Calvary Temple Assembly of God

606 W. 29th St. Terrace

Tuesday: Women’s ministries meet for regular monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Perkins; men’s ministries meet at 6:30 p.m., church.

Central United Methodist Church

1501 Mass.

Sunday: Special guest, the Rev. Gayla Rapp, 10:45 a.m. worship; all youths invited to youth group meeting, 5:30 p.m., youth room.

Clinton Parkway Assembly of God

3200 Clinton Parkway

Sunday: Special gathering for Russian families, 6 p.m., church.

Mondays: Women’s Bible studies, 7 p.m. each week, “Matters of the Heart.”

Thursdays: Women’s Bible studies, 9:30 a.m. each week, “Called and Accountable,” child care provided; men’s ministry meets, 6:30 p.m. each week, home of Larry and Melody Powers.

First Christian Church

1000 Ky.

Sundays: Church’s combined adult summer class continues, 10:10 a.m., fellowship hall, featuring guest speakers each week; this week’s speakers are Ron and Jane Garvin, topic is “Parenting with God’s Help.”

First United Methodist Church

946 Vt.

Monday-Friday: Junior high school students invited to participate in church’s MiLK (Mission in Lawrence Kansas) program, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., opportunity for youths to get out in community and learn what they can do to help others; cost is $15, which includes a T-shirt.

Lawrence Heights Christian Church

2321 Peterson Road

July 17-22: “Kingdom of the Son” vacation Bible school, children age 4 through sixth grade, free and open to community’s children; featuring singing, dancing, learning and crafts, with snacks provided; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; pre-registration not required, but appreciated; for more information, or to arrange a ride, call 843-1729.

Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship

700 Wakarusa Drive

Sunday: Kansas University graduate and Wycliffe Bible translator Alpheaus Zobule, featured speaker, 10 a.m. worship service; Zobule, native of the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific Ocean, is finishing a doctoral program in linguistics near Richmond, Va.; special presentation of translation work being done on his island, with pictures and video, 3:30 p.m.

Aug. 1-5: “Picnic in Paradise,” vacation Bible school, 9 a.m. to noon, church building.

Plymouth Congregational Church

925 Vt.

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

Redeemer Lutheran Church

2700 Lawrence Ave.

July 18-22: Vacation Bible school, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for all children in community age 3 to sixth grade; free program, featuring lessons, crafts and games; to register, call 841-8181.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

5700 W. Sixth St.

Sunday: Special guest speaker at 7:45 a.m.., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. worship services; spiritual journaling course meets, 3:30 p.m., open to public.

Wednesday: Money management course, 7 p.m., open to public.

July 16: Purpose Driven Life, series one, continues, call 865-1611 for more information.

July 17: Spiritual journaling

All courses and small groups are open to the community; call church for details, 865-5777.

Trinity Episcopal Church

1011 Vt.

Sunday: 40 Good Minutes discussion group, “May Onions Grow from Your Navel,” presented by Carl Edwards, 9:30 a.m., chapel; Tod Sutton leads discussion on Bible readings for the day, 9:30 a.m., adult conference room.

Monday-Friday: “Kingdom of the Son,” vacation Bible school, all children welcome, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., parish hall.

Trinity Lutheran Church

1245 N.H.

Sunday: Youth Sunday focus with farewell for D.J. Whetter, youth minister, and presentation of recent mission trip to New Orleans, 11 a.m.; Sweet Corn Festival, all-you-can-eat sweet corn, sloppy joes, chips, homemade ice cream, $6 for adults, $3 for children, $20 maximum per family, activities include corny jokes and corn-cob throwing contests, 12:15 p.m.

Monday: Communion coffee for those who have difficulty attending a full Sunday service, fellowship and refreshments follow service, 10 a.m., call church at 843-4150 to arrange a ride.

Tuesday: “Tuesdays with the Text,” open to all who want a basic, introductory-level Bible study, building on lessons from the week’s service, led by the Rev. Gary Teske, 5 p.m., conference room.

Wednesday: Quilting session, no experience necessary, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., social room, potluck meal served at noon; Al-Anon group meets, noon, library.

Unity Church of Lawrence

900 Madeline Lane

Sunday: Special music by Dale Whorley, recording artist, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Wednesday: Healing meditation with David Mosher, 6 p.m.

West Side Presbyterian Church

1024 Kasold Drive

Sunday: The Rev. Don Schroeder, retired pastor of Sunrise Presbyterian Church, Salina, and immediate past moderator of Presbytery, fills pulpit at 10 a.m. service.

Thursday: West Side serves LINK luncheon.