—just come ready to explore how your faith calls you to participate in our democracy and serve the common good. \nRev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook\, Executive Director  The Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook has more than two decades of experience leading advocacy and faith-based work in nonprofits\, government\, education\, and the African American church. Cook leads Virginia Interfaith Center’s advocacy\, outreach\, development\, and coalition-building efforts. As a faith-based practitioner and racial equity leader\, she brings expertise in program administration\, with a policy focus on criminal justice reform. She has spearheaded several successful legislative campaigns for VICPP\, including helping lead the coalition that passed a historic bill abolishing the death penalty in Virginia in 2021\, making it the first state in the South to end capital punishment. Before coming to Virginia\, Cook worked at First Institutional Baptist Church and for the Kyrene School District in Phoenix\, Arizona. She moved back to Richmond in 2011\, where she held a variety of leadership roles at St. Paul’s Baptist Church. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Virginia Union University (VUU)\, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology with a minor in religious studies\, as well as a Master of Divinity from VUU. Cook also earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University. In 2012\, she completed her studies at United Theological Seminary in Dayton\, Ohio\, earning a Doctor of Ministry degree as a Gardner C. Taylor Fellow.  \n  \n  URL:https://opmh.org/event/faith-to-action-advocacy-101/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/11-23-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250723T121733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T121733Z UID:3102-1759051800-1759055400@opmh.org SUMMARY:Sacraments Class: Communion DESCRIPTION:Churches of the Reformed tradition celebrate two Sacraments: Baptism and Communion (also known as the Lord’s Supper or Eucharist). We affirm these two Sacraments to be ordained by God and instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ (see Matthew 28:19–20 and Matthew 26:26–29). In Baptism we are united to Christ as members of his body\, the church; at Communion we join with the church in every time and place to give thanks for our salvation in Christ. In Baptism we are washed and welcomed by the grace of God; at Communion we are nourished and strengthened by that same grace.    Our hope is that through this class disciples have a deeper\, more personal appreciation and understanding of the Sacraments in our Reformed faith tradition. \nSpeaker:  Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood URL:https://opmh.org/event/sacraments-class-communion/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/09-28-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250723T120328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T121610Z UID:3097-1758447000-1758450600@opmh.org SUMMARY:Sacraments Class: Baptism DESCRIPTION:Churches of the Reformed tradition celebrate two Sacraments: Baptism and Communion (also known as the Lord’s Supper or Eucharist). We affirm these two Sacraments to be ordained by God and instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ (see Matthew 28:19–20 and Matthew 26:26–29). In Baptism we are united to Christ as members of his body\, the church; at Communion we join with the church in every time and place to give thanks for our salvation in Christ. In Baptism we are washed and welcomed by the grace of God; at Communion we are nourished and strengthened by that same grace.    Our hope is that through this class disciples have a deeper\, more personal appreciation and understanding of the Sacraments in our Reformed faith tradition. \nSpeaker:  Rev. Dr. Katherine Stanford URL:https://opmh.org/event/sacraments-class-baptism/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/09-21-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250723T115631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T115733Z UID:3095-1757842200-1757845800@opmh.org SUMMARY:Financial Landscape at the Meeting House DESCRIPTION:Please attend this important session led by the Stewardship & Finance ministry as we share with you our overall financial health and financial planning.  The purpose of this presentation is to be transparent with the congregation on our expenses and overall financial health.  We believe it’s important to have our “house in order” and to be good stewards of the gifts given to us.  This presentation provides an overview of how we give the gifts given to us for the Glory of God. URL:https://opmh.org/event/financial-landscape-at-the-meeting-house/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-09-15-Financial-landscape-1200x860-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250325T185339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T185339Z UID:2708-1747560600-1747564200@opmh.org SUMMARY:Jesus and Poverty: A Look at Some Difficult Texts DESCRIPTION:When we want to think about Jesus and some ethical issue (like wealth and poverty) we do well to remember to look at both the biblical texts that shaped Jesus (which you have been doing for the last several weeks) and also the biblical texts about Jesus (the early Christian writings of the New Testament). The Gospels (written about 40-70 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus) are theological portraits of him with interesting minor differences in emphasis. But one place where they are very close is on questions about wealth and poverty. Both the stories about what Jesus said and did and the stories that Jesus himself told are important sources for us. This presentation will focus briefly on some of the scriptures of Israel that Jesus knew before turning to the traditions about Jesus on the subjects of wealth and poverty. A particular focus will be on interpretations of scripture and arguments that have been used to escape the biblical commandments to care for those in need. \nSpeaker: The Rev. Dr. Katherine Grieb\, Director of the Center for Anglican Communion Studies and the Meade Professor of Biblical Interpretation and New Testament at Virginia Theological Seminary URL:https://opmh.org/event/jesus-and-poverty-a-look-at-some-difficult-texts/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/05-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250325T184137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T184137Z UID:2724-1746955800-1748169000@opmh.org SUMMARY:The Five Books of Moses DESCRIPTION:The Old/First Testament begins with five books known collectively as the Pentateuch\, the Torah\, or the Five Books of Moses. These are books filled with familiar stories\, memorable characters\, ancient laws and liturgies\, and well-known words of wisdom. The origins of a place\, a people\, and a promise are all recorded here. Come and join Linda Lanam in this three week series\, as we explore what these first texts might have meant to their earliest audience and how they speak to us today. URL:https://opmh.org/event/the-five-books-of-moses/2025-05-11/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Moses-all.