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Anglican Church

of St. George

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

Information 479-6493.

Baha’is of Nenana

The 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. The Wednesday devotional gathering is held at 7 p.m., at the same location. A barbecue in honor of Ben and Marvel Gurkhe, Baha’is visiting from Arizona, will begin at 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 707 Market St.

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.

Ed Butler, of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Phoenix, will be preaching Sunday. Ed and Joyce Butler are serving in Davao City, Mindanao Island, Philippines, and he preaches in Llanggo and Cebuano.

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. and a noon monthly potluck.

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 16th Sunday after Pentecost. Communion will be served.

On Sept. 7, the regular worship schedule will resume with services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 9:15 a.m.

On Wednesday mornings at 6:30 a.m., the Early Risers Men’s Bible Study meets over coffee. On Thursdays at noon, the Circle of Sages Bible Study for seniors meets for a study, fellowship and lunch beginning with the study “When Religion Becomes Evil” on Thursday. Bring a sack lunch.

Information: www.clcfairbanks.org or 479-4947.

Christian Men’s Group

A Christian Men’s Group, led by Fr. Gerald Ornowski, MIC, meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the House of Prayer adjacent to Sacred Heart Cathedral. The group is open to men of all denominations. No fees or requirements. The topic for Monday is “True Self: Divine Indwelling.”

Information: 456-4853.

Community Baptist

Community Baptist Church, Badger and Repp roads, holds worship service on Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Morrie Fisher will continue his series “That’s Not In the Bible” with “God Won’t Put More On You Than You Can Handle.”

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.

There is no Awana meeting this week.

Information: 488-4511.

Community of Christ

Community of Christ, 822 Lowell Road, will meet Sunday for worship. Elder Judy Anderson of Anchorage will be the speaker.

There will be a supper at 5 p.m. followed by an ordination service for Kate and Chris Steinel at 6 p.m. Both are being ordained to the office of elder.

Information: 457-4921 or 457-1294.

Congregation

Or HaTzafon

Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive, will hold Shabbat at 7:30 p.m. today. This week’s service will be led by Randall Miller.

The oneg will be hosted by Jane Kauvar in memory of the yahrzeit of Abraham Kauvar. The Torah portion for this week is Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17.

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 Lutheran order of worship. Sunday school will resume Sept. 7.

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.

Denali Bible Chapel

Denali Bible Chapel, 1201 Lathrop St., holds worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Pastor Jim Wisland speaking on “Wives” from Ephesians 5:22-24. Nursery care is provided for children 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. The midweek Bible studies and men’s Bible study will resume in September.

Information: 456-5157 or www.denalibiblechapel.org.

Door of Hope

Door of Hope Church, 270 Fairhill Road, hosts worship services weekly at 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Alan Corrick will be speaking Saturday and Sunday. His message is titled “Yielding to God Together.”

There are three classes for children during the services. These are kindergarten to third-grade, fourth- to sixth-grade and seventh- to eighth-grade or junior high.

There is a nursery for children under 3, and classes for children ages 3-4.

Information: 457-4673 or www.doorofhopechurch.org.

Fairbanks Christian Center

At Fairbanks Christian Center, 1448 Cobb Road, Apostle Roosevelt Gray will continue the message “God Make Us One” from Nehemiah 8.

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 Saturday at 9 p.m. on KJNP and on PreachingonDemand.com. Roosevelt Jr. and Henrine Gray are the pastors.

Information: 490-0070 or www.comfaithfcc.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, Brian Scarbrough will give a sermon titled “Trenton, Calvary and the Nile.”

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. Family fun night will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Growden Pavilion at Growden Park. 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 are 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 are at 10 a.m., and the evening service is at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker at all services will be Mark Zweifel. Nursery is available for infants to age 2 during the services.

Information: www.fairbanksfirstaog.org, or call 474-9112.

First Presbyterian

At First Presbyterian Church, 547 Seventh Ave., on Sunday, Aug. 24, Pastor Andrew Ekblad will be preaching on Acts 7:54-8:3, “Trusting God in the Dark.” 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 meet at the church from 5-7:30 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, “The Gift of Time,” will be given by the Rev. Tom Telfer. There will be a hope and healing service at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Sunday school classes will begin 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.; 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. (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 a joint service in English and Korean. Nursery and children’s church are available during worship hour. Following this service, there will be a potluck dinner.

