Religion briefs
Clinton Parkway Assembly of God
3200 Clinton Parkway
Thursday: Women’s ministries meet at 6:30 p.m., activity center.
Feb. 5: Church’s young women meet for fellowship, 5 p.m.
Feb. 6: Super Bowl party, 5 p.m. in activity center.
First Christian Church
1000 Ky.
Feb. 6 through March 27: Members will participate in 50-day spiritual adventure, “Standing Tall: Facing Fears that Grip the Soul,” featuring daily study guides, Scriptures and putting lessons to use through application exercises; topics covered will be fear of terrorism and war, financial insecurity, rejection and betrayal, failure and disgrace, disease and death, paralyzing what-ifs and gathering doom.
For more information, call 843-0679.
First United Methodist Church
946 Vt.
Sunday: Men’s Sunday, featuring guest preacher, the Rev. Ira DeSpain, Baker University campus pastor, worship times are 8:30 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m.; State Rep. Paul Davis, D-Lawrence, and Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty representative Ann Ozegovic, guest speakers at a class on the death penalty, 9:40 a.m., 10:45 a.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church and University Student Center
15th Street and Bob Billings Parkway
Thursday: Lutheran Student Fellowship supper, 5:30 p.m., Friendship Center, all university students welcome to share a meal and fellowship.
Feb. 3: Presentation on 2004 tour of the Children’s Christian Concern Society scholarship sites in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, 3 p.m., church’s lower level.
Feb. 8: Church serves Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen meal, noon, basement of First Christian Church, 1000 Ky.; members encouraged to sign up to serve and/or bring food.
Feb. 9: Ash Wednesday services, 7 a.m., 7:30 p.m., both with Communion; theme for Lenten services, “The Valleys of Lent.”
Lawrence Wesleyan Church
3705 Clinton Parkway
Sunday: Fund-raiser for youth Mexico missions trip, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.; meal includes burritos, rice, beans and drinks, eat-in or carry-out; donations collected to offset cost of March trip, enabling 25 people to participate.
Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship
700 Wakarusa Drive
Feb. 6: DisciplePath classes start; ultimate goal is to train and equip Christians in their faith; Foundations and DisciplePath classes begin at 8:30 a.m. Sundays.
North Lawrence Christian Church
647 Elm
Sunday: Guest preacher, Eric Roseberry, 11 a.m. worship; Roseberry, a junior at Ozark Christian College, is a candidate for the ministry at the church; worship followed by chili luncheon and sing-a-long in fellowship hall.
Plymouth Congregational Church
925 Vt.
Sunday: Adult education class continues, 9:45 a.m., focus on evolution and creationism; senior high fellowship meets, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., church kitchen, to work on dinner for Lawrence Open Shelter; new-member orientation class, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 6: Combined traditional/contemporary service, 9:30 a.m., followed by annual congregational meeting; childcare provided during meeting.
Feb. 13: Contemporary services move to 11 a.m., instead of 11:15 a.m.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
2700 Lawrence Ave.
Sunday: The Rev. Carlton Kjergaard, of Olathe, conducts 9 a.m. worship service; the Rev. Bob Leiste on vacation.
Feb. 12: Valentine Banquet starts with reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
5700 W. Sixth St.
Sunday: “Pasta with the Pastors” follows 10:45 a.m. service, child care provided; church’s children participate in Habitat MusicFest, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway.
Monday: Book of Romans study course for those who want to want to learn more about the basics of their faith, open to community, childcare provided, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Spiritual maturity classes continue, child care provided, 6:30 p.m.; course runs through Feb. 22 and concludes with Confirmation or Renewal of Vows.
Feb. 6: Special guests, Gideons, 10:45 a.m. service.
For more information, call 865-5777.
Trinity Episcopal Church
1011 Vt.
Sunday: Adult forum presented by Feasibility Study Committee, group will discuss church’s master plan, which is under consideration, 9:30 a.m., parish hall; the Rev. Lew Johnson celebrates at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. services; ICaN quilt displayed in parish hall, will be raffled off at eighth annual Pie and Soup Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 12, Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt.; youth group meets, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., youth room.
Wednesday: Bible reading and study group, 7 p.m., youth room.
Trinity Lutheran Church
1245 N.H.
Sunday: Annual congregational meeting, 12:30 p.m., after potluck dinner in fellowship hall, nursery provided.
Friday: Shekinah Arts Ministry, “Saints of the Church: Poetry and Harpsichord,” featuring original poetry based on lives of saints, by Kansas City poet Marie Asner, harpsichord musical interlude by Marie Rubis Bauer and Michael Bauer; vespers at 6:30 p.m., followed by dessert at 7 p.m. and program at 7:30 p.m.
Unity Church of Lawrence
900 Madeline Lane
Today: Unity Gallery has reception for artist Marty Olson, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; artist’s recent works displayed through March 5; West Side Folk Concert presents Frank Lee, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: Special music by Kansas City recording artist Monique Danielle, the Rev. Darlene Strickland continues series, “Twelve Conditions of a Miracle,” at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services; Unity screens new movie, “Indigo,” 6 p.m., tickets (sold at door) cost $10 for adults, $6 for children.
Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence
1263 N. 1100 Road
Sunday: Intergenerational service, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.; “Civil Marriage is a Civil Right,” Bruce Ney, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; coffee and fellowship, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
West Side Presbyterian Church
1024 Kasold Drive
Sunday: Inquirers class begins, all who want to learn about the Presbyterian Church and West Side are welcome, 4 p.m., fellowship hall.
Thursday: Men’s group meets, Plum Tree Restaurant, 2620 Iowa.