August 3, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Tag: churches

Vandals destroy banners promoting BLM and progressive values at an Annandale church

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Someone tore down banners at Little River United Church of Christ in Annandale during the night of Sunday, Aug. 13. One banner said “Black Lives Matter.” The other said “Be the church” and had a number of phrases, including “fight for the powerless,” “forgive often,” “protect the environment,” “care for the poor,” “reject racism,” “embrace … Continued

St. Ambrose dedicates new sanctuary

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Hundreds of church members celebrated the completion of the new sanctuary at St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Woodburn Road in Annandale last week at a dedication ceremony and special Mass. The old church building had become too small for the growing parish and needed extensive repairs. Church members began fundraising efforts for a new sanctuary … Continued

Lincolnia church honored for its commitment to sustainability

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The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions presented a Sustainability Champion Award June 8 to Peace Lutheran Church in Lincolnia, along with three individuals, a local business, and an elected official. The awards honor people and organizations who make significant contributions toward the FACS mission of creating moral and equitable solutions to climate change in Virginia. … Continued

Fire truck crashes into church entrance

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A fire truck knocked down a column holding up the roof over an entrance at Capital Baptist Church at 3504 Gallows Road in Annandale causing the roof to come crashing down. The incident happened during the church’s Community Day event on March 19. The Annandale Volunteer Fire Department was there to give kids a close-up … Continued

Church leader charged with sexual assault

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A 61-year-old former youth leader at St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Annandale was arrested July 20 for multiple sexual assaults against a juvenile, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. A member of the victim’s family notified police last month that Thomas Weaver assaulted a juvenile. Detectives executed a search of Weaver’s residence in Fairfax, … Continued

Religious group marches through Annandale

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If you were driving around central Annandale Sunday afternoon, you might have seen a group of about 35 people marching with “Believe in the Lord Jesus” signs and stopping at various spots to pray in Korean. They were from Washington Bethlehem Church. Pastor Joseph No said their objective was “to bless the land of Annandale.” … Continued

Planning Commission endorses affordable housing in Seven Corners

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The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment March 23 that would allow First Christian Church on Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners to develop 113 affordable, age-restricted, multifamily housing units. At a Planning Commission hearing last week, several residents of the Ravenwood Park neighborhood spoke about severe flooding during storms and expressed fears … Continued

Planning Commission defers decision on affordable housing

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After listening to residents’ horror stories about flooding, the Fairfax County Planning Commission deferred a decision on a proposal by First Christian Church to build 113 units of affordable housing for seniors. The Planning Commission will vote March 23 on whether to endorse an amendment of the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan, which is needed for … Continued

Lincolnia church opens its doors to Afghan refugees

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Rev. Sarah Scherschligt of Peace Lutheran Church officially opens a refugee resettlement center at the church. Peace Lutheran Church is extending its welcome to Afghan refugees through the opening of a new refugee resettlement center in its building operated by the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS). Many of the refugees evacuated from Afghanistan after … Continued