Faith briefs
Calvary Temple Assembly of God
606 W. 29th Street Terrace
Wednesday: Family night with Royal Rangers for boys, Church Belles for girls and Bible study on the Book of Acts for adults, 6:30 p.m.
Central United Methodist Church
1501 Mass.
Sunday: Guest speaker: The Rev. Delores Williamston, associate pastor of Topeka’s Highland Park United Methodist Church, will talk at worship, sanctuary. Open to all, 10:45 a.m.
Tuesday: Women are invited to Martha Circle, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall.
First Christian Church
1000 Ky.
Sunday: Presentation on international students at Kansas University by Len Andyshak, 10:10 a.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
2104 Bob Billings Parkway
Thursday: Dinner for blind members of the Lawrence community, 5:30 p.m. at the Friendship Center. Reservations are requested by calling 843-0620.
Saturday, Aug. 20: Student welcome barbecue, 5:30 p.m.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
5700 W. Sixth St.
Sunday: Spiritual journaling course, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: Healing service, noon. Open to public.
Trinity Episcopal Church
1011 Vt.
Sunday: Adult Forum featuring Ruth Turney, church librarian, 9:30 a.m. Topic is “Holy Terrors: Mystery books written with the Episcopal Church in mind.”
Discussion on “Is the United States a Christian Nation,” 9:30 a.m. in the chapel.
Thursday: Bible study group, 7 p.m. in the Youth Room.
Trinity Lutheran Church
1245 N.H.
Sunday: “What is a Lutheran?,” informational meeting led by Vicar Dave Whetter, 9:45 a.m., chapel.
Luncheon and informational meeting for all parents of children 6th grade and older who are considering confirmation, 12:15 p.m., fellowship hall. For more information call office, 843-4150.
Tuesday: Introductory-level Bible study focusing on Sunday lessons, led by the Rev. Gary Teske, open to all, 5 p.m., conference room.
Wednesday: Women’s Bible studies, open to all women; 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., social room.
Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence
1263 North 1100 Road
Sunday: Religious Odysseys program, 10 a.m.
Unity Church of Lawrence
900 Madeline
Sunday: “A Hero’s Journey: Faces of Grace,” with special music at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. by soul gospel singer Gloria Holt.
Wednesday: Healing meditation with David Mosher, 6 p.m.
West Side Presbyterian Church
1024 Kasold Drive
Tuesday: Brown Bag Lunch. The Rev. Bill Woodard will speak on “Ni-Shot Golf,” based on a book by David DeSeguirant on a theological approach to golf.
Wednesday: Choir rehearsals resume. Bell choir is at 6:30 p.m., and choir is at 7:15 p.m. New members are welcome.