Burke Community Church

Women's Writers Group
2024-05-28 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Room 1003, 9900 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA, 22015, United States
Do you enjoy writing? There is something wonderful in selecting just the right words to describe an event. Those words can make us feel empathy, laugh, or even cry. Join us as we share stories of our life experiences and recall the goodness of God. We ask that you write about a Scripture that has impacted your life. Our writers group meets at 12:30PM on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us! Register HERE or at the link below.

Women's Film Workshop
2024-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Video Studio – 028 (Basement), 9900 Old Keene Mill Road, Burke, VA, 20124, United States
Do you have a story inside you but not sure how to express it? Bring your smartphone and visit a beginner-friendly workshop designed to introduce you to simple yet effective filming techniques that will improve your future videos. From the idea to the edit and everything in between, come learn the bare bones of creating a great movie!
Register for this workshop today!
Along with our workshops, we hope you will join us for our Women’s 48 Hour Film Competition. Key dates listed below, hope to see you all there! Lights, camera, action!
July 10, 2024 | Film Workshop | 7-9pm
July 17, 2024 | Makeup and Wardrobe Workshop | 7-9pm
July 23, 2024 | Writer’s Formatting Workshop | 12-2pm
July 22, 2024 | Film Competition Online Orientation | 7pm
August 2-4, 2024 | 48 Hour Film Competition | 7pm-7pm
August 24, 2024 | Screening & Awards | 4pm

Women's Makeup and Wardrobe Workshop
2024-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Square, 9900 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA, 22015, United States
Learn the basics of everyday makeup and how to portray personalities through wardrobe so you can be prepared to play a part in the Women’s Film Competition. Bring your own makeup to follow along & come dressed from your favorite era!
Register for this workshop today!
Along with our workshops, we hope you will join us for our Women’s 48 Hour Film Competition. Key dates listed below, hope to see you all there! Lights, camera, action!
July 10, 2024 | Film Workshop | 7-9pm
July 17, 2024 | Makeup and Wardrobe Workshop | 7-9pm
July 23, 2024 | Writer’s Formatting Workshop | 12-2pm
July 22, 2024 | Film Competition Online Orientation | 7pm
August 2-4, 2024 | 48 Hour Film Competition | 7pm-7pm
August 24, 2024 | Screening & Awards | 4pm

Women's 2024 Film Competition - Orientation
2024-07-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Come be a part of a community of female creatives. You have the opportunity to participate in the first ever Burke Community Church’s film competition 2024. This summer, August 2-4, you will be challenged to film, edit and complete a mini movie.
Regardless of your skill level we want you to join us in our brand new, onsite, state of the art studio. Any camera will work, even your handy iPhone! Male actors are welcome but we ask that no pets be brought onto campus. All behind-the-camera work is reserved for women only. Some of these jobs include, directing, producing, screenwriting, lighting, film editing, make up, wardrobe and so much more! We will provide extras for any teams who need a few more people.
There will be a mandatory orientation meeting on July 22nd at 7pm that will outline all the details and parameters for your masterpiece. A few details will be reserved for August 2nd, such as the running time of your movie, required props and a few other key details to make this event fun and fair. More details are provided on our Film Fact Sheet.
Don’t miss this event! The first 24 teams to register will be allowed to compete. There are no size restrictions on teams so whether you are flying solo or have a whole group, we welcome you! Additionally, if you sign up before June 30th the cost is $40 per team, increasing to $60 on June 30th. We will need volunteers for the weekend so if you want to participate but not create, please reach out.
Registration is live now so register your team today!
Join an existing team!
View/Download the Film Competition Rules
Key dates listed below, hope to see you all there! Lights, camera, action!
July 22, 2024 | Film Competition Online Orientation | 7pm
August 2-4, 2024 | 48 Hour Film Competition | 7pm-7pm
August 24, 2024 | Screening & Awards | 4pm

You are also invite to join us for our free workshops:
July 10, 2024 | Film Workshop | 7-9pm
July 17, 2024 | Makeup and Wardrobe Workshop | 7-9pm
July 23, 2024 | Writer’s Formatting Workshop | 12-2pm

