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Alaska Buddhist Center

The Alaska Buddhist Center — Rimay Tenzin Ling meets Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4448 Pikes Landing Road.

Monday meetings feature a program and discussion on Buddhism and its practice in Tibet. Silent meditation begins after doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the program starting at 6:15. This Monday features the second half of the film “Vajra Sky over Tibet,” an in-depth look at Tibetan life, culture, religion and history.

On Wednesday night, doors open at 5:30 for a period of Shamatha and Vipassana meditation, alternating weekly on the method of “Exchange Meditation” and the Heart Sutra on the concept of “emptiness.” Regular members of the group are pleased to explain the practice to newcomers and visitors. Information: Neville Jacobs at 456-4780.

Alaska New Life Outreach

Alaska New Life Outreach Center, 503 Kit Blvd., North Pole, holds services on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Bible study at 9 a.m. and evening service at 6 p.m. Childcare is provided.

Wednesday service is at 7 p.m., and Friday youth service is at 7:30 p.m. Information: 488-6431.

Anglican Church

of St. George

The Anglican Church of St. George will hold a morning prayer service from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at 11 a.m. in the Masonic Lodge, 427 11th Ave. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. Information: 479-6493.

Baha’is of Nenana

Baha’is of Nenana host children’s classes for all ages on Sundays, 4 p.m., at the Nenana Baha’i Center, 516 E. First St., Nenana. A devotional gathering is held every Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the same location. Everyone is welcome. Information: (907) 832-1047.

Bible Baptist Church

At Bible Baptist Church, 32 Adak Ave., Sunday services are at 8:30 a.m. Bible classes are held for all ages including four adult classes at 10 a.m.: young adults, young couples, Reformers Unanimous and auditorium class with Pastor Doug Duffett. The second service begins at 11 a.m. The 6 p.m. service features a Bible message and singing.

Dr. Danny Whetstone, president of World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions, will be preaching Sunday.

Nursery and junior church services for all children are provided at each service. For transportation, call 452-1407, ext. 1423.

Chena Ridge Friends (Quakers)

Chena Ridge Friends Meeting (Quakers), 2682 Goldhill Road, meets for unprogrammed worship Sunday mornings at Hidden Hill Friends Center. All are welcome.

Worship is at 10 a.m. followed by fellowship and tea at 11 a.m. From noon to 2 p.m., Gina Price will give a presentation on the group organizing method “Sociocracy,” its Quaker roots and why she has become very involved in promoting it to businesses, nonprofits and community groups.

Information: meeting clerks at 479-6854 or 479-5251 or www.alaskafriends.org

Christ Lutheran

Christ Lutheran Church, Farmers Loop and Iniakuk Avenue, holds Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor Susan Granata officiating this 14th Sunday after Pentecost. Communion will be served.

The Early Risers Men’s Bible Study is taking the month of August off. Thursday at noon, the Circle of Sages Bible Study for seniors meets for Bible study and fellowship the first and third Thursdays of the month. Bring a sack lunch. Information: www.clcfairbanks.org or call 479-4947.

Church of the Redeemer

The Anglican Church of the Redeemer, a traditional Anglican parish holding to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, holds a morning prayer service each Sunday at 10 a.m. in the chapel at Pioneer Park. Information: call 479-2326.

Community Baptist

Community Baptist Church, Badger and Repp roads, holds worship service on Sunday at 11 a.m. High school Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for everyone else meets at 9:45 a.m., with hospitality time at 10:30 a.m.

The bi-annual Neighborhood Pig Roast will begin after the service.

Awana registration will start Sunday between and after services. Awana offers a Bible club for ages 5 to junior high and begins at 5 p.m. Aug. 24, with a family game night. Information: 488-4511.

Community

Covenant

Community Covenant Church, 2136 McCullam Ave., holds Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. This week the sermon, “The Kingdom of God is Like a Party” from Matthew 22:1-10 will be given by Pastor Rick Hinkey.

Nursery care available for infants through age 3. Junior church is available for children ages 4 to sixth-grade. Complimentary coffee and doughnuts are available after the service. Information: 456-6553 or www.covenantfairbanks.org.

