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Alaska New Life Outreach

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

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

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. The Holy Day, the Birth of the Bab, will be celebrated with prayers, songs, stories and refreshments on Oct. 19 at the same address, beginning at 7 p.m. and on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. with a games day and bonfire at Mile 311.8 Parks Highway. Information: (907) 832-1047.

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 8 a.m.

Sunday school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m. with two adult studies. On Wednesday at 6:30 a.m., the Early Risers Men’s Bible Study meets over coffee, and at 6:15 p.m., there is an adult study. On Thursdays at noon, the Circle of Sages Bible Study for seniors meets for study, fellowship and lunch. Information: www.clcfairbanks.org or 479-4947.

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 Baptist

Community Baptist Church, Repp and Badger roads, North Pole, hosts worship service Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Morrie Fisher will bring the message from Ecclesiastes 3.

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. Awana begins at 5 p.m. on Sunday with crazy sock night.  Information: 488-4511.

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 served after the service.

Pastor Rick Hinkey will be preaching from 2 Timothy 2, “The Incredible Difficulty of Following Jesus.” 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 and fellowship. A worship service will follow at 6 p.m. on the theme “Plea for Peace.” Elder Chris Steinel will be in charge.

Craft night will be at the church Thursday at 6:30 p.m. with quilts and blankets and crafts for men. Information: 457-4921 or 457-1294.

Congregation

Or HaTzafon

Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive, will host Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m. today led by intern Rabbi Elyssa Auster. This week’s oneg will be sponsored by Jerry Lipka in memory of the yahrzeit of Sam Lipka. The Torah portion is Ha’Azinu. Deuteronomy 32:1–52:1. 

On Saturday at 10 a.m. will be Torah and Bagels.

For Sukkot services, Monday and Tuesday, call David Crowson at 687-7874.   Information: 456-1002 or www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon.

Corinthian Baptist

Corinthian Baptist Church of Fairbanks, 1679 23rd Ave., on Sunday will host the School of Discipleship at 9:30 a.m., Moments with the Master (morning prayer) at 10:30 a.m., worship celebration at 11 a.m. and the annual music and arts ministry celebration at 4 p.m.

On Wednesday at 7 p.m. is W.O.W., Word On Wednesday, and Friday at 7 p.m. is Fresh Wind Friday. S. Anthony Justice is pastor. Information:

456-4585.

Delta Junction churches

Delta Presbyterian and Faith Lutheran churches worship together at Milepost 266.5 Richardson Highway in Delta Junction. Today at 7 p.m., there will be a worship service with Communion for the Presbytery of Yukon meeting.

Sunday worship will follow the Lutheran order of worship with Communion. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.; worship is at 11 a.m.

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

Denali Bible Chapel will celebrate its 60th anniversary Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at its original meeting place, the Odd Fellows Hall, 825 First Ave., with John Miller speaking. Nursery care is provided for children 2 years and younger.

Youth for the Lord, a Sunday school program for ages 3 to sixth grade, starts at 10:30 a.m. along with the junior high class at 1201 Lathrop St. Awana is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Midweek Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Information: 456-5157 or www.denalibiblechapel.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.

This week, Pastor Odea Sigh will host a Communion service. Information: 479-6070 or fairbanksadventist@acsalaska.net.

Faith Baptist Church

Faith Baptist Church, 1.8 Mile Chena Pump Road, begins services at 11 a.m. and hosts Sunday Bible studies for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and a Bible study 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., 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 AME Church

First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 835 23rd Ave., hosts Sunday church school at 9:45-10:45 a.m.; Sunday worship service is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The Rev. Fred Wilson is pastor. Information: 458-8882.

First Assembly of God

First Assembly of God, 2830 Airport Way, hosts Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m., morning worship at 10 and Sunday evening at 6:30. Intra-congregational fellowships begins presenting the truth project. Contact the church office for times and places.

On Wednesday at 7 p.m., missionnettes, royal rangers and adult services meet. Nursery is available during all services. Information: 474-9112 or www@fairbanksfirstaog.org or 474-9112.

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, James Menaker will be preaching on Acts 9:10-19, “You Want Me to Pray For Who?” The traditional service starts at 8:45 a.m. followed by the contemporary service at 11 a.m. 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 4:30-7:30 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 Mission,” 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.

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 “Growing Community” from Acts 6:1-15. 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. Every second and fourth Thursday, children’s church classes are available. Information: Pastor John Quarles, 458-7172.

Journey Christian Church

Journey Christian Church meets Sundays at 10 a.m. at Regal Goldstream 16 Theater. On Sunday, the sermon will be “The Jesus Creed, Love God.” There is a nursery for little ones and Sunday school groups for K-12 kids. Journey also offers small group opportunities. Information: 455-4433 or www.journeyalaska.org.

Kehilat Yeshua

Kehilat Yeshua will host Shabbat services Saturday at 10 a.m. at the University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road. A time of fellowship follows 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., hosts Intercessory prayer at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. The lesson focus is “Growing Community” from Acts 6:1-15. Worship service follows at noon. Guest speaker is Missionary Sharen Miller. Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. followed by evening worship at 7:30.

Bible study is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Youth activity night is Fridays at 7. 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.

Lord of Life Lutheran

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1005 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, offers a worship service at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday with Holy Communion. Lay Presider Nancy Uptgraft will give a presentation about Love INC. Fellowship time follows worship. Sunday school classes for all ages is held from 9-10 a.m.  Information: 488-6720 or visit www.alaska.net/~lord.

McGrath Road Baptist

McGrath Road Baptist Church, 1100 McGrath Road, hosts Sunday school with classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m., and worship service is at 11 a.m. This Sunday, Pastor Joel Smith will preach a sermon from John 12:20-28. At the 6 p.m. service will be an observance of the Lord’s Supper. Wednesday at 7 p.m. is Bible study and prayer. 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 worship on Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages is at 10 a.m., and there is a children’s church during the 11 a.m. service. Pastor Peter MacMaster’s October sermon series is on the Prophet Habakkuk.

High school youths will meet at the Thomas home at 6 p.m. Sunday. Awana for ages 3 through fifth grade meets Wednesdays at 1:45 p.m. at the church. Information: (907) 683-2704.

Mount Pleasant

Baptist

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3000 Peger Road, will host Sunday early morning worship service at 8 and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sunday worship service at 11 a.m.   New membership class will be held Sundays through Nov. 2 at 9:30 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. Usher ministry meets every third Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting is Oct. 18.

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

New Hope Church

New Hope Methodist Presbyterian Church, 2371 Bradway Road, North Pole, hosts Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. The sermon, “The Greatest of the Small,” will be given by guest speaker, the Rev. Mary Ann Warden of Kaktovik Presbyterian Church. Scripture readings will be Exodus 32:1-14, Matthew 22:1-14 and Philippians 4:1-9. Fellowship time follows the service.

Children ages 3-11 are invited to participate in a children’s activity during the sermon. Sunday school for adults and children of all ages begins Sunday at 11 a.m. Cry room facilities and nursery care are provided.

Information: 488-9191 or newhopempc.com.   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 church’s pastor, the Rev. Dr. Richard Jones, will speak on “Rejoice in Your Salvation” from Romans 5:1-11.

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.

“Bring a dish supper” will follow Sunday’s services. Information: Pastor Cheryl Evans at 474-1611 or riveroflifealaska@alaska.net.

Sacred Heart

Cathedral

At Sacred Heart Cathedral, 2501 Airport Way, weekend Mass times are Saturday at 5 p.m. and on Sunday at 9 a.m. with Liturgy of the Word for Children and at 11:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish is at 1 p.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.

Safe Sunday

This weekend is Safe Sunday throughout the Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks. This is a time set aside for parishes to redouble their efforts to protect children and youth from sexual abuse and to ensure a safe environment. Children in religious education classes will be viewing age-appropriate training tapes. Offerings are held for parents, volunteers and employees.

On Sunday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Terry Kelly, a counselor with Hope Counseling Center, will deliver a talk at 10:15 a.m. on the impact abuse has on victims. The public is invited. 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 “God Loves Sinners” with scripture from Romans 5:6-19. The Rev. Rodney Perdue Sr. will deliver the message at 11 a.m. The Rev. Cleve Bartley will deliver the evening message.

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 this Sunday with services at 8, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Lee Davis will preach at the services. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. in the parish hall, and the Daughters of the King Prayer meeting is Sunday at 1 p.m. in the parish library.

Weekly events: Hannah Solomon’s 100th birthday covered dish party is at 5 p.m. Friday at Chena River Convention Center; on Saturday at 10 a.m. is church and rectory winterization party; on Monday at noon is homeless ministry committee meeting; on Monday at 5:30 p.m. is Vestry meeting; on Tuesday at 11 a.m. is Denali Center Eucharist; Wednesday Eucharists is at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; on Wednesday at 6 p.m. is Education for Ministry; on Thursday at 7 p.m. is “On the Way to Freedom” adult discussion; Compline is prayed Sunday through Friday at midnight.

The Wednesday 7 p.m. Eucharist this week will be celebrated using the 1892 Book of Common Prayer, commemorating the 104th anniversary of the first service at St. Matthew’s.

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

St. Nicholas Catholic

At St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 707 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, weekend Masses are 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 First Friday’s at 7 p.m. On Wednesday night at 6:40 p.m., the rosary is recited followed by Mass at 7 p.m.

On Oct. 16 at 6 p.m., Jake and Ramie Samour will give a presentation on “The Catholic Family.” A potluck dinner will start at 6 with the presentation at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to share. Call 488-3281 for more information.

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. M.J. Thompson, associate pastor of Corinthian Baptist Church, will preach. Fellowship time will follow.

The Rev. Ben Shoemaker, St. Paul pastor, will host 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 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.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Church, 1602 10th Ave., begins Sunday services at 9:45 a.m. with fellowship and coffee. At 10 a.m. is youth Sunday school and adult Bible study. At 11 a.m. is worship service. Pastor Maj. Michael Bates will be preaching on the series “Perspectives From God’s Word.” This week’s message is “When you Struggle with Laziness” from Scripture II Thessalonians 3:6-15.

Call 452-3103 to make arrangements for Sunday service pickups. Prayer 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.

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. Pastor Kelly Weaver will be preaching on the ministry of the Holy Spirit from the book of John.

Prayer meeting and women’s Bible study are at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Bible study is held again at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.

Awana is at 6 p.m. Sunday for ages 3 through sixth grade. A nursery is provided. Information: www.shannonparkchurch.com.

Street Ministries

Street Tent Ministries will meet at Grace Christian Center Church, 1405 10th Ave., from 3-6 p.m. Sunday. There will be food, clothing and ministering by Sister Barbie.

Unity Church Young Adults Bible Study will be held 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the church. Dinner is at 6 p.m. followed by services at 7 p.m. All ages welcome. Information: 488-3460

Syndoulos Lutheran

Syndoulos Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, 4155 Geist Road, will host a worship service Sunday at 10:30 a.m. followed by a potluck luncheon. 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. The Sunday school lesson this week is “Expansion of the Community,” Acts 6:1-5, 8-15.

The theme for October is “More than Conquerors.”

Prayer meeting is 6:30 p.m., and Bible study is 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

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 program will be “Our Circles, Ourselves: Growing Together through Small Groups.” UU members who have participated in a Chalice Circle will relate what the experience meant to them. Chalice Circles are small groups in which people reflect on their lives and beliefs and make meaningful connections with one another through sharing. Lay leaders will be Jeff Merkel and Rebecca Clack.  Religious exploration classes are available during the morning service for children to eighth grade. High school students may attend the adult service and youth group after. Information: www.uuff.org or 451-8838.

University Baptist

University Baptist Church, 1197 University Ave., has Sunday services at 9 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. The topic is “The Spirit of His Son in Your Heart.” Bible study for all ages is at 10 a.m. A nursery and a cry room are available for all services. Children’s church is at 11 a.m. followed by a youth group potluck lunch in the Fellowship Hall.

At the 6 p.m. service, Kevin Lankford will continue his series on “The Feasts of Israel.”

Each Friday, the Chinese Mission has a 7 p.m. potluck and worship service (in Mandarin) in Memory Hall.

The youth of UBC will join others at the winter youth celebration Oct. 17 and 18 at First Baptist Church, Fairbanks.

Information: 479-2440 or UniversityBaptistChurch.net.

University

Presbyterian

At University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road, Sunday school for children and adults starts at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker Doug Buteyn will preach a sermon titled “Moses and the Messiah.”

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.

Victory Christian

Center

Victory Christian Faith Center Church, 1500 Westwood Way, hosts Sunday worship service at noon. Special midweek meeting is Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Frontier Club located on Fort Wainwright. The subject will be “How to Be Fit For Life” (Hebrews 13:8). Pastors are Bruce and Felicia Campbell. Information: www.victorycfc.com or e-mail vcfc@gci.net.

Zion Lutheran

Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Road, hosts Saturday Nite Alive Contemporary at 5 p.m. Traditional worship is at 8:30 a.m.; contemporary worship is 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 Baumgarten’s sermon “Following Jesus Brings Rejoicing” based on Philippians 4:4-13. 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.