Unity Church
Unity Church of Lawrence, 416 Lincoln, has services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Sherry Schultz's sermon will be "A Principled Life." Swami Ramaswarupananda will be guest speaker. Swami serves at the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh, India, and his visit was arranged through Pannir Kanagaratnam. The Children's Sunday Experience and the Uniteens/Y.O.U. meet at 11 a.m. A used book sale will be operated by youths of the church Sunday, and proceeds will benefit the Kosovo relief fund.
Cheryl Miller will conduct a session on "Holistic Health" at 7 p.m. Monday. The Course In Miracles class will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the church sanctuary.
The "Noon Prayer" group meets Wednesdays.
At 7 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.
A Vipassana meditation sitting group, led by Bob Mikesic, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Lawrence Jewish
Community Center
The Lawrence Jewish Community Center, 917 Highland Dr., has services at 7:45 p.m. Fridays. Saturday services will be at 10 a.m. starting Oct. 9.
Sukkot will be celebrated this year with a Sukkah Hop and picnic at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the LJCC. Participants will then continue on to community members' Sukkot, where there will be activities and dessert.
Rabbi Judith Beiner and musician Jerry Raven will join the community for Simchat Torah at 7 p.m. Oct. 2.
St. Theresa Catholic
Church of Perry
St. Theresa Catholic Church of Perry, Third and Elm, Perry, will conduct its annual bazaar from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 3. At this year's bazaar there will be a turkey and ham dinner, silent auction, baked goods, raffle, cake walk, bingo and games for children and. The auction and raffle drawing will be at 3:30 p.m. For information, call Rita Leonard, 232-1700 or 597-5989.
Baldwin First
United Methodist
Baldwin First United Methodist Church, 704 Eighth, Baldwin, will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Hall in the church. Coffee and rolls will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Free-will donations will be accepted. A soup luncheon will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual turkey dinner will be at a later date. For information, call Marji Slavin, 594-2194.
First Southern Baptist
"What is Your Real Priority?" will be the message Sunday at First Southern Baptist Church of Lawrence, 4300 W. Sixth. The Rev. Tom Stallworth will use Haggai 1:1-11, as the text for this sermon about setting the right priority for God's work. Bible study meets at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, and worship is at 10:30 a.m. The church will host a musical variety evening during the celebration worship that begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Christian Science
The Bible-lesson sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Christian Science Church, 1701 Mass., is "Reality." 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, "God is more powerful than any addiction," will be broadcast at 7:30 a.m. Sunday on KLWN 1320 AM.
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 Meyers, pastor, 843-7535, Karen Murphy, 832-2823, or David Woosley, 865-0964, for information.
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 party to welcome back member Ahilleas Maurellis, who is returning from Amsterdam, will follow worship.
Quakers worship primarily in silence. Child care is provided.
Trinity Lutheran
The Rev. Charles Gilmore will be presiding minister at the 9:30 a.m. Elder Fest Communion service Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 N.H. The Rev. Harold Hamilton, former pastor of Trinity Lutheran, will be guest preacher at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Sunday, the 14th Sunday after Pentecost. The title of his sermon is "Rethinking Our Answer." Following the service, senior church members are invited for refreshments in Fellowship Hall.
The Sunday morning Bible class with Evelyn Olson is studying the use of the tabernacle as described in Exodus, Chapter 20, and Leviticus, Chapter 26. The Adult Forum will meet at 9:45 a.m. Sunday to discuss "The Priesthood of All Believers."
The Tuesday morning class, open to all denominations, is studying the missionary journeys in Acts 17-18 and is. The class, "Religion 101: Introduction to the Christian Faith," will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Cherub and Kantorie choirs will rehearse at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Lutheran Youth Together Bible study begins at 7 p.m. in the youth room. Trinity Ringers will rehearse at 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
St. Margaret's Episcopal
The Rev. Darrel Proffitt will lead services at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 964 U.S. Highway 40. Adult Christian education is at 9:30 a.m., and youth and children's Sunday school are provided during the 10:30 a.m. service. There will be a luncheon for Sunday school teachers following the 10:30 a.m. service.