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T093000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250408T125733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T133113Z UID:2773-1746864000-1746869400@opmh.org SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a men’s fellowship breakfast on Saturday\, May 10 in Heritage Hall.  We will have a presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI).  Our speaker is Pete O’Dell\, a CEO\, COO\, CIO\, entrepreneur of various companies in the technology\, intelligence\, cyber\, SAAS and AI space.  Pete is also an avid global fly fisherman.  Pete is currently the CEO of a new AI company\, www.perdata.ai\, developing an AI application targeting the building and enhancing of new trusted relationships\, friendships and antidote to loneliness.  Come and learn more about AI and Perdata.ai’s prototype product\, which may have real time applicability for building “community”\, along with great men’s fellowship! \nPlan to join us for bagels and coffee and to (re)connect with the men of our church. Friends are welcome to join us! \nRSVP here. \n  URL:https://opmh.org/event/mens-fellowship-breakfast/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mens-Fellowship-1200-x-860-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250325T184137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T184137Z UID:2723-1746351000-1747564200@opmh.org SUMMARY:The Five Books of Moses DESCRIPTION:The Old/First Testament begins with five books known collectively as the Pentateuch\, the Torah\, or the Five Books of Moses. These are books filled with familiar stories\, memorable characters\, ancient laws and liturgies\, and well-known words of wisdom. The origins of a place\, a people\, and a promise are all recorded here. Come and join Linda Lanam in this three week series\, as we explore what these first texts might have meant to their earliest audience and how they speak to us today. URL:https://opmh.org/event/the-five-books-of-moses/2025-05-04/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Moses-all.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250325T184137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T124411Z UID:2703-1745746200-1746959400@opmh.org SUMMARY:The Five Books of Moses DESCRIPTION:The Old/First Testament begins with five books known collectively as the Pentateuch\, the Torah\, or the Five Books of Moses. These are books filled with familiar stories\, memorable characters\, ancient laws and liturgies\, and well-known words of wisdom. The origins of a place\, a people\, and a promise are all recorded here. Come and join Linda Lanam in this three week series\, as we explore what these first texts might have meant to their earliest audience and how they speak to us today. URL:https://opmh.org/event/the-five-books-of-moses/2025-04-27/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Moses-all.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250130T180250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180250Z UID:1820-1743931800-1743935400@opmh.org SUMMARY:Lenten Series: Welcoming the People of God\, Part 5 DESCRIPTION:Women comprise half of God’s people\, but their stories are fewer in the biblical narrative. Women’s ever-evolving roles in the leadership include ordination as elders in 1930 and as pastors in 1965. The Meeting House called our first female Pastor/Head of Staff in 2024. How do we continue the mindful work of welcome\, diversity\, and inclusion going forward\, even when we think we may be “done”? In this final class we will engage in practical brainstorming\, asking What’s Next? \nSpeakers: Rev. Katherine Stanford\, Linda Lanam\, and Jennifer Veech URL:https://opmh.org/event/lenten-series-welcoming-the-people-of-god-part-5/ LOCATION:Old Presbyterian Meeting House\, Heritage Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03-30-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250130T180121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180121Z UID:1818-1743327000-1743330600@opmh.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250130T180328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T175135Z UID:1816-1742722200-1742725800@opmh.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250130T175836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T175836Z UID:1814-1742117400-1742121000@opmh.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250130T175611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180412Z UID:1806-1741512600-1741516200@opmh.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03-09.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250127T165403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T165403Z UID:1751-1740907800-1740911400@opmh.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03-02-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 CREATED:20250127T165147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T165147Z UID:1749-1740303000-1740306600@opmh.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02-09.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/02-02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T100000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/01-26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/01-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/01-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T103000 DTSTAMP:20260529T161831 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://opmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12-all-speakers-1-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR