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Alaska Buddhist Center

Alaska Buddhist Center—Rimay Tenzin Ling meets Mondays and Wednesdays at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, 4448 Pikes Landing Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for setup followed by chanting and opening meditation at 6:15 p.m.

Monday’s program will feature a short video and discussion of the teachings given over the previous week by visiting lama, Yeshi Tulku Rinpoche. Wednesday’s weekly meetings alternate with meditations focusing on the Heart Sutra and Tong Len “exchange meditation.” Information: 456-4780.

Anglican Church

of St. George

The Anglican Church of St. George will host 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. Information 479-6493.

Baha’is of Nenana

Baha’is of Nenana host a devotional gathering at 7 p.m., every Wednesday at the Reed home, 516 E. First St. Information: (907) 832-1047.

Bible Baptist Church

At Bible Baptist Church, 32 Adak Ave., Sunday services begin 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. A second service begins at 11 a.m. The 6 p.m. service features a Bible message and singing. Nursery and junior church services for all children are provided at each service. Transportation call 452-1407, ext. 1423.

Bible Study Seminar

Precept Ministries International will host inductive Bible study seminars for men, women and teens at Fairhill Community Church of God. The fee is $45 for one or both all day sessions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register by Saturday. Information: 488-2088 or janellerychener@yahoo.com.  Blessing of the Animals

The annual Blessing of the Animals will take place on the Feast of St. Francis on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Sacred Heart Cathedral, 2501 Airport Way. All domestic animals and their owners are welcome. Information: 488-9072.

Chena Ridge Friends (Quakers)

Chena Ridge Friends Meeting (Quakers) meets on Sunday at Hidden Hill Friends Center, 2682 Goldhill Road, for singing at 9:30 a.m., unprogrammed worship at 10 a.m. followed by fellowship and tea at 11 a.m. Information: meeting clerks at 479-6854 or 479-5251 or www.alaskafriends.org

Christ Lutheran

Christ Lutheran Church, Farmers Loop and Iniakuk Avenue, hosts Sunday worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Susan Granata officiating. Communion will be served at both services. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m. On Wednesday at 6:30 a.m., the Early Risers Men’s Bible Study meets. On Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. is an adult study. On Thursdays at noon, the Circle of Sages Bible Study for seniors meets. Information: www.clcfairbanks.org or 479-4947.

Christian Men’s Group

The Christian Men’s Group, led by the Rev. Gerald Ornowski, MIC, will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, at the House of Prayer adjacent to Sacred Heart Cathedral. The topic will be “Men Blessing Men.” Open to Christian men of all denominations. Information: 456-4853.

Christian Women

Fellowship

Christian Women Fellowship, Inc. will sponsor a sit-down dinner fellowship at 6 p.m. today in the Hutchison High School dining room on Geist Road. Cost: $15.

The topic, “Women Seeking the Heart of God,” will be given by Margaret Smith of the Protestant Women of the Chapel, Fort Wainwright. Information: 452-7579 or 479-4873.

Cold Mountain

Zen Center

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

Community Covenant

Community Covenant Church, 2136 McCullam Ave., hosts worship service at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available for infants through age 3. Junior church is available for children ages 4 to sixth grade. Refreshments will be after the service. Pastor Rick Hinkey will be preaching from 1 Corinthians II, “The Point of the Lord’s Supper.” Information: 456-6553 or www.covenantfairbanks.org.

Community of Christ

Community of Christ, 822 Lowell Road, will meet Sunday at 5 p.m. for supper followed by a Holy Communion worship service. Elder Willa Frey will bring the message on the theme “Keep My Commandments.” A men’s activity will be held at the church at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Craft night will be held at the church on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Information: 457-4921 or 457-1294.

