As the one-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedies approaches, churches, synagogues, schools, museums and other institutions are planning events to mark the date. Following is a guide to area commemorations, including candlelight vigils, religious services, concerts of sacred and secular music, tributes to police and firefighters, poetry readings, open discussions, art exhibits and readings of the names of casualties.

Baltimore area

Abundant Life Church, 7302 Pulaski Highway. Candlelight vigil, prayer, music and multimedia presentation, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Music, multimedia presentation, remembrance service, 10 a.m. Sept. 15. Call 410-866-1086.

American Legion hall, Parkville Post 183, 2301 Putty Hill Ave. Open meeting in which Post Commander Bob Manzo pays tribute to the 9/11 victims and leads a recitation of the "Pledge of New Allegiance," 8 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-665-9339.

Arbutus flagpole, East Drive. Gather at the flagpole and take a candlelight walk to the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department for a memorial service, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-247-4442.

Ateaze Senior Center, 7401 Holabird Ave., Dundalk. Continental breakfast, visit by community police and firefighters, consultations with a counselor and a Department of Aging outreach specialist, blood drive, participation in the national observance and tribute to the heroes, all beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Call 410-887-7233.

Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church, 921 Generals Highway, Millersville. Prayer service, refreshments and fellowship time, 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-987-4273.

Baltimore County Public Library, Towson Library, 320 York Road. "In Memory," a program of remembrance with readings, inspirational thoughts and songs, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-887-6196. North Point Branch, 1716 Merritt Blvd. "We Remember ... ," a memorial program with patriotic music, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-887-7255.

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Ave. An ecumenical observance and then an interfaith candlelight vigil, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-764-1587.

Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. On Wednesday, free admission 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 410-396-7100.

Baltimore Public Works Museum, 751 Eastern Ave. Free admission to the museum, and presentations of the HBO film In Memoriam: New York City 9-11-01 throughout the day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-396-5565.

"Baltimore Run to Remember." The 5K run of remembrance begins at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Baltimore City police headquarters, 601 E. Fayette St., and finishes at Rash Field. Sponsored by the St. Joseph Medical Center and presented by Charm City Run. $30 entry fee. Proceeds benefit the Baltimore City Police Foundation and Fire Department. Call 410-377-8882.

Baltimore Shambhala Meditation Center, 11 E. Mount Royal Ave. Memorial service of meditation, contemplation and poetry, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-727-2422.

Basilica of the Assumption, Cathedral and Mulberry streets. "A Day of Prayer and Remembrance" begins with a Mass at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday for the victims of 9/11 and those affected by the terrorist attacks. At 5:30 p.m., Cardinal William Keeler and other interfaith leaders will lead an ecumenical prayer service. Call 410-727-3564.

Beth Shalom Congregation, 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. Service with speaker Mark Plotkin of National Public Radio, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Howard County and the Howard County Board of Rabbis. Call 410-531-5115.

Bolton Hill churches. "A Day of Remembrance, Reflection and Renewal." Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, prayers for peace at Bolton Street Synagogue. At noon, Holy Eucharist, Rite II at Memorial Episcopal Church. At 12:10 p.m., Mass at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church. At 6 p.m., refreshments at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church. At 7 p.m., a service of reflection at Memorial Episcopal Church. Call 410-669-0220.

Bon Secours Spiritual Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. "A Day of Prayer and Remembrance," 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday. Supper at 6 p.m. "Concert of Healing" at 7:30 p.m. Cost for day's events is $50 with supper, $40 without. Call 410-442-1320.

Bykota Senior Center, 611 Central Ave., Towson. "Salute to Heroes," a program with Anna Dorothy Zink, R.N., 11:15 a.m. Wednesday. Call 410-887-3094.

Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. A moment of silence led by college president Dr. Faye Pappalardo, a community barbecue and patriotic music by Paul Brubaker, beginning at noon Wednesday. There will be a "Penny Jar" for donations that will go to the community. Call 410-386-8424.

Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles St. "Evening of Remembrance," a musical memorial featuring a performance of Faure's Requiem by the choirs from the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Second Presbyterian Church, Grace United Methodist Church and First Christian Church, along with singers from the BSO Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Singers from Concert Artists of Baltimore, St. David's Church and the Church of the Redeemer have been invited to sing as well. Cardinal William Keeler will take part in the event. Call 410-628-6224 or 410-464-4000.

Catonsville campus, Community College of Baltimore County, 800 S. Rolling Road. Moment of silence, noon Wednesday. Call 410-869-7153.

Centennial Park, Route 108, Columbia. "Remember," readings, talks and music by the Columbia Pro Cantare Chorus, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-313-2022.

Charles Street "Peace Path." Stand along Charles Street, from the Inner Harbor north to the Beltway, and hold a sign of peace, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-467-9112.

Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles St. "A Day of Remembrance," candlelight memorial, music and prayer, 11 a.m. Wednesday. Call 410-752-7179.

Church of the Redeemer, 5603 N. Charles St. Interfaith memorial service, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-435-7333.

City Cafe, 1001 Cathedral St. Pick up a free "Baltimore Remembers 9.11.01" poster while they last. Call 410-539-4252.

Columbus Park, Harford Road and Parkside Drive. Candlelight remembrance, dusk Wednesday. Call 410-444-9988.

Creative Alliance, 413. S. Conkling St. "The Art of War," theater, film, music and a multimedia work about the impact of 9/11, 8 p.m. Sept. 13. $6 and $8. Call 410-276-1651.

Dundalk campus, Community College of Baltimore County, 7200 Sollers Point Road. "Patriot Day" event features a tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11 and to those who serve and protect our freedoms, 8:15 a.m. Wednesday. On display will be a 200-pound portion of an I-beam from one of the World Trade Center buildings. Visitors are encouraged to wear red, white and blue, and military, police and firefighters are encouraged to wear their uniforms. "Patriot Day" pins and U.S. flags will be given to all visitors until the supply runs out. Call 410-285-9681.

Dundalk Heritage Park, Shipping Place and Dunmanway. "Memorial Tribute" with music, inspiring words, candlelight memorial, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-285-4550.

Edgemere Senior Center, 6600 North Point Road. Continental breakfast and informal discussion on the 9/11 events at 8 a.m., and then a group discussion with counselor Daniel DeBold, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-887-7530.

Ellicott City Assembly of God, 10600 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. A memorial service and a service to honor civil servants and the military, 10 a.m. Sunday. Call 410-461-4555.

Ellicott City B&O; Railroad Station Museum, 2711 Maryland Ave. Free admission to the museum, in honor of the Sept. 11 anniversary, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-461-1944.

Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. "Remember 9-11: Reaction, Reflection, Resilience," readings by contributors to the anthology September Eleven: Maryland Voices, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 15. On display through September is the exhibit "What Is Home? Where Is Home? Life Through the Eyes of Afghan Child Refugees." The works, half of which were created after Sept. 11, 2001, were all done by Afghan children. Call 410-396-5494.

Essex campus, Community College of Baltimore County, 7201 Rossville Blvd. Memorial service, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-869-7153.

Etz Chaim, 9121 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills. "Did We Get the Message Yet?" Program with Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf explores the meaning of the tragedy, 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-764-1553.

The First and Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, 210 W. Madison St. Readings, prayers and music, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-728-5545.

First English Lutheran Church, 3807 N. Charles St. Prayer, Bible-reading, reflection and song, 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-235-2356.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chatham and Frederick roads, Ellicott City. "Service of Remembrance," 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-465-2977.

Fort McHenry, east end of Fort Avenue. Visitors may write down their thoughts and reflections on the Sept. 11 tragedy in a journal, watch a flag ceremony, hear "Taps" and take part in a moment of silence, 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. "Star-Spangled Banner Weekend" events include a moment of silence on Sept. 14 for the victims of 9/11. Program begins at 6 p.m. Call 410-962-4290.

