Religion briefs

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

2401 Kingsrow (Topeka)

Six high school seniors, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, graduated Friday from seminary at the Topeka Kansas Stake Center, 2401 Kingsrow.

This four-year course of Scripture study meets at 6 a.m. on school days. It includes study of the Old and New testaments, the Book of Mormon and church history.

Graduates are: Haven Bouton, Keith Garner, Elisa Gill, Maranda McCall, Don Robertson and Matthew Rytting. Their instructors were Derek Anderson and Adriane Gill.

First Presbyterian Church

2415 Clinton Parkway

Sunday: Congregation celebrates Mother’s Day; parish nurses participate in “Go Red for Women” promotion of the American Heart Assn.

May 15: Special congregational meeting, called by the Session, to seek church’s next called pastor, following 11 a.m. worship.

First United Methodist Church

946 Vt.

Thursday: High school senior appreciation dinner, 6 p.m., Brady Hall; all seniors and their families invited to join in celebration; Kent Ely, featured speaker.

May 14: Senior adult council plays host to May Bouquet, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Brady Hall; celebration for all those older than 80, with sing-a-long, fellowship, dessert and music by children’s choir.

May 15: High school seniors recognized at all three worship services.

Greater Lawrence Christian Men’s Assn.

6001 Bob Billings Parkway (Corpus Christi Catholic Church)

May 14: Men’s breakfast featuring Curtis McClinton, NFL Hall of Famer and Kansas University alum, sings and shares his faith journey; reservations for catered breakfast due by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

For more information, or to register, contact: Pat Shultz, 843-6286; Larry Kline, 760-4163; or Wilford Aday, 865-3745.

Or register online at www.glcma.org.

Immanuel Lutheran Church & University Student Center

2401 Bob Billings Parkway

Thursday: Lutheran Student Fellowship campus supper, all students welcome, 5:30 p.m., Friendship Center.

May 15: The Rev. Olav Panchu, St. John Lutheran Church, Saratov, Russia, guest preacher at both services.

Indian Hills Church of God

601 W. 29th St. Terrace

Sunday: Congregation celebrates Mother’s Day; theme, “Imagine That … Wear a Hat.”

Lawrence Aglow

1101 Vt. (Vermont Towers)

Today: Women’s group meeting, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Joy Barnett, guest speaker.

Lawrence Wesleyan Church

3705 Clinton Parkway

Today: Mothers honored with gifts created by fifth- and sixth-graders from “Followers of Our Lord” Wednesday night group; high school graduates recognized.

Friday: Celebrate Recovery, a program for Lawrence community that addresses “hurts, habits and hang ups,” 7 p.m.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

5700 W. Sixth St.

Sunday: Special presentation in honor of all mothers, living or deceased.

Tuesday: Divorce Care, offering support for those recovering from divorce, 6:45 p.m., home of Eileen Roddy-Phillips.

May 15: Vacation Bible school information and registration; children ages 2 through sixth grade invited to register for June 14-18 event; all are welcome.

Trinity Lutheran Church

1245 N.H.

Monday: Shorter worship service, 10 a.m., with traditional hymns in the chapel, for those who find a regular Sunday service too taxing, followed by fellowship and refreshments; call church at 843-4150 to arrange a ride.

Wednesday: Sewing workday, making quilts for world-wide missions; no experience needed, as beginners can help tie, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., social room; potluck lunch, noon.

Unity Church of Lawrence

900 Madeline Lane

Sunday: Special Mother’s Day music featuring Unity children’s handbell choir.

West Side Presbyterian Church

1204 Kasold Drive

Sunday: Mother’s Day celebrated with gift of carnations for each woman at worship service, from church’s children.

May 14: Christian education rummage sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., church; donations needed through Tuesday, volunteers needed for pricing and also day of sale.