Advent Study starts Monday, November 27

We will examine Joseph's story which is so much like our own, as we find ourselves in circumstances that we would have never chosen.  Joseph provides us a great example of humbly obeying God even when we do not understand and faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides. Join Dr. Lee as we study Faithful:  Christmas through the Eyes of Joseph.  The class will meet on Mondays:  November 27, December 4, 11, and 18 at 10:30 am.    You may purchase the text for $14.00.  Register by Friday, November 17.

In Praise of Age Celebration on Sunday, June 11

In celebration of God's gift of aging and the contributions of older adults in our lives and congregation, the Inter-Faith Chapel offers special thanks and praise to God for those who are 90 years of age and older.  We will recognize their faith, wisdom, energy, commitment and contribution in our worship services on Sunday, June 11.

If you or an affiliate you know is 90 years of age or older or celebrating their 90th birthday in 2017, please contact the Chapel office at 301-598-5312 by June 2 so that we may recognize you.

We will recognize our special guests at both the 9 am and 11 am services on Sunday, June 11 and enjoy a time of refreshment and fellowship at a 10:15 am reception.

Order Christmas poinsettias

During the Christmas season, you may remember a loved one or honor someone special by ordering a beautiful red poinsettia in his/her name.  The December 24 10:00 am bulletin will include your dedication. Each plant is available for $10.00 and will adorn The Chapel from December 17 - 24.  After you submit this form, you may pay on the Giving tab of the website, marking your payment as a flower dedication or mail a check. You may take your plant home after the 6 pm service on Sunday, December 24.

Let's Go Caroling on December 10!

Do you want to get in the Christmas spirit and spread Christmas cheer to others?  All are invited to join Those Born 1942 and After on Sunday, December 10 as we go caroling to friends who can no longer come to worship.  We will leave The Chapel at 3:00 pm and caravan to each location. Afterwards, we will gather for cookies, hot cocoa and fellowship back at the church.   All are welcome - whether you can sing in the choir or just hum along!  RSVP below by December 5.

Born 1942 and After Group: Movie Night Friday, August 18

On Friday, August 18, the Chapel Born 1942 and After Group will be joining Jake and Elroy Blues on a mission from God.  We'll cheer them on and sing and dance along as we watch the cult classic movie The Blues Brothers.   All are welcome to attend this fun event.  Be there at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall for light refreshments and comradery.  RSVP no later than Monday, August 14.  Payment of $5.00 per person is due when you respond.  You may pay online and note that it is for the movie or you may drop off your payment in the Chapel office.

Order Easter Flowers by March 26

Please complete the form below if you want to dedicate Easter flowers in honor or in memory of loved ones.   Pay by going to the Giving tab on the website and noting that the donation is for flowers.  You may also mail in your payment or drop it off in the office.  You may take your flowers home after the 11 am service on Easter Sunday, April 1.

Christian Creeds: Spring Bible Study Starts on May 3

This study will explore not only what Christians believe, but also why we believe and why it matters.  We will examine the Apostles' Creed, one of the earliest statements of foundational Christian beliefs, along with our creeds.

This class will be facilitated by Bill Pailen and will meet on Wednesdays for six weeks at 2:00 pm beginning on May 3.  To register, please complete the form below by Wednesday, April 26.

Book Club January 26

The Born 1942 and After group invites all Chapel members and friends to read and discuss Wonder, a New York Times best-selling book and current movie.  Wonder  tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of a boy with facial differences who enters school in 5th grade and includes a message of kindness, friendship and acceptance.  

The group will meet on Friday, January 26 at 7:00 pm to enjoy fellowship, refreshments and a book discussion. Respond by submitting form below by Monday, January 22 if you would like to attend. 

Wednesday Lenten Worship Services

We will gather as the body of Christ on Wednesdays during Lent at 12:00 pm for a series of special worship services.   Our time of worship will start at 11:45 am with a meditative organ prelude by Holly Oberle.

March 14           The Mouth of Christ    Rev. Ernie Poland

March 21           The Heart of Christ     Rev. Barbara McKenzie

A special time of fellowship, Our Soup, Your Sandwich, will serve as our lunch time immediately following these mid-week services.  We will provide the soup and you bring a sandwich.  A $2.00 per person donation is requested.

Book Club meets on March 21 at 7:00 pm to discuss The Leisure Seeker

The Born 1942 and After group invites all Chapel members and friends to a book club discussion of The Leisure Seeker, a novel by Michael Zadoorian.  In the book, the Robinas have shared a wonderful life for more than sixty years.  Now in their eighties, Ella suffers from cancer and John has Alzheimer's.  Yearning for one last adventure, the self-proclaimed "down-on-their luck geezers" kidnap themselves from the adult children and doctors who seem to run their lives and steal away from their home in suburban Detroit on a forbidden vacation of rediscovery.

"An authentic and funny love story"  - Publishers Weekly

"A funny, bittersweet and courageous story ....In a word:  touching."  - Melbourne Herald Sun

The book club will meet on Wednesday, March 21 at 7:00 pm at the Chapel.  Refreshments will be served and donations will be accepted at the event to cover costs.   The book is available through Amazon and may be available at public libraries.  Please RSVP by March 15.

Spring Bible Study starts Monday, April 9

In April and May, we will gather for an exposition of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount using the text The Message of the Sermon on the Mount by John R. W. Stott and discover how this biblical text relates to life today.  The class will be taught by Chapel member Phyllis Lovett who has taught Bible classes for many years at Leisure World.  The class will meet on Mondays from April 9 - May 21 at 1:00 pm. 