Goucher College, Kraushaar Auditorium, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. "September 11: Reflections," a musical tribute by the Baltimore Choral Arts Society and readings of poetry by Goucher faculty, students and friends, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-337-6119.

Govans Presbyterian Church, 5828 York Road. Visitors may pray in the sanctuary and walk through the church's labyrinths, 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday. Call 410-323-7131.

Hampden United Methodist Church, 3449 Falls Road. "Service of Remembrance: Commemorating the First Anniversary of 9/11," featuring speaker Lloyd Marcus, Baltimore City Fire Department chaplain, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-235-0679.

Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air. The Face of Courage: A Commemorative Art Exhibition of Portrait Paintings of the Fallen Uniformed Rescue Workers of 9/11, an art exhibit coordinated by HCC professor Barbara Marcus, on display through Oct. 17 in the Student Center. Reception 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-836-4428.

Harundale Presbyterian Church, 1020 Eastway, Glen Burnie. Readings, music and a candlelight vigil, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-766-4338.

Heritage Community Church, 8146 Quarterfield Road, Severn. Remembrance service, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-551-8500.

Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, Linden and Shelbourne avenues, Arbutus. "Community Service of Remembrance and Healing," a service during which people may name family and friends who died in the tragedy, and then take part in prayers and songs, 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Wednesday. After the service, the congregation will take a candlelight walk to the Arbutus Volunteer Firehouse and join in the firefighters' candlelight vigil and service at 7:30 p.m. Call 410-242-9441.

Hughes Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3008 Sparrows Point Road, Edgemere. Bring a candle that holds significance to you and join in a candlelight vigil on the lawn of the church, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-477-3711.

Ice World, 1300 Governor Court, Abingdon. The Chesapeake Figure Skating Club presents a figure-skating tribute to the victims of the tragedy, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. $1. Call 410-879-8507.

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3184 Church St., Manchester. Service of remembrance and hope. Includes testimonials from people who visited the devastated sites immediately after the attack, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-239-6311.

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, 525 N. Wolfe St. Solemn music, and reflection by Beverly Eanes, a nurse and pastoral counselor, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 443-287-2902.

Johns Hopkins University, Homewood campus, 3400 N. Charles St. All events are on Wednesday. A labyrinth will be set up in the Glass Pavilion for people to walk through, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. The Gilman Hall bell will toll continuously for one minute at 8:46 a.m. to mark a campus-wide period of silence. A reading of the names of each person who died on Sept. 11, noon at the upper quad side of Eisenhower Library. Talks, slide show, music and a white-flower vigil, 7:30 p.m. at the upper quad. Call 410-516-7160.

The Joseph Center, 430 S. Broadway, Fells Point. "America, of Thee I Sing," a musical presentation, 11:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Wednesday. Lunch included. $8. Call 410-732-5000.

Laurel Lakes. "Remembering the Pentagon Victims," a 5K or 10K memorial walk Wednesday. Register between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and finish by 9 p.m. Begin at the Safeway, 14100 Baltimore Ave., Laurel. Call 410-437-2164.

Lawn of 2700 N. Calvert St. Art therapist Cathy Goucher and dance/movement therapist Debora Sbaiz will lead residents of Charles Village and surrounding neighborhoods in making a "traffic" sign commemorating 9/11 at a workshop 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday on the lawn at 2700 N. Calvert St. The signs will stand at the intersection of Calvert and 27th streets through early Wednesday evening. At 7 p.m. Wednesday, members of the communities are invited to a candlelight gathering where they can offer reflections on the artwork, the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and the future direction of the country. The event also includes a drumming circle. Call 410-467-2669.

Liberty Senior Center, 3525 Resource Drive, Randallstown. After the center opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday, the Gallery Room will be open for quiet time and light refreshments. Yesh Areya will offer private counseling 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m., and there will be a moment of silence. On Sept. 13, there will be a discussion on our nation's healing and how we as individuals have coped since the tragedy, 10:30 a.m. Call 410-887-0780.

