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SPIRITUALITY | THIS WEEK

ADIDAM REVELATION Bookstore & Dharma Arts Center presents a sacred chanting occasion, Saturday, April 1, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 7215 Arlington Road, Suite 202, Bethesda, Md. 301-656-6277.

CASA ATABEX ACHE hosts a spring release of emotional tensions at their healing circle for women of color. Celebrate your own beauty and power in the season of birth and growth by letting go of past fears and doubts. Saturday, April 1, 1:30-5 p.m. Doors close promptly at 2 p.m. Casa Abatex Ache suggests bringing white clothes, juice, water and candles for the community altar. The event is free, but $20 is the recommended donation to cover the circle and lunch. 718-585-5540 or casaatabexache@aol.com

ELEUTHERIAN-PAN COMMUNION OF ADIDAM. Morning of chanting and video footage of spiritual teacher, Avatar Adi Da Samraj. $5 donation requested. Vegetarian lunch included. Saturday, April 1, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Adidam Revelation Bookstore and Dharma Arts Center, 7215 Arlington Road, Bethesda, Md. Tim, 301-656-6277.

DIANE FAIRES, missionary of Global Missions of the United Church of Christ and Christian Church, shares the experience of her recent two-year mission to Sri Lanka. 12:30 p.m. Lower Auditorium of Lincoln Temple Church, 1701 11th St., NW. 202-332-2640 or www.lincolntemple.org.

PRE-EASTER EGG ROLL: All your favorite Easter activities in one place. Enjoy the Easter story, then an egg hunt, an egg toss, musical chairs and more. All families are welcome. There are prizes for everyone. Saturday, April 1, 12-3 p.m. Lincoln Temple UCC, 1701 11th St., NW. 202-332-2640 or www.lincolntemple.org.

SPRING RETREAT FOR PEACEMAKERS: hosted by Bethesda's Shalem Institute, the three-day retreat offers a contemplative weekend full of prayer, self-reflection and meditation. Friday, March 31, through Sunday, April 2. Bon Secours Spiritual Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, Md. $325. 301-897-7334 or www.shalem.org.

SOUL MATES, the Couples' Ministry of the Metropolitan Community Church of D.C. holds a night of potluck and "The Newlywed Game," GLBT style. Saturday, April 1, dinner begins at 6 p.m. 474 Ridge St., NW. Carmen, carmeneg@earthlink.net.

TUESDAYS IN LENT: Conversations on Baptism. April 4 and 11, 7 p.m. St. John's Church Parish House, 1525 H St., NW. 202-347-8766 or www.StJohns-DC.org.

THE WISDOM OF GHANDI is a seven-part series commemorating the life and philosophy of humanitarian and civil rights icon Mahatma Mohandas Ghandi in observance of the season for non-violence. Tuesdays from Feb. 21 through April 4, 7-9 p.m. Celebration Center of Religious Science, 2840 Graham Road, Falls Church, Va. $20 covers the cost of class materials. Rev. Trish Hall, 703-560-2020.

"YOU ARE WELCOME HERE," a monthly presentation by the Washington Plaza Baptist Church, reinforcing God's love for gays and lesbians and the people who care about them. Sunday, April 2, 6:30 p.m. 1615 Washington Plaza, Reston, Va. 703-471-5225. www.WashingtonPlazaChurch.com.

AFRICAN AMERICAN

COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH, an inclusive congregation. Sunday worship, 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. 3845 S. Capitol St., SW. 202-562-5576.

FAITH TEMPLE, predominantly black, evangelical church ministering to lesbian, gay and bisexual communities. Sunday worship, 1 p.m. Prayer service, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Bible seminars, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. New York Avenue Presbyterian Chapel, 1313 New York Ave., NW. 202-232-4911.

FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN CHURCH, a Christian-based, whosoever ministry with predominantly African- American gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender congregants. Open to all. Rev. Kevin D. Brown officiates. Sunday services, 11 a.m. 400 H St., NE. Weekly Bible study at 7 p.m. 202-544-7988. www.freedomfellowshipdc.org.

INNER LIGHT MINISTRIES, African-American, all-affirming,  Christ-centered church. Open to all. Worship services led by Bishop Kwabena Rainey Cheeks every Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St., NW. 202-332-7750.

UNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, WASHINGTON, D.C., a Christian-based ministry with predominantly African-American gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender congregation. Open to all. Rev. Abena McCray presides. Wheelchair-accessible. Sunday services, 3 p.m., at Luther Place Memorial Church, 1226 Vermont Ave., NW. Bible study/spiritual development sessions, first and third Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. 202-232-1073. www.unityfellowshipchurch.com.

UNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF BALTIMORE, an interdenominational church built on the foundation that God’s love is for everyone. Pastor Harris Thomas presides. Sunday services, 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Bible class, 7:30 p.m., 114 W. Read St., Baltimore. 410-244-0884, ufcbaltimore@aol.com. www.ufcb.org.

BAPTIST

COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH, an inclusive congregation. Sunday worship, 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. 3845 S. Capitol St., SW. 202-562-5576.

RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH. A Christ-centered welcoming and affirming congregation. Multiracial and inclusive. Contemporary worship Sundays at 8:45 a.m., traditional worship at 11 a.m. 7th and Maine streets, SW. 202-554-4330.

TELOS MINISTRIES worship and support group. All welcome. Sundays, 7 p.m., member’s home, 7516 Salem Road, Falls Church, Va. Bill, 703-560-2680 ...