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Assembly of God Church

Assembly of God Central Mission Church, 3558 Goldizen Ave., holds an English service Sundays at 10 a.m.; Korean service at 11 a.m.; and an English service at 7 p.m. Starting in September, youth group Bible study will be each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Leonard John is pastor.

Pick-up service is available for services, call 452-4866 one day in advance for a ride.

Baha’is of Nenana

The Baha’is of Nenana host children’s classes on Sundays, 4 p.m., at the Nenana Baha’i Center, 516 E. First St., Nenana. The Wednesday devotional gathering is canceled for Aug. 27. Information: (907) 832-1047.

Bible Baptist Church

At Bible Baptist Church, 32 Adak Ave., Sunday services are at 8:30, 10 and 11 a.m.; and 6 p.m.

Dr. Bob Sanders of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Kingsport, Tenn., will be here Sunday through Wednesday for a Bible conference and will be preaching this Sunday at all services.

Nursery and junior church services for all children are provided at each service. 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. Worship is at 10 a.m. followed by fellowship and tea at 11 a.m.

From noon to 2 p.m. there will be a recap of the Friends General Conference gathering. If you attended, share your experiences.

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 Bartholomew, Apostle Sunday. Communion will be served.

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

Cold Mountain

Zen Center

Cold Mountain Zen Center, 5110 Aeronca Ave., meets for meditation practice Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 378-6657, info@coldmountainzencenter.org, www.coldmountainzencenter.org.  

Community Baptist

Community Baptist Church, Badger and Repp roads, holds worship service on Sunday at 11 a.m. Lennie Hartman will bring a message from Acts 4. 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 men will meet Saturday for breakfast at the church at 8 a.m. Awana registration will continue this Sunday between and after services. Awana family game night is Sunday, 5-6 p.m. “Reducing the Risk” DVD will be shown after the 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 Doesn’t Come Easily” from Matthew 25:1-13 will be given by Pastor Rick Hinkey.

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

Community of Christ

Community of Christ, 822 Lowell Road, will hold services on Sunday. A 5 p.m. supper will be followed by a worship service at 6 p.m. Elder Sandy Besser lead the service. The theme will be “Liberate Justice.” A short business meeting will follow to elect delegates to Mission Conference. Information: 457-4921 or 457-1294.

Congregation

Or HaTzafon

Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive, will hold Shabbat at 7:30 p.m., Friday.    This week’s service will be led by Thad Keener. The oneg will be hosted by Rivka Miller in honor of sister Sara. The Torah portion for this week is Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12 — 11:25).   Information: 456-1002 or www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon.  Delta Junction churches

Delta Presbyterian and Faith Lutheran churches worship together at Milepost 266.5 Richardson Highway in Delta Junction. This week, the 10 a.m. service will follow the Presbyterian order of worship.

Bible study is Monday at 7:30 p.m. Information: The Rev. Dr. Carin Bjorn von Letzendorf (Pastor Bear) 895-4322 or deltafaith@wildak.net.

Fairbanks Christian

Center

At Fairbanks Christian Center, 1448 Cobb Road, Apostle Roosevelt Gray will continue the message “God Make Us One” from Ezekiel 37:22 and John 11:51-54, on the children of God uniting into one body.

Services start 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. Pastor Lois Hildebrandt will preside. A coffee and fellowship time follows each service.

An all-church potluck on Aug. 31 after the 10 a.m. service will welcome Interim Pastor Bill Ottum from Anchorage.

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, Pastor Odea Sigh will give a sermon titled “No Excuses.”

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 available during both services.

Brion Pinkerton is minister. Information: 456-6123.

First Assembly of God

First Assembly of God, 2830 Airport Way, holds Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Morning worship and children’s church is at 10 a.m. with Pastor Paul McDonald. The evening service at 6:30 p.m. will feature the documentary “Epicenter 2008.” Nursery is available for infants to age 2. Information: www.fairbanksfirstaog.org, or call 474-9112.

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 “Mind.”

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

First Presbyterian

At First Presbyterian Church, 547 Seventh Ave., Sunday, Pastor Andrew Ekblad will be preaching on Acts 7. The traditional service starts at 8:45 a.m. followed by the contemporary service at 11 a.m. Nursery is provided at both services.

The youth group will meeting at the church from 5-7:30 p.m. A youth group parent meeting will be at 5 p.m. Information: 452-2406 or www.fairbanksfirstpres.com.

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, “We Shalt Not Forget,” will be given by David Rumph.

Sunday school classes will begin on Sept. 7. 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 p.m. 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 Sunday School at 10 a.m. (during school year); Protestant worship at 11 a.m.; Protestant Youth of the Chapel at 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel; Protestant Men of the Chapel, Saturday at 8 a.m. (2nd and 4th 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 (Tues. and Thurs.); 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 “Can You See the Kingdom of God?” Nursery and children’s church are available during worship hour. There is a Native worship service at 6 p.m. Information: 456-4542.

Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran Church, CLC, meets at the church in Pioneer Park on Sunday at 1 p.m. Information: www.gracefairbanks.com or contact Pastor Jay Hartmann at jh@gci.net or 452-1236.

Greater New Hope COGIC

Greater New Hope Church of God in Christ, 3510 College Road, holds Sunday prayer at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. The subject will be “Godly Servants” from James 4:1-12. This Sunday, the noon worship sermon is titled “Home-made Religion” from Judges 17:1-6.

Prayer 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 Thursday are children’s church classes.

Superintendent Otis McCormick and the Northern District Church of God in Christ will meet on Tuesday at Greater New Hope COGIC for the monthly meeting. Services begin at 7 p.m. with prayer. The COGIC Evangelist Department will be in charge of the program. Pastor Matthew Hampton of New Beginnings COGIC will be the speaker. Information: Pastor John Quarles at 458-7172.

Intercultural

Assembly of God

Intercultural Assembly of God, 720 25th Ave., holds Sunday morning Christian education at 9:45 a.m. for all ages, Sunday morning worship and children’s church at 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening worship is at 6 p.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. Fellowship and luncheon 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: “Godly Servants” from James 4:1-12. Worship service follows at noon. Elder Howard Hornbuckle is pastor.

Weekly Bible study is held 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.

A back to school youth activity night and Mexican buffet will be held tonight. There will be games, poems, praise dances, skits, instrumental solos and more. 

Information: 452-7594 (office), 452-5153 (pastor) or lovcogic@acsalaska.net.

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 “Jesus and Our Troubles,” from John Chapter 11. At the 6 p.m. service, Smith will be preaching another message from the Word of God. 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 Sundays at 7 p.m. Awana will begin on 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.

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 “Working Together” will be presented by the Rev. Karen Martin Tichenor with Scripture from Exodus 1:8-2:10, Romans 12:1-8, 29-32 and Matthew 16:13-20. Cry room facilities and nursery care are provided.

A congregational meeting will follow the service and the all-church picnic begins at noon. For information or directions to picnic, call 488-9191 or go to newhopempc.com.  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, will hold a Back 2 School Bash with a drama, silent praise teams, food and fellowship at 4 p.m. Saturday. Sunday worship is at 1 p.m., with Miniature Ministries and other activities for younger children. Wednesday Bible study is at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday ladies Bible study is at 11 a.m.; Saturday “All Church Prayer” is at 11 a.m.  Information: Pastor Bagwill at 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, pastor, will speak on “Giving God’s Way” from Exodus 35:4 - 36:7. 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.

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. The fall schedule will resume Aug. 30.

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 Confident Life” with scripture from Hebrews 10:19-36. Minister Karen Ellison will deliver the message at 11 a.m. There will be no evening service.

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

St. Jude’s Episcopal

St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 3408 Laurance Road, North Pole, celebrates Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., with Sunday school in the Christian education room. Fellowship follows the service. Information: 488-9329 or the Rev. Luis Uzueta, vicar, at 488-7660.

St. Mark Catholic

St. Mark Catholic parish, on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will begin its fall schedule on Sunday, Aug. 31. Masses are at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. every Sunday in Schaible Auditorium, Bunnell Building. Weekday Masses are at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Catholic Center, 514 Copper Lane.

Student meetings are 5:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Catholic Center. Classes in Bible study and adult religious education will begin in October. The parish is open to off-campus people as well. The Rev. Gerald Ornowski, MIC, is pastor. Information: 456-4853 or gso@uaf.edu.

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. This Sunday, the Health Ministry will be checking blood pressures in the Parish Hall between services; the prayer shawl committee is meeting at 1 p.m.; and there is Gwitch’in singing at 1 p.m.

Weekly activities include: Tuesday, 11:15 a.m., Denali Center Eucharist; Tuesday, 5 p.m., Health Ministry; Wednesday Eucharists at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Pioneers’ Home 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, 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-Friday at 9 a.m. Benediction is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and on first Fridays at 7 p.m. Wednesday 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. led by Pastor Ben Shoemaker. Worship will begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Terrill Heaps, Anglican Catholic guest minister, will preach God’s word. Fellowship time will follow.

Shoemaker 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 Money” from James 2:5.

Prayer meeting and Bible study is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Women’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 a luncheon potluck. 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 “People of Godly Behavior,” James 4:1-12.

Prayer meeting, 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 is “Books That Have Inspired Us” with lay leader and discussion moderator Mike Walleri. Members of UUFF’s Hungry Book Club will present some of their favorite literary gems in a panel discussion. Bring a pen and paper to take notes for your next expedition to the library or bookstore. Marsh Sousa will lead music.  Children’s education is over for the summer, but children are always welcome. 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 “Honoring the Lord’s Day.” 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.

The topic will be “Honoring Marriage” 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, hold Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Janice Adams will preach a sermon titled “Who Do You Say That I Am?” Children grades K-four are invited to their own special worship time during the service. An adult Bible study on the Book of Proverbs will follow the service. Childcare is provided.

Children are invited to worship. There is a nursery available during the service for children from 6 weeks to age 5.

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.