Religion briefs
Central United Methodist Church
1501 Mass.
Sunday: “Wear a Hat” Sunday, 10:45 a.m. worship.
Wednesday: Lap Quilters meet, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., fellowship hall.
Thursday: Youth lock-in, contact Jacob Cloud, youth director, at 979-8908.
First Christian Church
1000 Ky.
Monday through Friday: Vacation Bible school, “Kingdom of the Son,” 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., all children welcome; featuring singing, skits, crafts and games, with a safari theme, and getting to know God through prayer; call 843-0679 for more information.
Lawrence Heights Christian Church
2321 Peterson Road
Sunday through Friday: Vacation Bible school, “Kingdom of the Son,” featuring singing, dancing, learning and crafts for children age 4 through sixth grade, snacks provided, no cost to attend, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; call 843-1729 for more information or to arrange a ride. Pre-registration is not required but appreciated.
Lawrence Wesleyan Church
3105 Clinton Parkway
Friday: Celebrate Recovery meets, 7 p.m., celebrating God’s healing power to give freedom from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors; open to community.
Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship
700 Wakarusa
Aug. 1-5: Vacation Bible school, “Picnic in Paradise,” 9 a.m. to noon, church.
July 30: Rock group C4, featuring the Kueffer brothers (Clint, Chet, Cy and Caj), free CD release party, 7 p.m., church.
Plymouth Congregational Church
925 Vt.
Greg Hurd and Nancy Thellman are serving as interim associate pastors at Plymouth.
Trinity Episcopal Church
1011 Vt.
Sunday: Children who attended vacation Bible school present a program of songs and stories for adult forum, 9:30 a.m., parish hall; light brunch served; 40 Good Minutes discussion group discusses “The Christian Identity Movement and the KKK,” 9:30 a.m., chapel, newcomers welcome.
Trinity Lutheran Church
1245 N.H.
Sunday: Kick-off and registration for vacation Bible school, “Camp Creation,” for all ages, 9:45 a.m., fellowship hall.
Monday through Friday: “Camp Creation” vacation Bible school, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., fellowship hall.
July 24: Farewell for Marie Rubis Bauer, director of worship and music, and Michael Bauer, director of arts, 9:45 a.m.; Marie will be going full-time to Saint Cecilia Cathedral in the archdiocese of Omaha, Neb., where she currently serves as part-time as director of cathedral music; St. Cecilia’s is among the 10 largest cathedrals in the United States, with a Pasi dual-temperament organ (one of two in the country).
Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence
1263 North 1100 Road
Sunday: Religious Odysseys program, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Unity Church of Lawrence
900 Madeline Lane
Today: Unity delivers food and serves meal at LINK, noon.
Sunday: “Joy: Song of the Soul,” guitarist and singer Chris Foster, 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. Bill Woodard returns to pulpit, 11 a.m.
Tuesday: Brown bag luncheon, noon, fellowship hall, featuring Marcie Stanwix and Elizabeth Gabel, scrapbooking; open to community.