Central United Methodist Church

1501 Mass.

Sunday: Opening of “Promise Garden” children’s Sunday school area, 9:30 a.m. Guest preacher at 10:45 a.m. worship is the Rev. Vicki Penner, Lawrence Presbyterian Manor chaplain.

First Church of the Nazarene

1470 North 1000 Road

Oct. 1: Annual chicken noodle dinner, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Suggested donation is $3 for children and $6 for adults.

First United Methodist Church

946 Vt.

Sunday: Start of “Sunday Seminar: Discussions on Faith, Politics and Social Justice” class, 9:30 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church and University Student Center

2104 Bob Billings Parkway

Today: Start of new, informal Saturday service at 5:33 p.m.

Thursday: Free supper for college students, 5:30 p.m.

Lawrence Heights Christian Church

2321 Peterson Road

Sunday: Four-part sermon series on “Divorce and Remarriage” begins at 10:15 a.m. worship.

Lawrence Wesleyan Church

Sunday: Start of “Roundup at Three Crosses Ranch,” nightly cowboy presentation by John and Linda Baker beginning at 7 p.m. Runs through Thursday.

Plymouth Congregational Church

925 Vt.

Sunday: Guest preacher will be Ann Svennungsen, president of the Fund for Theological Education. New member orientation class, 6:30 p.m.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

5700 W. Sixth St.

Sunday: “Pasta with the Pastors” introduction event, following the 10:45 a.m. service.

Thursday: College Small Group begins meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: “How Am I Wired?” spiritual gifts workshop, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register by calling 865-5777.

St. Theresa Catholic Church

209 Third St., Perry

Oct. 2: Annual Bazaar, with ham and turkey dinner served from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., games, arts and crafts. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children.

Trinity Lutheran Church

1245 N.H.

Today: Men’s fellowship and breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence

1263 North 1100 Road

Sunday: Membership meeting from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No regular 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services.

West Side Presbyterian

1024 Kasold Drive

Sunday: Carry-in meal after worship, followed by annual church meeting at 1 p.m. with election of officers and presentation of budget for the year.