Religion briefs

Central United Methodist Church

1501 Mass.

Today: Auction and chili feed, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Items include a signed Kansas University basketball and gift certificates.

Clinton Parkway Assembly of God

3200 Clinton Parkway

Sunday: Beginning of new service times. New times are 9 a.m. for the Christian Education Hour and 10 a.m. for worship and children’s church. The Rev. Paul Kolbeck, associate pastor at Bethel Life Assembly in Wichita, will be guest preacher. Fellowship dinner, 5:30 p.m. “Trunk or Treat” event for children, following 6:30 p.m. worship.

First United Methodist Church

946 Vt.

Sunday: All Saints Celebration for children, 9:30 a.m. Three-week “New Beginnings” class begins to explore faith questions, 6 p.m.

Lawrence Jewish Community Center

917 Highland Drive

Sunday: Presentation by Rick Levy, KU law professor, on the separation of church and state, 4 p.m.

Lawrence Public Library

707 Vt.

Today: “Learning to Meditate,” Buddhist meditation class led by Kelsang Demo, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Lutheran Campus Ministry

Sunday: First service at new location, 18 E. 13th St., 5 p.m.

Morningstar Church

900 Schwartz Road

Monday: Harvest Party with games, prizes, hayrides and more, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship

700 Wakarusa Drive

Monday: Harvest Party, alternative to Halloween, 5:30 p.m. Revolutions 5K Run, Nov. 5. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the run beginning at the church at 9 a.m. Cost is $15 postmarked by today or $18 after today.

Plymouth Congregational Church

925 Vt.

Sunday: Plant and bake sale, between services.

St. John’s United Church of Christ

396 E. 900 Road

Sunday: Annual mission festival, with retired missionary Chuck Preston of Topeka and a basket dinner, 11 a.m.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

Sunday: “Trunk-or-Treat” children’s event between the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. “Pasta with the Pastors,” 12:10 p.m.

Stull United Methodist Church

251 N. 1600 Road

Nov. 5: Pancake and sausage feed and bake sale, 7 a.m.-11 a.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church

1011 Vt.

Sunday: Adult Forum on Benedictine spirituality led by the Rev. Oliver Lee of Dallas, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday: All Saints Day service, noon in the chapel.

Wednesday: All Souls Day service, 6 p.m. in the chapel.

Trinity Lutheran Church

1245 N.H.

Sunday: “Reformation Day Wittenberg Square,” recreation of Early Germany and Martin Luther’s life, 9:45 a.m. Screening of “Luther,” followed by discussion led by Paul Zimdars-Schwartz, KU religion professor, 7 p.m.

Unity Church of Lawrence

900 Madeline Lane

Sunday: Fall celebration with special musicians Larry Hooks and the Rev. Gloria Holt, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Children’s Halloween Tailgate Party, noon.

West Side Presbyterian Church

1024 Kasold Drive

Thursday: Women’s sewing day, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Men’s lunch at Plum Tree, 2620 Iowa, noon.

Williamstown Assembly of God

1255 Oak St., Williamstown

Sunday: Harvest Festival and Carnival with basketball, food and games, Williamstown Elementary School, 1225 Oak St. in Williamstown.