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, will not hold a service this Sunday. Worship will be at the Northern District Headquarters, New Jerusalem COGIC, 2515 Mission Road, North Pole. Services will begin at 11 a.m. with the superintendent, Pastor Otis McCormick.

Regular church services will resume with 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.

Contact Pastor John Quarles for information 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 are 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.

Journey Christian

Journey Christian Church holds a service on Sunday at 10 a.m. at Regal Goldstream 16 Theater. The sermon will be on “Transformational Leadership.”

There is a nursery for little ones and Sunday school groups for K-12. Journey also offers small group opportunities.

Information: 455-4433 or www.journeyalaska.org.

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 “Prayerful Community” from James 5:7-18.

Worship service follows at noon. A brunch will follow the service.

Bible study is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Youth activity night is on Fridays at 7 p.m. Prayer is held from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.

Elder Howard Hornbuckle is pastor.

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

Morning Star Baptist

Morning Star Baptist Church, School Road and Carbon Way, Healy, holds worship on Sunday at 11 a.m. Bruce and Joanne Carter will relate their mission work in Africa.

Sunday school for all ages is at 10 a.m., and there is a children’s church during the 11 a.m. service.

Bible study is canceled for this week. It will resume Sept. 7 on the 12th Chapter of Romans.

High school youths will rally at the Thomas home at 6 p.m., Sept. 7.

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 is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday worship service at 11 a.m.

New membership class will be at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7.

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, is at 9-10 a.m.

The Rev. Joe W. Blackburn is pastor.

Information/transportation: 374-6055.

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 Friday 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 worship at 1 p.m., with Pastor Bob Bagwill ministering.

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 “The Pressure of Thankless Labor” from Exodus 5:1-23.

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, begins the fall Mass schedule with Mass on Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. with Liturgy of the Word for children and at 11:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish will begin on Sept. 7 at 1 p.m.

Daily Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 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.

The 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 Consistent Life” with Scripture from Hebrews 11:1-12. Minister Karen 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. 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. There will be an in-gathering of food items for the food pantry before the service.

Information: 488-9329 or the Rev. Luis Uzueta, vicar, at 488-7660.

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. Weather permitting, the last service will conclude outside. Nursery is available. This Sunday at 10:30 a.m., there is a Sunday school planning meeting. All present and former Sunday school teachers are invited.

Weekly activities include: The church office will be closed Monday; Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. is Holy Eucharist; Wednesday at 7 p.m. is Holy Eucharist (with Holy Baptism); Thursday at 5:30 p.m. is St. Matthew’s Endowment Board meeting; and Compline is prayed Sunday through Friday at midnight within the church.

St. Matthew’s health ministry will host a community wide presentation on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) on Sept. 11, with Dr. Fred Schramm. Soup at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation at 6:30 p.m.

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 through Friday at 9 a.m. Benediction is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and on first Fridays at 7 p.m. On Wednesday night at 6:40 p.m., the rosary is recited followed by Mass at 7 p.m. Religious education registration begins Monday. Register after Mass or at the office.

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. and worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. D. Leonard Gulstrom of the Maine Congregational Church in Limington, Maine, will preach. Fellowship time will follow.

The Rev. Ben 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 Catholic

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: At 9:45 a.m. is fellowship and coffee; 10 a.m. is youth Sunday school and adult Bible study; 11 a.m. is 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 — In Those Latter Years” from Ecclesiastes 9:10.

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 “Prayerful Community,” James 5:13-18.

Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., and Bible study is at 7 p.m. on 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 “UU History Part 3: What does it mean to be a liberal religion — in the past and in this important election year?” Susan Seefeldt, lay leader. Vera Alexander, 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. This Sunday, there will be a guest speaker for the morning services and the Lord’s Supper will be observed at both.

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 youth of the church will lead the evening service at 6 p.m.

On Sept. 12, the college/career group has dinner at 6 p.m. at a private home followed by golf Frisbee. 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 “Insistent God.”

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 ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Zion Lutheran

Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Road, holds Saturday Nite Alive Contemporary at 5 p.m. and Sunday traditional worship at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary worship at 11 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated at all services, and nursery is available. Education hour for all ages is held from 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Seminarian Michael Steckel will preach this weekend. His sermon is based on the parable of the wedding feast “Many Are Called, but Few are Chosen.”

High school youths in the community are invited to join us for THIRST! which will be held at Zion at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Wednesday education night activities will resume Sept. 10.

Information: 456-7660 or www.zionfairbanks.org.