Congregation

Or HaTzafon

High Holiday services will be held at Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive. Shabbat Shuvah services will be held at 7:30 p.m. today. On Saturday at 10 a.m. will be Torah and Bagels and at 6 p.m., potluck and Havdallah service. Erev Yom Kippur on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. is the Kol Nidre service. On Thursday, Yom Kippur, the schedule is: 10 a.m., morning service; 12:30-1:30 p.m., guided meditation; 4 p.m., Yizkor service at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge; 4:30 p.m., Mincha service at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge; 6 p.m., Neilla service at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge; 7 p.m., Break the Fast at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. 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. Sunday worship will follow the Presbyterian order of worship with Communion. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.; worship is at 11 a.m. There will be Bible study Monday at 7:30 p.m. Presbytery of the Yukon will meet Thursday through Saturday at Delta Presbyterian Church. Information: The Rev. Dr. Carin Bjorn von Letzendorf (Pastor Bear), 895-4322 or deltafaith@wildak.net.  Denali Bible Chapel

At Denali Bible Chapel, 1201 Lathrop St., worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Pastor Jim Wisland speaking. 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, starts at 10:30 a.m. Awana is Tuesday night at 6:30. This week, it is sports night. Midweek Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The 60th anniversary is Oct. 12. Information: 456-5157 or www.denalibiblechapel.org.

Fairbanks

Christian Center

At Fairbanks Christian Center, 1448 Cobb Road, Sunday services starts with corporate prayer at 10:30 a.m. followed by morning service at 11 a.m. A nursery is provided for infants to age 2. Sunday evening service starts at 7 p.m. Thursday night Bible study starts at 7 p.m. The TV broadcast airs every Saturday at 9 p.m. on KJNP. Roosevelt Jr. and Henrine Gray are pastors. Information: 490-0070 or www.comfaithfcc.org.

Seventh-day

Adventist

Fairbanks Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1811 Farmers Loop, hosts Sabbath School Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Saturday with classes ranging from infants to three adult classes with worship at 11 a.m. Aaron Dasher will give a sermon titled, “Moses and the Power of God.” Odea Sigh is pastor. Information: fairbanksadventist@acsalaska.net or 479-6070.

Farewell Avenue

Christian

Farewell Avenue Christian Church, 100 Farewell Ave., hosts Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. and worship and Communion at 11 a.m. Nursery and children’s class are available during both services. Brion Pinkerton is minister. Information: 456-6123.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 811 First Ave., hosts services every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. and every Wednesday at 7 p.m. This week’s sermon lesson is “Unreality.” Sunday school is available for ages up to 20, as well as child care for young children.

First Church of God

in Christ

First Church of God in Christ, 308 Ladd Ave., hosts a celebration of praise Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 7 p.m. is Christian education class, “Kingdom Anointing.” Thursday at 7 p.m. is spiritual pathways class. Information: Pastor Herb McCormick at 452-6835.

First Presbyterian

At First Presbyterian Church, 547 Seventh Ave., on Sunday, Sandy Hampton will be preaching on Acts 9:1-9, “Why Do You Persecute Me?” The traditional service starts at 8:45 a.m. followed by the contemporary service at 11 a.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. Nursery is provided at both services. Sunday school for all ages is at 10 a.m. 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, “Celebrate the Gift of People,” will be given by the Rev. Tom Telfer. Sunday school classes will be held at 9:45 and 11 a.m. Nursery is available at the 9:45 and 11 a.m. services. Information: 452-2956.

Fort Wainwright

Northern Lights Religious Education Center, building 3430: Sunday services, Protestant Sunday School is at 10 a.m.; Protestant worship is at 11 a.m.; Protestant Youth of the Chapel is at 5 p.m.; on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. is Protestant Women of the Chapel; Protestant Men of the Chapel is Saturday at 8 a.m. (second and fourth Saturdays of the month).

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

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

Fundraiser for

Myanmar

Partners Relief and Development announces its fifth annual banquet Saturday at Friends Community Church, 1485 30th Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 by The Works Catering with a 24-foot homemade dessert bar. Tickets are $13 in advance or $16 at the door; tickets for children 12 and under are $6. Tickets: Good News Bible and Book Store, Friends Community Church or call 457-6041. Proceeds will provide education and medicine for those affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Myanmar.

Grace Lutheran

Grace Lutheran Church, an orthodox Lutheran church, meets at the church in Pioneer Park on Sundays at 1 p.m. Information: www.gracefairbanks.com or 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, hosts Sunday prayer at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. The Sunday school lesson is “Empowered Community” from Acts 2:1-17. Sunday worship starts at noon. Prayer is held at the church every Wednesday at 7 p.m., and Bible study is every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Every second Friday of the month, there is a prayer shut-in starting at 10 p.m. Children’s church classes are available every second and fourth Thursday. Information: Pastor John Quarles, 458-7172.

