Nordic Christmas Service 2024
2024-12-24 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Augustana Lutheran Church, 2100 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20009
Tuesday, December 24, 2023, at 2:30 pm in Augustana Lutheran Church.
2100 New Hampshire Ave NW and V St NW
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Christmas Party / Julefest 2024
2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | MD
Join us on December 15, from 5 PM to 7 PM in Reston, VA
(The address will be sent to you after registration.)
Bring your children, grandchildren, and/or your friends! The event is free for our members, but additional guests/non-members will be charged $10 and $5 for children under 12 to help offset costs.
Please bring your favorite Christmas dish for our potluck-style feast – Norwegian-inspired or not. The Norwegian Society will sponsor a large Christmas ham, and there will also be water, soda, coffee, gløgg (for the grown-ups), and pepperkaker. All other dishes and desserts are welcome. Please make a note of what would like to bring when you register for the event.
We have heard a rumor that Santa will be joining us this year, so don’t forget to let us know how many children you will bring when you sign up. There will be caroling and dancing around the Christmas tree for both young and old.
Please RSVP by December 12!
We look forward to another wonderful party and can’t wait to see you there!

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GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for gudstjeneste/Norwegian church service in Emmanuel Lutheran Church on December 14 at 3 PM. Sjømannsprest/Pastor Maria Pedersen-Mong will be joining us from New York. There will also be Lucia and Julespill.
Please bring something to share at kirkekaffe!
If you have children who would like to participate, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
We will also sing Christmas carols and walk around the tree, and we have it on good authority that Julenissen will make an appearance!

GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for gudstjeneste/Norwegian church service in Emmanuel Lutheran Church on December 8 at 3 PM. Sjømannsprest/Pastor Maria Pedersen-Mong will be joining us from New York. There will also be Lucia and Julespill.
Please bring something to share at kirkekaffe!
We will sing Christmas carols and walk around the tree, and we have it on good authority that julenissen will make an appearance!

GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2024-11-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for gudstjeneste/Norwegian church service in Emmanuel Lutheran Church on November 10 at 3 pm.
Sjømannsprest/Pastor Geir Øy will be joining us from New York.
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There will also be Sunday School with Signy Whitt, and all children are welcome to attend whether they speak Norwegian or not.

Annual Meeting 2024
2024-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom meeting, Online meeting, VA, United States
Update your calendar for our Annual Meeting on October 20!
We plan to meet virtually at 4 PM.
More information and Zoom details will be sent to our members closer to the date, but please mark your calendars. We will conduct our annual business as usual, but there will also be time to visit and catch up.

GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2024-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for gudstjeneste/Norwegian church service in Emmanuel Lutheran Church on October 13 at 3 pm. Sjømannsprest/Pastor Maria Pedersen-Mong will be joining us from New York.
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There will also be Sunday School with Signy Whitt, and all children are welcome to attend whether they speak Norwegian or not.

GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2024-09-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for gudstjeneste/Norwegian church service in Emmanuel Lutheran Church on September 8 at 3 pm. Sjømannsprest/Pastor Maria Pedersen-Mong will be joining us from New York.
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There will also be Sunday School with Signy Whitt, and all children are welcome to attend whether they speak Norwegian or not.

Family Day 2024
2024-09-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Norwood Park, 4700 Nordwood Dr, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815, United States
Bli med på Familiedag 7. september!
Join us for Family Day on September 7!
Saturday, September 7, 2022, kl. 1500/3 PM
Norwood Park, 4700 Norwood Drive, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Familiedagen er en ypperlig mulighet til å treffe andre nordmenn som bor i området.
Inviter med deg venner og kollegaer og få med deg årets familiedag!
Family Day is a great opportunity to meet Norwegians in the area.
Feel free to bring friends and colleagues.
Det blir piknik, lek og ballspill. Parken har både bord og benker, og alle tar med seg sin egen mat.
Ta gjerne med noe å dele også. Det er dessverre ingen grillmuligheter i parken.
There will be a picnic, playtime, and ball games. The park has picnic tables available.
Everybody brings their own food, but feel free to bring something to share. Unfortunately, it is not possible to have a BBQ in the park.
No signup for this event – everybody is welcome!

