Lawrence Jewish
Community Center
The Lawrence Jewish Community Center, 917 Highland Dr., has services at 7:45 p.m. every Friday.
This year's High Holy Days schedule will be as follows:
- Erev Rosh Hashana -- A contemporary service begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in the center sanctuary. A conservative service will be at 7 p.m. in the center's social hall.
- Rosh Hashana First Day -- A service will be at 9 a.m. Sept. 11 at the center. Rosh Hashana Youth Service, led by the youth group members, will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Rosh Hashana Second Night service is at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the center.
- Rosh Hashana Second Day -- A service will be at 9 a.m. Sept. 12 at the center. Rosh Hashana Youth Service, led by religious school teachers, will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Kol Nidre services will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Kansas Union Ballroom at Kansas University.
- Yom Kippur service begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 at the center. Yizkor is marked at 11 a.m., and N'ilah about 5:30 p.m. Community Break-the-fast will follow. Call the LJCC office for reservations, 841-7636.
Redeemer Lutheran
The Rev. J.W. Watson will preach on the theme of Christian discipleship with the sermon "Not WWJD but rather Christ Crucified" Sunday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2700 Lawrence Ave. The text is Matthew 16:21-26. The order of service will be from The Lutheran Hymnal, and Holy Communion will be celebrated at both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. Sunday school teachers for the year will be appointed. Sunday school and Bible class are at 9:45 a.m.
Heartland Community
Paul Gray will give the message, "Y2K or EWJ?" at the 11 a.m. service Sunday at Heartland Community Church, 1031 N.H. The accompanying drama is "Phone Talk," and Jackie Cottrell will sing "For Future Generations." A nursery and a children's class will be available.
In the 9:30 a.m. service, Mark Chrislip will continue teaching biblical principles of money management. Sunday school classes for all youths are at 9:30 a.m.
Heartland has small groups, Bible studies, youth ministries and an outreach to international students. For information call the church, 832-1845.
Latter-day Saints
Sunday is Fast and Testimony Sunday for all four Lawrence congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members are encouraged to fast and donate the equivalent of two meals for the assistance of others in need. Sacrament services begin at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 3615 W. 10th; 11 a.m. at 1629 W. 19th; and noon at 120 Indian Avenue. Sunday school, children, youth, women and men auxiliary meetings follow Sacrament services.
St. John the Evangelist
People interested in learning more about the Catholic faith are invited to attend inquiry sessions at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1234 Ky. The next session, on Tuesday, will focus on sacramentals and the communion of saints. Call the parish, 843-0109, for time and location.
Training will be from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday and Thursday at the church for boys and girls interested in becoming altar servers. The youths must be in fourth grade or older and not attending St. John School. Call the parish, 843-0109, to register.
As part of the elevator addition project, a plaza surrounding the new entrance on the north side of the church will include a bricked area engraved with names for memorials or dedications. To participate in the Walk of Faith, contact the parish, 843-0109, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The deadline for the next order of bricks is Monday.
St. Margaret's Episcopal
The Rev. Darrel Proffitt will lead services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 964 U.S. Highway 40. Adult Christian education is at 9:30 a.m., and children's activities are provided during the 10:30 service. The Adoptive Families small group will meet at the home of a parishioner for a potluck luncheon following the 10:30 service. All with an interest in adoption issues are welcome. Call the parish, 865-5777, for the location.
The church office will be closed on Monday to observe Labor Day.
ALPHA meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The facilities team meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday. A vestry meeting follows at 7 p.m.
The children's choir begins fall practices at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The adult choir practices at 7 p.m. Thursday.
St. Margaret's hosts a West Side Folk fund-raising concert -- featuring Iris Dement, Greg Allen, Pamela Bruner, Steve and Cathy Peters and Billy Ebeling -- at 7:30 p.m. Friday. For information, call West Side Folk, 842-1163.