The Stewardship Team meets at 7 p.m. Monday.
Alpha meets with a supper at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Questers meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of a parishioner. Call the office, 865-5777, for the location.
The Wandering Bible study continues to discuss the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home of a parishioner.
A study of Mark's Gospel continues at 10 a.m. Thursday. The children's choir rehearses at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The adult choir practices at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Lecompton
United Methodist
The Rev. Gel Samson will lead the 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services Sunday at Lecompton United Methodist Church, 353 Elmore, Lecompton. Fellowship will follow the 8:45 a.m. service. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. The Junior YF Fellowship will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Choir practice will be at 6 p.m.
Bible study and fellowship will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
The Charge Conference will be Oct. 3 at Lecompton United Methodist Church.
First United Methodist
The Rev. Heather Hensarling's sermon Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt., is "Finding My Way Home From Here, A Message for the Church in the College Community," based on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7. Meli Melomane, a six member vocal ensemble from Haiti, will provide special music at the 9:45 a.m. worship service and will sing a mini concert at 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. UMYF potluck parent's night is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Disciple I Bible study will have an introductory meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in Room 202. The study will begin Oct. 7. A $5 fee will be charged for the class workbook. For more information about this class, call Pattie Johnson at the office, 841-7500.
First United Methodist Church will sponsor a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17 in Fellowship Hall. Donors will receive a free cholesterol test. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Missy Black at the office, 841-7500. Walk-ins are welcome. Donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.
Indian Hills
Church of God
The Rev. Bill Kimbel will share the Word on Sunday at Indian Hills Church of God, Louisiana Street and 29th Terrace, with the sermon, "Hope for Believers." A celebration of the sabbath with praise, drama and song begins at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.
Latter-day Saints
The topic for worship services Sunday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is "Having Charity." Lawrence First Ward meets at 9 a.m. and Lawrence Second Ward meets at 1 p.m., both at 3615 W. 10th. The Haskell University Branch meets at noon at 120 Indian Ave.
The Lawrence University Ward begins its services at 11 a.m. at 1629 W. 19th. The topic is "Following the Prophet through Modern Day Revelation."
The General Relief Society Conference, "Rejoice O Daughters of Zion," satellite broadcast from Salt Lake City will be aired at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Haskell Institute, 120 Indian Ave., and at 3615 W. 10th.
Lawrence
Heights Christian
The topic of the service Sunday at Lawrence Heights Christian Church, 2321 Peterson Rd., will be "Lord, Teach Us to Pray." Next week will be a week of fasting and prayer. Choir rehearsal is from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Sunday. Junior and senior high youth groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. Adult Bible study meets at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
Prime Timers will meet at the church for a potluck dinner and meeting today.
The Promise Keepers Conference is from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo.
Ladies Bible study will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. For more information, contact Imogene Waggoner, 838-9376.
A small group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. For information, contact Lanny Maddux, 749-2543.
A small group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 3422 W. 10th Pl. For more information, contact the Rev. Rod Hinkle or Tena Bush, 843-1729.
Prime Timers will take a field trip Oct. 2 to tour historical sites in Atchison.
The annual School of Missions will be Oct. 3-7.
Mustard Seed
Christian Fellowship
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. Evangelist Charles Doss will be ministering in both services.
The Rev. Graham Catto will speak at 6:30 p.m. Monday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. The meeting on Wednesday will be specifically directed to youths. Catto is a senior pastor from Hatfield Christian Fellowship in Pretoria, South Africa. He ministers in the power of the Holy Spirit and has spoken throughout the United States and Europe.
The junior and senior high youth group, "The Connection," meets from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays.
Second Christian
The Rev. Marshall will preach at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Second Christian Church, 1245 Conn. Visiting pastor, the Rev. Johnson from Texas, will preach at the 3:30 p.m. service Sunday at the church.
Redeemer Lutheran
The Rev. J.W. Watson will preach on the theme "First, Last and In-Between" from Matthew 20:1-16 at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2700 Lawrence Ave. The order of service will be from the Lutheran Worship. Sunday school and Bible class are at 9:45 a.m.
Midweek school and women's Bible study will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The adult choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m.