Light Street Presbyterian Church, 809 Light St. A service of prayer, reflection and hope, with a multimedia presentation, readings, hymns and music, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-539-0125.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1515 Emmorton Road, Bel Air. Prayer and song in remembrance of the tragedy, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-838-8081.

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. The Annapolis Chorale and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra will take part in "Rolling Requiem," a worldwide choral commemoration of the tragedy of 9/11. Mozart's Requiem will be performed at 8:46 a.m. Wednesday in each time zone. Call 410-263-1906 or 410-269-1132.

Maryland Institute College of Art, John Street and Lafayette Avenue. Watch MICA students, faculty and staff work on a three-dimensional mural to commemorate the events of 9/11. The project takes place Monday through Sept. 13 in the school's Meyerhoff House. Call 443-423-1025.

Mays Chapel United Methodist Church, Mays Chapel and Jenifer roads, Timonium. Open for prayer and meditation, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday. At 7 p.m., a service of remembrance. Call 410-560-3173.

Mount Olive United Methodist Church, 5115 Old Court Road, Randallstown. The sanctuary will be open for prayer, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-922-2853.

Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Mount Vernon Place and Charles Street. "A Messiah in Memory of September 11." Faculty, students and staff of the Peabody Institute present Handel's Messiah, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Audience is encouraged to participate in the singing. Call 410-659-8100.

New Hope Lutheran Church, 8575 Guilford Road, Columbia. Readings of the 9/11 victims' biographies, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday. Visitors may simply listen or participate in the readings. Call 410-381-4673.

North Harford High School, 211 Pylesville Road, Pylesville. "AmeriKids - In God We Trust," a theatrical production with nearly 60 children and Capt. Bob Murray of the Baltimore County Fire Department, Station 17, Advanced Tactical Team Rescue Department, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Call 410-638-9279.

O'Donnell Square Park, O'Donnell Street between Potomac Street and Linwood Avenue. Candlelight remembrance service, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-563-1717.

Oak Crest Village Retirement Community, 8800 Walther Blvd., Parkville. Music, prayer, moment of silence, patriotic readings and Mass, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-882-3262, Ext. 3189.

Old St. Paul's Church, Charles and Saratoga streets. "An Ecumenical Service of Remembrance and Hope" with music and prayer, 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-685-3404.

Overlea Fullerton Senior Center, 4314 Fullerton Ave. "National Healing - Anniversary of 9/11," a discussion on how our nation has been coping with the tragedy, 10:30 a.m. Monday. Also, there will be a memorial breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Call 410-887-5220.

Parkville Senior Center, 8601 Harford Road. "National Healing," a discussion on how our nation has been coping with the tragedy, 1 p.m. today. "America Remembers 9/11," a reflection on the tragedy, 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. Call 410-887-5338.

Patapsco Female Institute, Court House Drive, Ellicott City. "A Day of Thanks: Honoring Those Who Serve," music, prayer and fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Call 410-526-9092.

Perry Hall Presbyterian Church, 8848 Belair Road. "Grace Will Lead Us," a remembrance service, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The church will be open all day for meditation and prayer. Call 410-256-6780.

Reisterstown Road Plaza, 6564 Reisterstown Road. "Honoring Our Country." Entertainment in honor of firefighters, police and volunteers, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, and a moment of silence at noon. Call 410-764-3222.

Reisterstown United Methodist Church, 246 Main St. On Wednesday, candle-lighting and Communion at 6:30 a.m. and noon, and "Service of Remembrance" at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Call 410-833-5440.

Ripken Stadium, Gilbert Road, Aberdeen. "Harford County Remembers ... ," an event with memorial addresses and patriotic music by the Bel Air Community Band, Upper Chesapeake Chorus of Sweet Adelines International and students from Deerfield Elementary School and North Harford High School. Radio personality Alan Walden serves as host. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-638-3223.

