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.