Journey Christian Church

Journey Christian Church meets Sundays at 10 a.m. at Regal Goldstream 16 Theater. The sermon this week will be “Porn Sunday.” A nursery is available and Sunday school groups for children K-12. 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., hosts Intercessory prayer at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. The lesson focus is “Empowered Community” from Acts 2:1-17. Worship service follows at noon. Guest speaker is Elder John Miller. Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. followed by evening worship at 7:30. Bible study is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Youth activity night is Fridays at 7 p.m. Prayer is held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. Elder Howard Hornbuckle is pastor. Information: 452-7594 (office), 452-5153 (pastor) or lovcogic@acsalaska.net.

McGrath Road Baptist

McGrath Road Baptist Church, 1100 McGrath Road, hosts Sunday school with classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m. This Sunday, guest missionary to Peru Tim Whatley will preach on missions at the 11 a.m. worship service, the 6 p.m. service and each evening next week from 7-8. 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, hosts Sunday worship at 11 a.m., Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. and a children’s church during the 11 a.m. service. Pastor Peter MacMaster’s October sermon series is on the prophet Habakkuk. Bible study will be Sunday at 7 p.m. High school youths will meet at the Thomas home at 6 p.m. Sunday. Awana for ages 3 through fifth grade meets Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the church. Information: (907) 683-2704.

New Hope Church

New Hope Methodist Presbyterian Church, 2371 Bradway Road, North Pole, hosts Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. The sermon, “Command or Suggestion,” will be given by the Rev. Karen Martin Tichenor. Fellowship time follows the service. Sunday school for all ages begins at 11 a.m. Cry room facilities and nursery care are provided. Information: 488-9191 or newhopempc.com.   New Life Pentecostal

New Life Pentecostal Church, 2204 Discovery Drive, hosts Sunday school at 1 p.m. with classes for all ages. Worship service begins at 2 p.m. with Pastor Robert Bagwill ministering. Nursery is available for both services. 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 457-6572 or www.nulyf.org.

North Pole Nazarene

North Pole Church of the Nazarene, Badger Road and Peridot Street, offers weekly nursery care, Sunday school for youths and adult Bible study beginning at 10 a.m. At the 11 a.m. worship service, the church will join 18,000 other congregations in the International Church of the Nazarene in celebration of the denomination’s centennial. The presiding general superintendent, the Rev. Dr. Jesse C. Middendorf, will give the centennial sermon. Holy Communion will be celebrated. 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.

River of Life

Ministries

River of Life Ministries, 1020 25th Ave., hosts family fellowship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Youth ministry begins at 11 a.m. followed by praise and worship, prayer and Biblical discussion on the “The Security of the Believer.” Bring your Bibles and notebook for an interactive service. Oct. 12 will be the bring-a-dish supper following the services. Information: Pastor Cheryl Evans at 474-1611 or riveroflifealaska@alaska.net.

Sacred Heart

Cathedral

At Sacred Heart Cathedral, 2501 Airport Way, Celebrations of the Word with Holy Communion will take place Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. with Liturgy of the Word for Children and at 11:30 a.m. Religious education for children and adults takes place Sunday at 10:15 a.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 “Everyone is Lost in Sin.” The Rev. Lawrence Ellison, pastor, will deliver the messages at both services. 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. Fellowship follows the service. Information: 488-9329 or the Rev. Luis Uzueta, vicar, at 488-7660.

St. Mark’s Parish

St. Mark’s Catholic Parish, on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will celebrate one worship service Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Schaible Auditorium in the Bunnell Building. Lay Presider Myron Dosch will lead a Liturgy of Word With Holy Communion. There will be no 5:30 p.m. service. The Rev. Gerald Ornowski, MIC, is pastor. Information: 474-6776.

St. Matthew’s

Episcopal

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1029 First Ave., commemorates St. Francis on Sunday during the Eucharists at 8, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. with the annual blessing of the animals (stuffed and otherwise). The well-behaved are blessed inside during the service. More exuberant and larger animals are blessed outside after the services. On Sunday, the 9:15 Eucharist is the Rite VIII Children’s Eucharist, and the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist will include the debut of a special hymn by the St. Matthew’s choir written by the choir director. Weekly activities include: Sunday at 1 p.m. is Gwitch’in singing; Sunday at 2:30 p.m. is Fairbanks Correctional Center Eucharist; Monday at noon is homeless committee meeting; Wednesday Eucharists are at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday at 6 p.m. is education for ministry; Thursday at 10:30 a.m. is Pioneers’ Home Eucharist; Thursday at 7 p.m. is adult discussion; Friday at 5 p.m. is Hannah Solomon’s 100th birthday party at the Convention Center; Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. is morning prayer; Compline is prayed at midnight Sunday through Friday. Information: 456-5235 or www.stmatthewschurch.org.