Central
United Methodist
The congregation of Central United Methodist Church, 1501 Mass., will celebrate a special missions service during the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday and hear from those who attended the Youth Mission Study Tour. The Chancel choir will bring the ministry of music. 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. Youth Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Members will join the Diabetic Walk Sunday.
Drury Place Bible Study will not meet this week.
The Administrative Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Bible study will not meet Wednesday. The Chancel Choir will rehearse at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Bell Choir will rehearse at 8 p.m.
United Methodist Women Kansas East Conference will hold its annual meeting Oct. 2 in Manhattan. The Education Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Oct. 2.
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 is at 9:15 a.m. A second worship service with Holy Communion will begin at 10:30 a.m. Senior high youths meet at 4 p.m.
Marriage enrichment class organization will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Singles Bible study will meet at 8 p.m.
Confirmation class will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. Visitor training is also at 7 p.m.
For more information call the church, 843-3014.
Centenary
United Methodist
The Rev. Judy Long O'Neal continues the sermon series, "The Least of These," with the message "Born with a Bucket," based on John 4:8-14, at the 10:50 a.m. service Sunday at Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 N. Fourth. Sunday morning activities also include a congregational hymn sing at 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.
Centenary is preparing for its annual Festival of Nativities, which features more than 150 nativity sets from around the world. This year the display will be held the first three weekends in December. The Festival coordinating committee will meet Tuesday in the Upper Room.
First Christian
The Rev. Mike Birney will preach "What Jesus Really Taught About Greed" in both the 8:15 a.m. traditional and 11 a.m. contemporary worship services Sunday at First Christian Church, 1000 Ky. This sermon will focus on accepting Jesus as our teacher and seeking to obey his teachings.
Pioneer Clubs, a program for children age 4 through sixth grade from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., will begin Wednesday.
Men's First Wednesdays, a program for all interested men, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6. The Rev. Ron Goodman will lead a discussion on "What it Means to Be a Real Man." Reservations are needed for dinner.
Divorce Care, a personal growth program for people who have experienced divorce, will meet Oct. 7 and continue for 15 weeks.
A Women's Retreat is scheduled for the evening of Oct. 8 and all day Oct. 9.
Following a new fall schedule, the senior high youth group meets at 6:30 p.m. Sundays and the junior high youth group meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
For information call the church, 843-0679.
Immanuel Lutheran
The Rev. Don Miller will preach a life-related message at the 8:30 a.m. traditional liturgical Communion service and 11 a.m. contemporary Communion service Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 15th and Iowa streets. Sunday school and adult education classes begin at 9:45 a.m.
An eight-week adult information class for those interested in joining Immanuel or wanting to learn more about the Bible and the Lutheran Church, will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Sunday in the Friendship Center.
"Lifestyles," a special Bible study program from the Serendipity Resources, will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 843-0620 for 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.
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. Those interested in beginning a third service should stay for lunch after the late service. Christian education classes begin at 9:15 a.m. Early Christian Awareness begins at 10:30 a.m.
At 4:45 p.m. Kansas University Professor Walter Clark will give a guitar prelude to a 5 p.m. Choral Evensong by the adult choir. A reception will follow.
Morning prayer will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday through Thursday in the chapel. The Divorce Recovery program will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.
Alpha Course will begin with a potluck at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Contemplative prayer will be offered in the chapel, and rehearsal of Trinity Choristers will be held, both at 7 p.m. Canterbury Choir will rehearse at 8 p.m.
Wednesdays at Trinity, without Eucharist, will be at 6 p.m. The Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) Group and the History Group will both meet at 7:30 p.m.
Interfaith Caring Neighbors (ICaN) will introduce the series "Body, Mind and Spirit" from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Trinity Choristers will practice at 4:15 p.m. Eucharist with unction will be at 6 p.m. in the chapel.
The downlink of the Trinity Institute, "Roots and Wings: Episcopal Identity and Vocation," will be begin at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Grace Cathedral in Topeka. The institute continues at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and 8:15 a.m. Wednesday.
