Religion briefs

Calvary Temple Assembly of God

606 W. 29th St. Terrace

Sunday: fellowship supper, 6:30 p.m.; participants will also celebrate all the February birthdays and anniversaries.

Central United Methodist Church

1501 Mass.

Sunday: Adult Lenten Bible study, “Following at a Distance,” 9:15 a.m., led by the Rev. Denise Hygh; special children’s drama presentation during 10:45 a.m. worship service, sanctuary.

Wednesday: Pause for Prayer, 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m. each Wednesday during Lent, parlor; children’s music hour, 6 p.m., fellowship hall, children ages 8-14 invited to sing songs, play hand bells and act out dramas; for more information, contact Jamie Mulanax, 331-4485.

First United Methodist Church

946 Vt.

Sunday: United Methodist Women’s Sunday, women of the church will participate in each service; children’s health fair, 9:35 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Brady Hall; youth group will operate the Common Ground Cafe, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Community invited to continue a spiritual journey during Lent, with music and Holy Communion, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. each Wednesday, sanctuary; participants may come at any time and leave when they choose, with Holy Communion offered at the altar rail.

Plymouth Congregational Church

925 Vt.

Sunday: With scheduling change for children in grades one through six, children will attend choir at 9:45 a.m. and then proceed to Rainbow Journey; contemporary service meeting time has change to 11 a.m.

Friday: Taize services, 7 p.m. on remaining four Fridays during Lent, chapel; Taize is meditative worship with sung and spoken prayers, periods of silence and Scripture and other readings.

March 5: Mission Board’s book and media sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mayflower Room; half the proceeds will go to Heartland Clinic, with the balance going to wider church mission projects.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

5700 W. Sixth St.

Sunday: The Rt. Rev. Dean Wolfe, Episcopal Bishop of Kansas, guest speaker at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. services; Wolfe will preside over renewal of baptismal vows and confirmation, 9 a.m. service; Pasta with the Pastors, noon, all those who are new to St. Margaret’s and considering joining are invited to attend.

Monday: Book of Romans study course, 6:30 p.m., open to public, childcare provided.

Tuesday: Lenten program, 6:15 p.m., program continues through March 8; guest speaker, Jerry Skillicorn; open to public.

Wednesday: Special Easter choir rehearsal, 6:15 p.m..

Friday: Youth Confirmation class dinner, 6:30 p.m., church.

March 5: Men’s Bible study and breakfast; discussion, Book of Revelation.

St. Luke’s AME Church

900 N.Y.

Today: Pew Rally Weekend begins; catfish dinner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., eat in or carry out, $7 for adults, $5 for children.

Sunday: Musical celebration, 3:30 p.m., with several visiting churches, theme will be “A Black Experience for Black History Month.”

Trinity Episcopal Church

1011 Vt.

Sunday: 40 Good Minutes group will discuss Scientology, 9:30 a.m., chapel, newcomers welcome; adult forum will be a presentation by Chad Senuta, youth coordinator, Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, speaking on “Youth Opportunities in Our Diocese,” 9:30 a.m., parish hall.

Monday: Family Lenten study continues, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., parish library.

Wednesday: Bible study, 7 p.m., youth room.

Friday: Lenten study led by Carolyn Graham continues, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., parish library; Trinity youth meet, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

1245 N.H.

Sunday: Mission planning training, lunch served, 12:15 p.m., fellowship hall.

Wednesday: Lenten meal at 6 p.m., study on prayer at 6:30 p.m., evening vespers service at 7 p.m., fellowship hall and chapel, nursery and children’s program provided.

Friday: Shekinah Arts Ministry vespers, dessert and program featuring evening of sacred movement as a function of worship, with guest dance troupe from Atonement Lutheran Church of Overland Park, 6:30 p.m.

Unitarian Church of Lawrence

1263 N. 1100 Road

Sunday: Service, “Compassion to Actions,” Meghan Conrad, All Souls UU Church of Kansas City, 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.; musical program, Charles Hoag, “The New Music Ensemble,” 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; coffee and fellowship, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Unity Church of Lawrence

900 Madeline Lane

Sunday: Special guest speakers and recording artists Bukeka Shoals and Jerome Johnson, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services; “From the Heartbeat of the Mother: Sacred Drum Journeys,” with Marty Stemmerman, 7 p.m., more information available at 841-1447 or e-mail info@unityoflawrence.org.

West Side Presbyterian Church

1024 Kasold Drive

Sunday: Worship, 11 a.m.; mission and stewardship committee meets, noon; deacons and elders leadership training, 3 p.m.; Inquirers class, 4 p.m.

Wednesday: Bell choir rehearsal, 7 p.m.; adult choir, 7:45 p.m.

Thursday: Men’s fellowship lunch, Plum Tree Restaurant, 2620 Iowa.