Workshops for liturgical ministers will take place Saturday morning. The Altar Guild meets at 9 a.m., lectors at 9:30 a.m., chalice bearers at 10 a.m., ushers at 11 a.m. and acolytes at 11:30 a.m. A pizza lunch will be provided for acolytes.
Lawrence Community
of Christ (RLDS)
The Lawrence Community of Christ congregation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints provides CORE (Care, Outreach, Respond, and Expand) small-group ministry for all ages. Weekly meetings are at various times and locations throughout the area.
Call Marilyn Myers, pastor, 843-7535, Karen Murphy, 832-2823, or David Woosley, 865-0964, for information.
Clearfield
United Methodist
The Clearfield United Methodist Church is having a homecoming celebration at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11. The Hallelujah Cowboys will perform at 7 p.m. and desserts will be served throughout the evening. The congregation is celebrating more than 120 years of service in the community. There will be music and fellowship.
Baha'i Faith
In preparation for this week's community prayer Baha'is should read 1 John 15:9-13 and Paris Talks, pages 165-167, and then pray for unity within families and among the diverse peoples of the world.
The Local Spiritual Assembly will not meet Sunday. The next meeting will be at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 19.
The Teaching Institute Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Chapter 3 of "Raising The Call" will be discussed. The Teaching Institute Workshop will be Sept. 11 and 12 in Kansas City. For information, contact Rene Jaenicke or Nancy Sliker.
A workshop, "Healing Racism" will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Kansas Union on the Kansas University campus. Anyone interested in learning how to combat racial intolerance is welcome. Gene and Phyllis Uterscheutz are facilitators.
First Southern Baptist
"Good News Feet" will be the message Sunday at First Southern Baptist Church, 4300 W. Sixth. The Rev. Tom Stallworth will use Nahum 1:14-15 as the text for this sermon about God's plan to restore his people. Bible study meets at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, and worship is at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening activities because of the Labor Day holiday.
Lawrence Wesleyan
The Rev. Nate Rovenstine will explore the Ten Commandments at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday at Lawrence Wesleyan Church, 900 Madeline Ln. This week's topic is the Second Commandment: "You shall not make for yourself an idol."
The congregation begins its fall curriculum for Sunday school this week. Classes for all ages meet at 9:45 a.m.
The mid-week children's and youth's activities are gearing up for the fall with the new youth pastor, Jamie Prescott. Groups are available for ages 3 to 18 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.
The Alpha program, a small-group discussion of practical Christian topics for adults and teens, will meet from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the church, beginning this Tuesday. These meetings begin with supper.
Various other small groups meet during the week for prayer, study and fellowship. Call the church, 841-5446, for information.
Local man elected
to St. Paul board
Francois G. Henriquez II, Lawrence, has been elected to a four-year term on the board of trustees of St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Mo.
Henriquez currently is senior vice president and general counsel for U.S. Central Credit Union in Overland Park.
He is a member of First United Methodist Church, Lawrence. He has served on the Kansas Credit Union Council since 1997. In recent years he has served on the board of directors of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City and of Newhouse, a shelter for battered women, on the board of trustees of Drury College, and on the board of editors of the Missouri Journal of Corporation Law. He has taught a course on banking law as an adjunct professor at Kansas University.
St. Paul School of Theology is one of the 13 theological schools of the United Methodist Church.
Good Shepherd
Lutheran
Early worship with Holy Communion will begin at 8 a.m. Sunday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Inverness Dr. Sunday school, Reforming Your Faith and Box Car Races are at 9:15 a.m. A second worship service with Holy Communion will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a potluck at 11:45 a.m. The Youth Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Junior high youths meet at 6:30 p.m.
The Sign Choir will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The Education Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
The LWR Quilters will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The senior high youth group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. Thursday.
For more information call the church, 843-3014.
Trinity Lutheran
The Rev. Barbara Norris will be presiding minister Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 N.H. Holy Communion will be observed at both the 8:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services. There will be no Sunday school this week. Fall Sunday school schedule begins at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 12
Student/parent orientation for first-year confirmation students begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Lutheran Youth Together Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. Choir rehearsal begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Evangelism Workshop and Lutheran Youth Together planning meeting will be Sept. 11. For information, call 843-4150.
