Faith briefs

Central United Methodist Church

1501 Mass.

Sunday: Call to Prayer and Self-Denial soup and sandwich lunch, noon.

First Baptist Church

1330 Kasold Drive

Wednesday: Start of “Alpha” series, a nine-week class on the Christian faith, 5:30 p.m.

First Christian Church

1000 Ky.

Sunday: Start of “What We Believe,” workshop for those considering church leadership positions, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Continues 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 22.

Wednesday: “More than a Meeting” small groups conference, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

2104 Bob Billings Parkway

Sunday: Reception for retiring pastor Don Miller, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St.

Lawrence Wesleyan Church

3705 Clinton Parkway

Sunday: Pizza with the Pastor, after 11 a.m. worship service.

Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship

700 Wakarusa Drive

Sunday: Martin Luther King Musical Department concert, 6:30 p.m.

Plymouth Congregational Church

925 Vt.

Sunday: Junior high fellowship begins meeting 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

5700 W. Sixth St.

Sunday: Small groups fair, after each worship service.

Monday: Beginning of “Foundation” class on Christian doctrine, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church

1011 Vt.

Sunday: One worship service at 9 a.m., followed by annual church meeting.

Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence

1263 N. 1100 Road

Sunday: “Adventures as an Intern in Costa Rica,” program by A.J. Beals.

West Side Presbyterian Church

1024 Kasold Drive

Sunday: Installation and ordination of new deacons and elders, 11 a.m. worship service.

Thursday: Brown bag lunch, noon.