Congregation

Or HaTzafon

Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive, will hold Erev Shabbat at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Aug. 15.    This week’s services will be led by student Rabbi Elyssa Joy Auster. The oneg will be sponsored by Eva Rothman in memory of the yahrzeit for Zenon Feszczak. The Torah portion for this week is Vaetchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23 - 7:11).   Torah and Bagels will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.  Information: 456-1002 or www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon.  Delta Junction churches

Delta Presbyterian and Faith Lutheran churches worship together at Mile 266.5 Richardson Highway in Delta Junction. This week, the 10 a.m. service will follow the Lutheran order of worship with Communion. There is no Sunday school during summer.

Bible study is Monday at 7:30 p.m. Prayer praise practice is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The prayer praise event will be Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. in the church.

Information: The Rev. Dr. Carin Bjorn von Letzendorf (Pastor Bear) 895-4322 or deltafaith@wildak.net.

Denali Bible Chapel

Denali Bible Chapel, 1201 Lathrop St., holds worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Pastor Jim Wisland speaking on “Walk in Wisdom” from Ephesians 5:15-17. Nursery care is provided for children age 2 and younger.

Youth for the Lord, a Sunday School program for ages 3 to sixth-grade along with the junior high class will resume Sept. 7. Awana registration is Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6:30-8 p.m., with the first meeting on Sept. 30. Mid-week Bible studies and Men’s Bible study will resume in September. Information: 456-5157.

Fairbanks Christian Center

Fairbanks Christian Center, 1448 Cobb Road, starts Sunday with corporate prayer at 10:30 a.m., followed by morning service at 11. Nursery is available for infants to age 2. Sunday evening service is at 7 p.m.

Bible study is Thursday at 7 p.m. A TV broadcast airs on Saturday at 9 p.m. on KJNP.

Roosevelt Jr. and Henrine Gray are the pastors. Information: 490-0070 or www.comfaithfcc.org.

Fairbanks Lutheran

Fairbanks Lutheran Church, 1012 Cowles St., holds a traditional service at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary service at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated at both. Deacon Montie Slusher will preside. A coffee and fellowship time follows each service.

Confirmation Retreat will be held Aug. 22-23 at Camp Bingle. Information: 452-3425 or www.fairbankslutheran.org.

Seventh-day

Adventist

Fairbanks Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1811 Farmers Loop, holds Sabbath School Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, with worship at 11 a.m. This week, Daphne Keeney will give a sermon titled “Never Give Up.”

Faith Baptist

At Faith Baptist Church, 1.8 Mile Chena Pump Road, Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. and Bible studies for all ages is at 9:45 a.m. A Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Bryan Myers is pastor.

Information: 479-5063 or www.faithbaptistfairbanks.org

Farewell Avenue Christian

Farewell Avenue Christian Church, 100 Farewell Ave., holds Sunday school at 10 a.m., followed by worship and Communion at 11 a.m. Nursery and 3 and 4s class is available during both services.

Brion Pinkerton is minister. Information: 456-6123.

First Baptist,

Fairbanks

First Baptist Church, 805 Sixth Ave., meets for worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. Children’s church is available on Sunday. At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, there is fellowship, Bible study and prayer. Information: 456-4923 or www.firstbaptistfairbanks.com.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 811 First Ave., meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The subject of this week’s lesson sermon is “Soul.”

Sunday school is available for up to age 20, as well as child care for very young children. Information: 456-2319.

First United

Methodist

At First United Methodist Church, 915 Second Ave., Sunday worship services include traditional worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m., and a contemporary praise service at 9:45 a.m. This Sunday, the sermon, “The Power of One,” will be given by the Rev. Tom Telfer.

Nursery is available at the 9:45 and 11 a.m. services. Information: 452-2956.

First United

Pentecostal

First United Pentecostal Church, 907 23rd Ave., will hold a variety of classes for all ages tonight at 7:30. Nursery is available.     Sunday’s 3 p.m. service will include music with congregational worship and the praise team. Pastor G.A. Parrish will minister. Sunday school will be held through age 11. Nursery will be provided.

Home friendship groups gather in area homes on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. S.H.I.F.T. youth service meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church.  Weekly prayer gatherings are Sunday at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at noon, Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Information: 452-2591 or www.fairbanksupc.org.