Riverview Elementary School, 3298 Kessler Road. Candle-lighting ceremony, church choir, speakers, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Sponsored by the Riverview Community Association. Call 410-242-8526.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 65 Sacred Heart Lane, Glyndon. Service of prayer and reflection with police, firefighters and members of the military, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-833-1696.

St. Augustine's Church, 5976 Old Washington Road, Elkridge. Blood drive to mark the anniversary of the tragedy, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, St. John Neumann Council No. 11618. Call 410-796-1520.

St. James Lutheran Church, 8301 Liberty Road. Candlelight service for the victims and heroes of 9/11, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-922-3137.

St. James United Methodist Church, Route 99 at Route 32, West Friendship. Open for prayer, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday. At 7 p.m., informal worship with singing, prayer and reflection. Call 410-442-2020.

St. Leo's Roman Catholic Church, 227 S. Exeter St. Novena service in remembrance of the attack, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Guests from New York will share their experiences of Sept. 11, 2001. Call 410-675-7275.

St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 800 W. 36th St. "Local Heroes Sunday," an event honoring active and retired police, firefighters, rescue personnel and the military, 11 a.m. Sunday. "Candlelight Service of Remembrance," 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-243-1391.

St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis. The Heritage Singers will present "Nine, One, One - A Concert of Remembrance," 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-721-2376 or 410-263-4723.

St. Mary's Church, 3900 Roland Ave. Open to all for prayer and meditation in remembrance of the tragedy, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Wednesday. At 10:30 a.m., there will be a Holy Eucharist and a prayer for peace. Call 410-467-0476.

St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 10 Willow Ave. Ecumenical service in commemoration of the tragedy with pastors from Overlea Chapel United Methodist Church and Epiphany Lutheran Church and clergy from St. Michael, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-665-1054.

St. Ursula Roman Catholic Church, 8801 Harford Road, Parkville. Ecumenical service with choir music and a talk by the Rev. Dr. Paul Grant, retired chaplain of the Maryland State National Guard, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-661-0600.

Salem United Methodist Church, 7901 Bradshaw Road, Upper Falls. "Remember 9/11," a service in honor and recognition of the police and firefighters who serve and protect us every day, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-592-2543.

Senior Network of North Baltimore, 5828 York Road. Watch television coverage of 9/11 events in the church library, 8:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday. Also, bring news articles or books to share with others. Then, at 5 p.m., join in an interfaith service at the Basilica of the Assumption. At 7 p.m., join in an interfaith memorial service at the Church of the Redeemer. At 7:30 p.m., join in an outdoor candlelight vigil at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. Call 410-323-7131.

Seven Oaks Senior Center, 9210 Seven Courts Drive, Perry Hall. Continental breakfast at 8 a.m., then candlelight vigil and moment of silence at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday. Counselor will offer individual talk sessions. Call 410-887-5192.

Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Road. Music, candle-lighting ceremony, talks, 6 p.m. Sunday. Call 410-647-0765.

Severna Park United Methodist Church, 731 Benfield Road. "Beyond 9/11: Christ Our Hope," an ecumenical service with clergy from the Severna Park area, 8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Call 410-987-4700.

Southwest Senior Center, 100 S. Calhoun St. Wear your red, white and blue, hear patriotic music by Norman Hogeland and eat lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday. $2.50. Call 410-566-1311 by Monday to register.

Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, 844 E. Pratt St. On Wednesday, free admission 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and free small American flags. Call 410-837-1793.

Stony Run Friends Meeting House, 5116 N. Charles St. "Meeting for Worship," 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-435-3773.

Timonium United Methodist Church, 2300 Pot Spring Road. Morning memorial service, 8:30, and evening remembrance service, 7:30, Wednesday. Call 410-252-5500.

Towson Courthouse Plaza, between Pennsylvania and Chesapeake avenues. Wear your red, white and blue and attend "A Day of Remembrance" ceremony, noon-12:20 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-256-7624.

