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.