Fort Wainwright

Northern Lights Religious Education Center, Building 3430: Sunday services, Protestant worship at 11 a.m.; Protestant Youth of the Chapel at 5 p.m.; Monday, Protestant choir practice at 6:30 p.m.; Protestant Men of the Chapel, Saturday at 8 a.m. (Second and fourth Saturdays of the month).

Southern Lights Chapel, Building 4107: Sunday Services, Roman Catholic Mass at 10 a.m.; Roman Catholic Confraternity of Christian Doctrine at 11 a.m.; Roman Catholic Mass at noon (Wednesday and Friday); Saturday, Daughters of Ste. Anne at 11:30 a.m. (First Saturday).

Bassett Army Community Hospital Chapel: Roman Catholic Mass at noon (Tuesdays and Thursdays); Wednesday, Protestant service at noon. Information: Garrison Chaplain’s office at 353-9825.

Friendship Baptist Mission

Friendship Baptist Mission, 1465 Lacey St., holds Adult Bible study on Sundays at 10 a.m. in English, Spanish and Korean. Children and youth Bible studies are in English. Morning worship service is at 11 a.m. with simultaneous services in English and Korean. The sermon title is “God Loves Rich People Too.” Nursery and children’s church are available during worship hour. There is a Native worship service at 6 p.m. Information: 456-4542.

Greater New Hope COGIC

Greater New Hope Church of God in Christ, 3510 College Road, holds Sunday prayer at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. The subject will be “Wise Speakers” from James 3:1-18. Third Sunday is women’s day, and the guest speaker for the noon worship service is Mother Michelle Staulder, New Jerusalem COGIC.

Prayer is at the church every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible study is every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with a study of “The Tabernacle.” Every second and fourth Thursdays are children’s church classes. 

John Quarles is pastor. Information: 451-0919.

Intercultural

Assembly of God

Intercultural Assembly of God, 720 25th Ave., holds Sunday morning Christian education at 9:45 a.m. for all ages and Sunday morning worship and children’s church at 10:45 a.m. Women’s ministries meets Thursday at 11 a.m. Ray Searan is senior pastor. Information: 452-3983.

Kehilat Yeshua

Kehilat Yeshua will hold Shabbat services Saturday at 10 a.m. at University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road. An oneg will follow the service. Information: Rabbi Steve Montag at livingriversministries@alaska.net.

Lily of the Valley

COGIC

Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ, 2404 S. Barnette St., holds Intercessory prayer at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. The lesson focus is “Wise Speakers” from James 3:1-18. Worship service follows at noon. Elder Howard Hornbuckle is pastor.

Weekly Bible study is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Youth services are on Fridays at 7 p.m. Prayer also is held from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Information: 452-7594 (office), 452-5153 (pastor) or lovcogic@acsalaska.net.

Lord of Life Lutheran

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1005 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, offers a worship service at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning.

Holy Communion is celebrated each week. Lay Presider Sarah Ross leads worship on this 14th Sunday after Pentecost. Jim Kuhnert will give the message. Fellowship time follows worship. Rally Day for Spirit Club Sunday school also follows worship. Information: 488-6720 or www.alaska.net/~lordlife.

McGrath Road Baptist

McGrath Road Baptist Church, 1100 McGrath Road, holds Sunday school with classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and the main worship service at 11 a.m. This Sunday, Pastor Joel Smith will be preaching a sermon “Dealing With Our Feelings.” At the 6 p.m. service, Smith will be preaching again on believers’ rewards in heaven.

On Wednesdays at 7 p.m. is Bible study and prayer time.

Nursery is available for all services. Information: 457-4611 or www.mcgrathroadbaptistchurch.org.

Morning Star Baptist

Morning Star Baptist Church, School Road and Carbon Way, Healy, holds worship on Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Peter MacMaster will be preaching an August and September sermon series on the Ten Commandments. Sunday school for all ages is at 10 a.m., and there is a children’s church during the 11 a.m. service.  There will be a Bible study on the Book of Romans on Sundays at 7 p.m. at the church. Awana will begin Sept. 24; helpers are needed. Information: (907) 683-2704.

