Religion briefs

Calvary Temple Assembly of God

606 W. 29th St. Terrace

Sunday: All-church dessert night, 6:30 p.m. Followed by Bible study on Titus.

Central United Methodist Church

1501 Mass.

Sunday: Back-to-school sundae Sunday social for youths and parents, 6:30 p.m.

Clinton Parkway Assembly

3200 Clinton Parkway

Today: Cookout/picnic sponsored by Men’s Ministry and Royal Rangers at Clinton Lake’s Overlook Park, 4 p.m.

Country Community Church

3821 W. Sixth St.

Sunday: Book study on “The Purpose-Driven Life,” 9 a.m.

First Christian Church

1000 Ky.

Sunday: Combined Summer Class presentation by Katie Studebaker about Operation Christmas Child, 10:10 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church and University Student Center

2104 Bob Billings Parkway

Thursday: Free dinner hosted by Lutheran Student Fellowship, 5:30 p.m.

Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship

700 Wakarusa Drive

Tuesday: Alpha introductory potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m.

Plymouth Congregational Church

925 Vt.

Today: Habitat for Humanity benefit auction, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues with silent and live auction from 10:45 a.m. to noon Sunday.

Sunday: Combined 9:30 a.m. worship service (no 11 a.m. service). Back-to-school potluck for youths and parents, 4 p.m.

Redeemer Lutheran Church

2700 Lawrence Ave.

Today: Screening tests for stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral arterial disease. Registration is required by calling (800) 324-1851.

St. James AME Church

647 Maple St.

Sunday: Day of Celebration for the Rev. Gregory Gray and Cynthia Gray. Roast is scheduled after 11 a.m. service at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., followed by a 3 p.m. celebration with entertainment.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

5700 W. Sixth St.

Today: Assembly of the Habitat for Humanity prayer wall begins, 11 a.m.

Sunday: Pasta with the Pastors, following the 10:45 a.m. service.

Trinity Episcopal Church

1011 Vt.

Sunday: Presentation by Katie Nichols on a recent youth group mission trip to Houston, 9:30 a.m. Discussion by 40 Good Minutes group on “Should the church define a code of conduct?” at 9:30 a.m. “Sundaes for Sunday School,” with ice cream and information on Sunday school program, following 10:30 a.m. service.

Unitarian Fellowship

1263 North 1100 Road

Sunday: No services are scheduled. They will resume at 9:15 a.m. Sept. 11.

Unity Church of Lawrence

900 Madeline Lane

Sunday: “The Mind-Body Connection” workshop with Annola Charity, on how to heal bodies by changing thinking and thought patterns, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Wednesday: Meditation with David Mosher, 6 p.m.

West Side Presbyterian

1024 Kasold Drive

Sunday: Reception for Sue Evans, departing pianist, organist and Children’s Choir director, following the 11 a.m. worship service.