This is a reading and discussion group for A Course In Miracles held by CommUnity On The Hill, a Unity Church located in downtown Washington DC. The group meets every Sunday morning from 11:30 to 12:30 in the first floor "living room" at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW.

There are many meanings of Kabbalah that have developed over time. In a nutshell it's an ancient wisdom that reveals how the universe & life work. On a literal level, the word Kabbalah means "to receive." It's the study of the meaning of life and how to receive fulfillment in our lives. The Kabbalah Centre teaches Kabbalah as a universal wisdom that predates the Bible or religion, and can be studied by anyone regardless of their faith or path. Presenting the wisdom from a lineage of great kabbal …

This group is for anyone interested in improving their brain power through easy-to-learn memory techniques. We all have the potential for an astounding memory, it's our filing system that needs an overhaul.

In this group we'll be studying the basics of the Cherokee language. Anyone interested in working toward some level of fluency is welcome. We will be using a variety of materials and texts, starting with basics and working up. There is also some good material available on the Internet. A good website to look at for starters is http://www.culturev.com/cherokee/cherokee.html  There are also some good clips available on youtube. It is recommended that you have a copy of "Beginning Cherokee" by Ruth …

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN! YOU CAN VISIT US ANY DAY WE MEET OR YOU MAY CHOOSE TO ENROLL IN OUR ONGOING INTRODUCTORY CLASSES THAT ARE USUALLY HELD ONCE A WEEK. WE ALSO MEET FOR SOCIAL EVENTS AND ANYONE IS MORE THEN WELCOME TO JOIN US JUST FOR SUCH GATHERINGS. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE FOR VISITING OR LEARNING WITH US. WE STRONGLY SUPPORT THE FACT THAT SPIRITUALITY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE AND THERE IS NO PRICE ATTACHED TO IT. NO MATTER HOW OR HOW OFTEN YOU DECIDE TO JOIN US, WE ARE ALWAYS O …

The purpose of this group is to serve as an educational forum and social network for those interested in learning about and discussing the Law of Thelema, Thelemic Magick, and the practical application of various esoteric arts and sciences towards the evolutionary transformation of the individual, society, and our world as a whole. Although this group originally started as a general education forum about Thelema open to almost anyone, the need for a more focused group of individuals who have ser …

Arts, Media & Professionals (AMP) Bible Talk is an informal Bible discussion group that seeks to apply the Bible to members' lives with a special focus on the arts community. The group meets weekly for approximately one hour for a powerful Bible lesson mixed with a lively discussion about topical and practical issues of our day. Refreshments are provided and locations vary.  Once per month, AMP Bible Talk will participate in the arts community by attending a play/concert/open mic/etc. or hosting …

In 2001 I studied Chinese calligraphy at the Smithsonian Resident Associates with an artist from Shanghai. That summer I enrolled in Chinese language courses at the Northern Virginia Community College. I have been studying Chinese ever since. In 2010 I completed a graduate program at the Hopkins- Nanjing Center (HNC). Shortly after I returned to the US I started the Arlington Chinese Corner hoping to meet others in Arlington with similar interests and to find opportunities to keep speaking Chine …

DO YOU WANT TO APPLY ACIM (A COURSE IN MIRACLES’ PRINCIPLES) IN YOUR LIFE? DO YOU WANT TO CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ACIM AND FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE UP TO? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW OTHER ACIM STUDENTS ARE APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES IN THEIR LIVES? YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! NOTE: The third Sunday series of events are NOT in a typical study groups format, they are networking opportunities to connect teachers and students of A Course In Miracles with o …

This group explores the use of mobile cross platform development tools and web technologies such as HTML5 and Javascript to accelerate the process of designing and building mobile applications for the iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows Phone 7/8 and other mobile devices. PhoneGap, appMobi, Appcelerator, Corona and other development tools leverage web technologies including JavaScriptand HTML5 and compile to various mobile device platforms. We are going to cover new, emerging tools such as Adobe Shado …

If you want to know more about Information Security, you should join! If you know much about Information Security, you should join! If you don't know anything about Information Security, you should join! While we focus on helping people earn the distinctive Certified Information Systems Security Professional title, this Meetup is for anyone who wants to learn or share knowledge of computer security. If you'd like to earn a CISSP certification, this group will help you get there. If you have a CI …

Meet other local people who are preparing to take the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) and/or applying to MBA programs. Gather to study with one another and to share and offer advice for taking the test. Those who have previously taken the test are welcome! With our group, you can find a study group, share admissions strategies and experiences, and ask questions with a veteran tutor. Students who have attended past GMAT meetups come away with a great deal of valuable information. …

Go is a great game to play and study over a lifetime, and a great way to socialize. It's clear among players that one's personality is apparent in the way someone plays go, but why settle for just the game? Let's talk, play, study, discuss, and have fun. Whatever your skill level, from complete beginner to professional player, you'll find common ground with new people.

