The Salvation Army of Loudoun County will celebrate the opening of its chapel and worship center from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10-C Cardinal Park Dr. SE, Leesburg. 703-771-3371.
Next Sunday's service at the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling is called "The Wilderness . . . Again!" The Passover story -- about people who flee slavery, safety and security for freedom, uncertainty and danger -- will be told.
The Unitarian Universalists meet at 10:30 a.m. Sundays at the Sterling Oaks Commerce Center, 22135 Davis Dr. 703-406-3068 or www.uusterling.org.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun has invited descendants of people who worshipped in its building when it was Mount Olive Methodist Episcopal Church to a service at 11:15 a.m. next Sunday. UUCL members will speak about the building's history and hang a plaque presented by the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Historic Register. The church, dedicated in 1890, was a place of worship for freed slaves from Oatlands Plantation. 20460 Gleedsville Rd., Leesburg. 540-338-3050 or 703-737-7644. www.uuloudoun.org.
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church will hold a worship service for people and their pets the fourth Sunday of every month, starting at 4 p.m. next Sunday, with Holy Communion for the people and blessings for the animals. The service will be held in the church's Sanctuary in the Woods, or indoors during inclement weather. 201 E. Frederick Dr., Sterling. 703-430-2121. www.stmatthewssterling.org.
St. James United Church of Christ will explore what it means for a church to be "open and affirming" in relation to sexual orientation. Stone Bridge High School student Sabrina Audrey Jess will show a video of her play "Offsides" and discuss bullying in school, especially related to sexuality. 11 a.m. next Sunday, 10 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville. 703-443-0524.
-- Compiled by LESLIE SHEPHERD
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