Plymouth
Congregational
The Rev. Christopher Grundy will preach at the 10 a.m. traditional service and 11:30 a.m. contemporary service Sunday at Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt. The sermon is "Claiming our own Spiritual Authority," based on Matthew 21:23-32 and Philippians 2:1-13. Christian education for children is at 10:15 a.m. Kerygma, a basic adult Bible study, meets at 8:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. A book discussion group led by The Rev. Peter Luckey, begins at 8:45 a.m.
New Member Orientation continues at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. New members will join at the 10 a.m. service Oct. 10. Senior high youths will meet at 7 p.m. to paint their room.
Veritas Christian School
Veritas Christian School, 256 N. Mich., will have its first home volleyball game against Whitefield at 4:30 p.m. today. All home games will be played at East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th.
School pictures are scheduled for Veritas students Monday morning.
The annual Barn Party will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 16. This event includes a silent auction, chili feed and live music from the band "Witness."
West Side Presbyterian
The Rev. Dick Pierson will deliver the sermon, "By What Authority?" at 11 a.m. Sunday at West Side Presbyterian Church, 1024 Kasold. Scriptures are Exodus 17:1-7 and Matthew 21:23-32.
Boy Scout Troop 55 meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Adult choir meets at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday.
Prayer Group meets at 8 a.m. Thursday. Bible study begins at 7 p.m.
Episcopal/Lutheran
Campus Center
Episcopal/Lutheran Campus Center, 1116 La., will hold a tailgate party for students and parents at 4 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Canterbury House, 1116 La.
Episcopal and Lutheran peer ministers, along with those who are members of Christian Base Communities, will be installed at the 5 p.m. worship service Sunday in St. Anselm's Chapel, 1116 La. Dinner follows the service. Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m.
Eucharist will be at noon Tuesday at Danforth Chapel, Kansas University. Lunch will follow.
Morning prayer, followed by coffee and scones, will be at 8 a.m. Thursday at St. Anslem's Chapel.
Faculty Discussion Group will meet at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the Kansas Union at KU.
For information, call the Rev. Joe Alford, 843-8202, or the Rev. Shawn Norris, 843-4948.
First Presbyterian
The Rev. Art Donnelly will give the sermon "What Do You Think?" based on Matthew 21:23-32, during the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Pkwy. Church school begins at 9:30 a.m.
The congregation is encouraged to watch "Touched by an Angel" at 7 p.m. Sunday on CBS. This show will feature a story about America's response to human slavery and genocide in southern Sudan, a country in Africa where more than two million people have died in a civil war, and thousands of women and children remain enslaved. First Presbyterian Church member Bobbie Francis McDonald recently traveled to southern Sudan on a mission trip, witnessing the horrors of this 15 year war.
Baha'i Faith
The Saturday Deepening for Baha'is meets at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. The Slikers are facilitators.
The Teaching Institute Committee of Baha'i will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Chapter 3 of "Raising the Cause" will be discussed.
The Kansas University Baha'i Club will meet at 7: p.m. Tuesday at the Kansas Union.
Christ Community
Evangelical Free
The Rev. Beau Abernathy's message at the 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Sunday at Christ Community Evangelical Free Church, 1449 Kasold, will be on "Satan; Is He? Who is He?" The adult Bible fellowship, which meets at 9:45 a.m. in office No. 4 at the Orchards Corner, is studying "How to Manage your Money."
Children and youths Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., and children's church begins at 11 a.m. Senior high youth Bible fellowship meets at 9:45 a.m. at the Classic Gourmet coffee shop. The youth group, Oasis, meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.
For more information, call 842-7600.
St. John the Evangelist
A Cub Scout pancake feed will follow all liturgies Sunday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1234 Ky. An informational meeting begins at 6 p.m. Sunday in the church basement for the Confirmation 2000 class.
All high school students who are members of St. John parish should receive newsletters announcing class sessions and special events. Any high school student not receiving the newsletter should call the church, 843-0109.
A Day of Enrichment for Married Couples will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Savior Pastoral Center. To register, call Family Life Office, (913) 721-1570, extension 149.
Oktoberfest will begin at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 2 with a polka Mass in the church.
RENEW 2000 begins its third season the week of Oct. 3. People wishing to participate may sign up for small faith groups by calling the parish office.
- 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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