Register by submitting the form below.  If you want us to order the book, you may pay on the Giving tab and designate it is for this class or you may send payment to the office.

Born 1942 and After Picnic: May 10

Enjoy some sun, great food and great company at Wheaton Regional Park on Wednesday, May 10 from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm.  The Chapel will provide hot dogs, beverages, and paper supplies. Cost is $7.00 per person and friends are invited. Please bring the following to share.

Last name begins with A - H:  salad

Last name begins with I - P:  side

Last name begins with Q - Z:  dessert

RSVP and payment are required by Sunday, May 7.  You may pay on the Giving tab of the website, please note that payment is for the picnic.  You may also mail or bring your payment to the Chapel.

MLK Celebration on January 16

The Leisure World community Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, co-sponsored by The Chapel and the Leisure World Association for African American Culture will focus on the legacy of the Freedom Riders.  Freedom Riders drew national attention and helped force southern states to abide by Supreme Court rulings against segregation in public spaces.  They were ordinary people with strong moral convictions who put their lives on the line for change.

Our preacher for the service is Rev. Reginald M. Green who was a Freedom Rider.  He participated in student sit-ins, leading to time in a Mississippi jail.  Rev. Green retired after an illustrative forty year career in ministry as pastor of Walker Memorial Baptist Church. The service will be at 10:00 am, and all are invited.

Inter-Faith Film Festival on Wednesdays in January

Our annual film festival offers movies with a religious, spiritual or ethical emphasis.  Each film teaches us about ourselves and what it means to be faithful in today's world.  Join us in Fellowship Hall at 1:00 pm on Wednesdays to view the movie and engage in thoughtful discussion afterwards.  Bring your friends and neighbors.  No tickets are required for these free movies.

Wednesday, January 10:  All Saints is the true story of a pastor assigned to a tiny church with orders to close the church.  He must choose between this assignment or providing hope to Burmese refugees new to the community.  Rated PG, running time 1 hour and 48 minutes

Wednesday, January 17:  The Case for Christ  tells the true story of Lee Strobel, an avowed atheist and legal editor of the Chicago Tribune.  Strobel utilizes his journalistic and legal training in an effort to debunk the claims of Christianity.  Rated PG, running time 1 hour and 53 minutes

Wednesday, January 24:  In A Question of Faith, three families find themselves at a crossroads, questioning their faith and the God that guides their lives.  Rated PG, running time 1 hour and 44 minutes

Wednesday, January 31:  Back by popular demand, The Shack is based on the New York Times  best-selling novel.  The movie takes us on a father's spiritual journey after suffering a family tragedy.  Rated PG 13, running time 2 hours and 12 minutes

Memory Awareness Seminar: January 25

How's your memory?  Do you need a little assistance remembering names, facts and figures? If you do, come learn about the myths of our memory.  Learn three easy mnemonic techniques to improve your memory. These techniques may be used to remember lists of items such as groceries, to-do tasks, or clothes to pack for a trip

This free workshop will be held Wednesday, January 25 at 10:30 am in the fellowship hall.  It will be led by Paul Williams, a certified idea mapping trainer for over 13 years.  Complete this form to register by Sunday, January 22.

Interfaith Film Festival: Wednesday, January 25

Dream big and laugh along with good ole Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and rest of the beloved Peanuts gang in this brand-new feature from the imagination of Charles M. Schulz.  It's a hilarious and heartwarming adventure that proves every underdog has his day!

All are welcome to attend this free event on Wednesday, January 25 at 1:00 pm. Tickets and RSVPs are not required.  After the movie, we will discuss the universal themes, including compassion, honesty, and bravery.

Interfaith Film Festival: Wednesday, January 11

This year, our annual Interfaith Film Festival will showcase a unique selection of animated feature films with clear universal messages.  Each film teaches us something about ourselves, the world around us, and how we connect with each other.  We will view a different film at 1:00 pm each Wednesday in January.  These animated films are worthy of thoughtful discussion, so we invite you to stick around and share your thoughts with us. The movies are free and tickets are not required. 

Secret Life of Pets answers the question:  "What do your pets do when you're not home?"  A pampered terrier and his unruly new roommate from the pound must put aside their differences to survive being lost in New York City.  Afterwards, we will discuss the moral lessons presented in the film, including themes of friendship, acceptance of others, and forgiveness.

Lenten Bible Study starts February 20

Our Lenten study will be He Chose the Nails:  What God Did to Win Your Heart by Max Lucado. Every gift from God reveals God's love, but no gift reveals His love more than the gifts of the cross.  As we unwrap these gifts, we will pause and listen for God's voice, perhaps hearing Him whisper, I did it just for you.

Join Dr. Rea and Dr. Lee on Tuesdays during Lent:  February 20 and 27, March 6, 13 and 20 at 10:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.  Register by submitting form below by Wednesday, February 14.

Born 1942 and After: Relaxation and Refreshment on January 13

All boomers are invited to a party on Friday, January 13 at 7 pm in the fellowship hall.  We will enjoy a relaxing evening of appetizers, mixer games, desserts and coffee. Invite your friends and neighbors to come with you!

Please complete the form by Tuesday, January 10 below to RSVP and to indicate what you will bring to share.

Mid-Week Lenten services on Wednesdays

Join us on Wednesday, March 8 - Wednesday, April 5 at noon for a special Living Lent series.  Our time of worship each week will include a meditative organ prelude beginning at 11:45 am, hymns, prayers, and a message to encourage you.

After each service, we will enjoy a special time of lunch and fellowship, Our Soup, Your Sandwich.  The Chapel will provide soup and a beverage, and you are encouraged to bring a sandwich.