Mount Pleasant

Baptist

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3000 Peger Road, holds Sunday early morning worship service at 8 a.m., Sunday school and new membership class at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday worship service at 11 a.m.

First meet and greet fellowship is today at 6:30 p.m. Women Behind The Veil Ministry is every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Men’s ministry is every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Bible study is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Saturday morning prayer, every week, 9-10 a.m.

The Rev. Joe W. Blackburn is pastor. Information/transportation: 374-6055.

New Hope Church

New Hope Methodist Presbyterian Church, 2371 Bradway Road, North Pole, holds Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m. The sermon, “Growing a Merciful Heart,” will be presented by the Rev. Karen Martin Tichenor with scripture from Genesis 45:1-15, Romans 11:1-2a and Matthew 15:10-28.

Children ages 3-11 are invited to participate in a children’s activity during the sermon. Fellowship follows the service. Cry room facilities and nursery care are provided. Information: 488-9191.  New Jerusalem COGIC

New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 2515 Mission Road, North Pole, begins Sunday services with prayer at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship is at 11:30 a.m.

Weekly services include: Tuesday and Thursday prayer at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Bible study for adults and children’s church; and tonight at 7:30 p.m. is the young adults group. Information or transportation: 488-7320.

New Life Pentecostal

New Life Pentecostal Church, 2004 Discovery Drive, holds Sunday service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Robert Bagwill ministering. Sunday school and nursery are available. Weekly meetings are Wednesday 7:30 p.m.; ladies Bible study, Thursday 11 a.m.; Saturday “All Church Prayer” 11 a.m. Information call Pastor Bagwill 452-3853 or 457-6572.

North Pole Nazarene

North Pole Church of the Nazarene, Badger Road and Peridot Street, offers weekly nursery care, Sunday school for youth and adult Bible study beginning at 10 a.m. At the 11 a.m. worship service, the Rev. Dr. Richard Jones will speak on “The Pressure of Unfair Criticism” from Exodus 5:17-6:8. Following the service, a potluck dinner and world missions rally will be held. Nursery care and children’s church are available. Each Wednesday, Bible study for all ages is at 7 p.m. Information or transportation: 488-6173.

Oblates of

St. Benedict

The Oblates of St. Benedict meet this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Catholic Chancery, 1316 Peger Road. Men and women of all faiths are welcome.

Oblates meet on the third Sunday of every month from 1:30-3 p.m. to study the Rule of St. Benedict and how it works in our lives today. Information: 488-1956 or 457-6079.

Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Cathedral, 2501 Airport Way, holds Mass on Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. with Liturgy of the Word for Children and at 7:30 p.m.

Daily Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Today is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Masses offered at 12:10 p.m. and 7 p.m.  The Most Rev. Donald J. Kettler is pastor. Information: 474-9032.

St. James Temple

St. James Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 965 Farmers Loop, hosts Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday church service is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Bible study is Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m.

Church van is available for pick-up for services: 479-3732.

St. John Baptist

St. John Baptist Church, 802 17th Ave., hosts a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, and worship services at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Sunday school lesson is “A Maturing Life” with Scripture from Hebrews 5-11 - 6:12.

The Rev. Dr. Lawrence Ellison will deliver the message at 11 a.m. There will be no evening service.

On Wednesday at noon and 7 p.m. is Bible study. Saturday at 11 a.m. is prayer band. Information or transportation: 456-8541.

St. Matthew’s

Episcopal

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1029 First Ave., celebrates the Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 8, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Nursery is available.

Weekly activities include: Sundaya at 1 p.m., Gwitch’in Singing; Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Fairbanks Correctional Center Eucharist; Monday, 5:30 p.m., Vestry meeting; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist; Wednesday, 7 p.m., Holy Baptism and Eucharist; and Compline is prayed Sunday-Friday at midnight within the church.

Information: 456-5235 or www.stmatthewschurch.org.

St. Nicholas Catholic

At St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 707 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, today is a Holy Day of Obligation, the Assumption of Mary. Mass is at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Weekend Masses are held on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. and noon. Reconciliation is Saturday at 5 p.m. or by appointment.

