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Missionary fundraiser

A fundraising dinner for Anita Castro, who is moving to the Republic of Georgia for mission work, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Door of Hope Church, 270 Fairhill Road. Please RSVP at 488-0953.

Alaska New Life

Outreach

Alaska New Life Outreach Center, 503 Kit Blvd., North Pole, holds Bible study at 9 a.m. Sunday. At the 10:30 a.m. service, the speaker will be Adrian Baham Sr. At the 6 p.m. service, the speaker will be Keeley Kaveolook. 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 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 a devotional gathering at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Nenana Baha’i Center, 516 E. First St. Everyone is welcome. 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 Parker of Bible Baptist Church in Terre Haute, Ind., will preach at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, Evangelist Gary Mann from Longview, Texas, will preach at 7 p.m. On Sept. 18-21, Evangelist Dennis Corle, of Revival Fires!, will preach at 7 p.m. each day. Corle is a full-time evangelist, editor of Revival Fires!, a conference speaker, a college professor and an author.  Master Clubs for grades first through sixth are at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Master Clubs is a fun program where children play games and learn Bible stories and verses.

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

Cold Mountain

Zen Center

Cold Mountain Zen Center, 5110 Aeronca Ave., meets for meditation practice Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. There will be a half-day meditation retreat Sept. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required. Information: 378-6657 or info@coldmountainzencenter.org.

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 Works in Mysterious Ways.” 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 will meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Information: 488-4511.

Community Covenant

Community Covenant Church, 2136 McCullam Ave., holds 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. Coffee and doughnuts are available after the service.

Pastor Rick Hinkey will be preaching from Habakkuk 1, “God, Are You There?” 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. Elder Willa Frey will be in charge of the worship service, which follows at about 6 p.m.

There will be craft activities on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Information: 457-4921 or 457-1294.  Congregation

Or HaTzafon

Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive, will hold Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m. Friday. This week’s service will be led by Harvey Kurzbard. The oneg will be hosted by Naomi King in honor of the yahrzeit for Clara King. Torah portion this week is Ki Terzei (Deuteronomy 21:10 - 25:19).

Information: 456-1002 or www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon.  Delta Junction

churches

Delta Presbyterian and Faith Lutheran worship together at Milepost 266.5 Richardson Highway in Delta Junction. Sunday worship will follow the Lutheran order of worship with Communion. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.; worship at 11 a.m.

Praise and prayer practice is Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. Bible study is Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the church.  The session/council meeting will be Tuesday from 5-6:15 p.m. in the church basement.

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 Jim Wisland, pastor, speaking on “Children” from Ephesians 6:1-4. Nursery care is provided for children 2 years 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 registration night is Sept. 23 from 6:30-8 p.m. with first meeting on Sept. 30. 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. Pastors Lyle and Ilene Gresehover will be speaking Saturday and Sunday. Their message is titled “The Great I Am.”

There are three classes for children during the services. These are kindergarten through third grade, fourth through sixth grade and seventh and eighth grades. There is a nursery for children under age 3 and classes for children ages 3-4. Information: 457-4673 or www.doorofhopechurch.org.

Fairbanks Lutheran

Fairbanks Lutheran Church, 1012 Cowles St., begins fall worship times with a traditional service at 8:30 a.m. and a contemporary service at 11 a.m. Pastor Bill Ottum will deliver the sermon. Holy Communion is celebrated at both services, with a time for coffee and fellowship after each service. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages.

Youth group meets from

6-7:30 p.m. Sunday for week two of the scavenger hunt. Women’s Bible study meets Monday at 6 p.m. at the church. Women’s daytime Bible study is Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Cook’s. Midweek Bible study meets Wednesdays at noon with Pastor Bill; bring a lunch. 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 classes ranging from infants to three adult classes with worship at 11 a.m.

This week, Pastor Odea Sigh will give a sermon titled, “My Story, My Song.” Scripture is from Exodus 12:34-51 and 13-15.

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. and morning worship at 10 a.m. with Pastor Paul McDonald beginning a new series on “Esther: For Such a Time as This.” Evening worship is at 6:30 p.m. Nursery is offered in all services. Wednesday service and classes for Missionettes and Royal Rangers begin at 7 p.m. Information: fairbanksfirstaog.org or 474-9112.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

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

Sunday school is available for ages up to 20, as well as child care for young children.

First Presbyterian

At First Presbyterian Church, 547 Seventh Ave., Sunday, Sandy Hampton will be preaching on Matthew 18:21-35 “Seventy Times Seven.” The traditional service starts at 8:45 a.m. followed by the contemporary service at 11 a.m. Nursery is provided at both.

Sunday school for all ages begins at 10 a.m. this week. The youth group will meet at the church from 4:30-7 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, “Life is Precious,” 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.

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 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, and 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 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.

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 Sunday school lesson is “Community of Humility” from Matthew 1:18; 2:23. Sunday worship starts at noon.

Prayer is at the church every Wednesday at 7 p.m., and Bible study is every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. We have a prayer shut-in starting at 10 p.m. every second Friday of the month. Children’s church classes are available every second and fourth Thursday. Information: Pastor John Quarles, 458-7172.

