SINGLES @ MESSIAH, sponsored by Messiah United Methodist 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA
2002 sponsor of the Singles Fair, Successfully Single Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm,  Divorce Recovery Workshop (Fall & Spring), Retreats, Dances  (703) 569-9862 (hotline: x4617)

A brief description of a few of the Virginia/Maryland/DC Area’s singles groups

BURKE SINGLES is a Singles Social group centered in Burke, Virginia. There are lots of activities for these spirited Singles: quarterly  Dances, Hiking around Burke Lake, Beach trips, International Dining, volleyball, tennis, TGIF dancing, Wine & Cheese tasting, Birthday Bashes monthly. For a calendar of activities email burkesingles at hotmail.com

FOCUS COMMUNITY is a group of single adults 35+ at McLean Bible Church. In addition to meeting weekly from 10:45 -12 Sundays, there are several activities sponsored by this group including biking canoeing, beach trips and parties. Focus mission statement is "to touch the hearts and lives of single adults and single parent families with the love of Jesus Christ." For additional information call (703) 790-5590, extension 183.

LUTHERAN SINGLE ADULTS is comprised of single adults throughout the area and is open to everyone. Costs for activities are low and intended to encourage single adults toward lives that give praise to Jesus Christ. Activities include social events, book discussions, service activities and spiritual growth. Call (301) 499-6222 or (703) 222-3681.

Singles @ Messiah is hosted by Messiah Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Rd @ Old Keene Mill in Springfield.  Activities include a fall Singles Fair, a spring Retreat, Christmas in April, and fall and spring Divorce Recovery Workshops with support for children and single parents, too. Come to  Successfully Single Wednesday night discussions, Sunday discussions on spiritual topics at 10:45am, quarterly Dances, biking, tennis and other activities. Call the church at (703) 569-9862 for additional information. Check the website at www.messiahumc.org 

Join the Singles Fellowship at Columbia Baptist Church, 103 West Columbia, near the intersection of Broad St. (Rt. 7) and Washington St. (29) in Falls Church, VA. Call (703) 534-5700.

NEW BEGINNINGS®, Inc. is a support group for separated and divorced men and women in the DC metropolis. Discussion meetings held nightly in members' homes are the major activity. Monthly speakers, social events, workshops and weekend retreats are also offered. Those eligible to join New Beginnings® must be physically separated from a spouse (separate residences) due to separation or divorce, and a divorce must not have been more than 4 years before application (one partner only). Initial membership is $30/ 6 months or $45/year; renewals are $40. Each meeting costs $5 (refreshments and materials). To receive a newsletter, send a stamped, self-addressed business envelope with 75c postage to: New Beginnings®, 2711 Covered Wagon Way, Olney, MD 20832 with note explaining the following: date of separation or divorce, how you heard about New Beginnings®, and a daytime phone number. For more information call 301-924-4101.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS is an international non-profit, non-sectarian educational organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children. There are chapters serving all of the metropolitan area. A single parent may join any chapter regardless of residence and the $35 annual membership fee permits entry at all PWP events at member price. Adult activities include dances, potluck parties, wine & cheese parties, game nights; and there are several activities for children as well. For additional information call (703) 406-3750.