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Contributed by Stephen Wickman, St. Thomas Episcopal, McLean Every time I want to have my education and intellect humbled – humiliated even – I tune into BBC Radio 4, and Good Friday morning was no exception. Melvyn Bragg explored “typology,” a method of biblical interpretation that aims to meaningfully link people, places, and events in […]

Contributed by Andra Baylus, Regional Director of the Meher Baba Spiritual Community April 14th in Sikhism marked the creation of the “Khalsa” by Guru Gobind Singh. This is celebrated as Vaisakhi. Vaisakhi is a major festival for Sikhs and is also a harvest Festival in the Punjab region of India. On Vaisakhi of 1699, Guru Gobind […]

Contributed by Stephen Wickman, St. Thomas Episcopal, McLean  We had finished rehearsing the anthem for Palm Sunday, “Love Bade Me Welcome,” when the diminutive and pleasant soprano sitting next to me turned and whispered: “I really hate this piece.” I said: “Not the music, right? It’s great. You must not like George Herbert.” She nodded.  […]

Contributed by Stephen Wickman, St. Thomas Episcopal, McLean  Just in time for Passover and Holy Week, after Ramadan, and just as we face earth-shattering tariff and other wars, the 2025 World Happiness Report reminds us what we already know from our various faith traditions: money isn’t everything WHR Dashboard.   While there is a strong correlation between […]

Contributed by Susan Posey, Redeemer Lutheran, McLean This past week I watched with wonder as spring really made its presence known. The sprays of yellow, pink and white blossoms on the trees and pushing up through the ground, the warmer temperatures, all served to remind me that no matter our human challenges and travails, our […]

Contributed by: Anonymous On Sunday, February 9, 2025, about 35 people gathered for a multi-faith devotional organized by members of the Tysons Interfaith group.  Held in the home of one of the members in Alexandria, the gathering honored the victims, first responders, and families affected by the recent air crash in Washington, DC. Representatives from […]

Contributed by Andra Baylus, Regional Director of the Meher Baba Spiritual Community You will enjoy this story which has become a classic during interfaith gatherings for Ramadan: Years ago, before I retired, I taught ESOL ( English Speakers of Other Languages) in a middle school in Fairfax County. I had 15 children in one of […]

I went to church last Sunday.  The Gospel reading was the words of Jesus in Luke 6: 27-38.  “But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.  If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the […]

Contributed by:  Lois Herr–  First Church of Christ, Scientist, McLean Many people set aside time in their day for prayer, reflection, or meditation. As a Christian Science practitioner, I often find inspiration in daily audio reflections, called the Daily Lift, and presented by members of our church. A recent timely Daily Lift by Karen Neff, […]

Contributed by Andra Baylus, Regional Director of the Meher Baba Spiritual Community I recently became aware of the Islamic observation of Barat.  Because I love to learn about the observations of different faith traditions, I did some research and learned the following: Shab-e-Barat or “The Night of Forgiveness” is one of the most sacred nights in Islamic […]