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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Gathering 2/2, 5:30-8:30pm

The Washington Theological Consortium is hosting the 2011 PRAYER SERVICE FOR THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 3RD ANNUAL FIGEL ADDRESS CONSORTIUM ECUMENISM AWARD This Year Honoring: BISHOP THOMAS J. HOYT, JR. Past President of the National Council of Churches and Bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church FEBRUARY 2, 2011 5:30 p.m. Howard University School of Divinity 1400 Shepherd Street NE Washington, DC 20017 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Reception to follow

Washington DC Area Youth Groups - CU Resources #23

Christ Centered Young People Mount Airy Baptist Church 1100 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 789-0640 First Friday of each month. The activities for youth in grades seven though twelve are designed to encourage an inquiry into Christian identity, an openness to deal with diversity, sharpening of academic and intellectual skills; to help youth explore their feelings and concerns about significant social issues; and encourage them to use their individual talents in programs and ministries that interest them in order to nurture their growth as people of faith while providing volunteer services to the community . Community Club New York Avenue Presbyterian Church 1313 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 393-3700 Every Thursday night at 6:45 p.m., Peter Marshall Hall comes alive with the energy of some 100 7th-12th grade students and their mentors (tutors), working on homework, longer-term school projects, and college applications Consistent meeting week after

Washington DC Area Women's Ministries - CU Resources #22

Business & Professional Women's Guild National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20016 (202) 537-0800 First Saturdays at 11:45am, October through June, in Stone Hall. BPWG is an organization whose members seek to grow in Christian faith and fellowship through prayer, study, and participation in a comprehensive program of Christian service. Fellowship begins at 11:45 a.m., a buffet luncheon in served at noon, followed by the Guild’s program at 1 pm. Please call church for details. Ladies Of Vision and Empowerment Mount Airy Baptist Church 1100 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 789-0640 To establish unity and spiritual growth in an atmosphere of friendship and love among the women of the Mount Airy Baptist Church . Moravian Women's Fellowship Faith Moravian Church of the Nation's Capitol 405 Riggs Road, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20011 (202) 635-9012 Moravian Women seek to facilitate the women of all congregations to more fully b

Washington DC Area Visitation and Ministry to the Home-bound - CU Resources #21

See also Seniors Ministries Home Bible Study Evening Light Apostolic Church 1327 Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington DC 20002 202 544 1828 Cannot make it out to church due to illness, transportation or other situations that prevent you from doing so, well, not to fret. We will come to you. Email us and lets set up a study engagement. God Bless! Email: Evanglleejackson@aol. com Hospital & Home Visitation National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20016 (202) 537-0800 If you or someone you know has a care need, please email Evangeline Taylor at ETaylor@NationalPres.org . In Touch National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20016 (202) 537-0800 Individual volunteers are paired with home-bound members, paying them monthly home visits to bring friendly conversation and a short prepared devotional. You may want to download the In Touch Brochure (PDF). Email Al Duncker at Duncker@msn.com . Ward Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Chu

Washington DC Area Virtual Church Resources: Online Audio, Video, etc. - CU Resources #20

AUDIO SERMONS 3 Strands Community Church http://www. georgetowncommunity.org/media. html Capitol Hill Baptist Church http://www.capitolhillbaptist. org/audio/ Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church http://www.chevychasepc.org/ WorshipMusic/Sermons/tabid/ 11035/Default.aspx Christ Our Shepherd Church http://christourshepherd.org/ teachings.htm Grace Covenant Church http://www.gracecovdc.org/ media/ Grace Presbyterian Church http://www.gracedc.net/ resources/sermons/ Metropolitan A.M.E. Church http://www.metropolitanamec. org/sermons.asp Mount Moriah Baptist Church http://mountmoriahchurch.org/ index.php?nid=120737&s=gl National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media National Presbyterian Church http://www.natpresch.org/ sermons.php Takoma Park Baptist Church http://www. takomaparkbaptistchurch.org/ media.asp Third Street Church of God http://www.thirdstreet.org/ Order_Of_Services/OOS_Index. htm Zion Baptist Church http://ziondc.org/page.aspx? pageid=119&sectionid=30 P

Washington DC Area Unique Ministries: Arts, Health, Mental Health, etc. - CU Resources #19

There are many wonderful potential additions to this page. Please feel free to contribute. 7-2-9 Club New York Avenue Presbyterian Church 1313 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 393-3700 The 7-2-9 Club was started on Valentine's Day 1979 as an outreach project for the recovering mentally ill. This was the beginning of one of the most unique, gratifying, and intellectual experiences that we have had here in the church. The club meets every Wednesday night from 7:00 to 9:00 (which is how the club got its name). The membership consists of three primary groups: 20+ persons who currently reside at and are being treated at St. Elizabeths Hospital; 20+ persons who have been discharged from the hospital and come on their own from community residence facilities and their own apartments; and 4 to 6 volunteers from the church and community. All these persons come to be with each other, share experiences both good and bad, to discuss problems,and to exchange ideas. Please call chur