Lawrence Heights
Christian
"Hope: Victory Over Depression" will be the message at the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday at Lawrence Heights Christian Church, 2321 Peterson Rd. Bible study for all ages begins at 9 a.m. Pat and Lisa Talkington lead a class on "Hidden Keys to Loving Relationships."
Kids' Time for first- through sixth-graders begins at 10:15 a.m. Preschool and kindergarten extended session begins at 10:15 a.m. Infant care is available during morning activities. Junior high and high school youth groups meet at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Area high school youths are invited to attend a special kickoff event Sunday that begins at the church.
Prime Timers meet at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hy-Vee for breakfast. Everyone older than 50 is welcome. Prime Timers depart at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 11 from the church to travel to Arrow Rock, Mo. More information will be available at the Sunday service.
For information on times and places of small groups meeting this week, call 843-1729 or 749-1949.
First United Methodist
The Rev. Sharon Howell's sermon on Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt., is "Because They're Neighbors," based on Romans 13:8-14. The Chancel Choir will sing at the 11 a.m. service. Anyone interested in joining the choir, which rehearses from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays, should call Rob Reid.
Promotion Sunday will be observed this weekend. All Sunday school classes will meet in Fellowship Hall for singing and will move to their classrooms.
United Methodist Women's All Church Rummage Sale will be from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sept. 11. Saturday is the $1 a bag sale.
Evangelical Friends
Sunday worship services are at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Evangelical Friends Church, 1601 N.H. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church basement sale is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11.
Unity Church
The Rev. Sherry Schultz will lead services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Church of Lawrence, 416 Lincoln. Rich Work and Ann Marie Groth will lead the workshop "Awaken the Healer Within" which provides tools for self-healing and empowerment. Children's Sunday Experience and the Uniteens/Y.O.U. meet at 11 a.m. A potluck dinner will follow church services.
The "Noon Prayer" group meets Wednesdays.
At 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September, Schultz will lead church members in an examination of the meaning of mysticism and mystical experiences found in the Scriptures.
The Annual World Day of Prayer is Thursday. Unity will dedicate a peace pole at a ceremony at 7 p.m. An ice cream social will follow.
Michigan Valley
Michigan Valley Community Church, 6485 E. 221st, near Overbrook, will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Sandwich and snack concessions, baked good and crafts will be available both days. A 4-H petting zoo will be open Saturday afternoon. Michigan Valley's rummage sale is sponsored by the Valley Gals women's group.
A pancake feed, hosted by the men's fellowship, will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs and breakfast beverages. Proceeds will be used for the church's continuing construction project.
Immanuel Lutheran
The Rev. Alan Estby will preach a life-related message at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 15th and Iowa streets. Sunday school and adult education classes begin at 9:45 a.m.
"Lifestyles," a special Bible study from the Serendipity Resources, will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 843-0620 for more information.
Deborah's Walkers will meet at 8 a.m. Friday at the Southwind Theater parking lot to walk a portion of the South Lawrence Trafficway exercise path. Devotional time will follow.
RLDS
"Gather in my Name" is the theme for the 10 a.m. sacrament of Communion service for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1900 University Dr. Elder Steve Zahniser will preside. Priest Paul Kelley will speak. Nancy Zahniser will usher. Scriptures for preparation are Exodus 12:1-14; Psalms 149; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 4; 2 Nephi 15:10-12; D. & C. 26:3c-g.
Priesthood meeting is at 8 a.m. Adult and youth Sunday school classes begin at 9 a.m.
Daily Prayer for Peace Countries for Sunday through Sept. 11 are Honduras, Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, Vanuatu, Israel and Samoa.
Lawrence
Free Methodist
Sunday school at Lawrence Free Methodist Church, 3001 Lawrence Ave., begins at 9:30 a.m. At 10:45 a.m. the Rev. David Foster will preach the morning message followed by Communion. At 6 p.m. Sunday there will be an areawide planning event for "See You At The Pole." All church youth groups are invited to attend.