St. Nicholas Catholic

At St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 707 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, this weekend is “Priestless Sunday.” Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion will be Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. and noon. Daily Mass is Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. Benediction is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and tonight at 7. On 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 host Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ben Shoemaker, St. Paul pastor, will preach. Fellowship will follow. Shoemaker will host Bible study 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 Mass on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Masses are at 9 a.m.; Wednesday and Saturday Masses are at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Patrick Bergquist is pastor. Information: call 457-6603.

Shannon Park Baptist

Shannon Park Baptist Church, 409 Lazelle Road, hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Bible study is at 9:45 a.m. The women’s Bible study will study Psalms in a Beth Moore Bible study at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Awana will start Sunday at 6 p.m. for ages 3 (before Sept. 1) through sixth grade. Pastor Kelly Weaver will host the Sunday evening service. A nursery will be provided. Information: www.shannonparkchurch.com.

Syndoulos Lutheran

Syndoulos Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, 4155 Geist Road, will host a worship service Sunday at 10:30 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship. Sunday school and adult Bible class begin at 9:30 a.m. Information: 479-4324 or www.wels.net.  True Victory Baptist

True Victory Baptist Church, 11 Mile Richardson Highway, North Pole, hosts worship service every Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., and Bible study is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Dr. Bob Garcia is interim pastor. Information and transportation: 488-1588.

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, 4448 Pikes Landing Road, an open and affirming congregation, meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. The Sunday program will be “Sea Ice, People and Polar Bears: What is ethical in a changing Arctic?” with speaker Amy Lauren Lovecraft, a political science associate professor at UAF. Lovecraft will discuss the relationships between humans, animals and geophysical formations and how climate change is altering such relationships. David Welch will lay lead. Religious Exploration classes are available during the morning service for children to eighth grade. High school students may join the adult service followed by youth group. Information: www.uuff.org or 451-8838.

University Baptist

University Baptist Church, 1197 University Ave., has Sunday morning services at 9 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. The topic is “Our Promised Inheritance.” Bible study for all ages is at 10 a.m. A nursery and a cry room are available at all services, and children’s church is held during the 11 a.m. service. At the 6 p.m. service, Pastor Gary Cox will be speaking on “Exalt the Lord.” Each Friday, the Chinese Mission has a 7 p.m. potluck and worship service (in Mandarin) in Memory Hall. Information: 479-2440 or UniversityBaptistChurch.net.

University

Presbyterian

University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road, will honor World Communion Sunday. Sunday school for children and adults starts at 9:30 a.m., and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Commissioned Lay Pastor Lois Hildenbrand will give a sermon titled “Freedom Rules.” Holy Communion will be served. Living Waters, a multi-generational program, is Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for worship, study, food and fun. There is a nursery during the service for children 6 weeks to age 5. Information: 479-6728.

University Park Bible

University Park Bible Church, 3681 Sandvik St., hosts morning worship service from 10-11 a.m. and is followed by Sunday school for all ages. Pastor Jeff Wagner will be preaching on “True Peace Comes From Remission From Sin” based on Scriptures from Isaiah 48:12-22. The adult Sunday school is studying “Doctrines of the Faith,” a study on the characteristics of God. The monthly potluck will also be held. Information: 479-2442.

Zion Lutheran

Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Road, hosts Saturday Nite Alive Contemporary at 5 p.m., 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 9:45-10:45 a.m. The theme is “It’s All About Jesus — Follow Me” with Pastor Kuehnert’s sermon, “Disciples of Jesus Produce Fruit,” based on Matthew 21:33-43. At Wednesday education nights, the buffet dinner is from 5:30-6:15 p.m. ($3 per person), followed by Confirmation, fellowship and Bible study for all ages. Information: 456-7660 or www.zionfairbanks.org.