Weekday Mass is Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. Benediction is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and on first Fridays at 7 p.m. Wednesday night at 6:40 p.m. the rosary is recited followed by Mass at 7 p.m. Information: 488-2595.

St. Paul Church

St. Paul Church, meeting at Fairhill Christian School Multipurpose room, 119 City Lights Blvd., will hold Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship will begin at 11 a.m.

The Rev. M.J. Thompson, assistant pastor of Corinthian Baptist Church, will bring the message at worship. Fellowship time will follow.

The Rev. Ben Shoemaker, St. Paul pastor, will hold Bible study on the book of Judges at his home Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Call 457-7751 for directions. Information: 457-6628 or www.stpaulchurchfairbanks.org.

St. Raphael

St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1125 Old Steese Highway North, meets for Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Masses at 9 a.m.; and Wednesday and Saturday Masses at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Patrick Bergquist is pastor. Information: 457-6603

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Church, 1602 10th Ave., holds the following Sunday services: 9:45 a.m., fellowship and coffee; 10 a.m., youth Sunday school and adult Bible study; 11 a.m., worship service.

Pastor Maj. Michael Bates will continue a series “God’s Promises in an Uncertain World.” This week’s message is “God’s Promises — You and Your Children” from Acts 2:39.

Prayer meeting and Bible study is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Woman’s program is the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.; men’s fellowship breakfast is the third Saturday of every month at 8 a.m. Call 452-3103 for Sunday service transportation.

Syndoulos Lutheran

Syndoulos Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, 4155 Geist Road, will hold a worship service Sunday at 10:30 a.m., followed by refreshments and fellowship. Information: 479-4324 or www.wels.net.  True Victory Baptist

True Victory Baptist Church, 11 Mile Richardson Highway, North Pole, holds worship service every Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. The Sunday school lesson this week is “Wise Speakers,” James 3:1-10, 13-18.

Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., and Bible study, 7 p.m., Wednesday. The theme for August is “His Grace is Sufficient.”   The Rev. Dr. Bob Garcia is interim pastor. Information and transportation: 488-1588.

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, an open and affirming congregation, meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 4448 Pikes Landing Road.

This Sunday ,the program will be “Showing Up” with speaker Susan Seefeldt. Whether it is an barn-raising, bedside vigil, political rally or a morning at UU, it is vital to our communities and ourselves that we show up. There will be a talk based on two essays by writer Anne Lamott. Susan Grace will lead music.  High school students are invited to join the adult service. Information: www.uuff.org, or call 451-8838.

University Baptist

University Baptist Church, 1197 University Ave., has Sunday morning services at 9 and 11 a.m. The topic will be “Cleansing the Temple.” There is 10 a.m. Bible study for all ages, and a nursery and cry room available with closed circuit TV of all services. Children’s church takes place during the 11 a.m. service.

Following that service, the college/career group will have its monthly luncheon at a member’s home.

Pastor Gary Cox will be speaking on “Giving — Out of Freedom” at the evening service at 6 p.m.

The Chinese Mission has a potluck followed by their weekly worship service (in Mandarin) on Fridays at 7 p.m. in Memory Hall. Information: 479-2440.

University

Presbyterian

University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road, holds Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Samuel Adams will preach a sermon titled “Chance, Choice or the Hand of God?” Children grades K-four have worship time during the service. An adult Bible study on the book of Proverbs will follow the service. Childcare is provided. A nursery is available for ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Victory Christian

Victory Christian Faith Center Church, 1500 Westwood Way, holds Sunday worship service at noon. Midweek Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The lesson is titled “A Subject Very Few People Understand: The Spirit Soul and Body” from 1 Thessalonians 5:23. Information: www.victorycfc.com. Bruce Campbell is pastor.

Zion Lutheran

Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Road, holds Saturday Nite Alive contemporary worship at 5 p.m.; Sunday traditional worship at 8:30 a.m.; Contemporary worship at 11 a.m. and Holy Communion is celebrated at all services. Nursery is available. Education Hour for all ages is held from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Pastor Kuehnert’s sermon this weekend is “For Where Your Treasure Is …” based on Matthew 6:19-21 and 13:44-46. Information: 456-7660 or www.zionfairbanks.org.