Unitarian Fellowship
Unitarian Fellowship, 1263 N. 1100 Rd., will hold its first fall meeting at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 12 in the fellowship building. The evolution controversy will be the topic for this meeting. Guest speaker will be Tim Miller, who chairs the department of religious studies at Kansas University. Discussion and an informal coffee will follow. Religious education for all students will be provided during the regular meeting. Infant and preschool care provided.
An informal discussion group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday to study the testament video series on the history of the Bible. For information, call 842-3339 and leave a message.
Lecompton
United Methodist
Gary Merrit will give the sermon during the 8:45 a.m. worship service Sunday at Lecompton United Methodist Church, 353 Elmore. Fellowship with refreshments will follow. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Don Fuston will give the sermon at the 10:45 a.m. worship service.
At 4 p.m. Sept. 12 a hayrack ride and wiener roast start at the church. At 5:30 p.m. the congregation will take part in an ice cream social in the city park.
New Hope Baptist
New Hope Baptist Church will meet at 11 a.m. Sunday in Brazilian Room A at the Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Dr. The teaching through Colossians will continue with the text of Colossians 1:23. Focus will be on the need for believers to be steadfast in the faith with hope. Call 842-0752 for information.
Southside Church
of Christ
Pulpit minister Mark Abshier will share the sermon "Sleepless in Egypt" during the 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday at Southside Church of Christ, 25th and Missouri streets. Sunday school classes for all ages are at 9:30 a.m. A second service is at 6 p.m.
Bible study classes for every age group are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 843-0770 for information.
West Side Presbyterian
The Rev. Dick Pierson will deliver the sermon, "The Armor of Light," at 11 a.m. Sunday at West Side Presbyterian Church, 1024 Kasold. Scriptures are Exodus 12:1-4 and Romans 13:8-14. Committee meetings are at 7 p.m. Sunday.
The church office will be closed Labor Day.
Adult Choir meets at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Group meets at 8 a.m. Thursday. The congregation will serve at Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK) at 1 p.m. Thursday.
Indian Hills
Church of God
Alan Cox, missionary to Indonesia, will be a guest speaker at the 10:45 a.m. worship hour Sunday at Indian Hills Church of God, Louisiana Street and 29th Terrace. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.
Oread Friends
Meeting (Quaker)
The regular meeting for unprogrammed worship of Oread Friends Meeting is at 10 a.m. Sunday at the meeting house, 1146 Ore. A business meeting will follow worship. Quakers worship primarily in silence. Child care is provided.
Mustard Seed
Christian Fellowship
Morning worship services begin at 10 a.m. Sunday at Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship, 700 Wakarusa. Bible classes for all ages are from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. The celebration service starts at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Both services follow a similar format. The junior and senior high youth group, "The Connection," meets from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays.
For information call 841-5685, or check out the Web site at http://www.grapevine.net/~mustardscf.
Episcopal/Lutheran
Campus Center
Episcopal/Lutheran Campus Center, 1116 La., has these activities planned this week:
- Taize worship at 5 p.m. Sunday at Canterbury House, 1116 La., followed by supper. Bible study is at 6:45 p.m.
- Eucharist will be at noon Tuesday at Danforth Chapel, Kansas University, followed by lunch.
- Morning prayer will be at 8 a.m. Thursday at Canterbury House, 1116 La., followed by breakfast.
- Book discussion group will meet at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Kansas Union.
For information, contact the Rev. Joe Alford, 843-8202, or the Rev. Thad Holcombe at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 843-4933.
Christian Orthodox
Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Christian Church, 2516 Huntoon, Topeka, will celebrate Divine Liturgy on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost at 10 a.m. Sunday, preceded by Orthros at 8:50 a.m. The Rev. John Mack will continue a series of sermons on the epistles of St. Paul. A free fellowship luncheon will follow the service. For information, contact the church, (785) 354-7718.