Intercultural

Assembly of God

Intercultural Assembly of God, 720 25th Ave., holds the following services: Sunday morning Christian education at 9:45 a.m. for all ages, Sunday morning worship and children’s church at 10:45 a.m. and Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m.

Women’s ministries meets Thursday at 11 a.m. Ray Searan is pastor. Information: 452-3983.

Journey Christian

Journey Christian Church holds a service on Sunday at 10 a.m. at Regal Goldstream 16 Theater. On Sunday, the sermon will be “Outrageous Generosity.”

There is a nursery for little ones and Sunday school groups for grades K-12. Journey also offers small group opportunities. Information: 455-4433 or www.journeyalaska.org.

Kehilat Yeshua

Kehilat Yeshua Shabbat services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road.

Lunch and fellowship immediately follow the service. Information: contact 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 “Community of Humility” from Matthew 1:18; 2:23. Worship service follows at noon. Bible study is at 6:30 p.m., followed by evening worship at 7:30 p.m.

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. 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 September sermon series is on the Ten Commandments.

Bible study on the Book of Romans will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at the church. 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 is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 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 is from 9-10 a.m. every week.

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 worship at 9:30 a.m. The sermon, “By the Mark of Christ,” will be given by the Rev. Karen Martin Tichenor. Scripture readings will be Exodus 14:19-31, Romans 14:1-12 and Matthew 18:21-35.

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.

On Saturday, the annual harvest festival will begin at 6 p.m.

Information: 488-9191 or newhopempc.com.   New Life Pentecostal

New Life Pentecostal Church, 2004 Discovery Drive, holds 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 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 youths 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 “God’s Covenant Community” from Deuteronomy 5:1-33. 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, celebrates Mass on Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass is 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.

Registration for fall religious education takes place at all weekend Masses. 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. 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 “Come One, Come All” with Scripture from Matthew 22:1-14. 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. 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. Food items for the food pantry may be placed in the basket at the back of the church.

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 at 8, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. If the nice weather continues, the services will be outside. Both the Daughters of the King and the Endowment Board are meeting Sunday following the last service.

Weekly activities include: On Monday at 5:30 p.m. is Vestry meeting; Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., is Eucharist; Wednesday at noon is homeless ministry committee meeting; Wednesday at 6 p.m. is education for ministry on Denali Way; Wednesday at 7 p.m. is Celebration of Holy Baptism and the Eucharist.

Morning prayer is at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, and Compline is Sunday through Friday at midnight. On Sept. 21, St. Matthew’s celebrates the Feast of St. Matthew, with Holy Baptism, the start of Sunday school and the annual harvest dinner.

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

St. Nicholas Catholic

St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 707 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, holds weekend Masses 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 First Fridays at 7 p.m. Wednesday rosary is at 6:40 p.m. followed by Mass at 7. Register for religious education after Mass or church office during the week. Classes start Sept. 21. 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. Ben Gerdes, retired Baptist minister, will preach. Fellowship time will follow. The adult Sunday school is beginning a study of the book of Galatians.

Pastor 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 Mass on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Masses are at 9 a.m.; and 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., holds the following Sunday services: At 9:45 a.m. is 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 continue a series “God’s Promises in an Uncertain World.” This week’s message is “Depression and the Promise of God” from John 9:1-11.

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.

Shannon Park

Baptist

Shannon Park Baptist Church, 409 Lazelle Road, holds Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Bible study is at 9:45 a.m. Pastor Kelly Weaver will have Sunday evening services, and a nursery will be provided.

Information: www.shannonparkchurch.com.

Syndoulos Lutheran

Syndoulos Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, 4155 Geist Road, will hold a worship service Sunday at 10:30 a.m., followed by a potluck luncheon.

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 “The Birth of a New Community,” Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15.

Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., and Bible study is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The theme for September is “Complete in Him.”   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. The Sunday program is “Wrestling the Minotaur: Making Meaning from the Labyrinth Journey.” Jana Peirce will discuss the labyrinth in Greek mythology, in assisting meditation and spiritual discernment and will lead a dedication of the fellowship’s new outdoor labyrinth. Lay leader is Phil Osborn, and music is by Vera Alexander.

Children’s education for all ages is at 10:30 a.m., and there’s a welcome back lunch for families after the service. 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 Bible study for all ages at 10 a.m. There is a nursery and a cry room available with closed circuit TV of all services and children’s church takes place during the 11 a.m. service.

The sermon Sunday morning will be “Don’t Distort the Gospel.” After the 11 a.m. service, the college/career group will have a barbecue at a member’s home. At 6 p.m., guest speaker Kevin Lankford will be introducing his new series on “The Feasts of Israel.”

Information: 479-2440 or UniversityBaptistChurch.net.

University Park Bible

University Park Bible Church, 3681 Sandvik St., holds worship service from 10-11 a.m. and is followed by Sunday school for all ages.

Pastor Jeff Wagner will be preaching on “God Bears the Burden of His Redeemed” based on Isaiah 46:1-13.

The adult Sunday school class is studying “The Doctrines of the Faith,” a class about where the Bible came from. Information: 479-2442.

University

Presbyterian

University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road, holds Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastoral candidate the Rev. Sandy Faison will be preaching.

Children are invited to worship.

There is a nursery available during the service for children from 6 weeks to age 5. Living Waters returns Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. with worship, study, food and fun.