Towson United Methodist Church, 501 Hampton Lane. "A Service of Memory, Hope and Healing," an interfaith service with music, Scripture and prayer, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-823-6511.

Towson University, 8000 York Road. All events are on Wednesday. Videos and documentaries, counseling and discussion, cards available for those wishing to write of good deeds inspired by the tragedy, all day, University Union. Roman Catholic Mass, noon, University Union. All day at Newell Hall, peace-dove cards will be available for those wishing to write reflections; cards will be placed in the Memorial Garden, 5 p.m. Jewish student commemoration, 6 p.m., University Union. Interfaith service with candlelight vigil, 7:30 p.m., Burdick Field. Call 410-704-2230.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter "Taney," Pier 5, Pratt Street, Inner Harbor. Speeches by honored guests (including Police Commissioner Edward Norris), music and the tossing of 3,000 flowers into the water from the deck of the ship, noon Wednesday. Call 410-396-3453.

Unity Center of Christianity, 2901 N. Charles St. Workshop on our spiritual reactions to the 9/11 tragedy. Workshop will pose the question: "If you had had God's phone number on 9/11, what would you have done with it?" Runs 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Call 410-243-4282.

Valley Baptist Church, 1401 York Road, Lutherville. Pastor Rick Gordon Cash leads a memorial service at noon and at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The church will be open for prayer all day. Call 410-321-6257.

Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. The inaugural "Renee May Lecture" at 7 p.m. Wednesday will feature 13-year-old Gregory Smith, a senior at Randolph-Macon College, the founder of International Youth Advocates and spokesman for the World Centers of Compassion for Children. Smith will speak on the effect of terrorism on children and the healing power of the arts. Renee May was a Walters Art Museum docent and a flight attendant aboard American Airlines Flight 77. Call 410-547-9000.

Whosoever Will Deliverance Temple Inc., 1110 Church St. Candlelight prayer vigil, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 410-354-6050.

Washington

Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. N.W. Here is New York: A Democracy of Photographs, a photo memorial to 9/11 and its aftermath. Includes more than 2,000 images of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Flight 93, Saturday through Nov. 11. Call 202-639-1700.

Jefferson Memorial, 900 Ohio Drive S.W. "Reflections on 9-11: A Secular Memorial," a nonreligious service will be conducted by the Washington Area Secular Humanists, in honor of the lives lost Sept. 11, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday. Call 301-529-7306.

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, off Virginia and New Hampshire avenues Northwest. "A Concert for America" will be transmitted from the Concert Hall (by-invitation seating) and shown simultaneously on the large screen in the Eisenhower Theater for free public viewing, 6 p.m. Monday. Must call for tickets. The concert will also be broadcast on NBC, 9 p.m. Wednesday. Call 202-682-5614.

Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Behring Center, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue Northwest. The exhibit September 11: Bearing Witness to History will contain artifacts, photos and personal stories at interactive stations. Runs Wednesday through Jan. 11, 2003. Open daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 202-357-2700 (voice) or 202-357-1729 (TTY).

Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues Northwest. On Tuesday, traditional Anglican service, concert by Palestrina Choir and the world premiere of composer Nick Peros' Prayer of Consolation, noon. On Wednesday, Archbishop Desmond Tutu gives the homily at the "Interfaith Service of Remembrance," with diplomatic leaders and national faith leaders representing the 30 countries that lost citizens, and a reading of the names of those who perished at all locations, 8 a.m. Tolling of the Bourdon bell at the moment of each attack. Hourly observances of prayer, music and silent meditation, through 6 p.m. "Voices From 9-11: A Vigil of Faith, Hope and Love," firsthand accounts of service and altruism, along with music, 8 p.m. Call 202-537-6200.

This list was compiled by Sun staffer Lori Sears. Unfortunately, because of space and deadline constraints, we could not publish every notice received.