Women's Writer's Formatting Workshop
2024-07-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Room 1003, 9900 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA, 22015, United States
Bring your laptop and join us in our beginner-friendly workshop, tailored to those interested in gaining practical, hands-on experience using tools and techniques to create professional publications. Learn effective page setup, efficient formatting methods, and best practices for layout to enhance your next project. Begin your journey into the basics of Adobe InDesign and express your creative potential.
Register for this workshop today!
Along with our workshops, we hope you will join us for our Women’s 48 Hour Film Competition. Key dates listed below, hope to see you all there! Lights, camera, action!
July 10, 2024 | Film Workshop | 7-9pm
July 17, 2024 | Makeup and Wardrobe Workshop | 7-9pm
July 23, 2024 | Writer’s Formatting Workshop | 12-2pm
July 22, 2024 | Online Orientation | 7pm
August 2-4, 2024 | Film Production | 7pm-7pm
August 24, 2024 | Screening & Awards | 4pm

Women's 2024 Film Competition
2024-08-02 19:00 - 2024-08-04 19:00 | Burke Community Church, 9900 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA, 22015, United States
Come be a part of a community of female creatives. You have the opportunity to participate in the first ever Burke Community Church’s film competition 2024. This summer, August 2-4, you will be challenged to film, edit and complete a mini movie.
Regardless of your skill level we want you to join us in our brand new, onsite, state-of-the-art studio. Any camera will work, even your handy iPhone! Male actors are welcome but we ask that no pets be brought onto campus. All behind-the-camera work is reserved for women only. Some of these jobs include, directing, producing, screenwriting, lighting, film editing, make up, wardrobe and so much more! We will provide extras for any teams who need a few more people.
There will be a mandatory orientation meeting on July 22nd at 7pm that will outline all the details and parameters for your masterpiece. A few details will be reserved for August 2nd, such as the running time of your movie, required props and a few other key details to make this event fun and fair. More details are provided on our Film Fact Sheet.
Don’t miss this event! The first 24 teams to register will be allowed to compete. There are no size restrictions on teams so whether you are flying solo or have a whole group, we welcome you! Additionally, if you sign up before June 30th the cost is $40 per team, increasing to $60 on June 30th. We will need volunteers for the weekend so if you want to participate but not create, please reach out.
Registration is live now so register your team today!
Join an existing team!
View/Download the Film Competition Rules
Key dates listed below; hope to see you all there! Lights, camera, action!
July 22, 2024 | Film Competition Online Orientation | 7pm
August 2-4, 2024 | 48 Hour Film Competition | 7pm-7pm
August 24, 2024 | Screening & Awards | 4pm

You are also invite to join us for our free workshops:
July 10, 2024 | Film Workshop | 7-9pm
July 17, 2024 | Makeup and Wardrobe Workshop | 7-9pm
July 23, 2024 | Writer’s Formatting Workshop | 12-2pm

Women's 2024 Film Competition - Screening & Awards
2024-08-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Auditorium, 9900 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA, 22015, United States

Women's Writers Group
2024-09-24 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-10-29 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-11-26 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-28 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-02-25 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-03-25 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-04-29 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-05-27 12:30 - 14:00 and 50 more dates | Room 1003, 9900 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA, 22015, United States
Do you enjoy writing? There is something wonderful in selecting just the right words to describe an event. Those words can make us feel empathy, laugh, or even cry. Join us as we share stories of our life experiences and recall the goodness of God. We ask that you write about a Scripture that has impacted your life. Our writers group meets at 12:30PM on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us!
Click here to register today!

Great Date Night
2025-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Student Center, 9900 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA, 22015, United States
Calling all married and dating couples, please register below and come join us for our next Great Date Night on Valentine’s Day here at Burke Community Church as we enjoy music, comedy, desserts, and coffee together! This will be a wonderful event even for you as a first date!
Set aside 6-8PM on Friday, February 14th, to join us here as we transform our Student Center into a coffeehouse concert hall for a relationship enriching concert and dessert event. This will be a relaxing and fun evening for you to enjoy and celebrate your relationship. Experienced singer songwriter Mark Cable will be back with us to perform an encouraging mix of music and comedy designed to celebrate you and your relationship. Our evening together will also include time to unwind and connect over hot drinks and sweet desserts.
Cost for this event is $10 a couple. Childcare for this event is full at this time, but you can add your children to the waiting list in case spots open up.
Register Here Today!!!
