Centenary United Methodist Church

245 N. Elm

Today: Lawrence-Douglas County African-American Families Oral History Project exhibit on display, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday: Exhibit on display, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Monday: Exhibit on display, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Central United Methodist Church

1501 Mass.

Sunday: Adult Lenten Bible study, “Following at a Distance,” begins at 9:15 a.m., led by the Rev. Denise Hygh, study lasts six weeks, cost is $8 per person, open to community; to register, call church office at 843-7066; United Methodist Women lead 10:45 a.m. service, “Pass It On.”

Tuesday: Martha United Methodist Women Circle meets, “Praying Women,” 7 p.m., parlor.

Wednesday: Pause for Prayer, 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m. each Wednesday during Lent, sanctuary, community is welcome.

Thursday: Lap quilters meet, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., fellowship hall.

Clinton Parkway Assembly of God

3200 Clinton Parkway

Today: Gathering for Russian families (both Russian- and English-speaking), 6 p.m., activity center; Girls Night Out for girls in the youth ministry meeting, 5 p.m.

Feb. 19: Men’s breakfast and fellowship time, 8 a.m.; Worship Involving the Severely Handicapped meets, 10:30 a.m., activity center.

Feb. 20: Special guests in worship service, Jim and Betty Hall, home missionaries, founders and directors of National Directors of Urban Bible Training Centers.

First United Methodist Church

946 Vt.

Sunday: Blood Drive for the Community Blood Center, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Brady Hall, walk-ins welcome; Sunday Night Live! begins its second semester, 5:30 p.m., with meal in Brady Hall, studies and activities begin at 6 p.m.

Heartland Community Church

619 Vt.

Sunday: The Rev. Paul Gray begins four-week series, “The Path to Financial Freedom,” teaching people how to get out of debt, learn to budget and invest wisely, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Lawrence Evangelical Friends Church

1601 N.H.

Today: Valentine’s dinner fund-raiser, all-you-can-eat menu, adults $5, children (under 12) $2, 5 p.m.; the Rev. Cloyce and Patsy Thornton present a concert in the sanctuary after the meal; events are open to the community.

Lawrence Wesleyan Church

3705 Clinton Parkway

Wednesday: Meeting with the Rev. Nate Rovenstine for people wishing to be baptized, 6 p.m.

Lawrence Jewish Community Center

917 Highland Drive

Today: Basic Judaism course, 9 a.m.; Shabbat service with Rabbi Scott White, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., Torah discussion with Rabbi Scott White, 12:30 p.m.; LJCC Board meets, 12:30 p.m.; Holocaust discussion group, 4 p.m.

Friday: Shabbat service with Rabbi Debbie Stiele, 7:45 p.m.

Plymouth Congregational Church

925 Vt.

Sunday: New members join the church at both services; children meet secret valentines between services, Mayflower Room; contemporary service starts at 11 a.m. instead of 11:15 a.m., starting today; board orientation for all new and continuing members, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Mayflower Room, this is February meeting for all boards.

Redeemer Lutheran Church

2700 Lawrence Ave.

Today: Valentine banquet, reception, 6 p.m., dinner, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday: Worship service, 9 a.m., Sunday school, 10:15 a.m., church council meeting, 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday: Ladies sewing group, 1 p.m., working on quilts for Lutheran World Relief.

Trinity Episcopal Church

1011 Vt.

Today: Eucharistic visitors meet, 8 a.m.

Sunday: Children treat parents, teachers and friends to a Valentine’s Day reception after the 10:30 a.m. service, parish hall; refreshments prepared by children will be served; special meeting for all fifth- and sixth-graders, noon-2 p.m., youth room; 40 Good Minutes Group discusses Milton on divorce, 9:30 a.m., Holy Spirit Chapel, visitors welcome.

Monday: Family Lenten study begins, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., parish library; meaning and activities of Lent explored in five sessions, led by deacon Rita Tracy, child care provided.

Friday: Lenten study group led by deacon Carolyn Graham, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., parish library; sessions focus on Daily Office and prayers.

Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence

1263 N. 1100 Road

Sunday: Service, Bob Minor, “Affirming People of All Sexual Orientations as Religious Experience,” 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.; program, Bob Minor, “The Challenge of Becoming a Welcoming Congregation,” 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.; coffee and fellowship, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

West Side Presbyterian Church

1024 Kasold Drive

Sunday: Scout Sunday celebrated, members of Troop No. 55 participate in 11 a.m. worship; three new members received into fellowship; session meets at 1:30 p.m.; new officer training, 3 p.m.; Enquirers class, 4 p.m.

Tuesday: Brown bag lunch, fellowship hall, Dale Rummer talks about trip to Antarctica, community welcome to attend.

Wednesday: Lydia Circle meets, 9:30 a.m.; Martha Circle, 7:30 p.m.; bell choir, 7 p.m.; adult choir, 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 19: Library committee meeting, 10 a.m.