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.