Washington DC Area Sports Ministries - CU Resources #18

BASKETBALL First Baptist Church 1328 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 387-2206 Young Adults: Basketball in the FBC gym every Saturday from 12-2 PM. Join us on the court! For more information, contact us at young_adults@ firstbaptistdc.org . Mount Airy Baptist Church 1100 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 789-0640 The Mount Airy Youth Basketball Team provides basketball instruction, games, and sportsmanship for boys and girls ages 7 and older who live in the Northwest One communitt. We offer a “House” program organized according to age. The House league activities go from late November through mid-March . Ward Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church 241 42nd Street, NE Washington, DC 20019 (202) 398-2500 Church has three teams: an 8-12 year old team named the Cavaliers; 13-15 year old team named the Warriors; and a Men's team. Our teams are co-ed and don't require you to be a member of the church to join. The youth teams play beginning in June

Washington DC Area Young Adult Ministries - CU Resources #17

Capital City Young Adults 726 7th Street SE* Washington, DC 20003 Sunday Worship at the Atlas Center for the Performing Arts, 1333 H St. NE. 202-234-3716 (phone) 202-544-1187 (fax) contact@capitalcitychurchdc.org You’ll find many opportunities to get to know others, events with topics that focus on the needs of young-adults, and you’ll build life-long friendships through small groups scattered around the DC region. Club Holy Ghost Ward Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church 241 42nd Street, NE Washington, DC 20019 (202) 398-2500 Saturdays at 6pm. These worship experiences incorporate a variety of creative ways to praise God. One can expect to find not only young adult choirs and young preachers but also step teams, dancers, spoken word, comedy, and mime, among many other things. Whether you’re young in age or young at heart, we invite you to celebrate at Cl

Washington DC Area Seniors Ministries - CU Resources #16

See Also Visitations to the Homebound and Foggy Bottom Resources for Seniors, by the Foggy Bottom Interfaith Network. www.savefoggybottom.com/back_issue_pdfs/Seniors_Guide.pdf Useful information for residents of all areas of DC. Exercise Class for Seniors Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church 25 53rd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019 (202) 398-3411 Daytime classes designed for seniors. Call the office for info. Prime Time National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20016 (202) 537-0800 This group was formed to provide special opportunities for church members 55 and older. They meet once a month on Thursday mornings for either a program at the church (a speaker, drawing class, bridge, driver safety education class, hymn sing-along, etc.) or for an outing (the National Cathedral Tour and Tea, the American Indian Museum, the Air and Space Museum at Dulles Airport, an art gallery, etc.) Senior Citizen's Club Shiloh Baptist Church 1500 Ninth Street, NW, Was

Washington DC Area Prison Ministries - CU Resources #15

Israel Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 557 Randolph Street, Washington DC 20011 (202) 723-5795 This Ministry is working very closely with the 2,500 persons that were released back into the Greater Washington Vicinity in the month of January 2002. There are training sessions that are being held to help those interested in being Mentors to those released. At Christmas, we serviced 32 different families of those incarcerated with gifts for their children and families . Paramount Baptist Church 3924 4th Street SE, Washington, DC 20032 (202) 562-6339 The commitment of the Prison Ministry is to provide an outreach for ex-offenders, and, in particular, those with children. Our goal is to assist them in their transition back into society and help them in their realizing their God-given potential. Our ministry focuses on God's word, which says that we are mandated to be aware of social consciousness and concern for others. We provide assistance through various aspects o

Washington DC Area Preschool/Nursery/Day Care - CU Resources #15

A limited selection: feel free to add more. Caterpillar Preschool 
Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church
3920 Alton Place, NW Washington, DC 20016
(202) 237-1799
 French and Spanish language immersion programs, ages 2.5-5 
 http://city-gate.org/programs/caterpillar-preschool/ Child Development Center 
First Baptist Church
1328 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 
(202) 387-2206, ext. 236 
 Headed by the Director of the Child Development Center, our quality staff meets and follows District of Columbia requirements. Our staff members are trained in early childhood care techniques and are dedicated to the well-being of your child. We have implemented The Creative Curriculum which is a literacy based curriculum that enhances learning and developmental growth. Operation hours are 7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. We are closed on federal holidays and follow DC Public School closings for inclement weather. For more information, call (202) 387-2206, extension 236
 http://www.firstbapti

Washington DC Area Prayer Times - CU Resources #14

Allen Chapel A.M.E. 2498 Alabama Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20020 (202) 889-7296 Third Fridays from 6:30pm - 8pm in the Sanctuary. Bring a friend! All Nations Baptist Church 2001 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 832-9591 Wednesdays at 6pm, Prayer service Bethesda Baptist Church 1808 Capital Avenue NE, Washington DC 20002 (202) 635-2883 Tuesdays at 7pm: Prayer meeting, followed by Bible study at 8pm. Thursdays at 11am: Prayer meeting, followed by Bible study at 11:30am Early Morning Prayer Service Shiloh Baptist Church 1500 Ninth Street, NW, Washington DC 20001 (202) 232-4200 Sunday mornings at 7am, Ushers' Room Florida Avenue Baptist Church 623 Florida Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001 (202) (202) 667-3409 Wednesdays at 6pm -- Intercessory prayer Thursdays at 12pm -- Noon day prayer Healing Prayer Service Christ Our Shepherd Church 801 North Carolina Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003 (202) 544-9599 On the last Tuesday evening each month a service is held for those

