Central United Methodist Church

1501 Mass.

Sunday: Children from kindergarten through sixth grade invited to participate in Sunday school, July’s theme is “Life in Bible Times,” children will learn through art, story, music, cooking and more, 9:30 a.m., lower-level education wing.

First Baptist Church

1330 Kasold Drive

Sunday: Only one worship service, 10:45 a.m., led by Alec and Amanda Miller, seminarians studying at Central Baptist Theological Seminary.

First Christian Church (Leavenworth)

130 N. Sixth St.

July 13: Reception in honor of the Rev. Sharon E. Watkins, senior minister, Disciples Christian Church, Bartlesville, Okla., recently nominated to serve as General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a 770,000-member denomination, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; reception is in conjunction with the church’s 150th anniversary celebration, which will be July 15-17.

For more information, call the church at (913) 682-3222, or go online to www.leavenworthchristian.com.

First United Methodist Church

946 Vt.

Sunday: Dan Abrahamson, the church’s organist for the past 42 years, will play “Stars & Stripes Forever” at the end of the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services; for many years, this has been a tradition of his on the Sunday before the Fourth of July; this will be the last time Abrahamson will play the song before a July 4th holiday; Abrahamson will retire as church organist next May.

Indian Hills Church of God

601 W. 29th St. Terrace

Sunday: Congregation will pay tribute, during 10:45 a.m. worship service, to the United States and those who serve in the nation’s military, law enforcement and first responders.

Lawrence Heights Christian Church

2321 Peterson Road

July 17-22: Vacation Bible school, “Kingdom of the Sun,” children from age 4 through sixth grade; featuring singing, dancing, learning and crafts, no cost to attend, snacks provided; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; for more information, or to arrange a ride, call 843-1729; pre-registration not required, but appreciated.

Lawrence Wesleyan Church

3705 Clinton Parkway

Sunday: “First for Food,” bring non-perishable food items on the first Sunday of each month to help stock the Leo Center’s pantry.

Wednesday: All-church skating party and dinner, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., purchase tickets for $5; ticket price includes bus ride to Topeka, skate rental, dinner.

Perry United Methodist Church

Third and Oak streets

July 19-23: Perry UMC, St. Theresa’s Catholic Church and Perry Christian Church of Christ invite all Perry-area children to participate in “Circle G” vacation Bible school, enrollment open to children age 3 through sixth grade, 5:45 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.; concluding program and picnic July 25; for more information, or to register, call (785) 597-5375 by Wednesday.

Plymouth Congregational Church

925 Vt.

Sunday: Combined worship at 9:30 a.m. (no 11 a.m. service), with special music by Plymouth Festival Brass and chancel choir; immediately following service, church will have its annual Fourth of July picnic in Plymouth parking lot, with music by Gathering of Grace band; hot dogs, hamburgers, brownies and snow cones served.

July 15: Geoffrey Ward, director of music ministry, performs his third doctoral recital at Bales Organ Recital Hall, featuring music by Back, Durufle and Kip Haaheim.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

5700 W. Sixth St.

Sunday: Guest speaker from Lawrence Habitat for Humanity, 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. worship services; spiritual journaling course meets, 3:30 p.m.

Monday: Office closed in observance of holiday.

Wednesday: Money management course, 7 p.m.

Thursday: Purpose Driven Life, series two, 7 p.m.

Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence

1263 N 1100 Road

Sunday: Religious Odysseys program, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Unity Church of Lawrence

900 Madeline Lane

Today: Second Saturday Brunch, Unity members and friends 50 years and older, 10:30 a.m., meeting room of Community Mercantile Co-op.

Sunday: David Mosher, guest speaker, 9 a.m., 11 a.m.; special music by Annola Charity.

Unity Art Gallery presents “Black and White,” a mixed-media art exhibit by Lawrence artisans, runs through Aug. 6; for gallery hours and other information, call 841-1447.

West Side Presbyterian Church

1024 Kasold Drive

Sunday: The Rev. Angela Lowe, chaplain, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, fills pulpit for the Rev. Bill Woodard.

Monday: Church office closed for holiday.