Name: Living by a Rule of Life: Deepening Relationships with God, Self, Others, & Creation
Start: 2026-09-26T08:30:00-04:00
Location: Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Rd. NE, Vienna, VA 22180

Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Rd. NE, Vienna, VA 22180

Did you know the Episcopal Church has monks? Join us for a inspiring workshop with Brother Keith Nelson and Brother Lucas Hall from the Society of Saint John the Evangelist (SSJE). Come explore monastic traditions and learn to create your own intentional Rule of Life to deepen your spiritual relationships.Friends, neighbors, and the curious are all welcome <ul><li>8:30 AM - Contemplative Prayer (Chapel)</li><li>9:00 AM - Coffee &amp; Light Breakfast</li><li>9:30 AM - Discussion: What is a Rule of Life?</li><li>10:30 AM - Break</li><li>10:45 AM – Noon - Workshop: Crafting a Personal Rule of Life</li><li>Please register at bit.ly/ssje0926 (even for partial attendance).</li><li>5:00 PM - Evening Service (Brothers Preaching)</li></ul>

Local Event: Living by a Rule of Life: Deepening Relationships with God, Self, Others, & Creation

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Vienna

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Living by a Rule of Life: Deepening...

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Kids Volunteer Day gives children the opportunity to spend their day off making a difference in their community. Throughout the day, kids will:
<ul><li>Complete meaningful volunteer projects that address real community needs</li><li>Meet nonprofit leaders and learn firsthand about the important work they do</li><li>Experience how rewarding—and fun—it can be to volunteer</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Sensory Kits for Empowering InvisAbilites (provides disability awareness education)</li><li>Bookmarks for Comfort Cases</li><li>Prepare Emergency Kits&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare Art Supply kits for local children, and more.</li></ul>
Registration is limited to 24 children; this camp will be led by two team members from Mosaic ES. $145/one child, sibling discounts available. Kids Give Back is a nonprofit org; registration is considered a donation.

Local Event: Kids Volunteer Day

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Kids Volunteer Day: A Day Off from School. A Day to Give Back.
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Mark your calendars! The George Mason Friends Fall Book Sale is just around the corner. The Friends will host the book sale at George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. 
A Preview sale, $20 per adult, will be held on Wednesday evening, Sep 23 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
The General, free, 4-day sale, will run from Thursday, Sep 24 thru Sunday, Sep 27, from 10:00 am – 5:30 pm daily. 
A great selection of high-quality used books, CDs, and DVDs in various categories for all ages and interests will be available. Come early for the best selection, then back on Sunday for half-price bargains. Visit our website at georgemasonfriends.blogspot.com.
Proceeds support the Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Program, Library Foundation Scholarships, Fall for the Book Festival, and library programs and equipment for the George Mason Regional Library.
See you at the Book Sale!

Local Event: Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library

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In his short fiction collection Awakenings, Cascio depicts people at a turning point in their lives, confronted with a realization or the possibility of change. Upperman's Three Photos Wiser is a novel inspired by the true story of a family's continent-spanning quest to understand their past.
The authors' presentation includes readings, an audience Q&amp;A, and a signing, with both books available for purchase at Bards Alley. If you would like to guarantee your copy of Awakenings and/or Three Photos Wiser, we recommend calling (571) 459-2653 to reserve it for pick-up.
Please RSVP for free here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/authors-chuck-cascio-jim-upperman-awakenings-and-three-photos-wiser-tickets-1996111704843?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/authors-chuck-cascio-jim-upperman-awakenings-and-three-photos-wiser-tickets-1996111704843?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>

ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;AUTHORS
Chuck Cascio is an award-winning journalist and educator who has published eight books, including, most recently, Awakenings:&nbsp;Short Stories of Moments That Shape Us. After graduating from Wagner College with a B.S. in economics and business and American University with an M.A. in communications, he taught high school and served as faculty advisor to student newspapers in Fairfax County, Virginia. He lives in Reston, Virginia, with his wife, Faye.
Jim Upperman&nbsp;attended Bridgewater College before earning his Master of Education from the University of Virginia and his doctorate degree from Virginia Tech. In addition to being a high school teacher and an assistant professor at George Mason University, he has worked in various administrative roles, including an appointment as Superintendent for Manassas City Public Schools from 1989 to 2000. He retired in 2017 and lives with his wife, Pam.

Local Event: Author Talk: Chuck Cascio and Jim Upperman

Author Talk: Chuck Cascio and Jim Upperman

Discussion and book signing with local authors Chuck Cascio (Awakenings) and Jim Upperman (Three Photos Wiser)
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Local Event: Herndon Friends Meeting Used Bike Collection

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You can register at the walk or donate online. To volunteer to help, register, donate, or for more information, go to:&nbsp;
<a href="https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/event/viennava" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/event/viennava</a>
There is no fee to walk, but walkers are encouraged to donate or to find sponsors who will donate to support this effort. You can even form your own team! It’s a great opportunity for a company team activity. 
Three-quarters of the funds raised go to Church World Service (a hunger relief nonprofit), and one-fourth will go to the Committee for Helping Others (CHO), a local nonprofit that provides emergency food, clothes, and financial assistance.

Local Event: Join the Vienna CROP Hunger Walk

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