Washington DC Area Parents-Mothers' Ministries - CU Resources #13

M.O.M.S. ( M eeting O ther M oms S upportive ly) National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20016 (202) 537-0800 First and third Thursdays at 9:30am in Room 5. Childcare is provided. The MOMS group provides support to mothers through fellowship, devotionals, speakers, discussion, and prayer. The MOMS group also organizes social outings and community outreach programs that are scheduled for other days of the week, evenings and weekends. To learn more, email Genevieve Heighberger, at gheighberger@hotmail.com or Wendy Lunde at wendy.lunde@gmail.com Mom's Connection Grace Presbyterian Church Mailing Address: Grace DC Presbyterian Church, 637 Indiana Ave. NW, Suite 300,Washington, DC 20004 Worship Address :777 8th Street NW Washington, DC US 20001 (202) 386-7637 All moms and moms-to-be are invited to join the Grace DC Moms Yahoo! Group . Opportunities for fellowship include a book club, social get-togethers, and the Thursday morning Mom’s Bible Study (10am a

Washington DC Area Men's Ministries - CU Resources #11

Umbrella Men's Ministries organization, working with over 400 area churches: Washington Area Coalition of Men's Ministries, www.wacmm.org. Men's Club Nineteenth Street Baptist Church 4606 16th Street N.W (not a typo) Washington, DC 20011 (202) 829-2773 Men's Club meets each Saturday to take care of physical property of the church. Please call church for details. Men's Group Western Presbyterian Church 2401 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037 (202) 835-8383 We usually meet on specific Wednesdays at 7am. Please call church for details. Men's Ministry Bethesda Baptist Church 1808 Capital Avenue NE, Washington DC 20002 (202) 635-2883 Engages in a diversified program for men, with a view to the spiritual growth and development of the individual believer and to the church. Meets monthly or at the call of the President. All men are automatically members of the Men's Ministry by virtue of their membership in the church. Men's Ministry Paramount Baptist Church

Washington DC Area Marriage Ministries - CU Resources #10

Also see Christian Counseling Resources Couples Fellowship Takoma Park Baptist Church 635 Aspen Street NW, Washington DC 20012 (202) 723-4700 For couples married less than 20 years. Third Saturdays from 7pm - 9pm. Couple's fellowship meeting includes Bible Study, worship,games, and fellowship. Couples Ministry Israel Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 557 Randolph Street, Washington DC 20011 (202) 723-5795 This Ministry is growing by leaps and bounds, it started with just members of Israel, but we now have couples coming from other denominations and actively participating. We are a Bible based group dealing with life issues in our marriages through the Word of God. We meet once a month at homes, and have retreat twice a year. Please call church for details. Married Couples New Mount Olive Baptist Church 710-58th St. and Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE Washington, D.C. 20019 (202) 396-0721 or 1-888-800-LUKE (5853) Please call church for details. Married Couples Zion

Washington DC Area Health Ministries - CU Resources #9

Faith & Health National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20016 (202) 537-0800 Sponsors activities promoting health for all at NPC, including a monthly health resource table with free blood pressure screening, and flu vaccination and blood donation programs. To learn more about parish nursing visit: http://www.pcusa.org/ nationalhealth/parishnursing/ Email Ruth Alward at ruthalward@aol.com . Health Education Ministry Mount Airy Baptist Church 1100 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 789-0640 Meets every fifth Sunday. To provide health facts and resources for the edification of the church, which is the temple of God. Information will also be made available to the community so that all will be able to benefit from healthy living. This ministry seeks to nourish all who are able to mentally, physically and spiritually be a beacon of light and healing, modeling healthy, holistic behaviors to the world. Health Ministry Nineteenth Street

Washington DC Area Evening Worship Services - CU Resources #8

For the sake of simplicity, we consider "Evening" services to be anything after 12pm 3 Strands Community Church Physical Address: 1920 G Street NW, Washington DC (In the United Church) Mailing Address: PO Box 77480, Washington, D.C. 20013 (703) 244-2039 Sunday evenings at 5pm. Bethesda Baptist Church 1808 Capital Avenue NE, Washington DC 20002 (202) 635-2883 Sundays at 5pm is the Baptist Training Union. Sundays at 6:30pm is a worship service. Second Sundays at 6pm; Lord's Supper Bethesda United Methodist Church 8300 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 652-2990 Sundays at 7:02: The Studio Services Capitol Hill Baptist Church 525 A Street, N.E Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 543-6111 Sunday evenings at 6pm Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church 201 4th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (202) 547-8676 Second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Church of the Resurrection Worship address 801 N. Carolina Ave. SE Washington, DC 20003 Maili