Faith, Hope and Love

By Marianne Weaver Veteran. CEO. Father. Kevin Williams wears many hats, all of which contribute to the betterment of his community. Raised in a military family, Williams bounced from house to house as the Navy sent his father to assignments from New York to California … and many other stops in between. An Army veteran himself, he even spent some time in Germany. “My dad was …

Provided by Prince William County April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and several dozen people gathered at the McCoart Government Center on Tuesday to “plant” blue pinwheels to raise awareness about how people can help prevent child abuse. The pinwheel was adopted as a symbol of child abuse prevention in 2008 by Prevent Child Abuse America, a national organization with …

Provided by Kevin Williams As a trusted voice and servant in the community, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Prince William County Chapter, Inc., and Delegate Dr. Luke E. Torian would like to invite you to be part of a series of forums focused on collectively working together with political leaders, clergy, and the community-at-large to address the challenges …

Provided by CareNet PRCs The Run 4 Hope Walk 4 Life will take place on April 14 at the Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center Street, Manassas. Hundreds of walkers and runners will join us for a fun family-friendly 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk. The annual event begins at 9:00 a. m., and is done to benefit Care Net Pregnancy Resource …

Provided by Congregation Ner Shalom Please join Da’in Johnson of Dar al Noor, Dr. Lisa Kenkermath of Manassas Presbyterian Church and host Rabbi Lizz Goldstein of Congregation Ner Shalom for a panel discussion on environmental stewardship sponsored by Rumi Forum. The biblical starting point for any discussion of religious environmental stewardship is anchored around the Book of Genesis. Likewise, The …

Rebecca Barnes Publisher, Prince William Living For years my mother used her copy of “Jewish Cookery”  by Leah Leonard, which is considered a classic. I love it too but often wondered about Gluten-free and vegetarian lifestyles that are more mainstream today. How does todays kosher cook accommodate these needs? Paula Shoyer, THE kosher food expert, and best-selling author, has released …

By Olivia Overman Having first opened their doors in 1868 in Richmond, followed by a monastery in Bristow in 1901, the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia continue to leave their mark on these communities 150 years later. With a total of 29 Sisters, two located in Richmond, the Sisters contribute to the community through programs, such as BEACON, an adult educational assistance program, and BARN, a transitional housing …

Provided by The Worship Center The ninth annual The First Christmas drive-thru living nativity will open Dec. 8 and 9, 2017 with performances from 6:30-8:30 p. m. on the grounds of Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14540 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge. This event is presented by The Worship Center of Woodbridge. In what continues to be one of the region’s favorite Christmas destinations, this …

Provided by Congregation Ner Shalom Congregation Ner Shalom would like to invite the community and friends to OUR Human Rights Shabbat (Sabbath) as sponsored by T’ruah:  The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights.  There will be a full service Friday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p. m., with participation from the Ner Shalom Youth Group and guest speakers.  This special service will include …

By Helena Tavares Kennedy Brew Republic has hosted Trivia Night for a while now, but an unexpected trivia question surprised most in attendance, but no one more than Elaina Simpson. At what seemed like a usual weekday trivia night, Evan Grant had his wedding proposal all planned out with the help of friends and Brew Republic staff. Grant went to …