Nightclub Parties? Bar Crawals? Dinners? Embassy Galas? Day Trips?... From Law Students to Med Students, Business Students, to International Studies Students,... This is a chance for young professionals currently in graduate school (or who have recently graduated) to experience the DC area in a different and unique matter. No longer are you restricted to only mingling with people from your own program. When you want to take a break, meet fellow students from throughout the area who are studying …

***We are currently on break while the hosts of this workshop invite a new baby into their family. We are expecting to restart this workshop at the beginning of 2013. Join our meetup and then you will receive a notification once we restart. *** ------------------- Its rare to find a calm and centering place to visit regularly. If you'd like a place to retreat to for renewal with positive energy, join a warm group of people in Arlington, VA. Open to the public at no cost, we invite you join us. Y …

We have two kinds of events. Our group hosts conversational outings for native, intermediate and advanced Swedish speakers. We also hold study sessions for beginners will be able to study, do vocabulary review and so on in an unstructured, but social manner. This group used to be pan-Scandinavian, but has converted into a Swedish only group--new groups were created for the other languages.

If you are interested in learning or sharing anything about designing, developing and supporting a great web site, service, app or online social network community, this group will not just explore, but we will discuss and possibly build, together.  This includes Javascript, HTML5, Ruby on Rails, MongoDB, mobile web support, CakePHP, WordPress and other content management systems.  But it does not stop there. This group will identify and explore the use of technologies, content, media and social …

Minister Worldwide focuses on helping churches and church leaders move their congregations and ministries into the 21st century by learning to use today's technology to grow and nurture their followers. Church is no longer just about Sunday mornings, it is no different than any other secular social group that is connected to each other 24/7. If you want learn more about how to use technology in your church ministry join in and lets grow your ministry worldwide.

The DC Objectivist Salon is a group of individuals in the Washington, DC metro area dedicated to the serious study and practical application of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. The DCOS is a proud supporter of the Ayn Rand Institute; its new public policy and outreach division in DC, the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights; and the Objectivist Club Network. Please see the 'Pages' section for more information.

The Social Anxiety Support Group for DC, MD, and VA meets twice a month on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.  On the first Saturday of every month, we meet at the Tenley-Friendship Library (Conference Room 1).  On the third Saturday, we meet at the Martin Luther King Library (Room 221a).  Support group meetings are open to anyone with social anxiety.  At the meetings, we share our experiences living with and overcoming social anxiety. STUDENTS who are seeking COLLEGE CREDIT by studying suppor …

If you have an interest in speaking the Thai language (language of Thailand), join our informal group to learn!!! Each workshop focuses on topics of interest for speaking Thai.....Shopping, Food/Restaurants, Medical, Social, Visiting Thailand with fun activities to reenforce the lessons in each workshop. If you plan to visit Thailand, have Thai relatives or friends, or you have Thai parents and would like to improve your Thai language skills.....this would be a great way to learn. All levels of …

Hi, I'm creating this group because I'm so excited that the company that trained me to be a life coach, Accomplishment Coaching, is starting a program in Washington DC. I have a rewarding and profitable coaching practice and a great life thanks to the work I have done with these amazing and dedicated people. Please join this group is you are looking for a new way to create power, enjoyment and velocity in your life and/or to become an outstanding coach. Some of the best coaches in the area a …

Meet people interested in knowing about topics we grow through or transcend. We discuss books, topics and experiences people go through on their journey for selfempowerment. Connect with others who are passionate about this subject and experience more healing, growth and peace of mind together! Additional study groups are being planned and waiting for volunteer coordinators! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmonio …

Benevolent Media is an all-volunteer startup dedicated to celebrating storytelling and design for good. We do this in three ways: Solutions-based editorial content on our website; Monthly community events, hosted in partnership with cause-oriented groups; and, An annual festival, convening mediamakers and changemakers to share best practices, case studies and special projects. We focus on people, organizations and projects that compel audiences to care about a cause, take action on an issue, or …

Asian American Young Professionals DC/MD/VA is a social-networking group that studies Asian languages, plays games (Mahjong, Chinese Chess, go, etc.) and contributes to the Washington DC area community via volunteer and charity events. We practice the "3 Fs"- Fun, Friendship, and Filanthropy. We also do club nights, happy hours, outdoor events, museum trips, dining out at Asian restaurants (dim sum, sushi, Korean bbq, pho, etc.)- pretty much anything fun. Our goal is to have a fun, productive, a …

eet other local Humanists, people who believe in the basic goodness of the human spirit without supernaturalism ========================================== ____________ http://www.wash.org/ _______________ ========================================== The Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH) was incorporated in 1989 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization in Maryland. Our purpose is to promote scientific literacy and critical thinking, to provide a forum for humanists and others to ex …

DC Data Science Learning Group connects individuals to development or collaborative working opportunities in the data science field. Our members are professionals, students and others with beginning to intermediate skillsets in predictive analytics, statistical modeling, open modeling, data visualization and other related technologies. Meetups will be self-organized or hosted by other local organizations. All are welcome -- to share, to learn about, or to practice!

Come join a group of people interested in sexuality - discussing it in a genuine, fun, and relaxed environment!  We study aspects of human sexuality - historical, spiritual, relational, and more.   We are about promoting open and honest dialogue about this aspect of our lives, and meeting interesting people in the process. :)