We attended a classical music concert of the Virginia Chamber Orchestra in this church on October,…read moreand we were immediately impressed by the architecture of the church. I liked that the history and the photos of the church are displayed for people to see in black and white photographs. I read on its brochure that the church's origin dates back to the 1700s and was attended by our first US president George Washington. The Declaration of Independence was read aloud from the steps of the church as well. The church was easy to find, and parking was free & spacious. It was easy to check in and we were offered two decorative autumn sugar cookies. The night concert was pleasant. I loved how the violin players entertained the audience with their music. We enjoyed our time there and would love to come back to this church.

The Falls Church Episcopal is located on the site of an extraordinarily historic church site. The…read moreoriginal church was founded by George Washington's father and George himself served on the vestry in his time. There are two church buildings on the site and the 'Historic Church' is a classic Colonial style building. There are services there every Sunday at 11:00. The larger, newer building dates from the late 1980's and there is a family service there every Sunday at 9:00. But more important than the buildings, the Falls Church Episcopal is an incredibly warm, welcoming, inclusive congregation. The current congregation was evicted from the grounds when the former congregation voted to leave the Episcopal Church. After years 'in the wilderness' the 20 or so 'faithful' had grown to 150 and returned to the historic buildings following the court battles. The congregation now numbers around 400 between the two services and the number of young families and children is really heart-warming. Those years 'in exile' left its mark in making the congregation determined to give a warm welcome to strangers. And the "coffee hour" between the services is another sign of this attitude. Not merely "coffee and donuts" but a virtual light Sunday Brunch. The atmosphere is much needed in these stressful, chaotic times!!

Wonderful masjid with lots of activities and wonderful people. Well run and love attending prayers…read morehere.

ADAMS is the leading Islamic center, or mosque, in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Search…read moretheir website for visits, Islam 101 classes open to the public, daily and Friday prayer services, and extensive educational programming. I grew up in this religious community and can testify to its sense of openness and inclusivity.

CTPC has the same dynamics that you would expect most bilingual ethnic churches to have. The…read moreadults speak mostly Taiwanese, the youth speak mostly English, and the young adults speak both depending on whether they grew up in the States or abroad. The English side is a small congregation with Sunday service (11:30am-1pm) averaging around 50-70 attendants, which means that we're also very tight-knit. The English ministry is very community oriented, believing that Christ calls us to not only have a personal relationship with Him, but to live it out with each other. We are to be the church instead of to just go to church, and we're learning how to do that together. What I especially enjoy is the familial atmosphere of CTPC and how I'm challenged to serve and be served through humble leadership. While giving 5 stars usually means that something is perfect, as a social religious organization that comes from people, that would be a lie. In the honesty of our flaws though, there is the comfort of being real, unashamed, and redeemed only by grace.

Extremely friendly and welcoming congregation that has a lot offer someone looking for a church…read morehome. The music - both throughout worship and other events - is fantastic and probably the best that I have experienced. The service is pretty traditional and provides a calming and reassuring atmosphere. The staff is fantastic and you'll definitely meet some new friends whenever you come and visit.

Warm, welcoming environment. Pastor David's sermons are relevant, real, and grounded in the Bible…read morewith clear, practical applications for every day life. The entire service is typically less than an hour and the sermons are typically around 20 min and address efficient, yet resonate deeply. Pastor Elise leads the children's ministry and creates a safe, fun, supportive environment to help kids learn key messages to help them through life. The youth pastor, Lex, has a great sense of humor and enthusiastically aims to partner with parents and older students to keep them connected and cared for to and through college and beyond. Fairfax Circle Church is small enough that you can quickly get to know people and become known, and still has plenty of room to grow while preserving its core values as it expands. We encourage you to check it out!

We were looking for a Baptist church that was both accepting of different backgrounds yet hung on…read moreto some of the traditional worship we had known growing up. I had grown up with a strong Baptist background but had fallen out of favor once my views on a variety of life changes occurred. My partner found this church while conducting an internet search and it turned out exactly as we had expected. The congregation is extremely welcoming and the pastor, Elizabeth, is a breath of fresh air. The church is a bit hard to find as you actually park outside the plaza and have to walk a ways to get to the building. We were almost 30 minutes late our first time as we kept driving around (and don't even attempt it with GPS - it only makes things worse!) The church provides a meal after Sunday services catered on-site by the parishioners. This was definitely a plus for us as we got a chance to get to know some of the members of the congregation and enjoy some delicious food at the same time! All in all, we have been pleased by the welcoming spirit this church has to offer. Anyone looking for a well-rounded church home should definitely give this one a try!

This church welcomes you as one of their own as soon as you walk in the door. When they say…read more"unconditional" acceptance they mean it! Everyone is welcome no matter of your race, sexual orientation, age, or any other factor that people tend to use for judgmennt. Come and become of if the family.

Friendly church which focuses on loving Jesus and living out God's call to serve others.read more

Background: For those who didn't know, I'm half Thai and half Cambodian. Our New Year (in addition…read moreto other Southeast Asian countries such as Laos, Burma, Sri Lanka, etc.) is traditionally celebrated on April 13/14 and lasts for three whole days before the rainy season begins. I've gone to Wat Lao a few times over the years and I'm glad that I have a slice of my culture only 45 minutes away from home! The temple is located approximately 15 minutes past Manassas and there's plentiful parking around it. They have huge festivals for the Southeast Asian New Year and July 4th. Even if you're not Buddhist or Southeast Asian, you can still attend the festivals held at the temple. A small donation is suggested before you enter. In addition to tons of food vendors (pretty much any Southeast Asian food you can think of), they also have music, traditional dancers, and other entertainment throughout the grounds.

40th Annual Lao New Year Celebration reminded me how there is so much to explore in life. It was…read moreone of the best festivals I have attended. I met so many incredibly welcoming Lao people that do not stay shy to talk with you or explain some things. There is so much to see at the Buddhist compound and it is very peaceful, as if all the Buddhist reincarnations have taken a place already in order to create very friendly and calm people. There are markets with various products and clothes. Very popular booth was the one with Thai doughnuts made by friendly elderly Laotian couple. The whole atmosphere felt more festive and less commercialized then I am used to at other festivals. There is a stage with music/dance and there was a lot of food. It is very children friendly. My son loved letting fish in the pond for good luck (blessing) and he skipped other rites - food offering or water spilling. Interesting food item was sticky rice in a bamboo stick. You get it for $2 and they cut it with the machete and you enjoy food after you split the bamboo sides. There were all standard grilled items and pho's and fried vegetables. The food was cheaper than normal - great Pad Thai was $5 instead of usual $7. I felt so good at the festival and the access is the highway all the way, except for the last 4 scenic miles. I used to think of November as my favorite month because all the great local Scandinavian bazaars, but April is now so interesting with all the local South Asian New Year celebrations. Happy Lao New Year! P.S. They have two festivals a year - one in mid-April and another one on July 4th.