Religion briefs
Central United Methodist Church
1501 Mass.
Sunday: Children in kindergarten through sixth grades are invited to Sunday school. “How the Bible Came to Be” is the theme for August. Classes start at 9:30 a.m. in the lower-level education wing. Also, the Rev. Angela Lowe, Lawrence Memorial Hospital chaplain, will deliver the 10:45 a.m. worship service message.
Wednesday: Women are invited to the Esther/Mary Circle at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
First Christian Church
1000 Ky.
Sunday: Combined summer class continues; Andrew Campbell, guest speaker, will talk about science and Christianity, 10:10 a.m., fellowship hall.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
2104 Bob Billings Parkway
Tuesday: Immanuel Lutheran will serve the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK) meal at 12:30 p.m. At 10th and Kentucky streets.
Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship
700 Wakarusa Drive
Sunday: Holy Spirit Encounter Night, 5 p.m.
North Lawrence Christian Church
Seventh and Elm
Sunday: Lanny Maddux, evangelist with Campus Christians at Kansas University for more than 20 years, will speak at 11 a.m. The mission is specifically related to ministering to international students and helps them obtain transportation, housing and information regarding the gospel of Christ. All are welcome.
Plymouth Congregational Church
925 Vt.
Sunday: The Motet Singers will perform during the 9:30 a.m. traditional service, and communion will take place. The nursery and toddler rooms will be open.
Trinity Episcopal Church
1011 Vt.
Sunday: Joshua Bullock, Trinity’s summer intern, will present the Adult Forum at 9:30 a.m. in the parish hall. He will discuss Archbishop Thomas Becket; Becky Buchanan will lead the discussion on “Prophecy: Then and Now,” at the 40 Good Minutes Group, which meets at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel.
Thursday: Newcomers are welcome to Bible study at 7 p.m. in the youth room.
Unity Church of Lawrence
900 Madeline Lane
Sunday: The Rev. Darlene Strickland will observe her first anniversary as pastor of Unity Church with a message titled “A Hero’s Journey.” Stacy Buckley will provide special music at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Wednesday: David Mosher will conduct a meditation at 6 p.m.
West Side Presbyterian Church
1024 Kasold Drive
Thursday: West Side Presbyterian will serve the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK) meal at 12:30 p.m. At 10th and Kentucky streets.