The St. Laurence Orthodox Christian Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. Monday at Canterbury House, 1116 La. The fellowship is beginning a yearlong study and discussion of the New Testament, led by Mack. This meeting will focus on 1 Thessalonians.
The meeting and preceding prayer services are open to anyone interested in the Eastern Orthodox faith. Kansas University students are especially welcome. For information, call Tony Jacobs, 832-1253.
Trinity Episcopal
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vt., will celebrate Rite I Eucharist at 7:45 a.m. and Rite II Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Tom Momberg preaching at both. New Testament study begins at 9:15 a.m. in Matthews Center.
Morning prayer will be offered in the chapel at 9:15 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The office will be closed Monday for Labor Day.
Jubilee Cafe, a free sit-down breakfast, will serve from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Friday in the parish hall. The Trinity Food Pantry will be open in Matthews Center from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. Contemplative prayer will be offered in the chapel and rehearsal of Trinity Choristers will be held, both at 7 p.m. Cursillo will meet at 7:30 p.m. Canterbury Choir will rehearse at 8 p.m.
Wednesdays at Trinity, with Eucharist, will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Parenting Group will meet at 7 p.m.
Trinity Choristers will practice at 4:15 p.m. Thursday. Eucharist with unction, with the Rev. Kelly Demo presiding, will be at 6 p.m. in the chapel. The Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the parish library. Pastoral Care Team will meet at 7:30 p.m.
The Trinity Food Pantry will be open from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 11 in the Matthews Center.
Christian education classes will begin Sept. 12. Trinity Fest and the all-parish wiener roast also will be Sept. 12.
Central
United Methodist
On Sunday, Central United Methodist Church, 1501 Mass., will hear a message based on the prophet Micah 6:8 called "Revealed, Heard, Done." Sunday school for all ages will meet at 9:30 a.m. Child care will be provided during Sunday school and worship. Baby Bible Study will be provided during worship. Stephen Ministers will meet following lunch. Youth Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m.
The church office will be closed on Labor Day.
Drury Place Bible Study will meet at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Bible study will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Brandon Woods. The United Methodist Women will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Ives Chapel. The Chancel Choir will begin fall rehearsals at 7 p.m.
Plymouth
Congregational
The Rev. Christopher Grundy will preach at the 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. services Sunday at Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt. The sermon is "Resistance and Revision: The Evolution of Faith," based on Acts 10:9-16 and 23b-28 and from John 17:14-21. Communion will be served at both services.
Eugenia Scott, director of the National Center for Science Education, will lecture on the national perspective on science education as it relates to the Kansas Board of Education revision of science standards at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Plymouth Church sanctuary. The talk is sponsored by Kansas Citizens for Science.
Christian Science
The Bible-lesson sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Christian Science Church, 1701 Mass., is "Man." Sunday school, for young people up to the age of 20, meets at the same time.
The Wednesday meeting, with testimonies of healing, is at 5:30 p.m. The church Reading Room is open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. This week's radio edition of the Christian Science Sentinel, "A call to prayer," will be broadcast at 7:30 a.m. Sunday on KLWN 1320 AM.
First Baptist
The Rev. Sandra Walton will preach on "To Labor in Vain" Sunday, the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, at First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold. Worship services are at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Christian education classes are at 9:30 a.m. Kansas University students are invited for Bible study, led by Kyle Gardner, campus minister, at 9:30 a.m.
Centenary
United Methodist
The Rev. Judy Long O'Neal begins a new sermon series, "The Least of These," Sunday at Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 N. Fourth. This series is designed to rediscover biblical women and men whose names we do not know and/or whose stories we have not heard. Sunday morning activities include a congregational hymn sing at 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.; coffee and fellowship is at 10:30 a.m.; and worship is at 10:50 a.m.
The regular Sunday school year will begin Sept. 12 with classes for all ages.
- For a listing of area places of worship and service times, look for the Journal-World Religion Directory in Saturday's paper.
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