Norsk Networking Happy Hour
2024-08-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Starr Hill Brewery, 1805 Capital One Center Drive, McLean, VA, 22102, United States
This time of year is great for taking some time with family and relaxing in the sun. Join us for our next Norsk Networking Happy Hour at the Starr Hill Brewery in Tysons Corner on August 22nd from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This venue is located in one of the best rooftop locations in Tysons at Capital One Center: The Perch. You may remember the last time we were there in 2022.
Please keep in mind that this location is predominantly outdoors. There is plenty of cover and shade but remember to dress accordingly. They have a full menu of Biergarten-inspired food and a large list of their brews. Also, on location are plenty of areas to spread out and enjoy some of their outdoor games. Leashed pets are welcome in the patio area and the dog park.
They are located at 1805 Capital One Center Drive, McLean, VA 22102 above the Wegmans. When in the parking garage, use the North or South elevators to access the 11th-floor Biergarten.
Come and enjoy some great company and cold brews with us!
Please register below so we know how many to expect:
First and last Name *Number of guestsEmail Address *Register

Annual Norwegian Sankthans/Midsummer Picnic
2024-06-22 16:00 - 21:00 | Front Royal, VA, United States
Join us for the Annual Norwegian Sankthans/Midsummer Picnic
in Front Royal on June 22 at 4 PM to dusk. Please RSVP below by June 19
Norwegian Society of Washington DC is excited to announce that we will be celebrating Sankthans at a new venue this year. NOSO member Evine Eriksson has graciously invited us to her beautiful farm outside Front Royal. At her farm, Evine will be able to share with us the long lineage of Norwegian ownership of her family’s land. She also has a beautiful, stocked pond, and she has invited us to bring our fishing poles if we would like to relax and cast a line.
Norwegian Society will provide water and sodas. As in years past, we invite you to bring your favorite picnic foods to enjoy. Please also be aware that this event is outside, and it is a good idea to bring sunscreen, bug repellant, comfortable outdoor chairs, and/or a blanket. Our member Melvin Kvamme has prepared a wonderful bonfire which will be lit at dusk. It will truly be a sight to be seen!
Feel free to bring your children, grandchildren, and/or friends, but please make sure to let us know how many people will be in your party when you sign up online.
The exact address will be provided after you have RSVPd.

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GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2024-06-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for gudstjeneste/Norwegian church service in Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Senior Pastor Geir Øy on June 9 at 3 pm.
There will also be Sunday School with Signy Whitt, and all children are welcome to attend whether they speak Norwegian or not.
Please bring something to share at kirkekaffe!

Norsk Networking Happy Hour
2024-06-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Open Road, 1871 Fountain Drive, Suite 200, Reston, VA, 20190, United States
Summer is here, and the celebrations are in full force.
Take some time and join us on June 6 for our next Norsk Networking Happy Hour! We will gather at a brand-new Reston Town Center establishment: The Open Road Distilling Company.
Open Road is traditional and relaxed, and they create their spirits by blending liquor from some of the top distilleries in the United States. Don’t let their name lead you astray; they also feature seasonal food items, and if distilled spirits are not your preference, they have plenty of local craft brews and an extensive wine list.
Relax with us before Summer gets into full swing!
Our Happy Hour will be from 5-6:30 at their Reston location. Look for the Norwegian Flag!
Address: 1871 Fountain Drive, Suite 200, Reston, VA 20190
Please register below so we know how many to expect:
First and last Name *Number of guestsEmail Address *Register

17. May Picnic in Carderock Park
2024-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Carderock Park on the Potomac River, Carderock Recreation Area, Potomac, MD, 20854, United States
Join us on Sunday May 12 to celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day
RSVP here

Defense cooperation between the United States, Norway, and NATO
2024-04-19 12:30 - 15:00 | Royal Norwegian Embassy, 2740 34th St NW, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
Please sign up below for the briefing on the defense cooperation between The United States, Norway, and NATO held by military attaché Colonel Eric F. Kelley.
The event takes place in the Atlantic Hall at the Royal Norwegian Embassy on April 19, 2024, and starts at 1230 PM.
A light lunch will be served – please inform us of any allergies.
Attire: Business casual
Please bring your ID to the event and note that parking is limited.

The registration for this event is closed.

GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2024-04-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for gudstjeneste/Norwegian church service in Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor/Sjømannsprest Maria Pedersen-Mong on April 14 at 3 pm.
There will also be Sunday School with Signy Whitt, and all children are welcome to attend whether they speak Norwegian or not.
Please bring something to share at kirkekaffe!

GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2024-03-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for gudstjeneste/Norwegian church service in Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor/Sjømannsprest Geir Øy on March 10 at 3 pm. He will also introduce the new Pastor Maria Pedersen-Mong. There will be kirkekaffe in the Social Hall downstairs after the service. Feel free to bring cake or other food to share.

Norsk Networking Happy Hour
2024-02-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Chima Steakhouse, 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Tysons Corner, VA, 22182, United States
Join us for the 1st Norsk Networking Happy Hour of 2024!

On February 22nd from 5-6:30, we will be gathering at Chima Steakhouse in Tysons Corner. Chima is an authentic Brazilian steakhouse that specializes in chicken, lamb, pork, and fish served in their traditional Rodizio style.
We will be meeting in their bar area where they have a special selection of appetizers, snacks, and desserts. Enjoy a refreshing Caipirinha (the national cocktail of Brazil from São Paulo) or a glass of wine and share the evening with us.
Our last event was our Juletrefest in December, so we look forward to catching up with you after the New Year!
Surface parking can be found around their building or in their garage, and they also offer a valet service.
Please register below so we know how many to expect:
First and last Name *Number of guestsEmail Address *Register

GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2024-02-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for Norwegian service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor/Sjømannsprest Geir Øy on February 11 at 3 pm. There will be kirkekaffe in the Social Hall downstairs after the service. Feel free to bring cake or other food to share.

GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2024-01-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for Norwegian service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor/Sjømannsprest Geir Øy on January 14 at 3 pm. There will be kirkekaffe in the Social Hall downstairs after the service. Feel free to bring cake or other food to share.

Nordic Christmas Service 2023
2023-12-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Augustana Lutheran Church, 2100 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20009
Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 2:30 pm in Augustana Lutheran Church.
2100 New Hampshire Ave NW and V St NW
Please consider contributing to Martha’s Table: https://marthastable.donordrive.com/campaign/JULBOEN

NORWEGIAN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
2023-12-09 11:00 - 18:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Stop by on Saturday, December 9 from 11 AM to 6 PM for your Christmas goodies, bring your children for the Juleverksted (Children’s Christmas Workshop), and relax and enjoy Norwegian food in our café!
The Bazaar will be downstairs in the Social Hall in Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Address: 7730 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817

ANNUAL JULEFEST/CHRISTMAS PARTY
2023-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Thoreau Place Condominiums, 1951 Sagewood Ln, Reston, VA, 20191, United States
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL JULEFEST/CHRISTMAS PARTY on December 2, from 5 PM to 7 PM in Reston, VA
You are cordially invited to join us for the Norwegian Society’s Annual Julefest on December 2, from 5 PM to 7 PM in Reston, VA
Bring your children, grandchildren, and/or your friends! The event is free for our members and their families, but additional guests/non-members will be charged $10 at the door to help offset costs.
We have heard a rumor that Santa will be joining us this year as well, so don’t forget to let us know how many children you will bring when you sign up.We also encourage you to bring your favorite Christmas dish for our potluck-style feast – whether it is Norwegian-inspired or not.
The Norwegian Society will be sponsoring a large Christmas ham as well as drinks: water, soda, and coffee. There will also be gløgg and juleribbe (pork belly), but all other dishes are welcome as well as dessert.
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GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2023-11-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for Norwegian service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor/Sjømannsprest Geir Øy. There will be kirkekaffe in the Social Hall downstairs after the service. Feel free to bring cake or other food to share.

Virtual Annual Meeting
2023-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom meeting, Online meeting, VA, United States
Annual Business Meeting on October 15 at 4 PM
Please Join us for the Annual Business Meeting on Zoom!
Our members will receive the Zoom details and the Annual Report a few days before the meeting.

Norsk Networking Happy Hour
2023-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Tysons Biergarten, 7581 Colshire Drive, McLean, 22102, United States
Norsk Networking Happy Hour
When: October 12 at 5 PM
Where: Tysons Biergarten
7581 Colshire Drive, McLean, VA 22102
Join us for our special Norsk Networking Happy Hour Oktoberfest! On October 12 from 5-6:30, we will be gathering at Tysons Biergarten. At this year-round Bavarian-inspired bier hall, they offer over 2 dozen of German and Belgium’s best offerings – as well as some local craft brews as well. Their food options are also extensive with something for every palate. We will have access to either outdoor yard seating, or also their covered bier hall if there is inclement weather. Outside, they have yard games and great views of downtown McLean.
PLEASE NOTE: Their parking is in a lot just down the street and there is a frequent shuttle that will bring you to the venue. There will be clearly marked signs, and the parking address is:
1700 Old Meadow Dr
McLean, VA 22102

Family Day on September 9
2023-09-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Norwood Park, 4700 Nordwood Dr, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815, United States
Familiedag 2017. Pastor Ellen Marie Skillingstad brought Solo from NYC. Photo: Aleksander Marthinussen
Bli med på Familiedag/ Join us for Family Day
9. september/September 9
Familiedagen er en ypperlig mulighet til å treffe andre nordmenn som bor i området.
Inviter med deg venner og kollegaer og få med deg årets familiedag!
Family Day is a great opportunity to meet Norwegians in the area. Feel free to bring friends and colleagues.
Det blir piknik, lek og ballspill. Parken har både bord og benker, og alle tar med seg sin egen mat. Det er dessverre ingen grillmuligheter i parken.
There will be a picnic, playtime, and ball games. The park has picnic tables available.
Everybody brings their own food. Unfortunately, it is not possible to have a BBQ in the park.
Welcome! /Velkommen!

GUDSTJENESTE/CHURCH SERVICE
2023-06-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Join us for Norwegian service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Jofrid Landa. This is the last service before the summer break and there will be confirmation and kirkekaffe in the Social Hall downstairs after the service. Feel free to bring cake or other food to share.
