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Healing Retreat

A healing retreat will be facilitated by Sr. Kateri Mitchell, SSA, on Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Kobuk Center, 2890 N. Kobuk Ave., (behind AIH Hardware on Airport Way).

Sr. Kateri served in the Diocese of Fairbanks from 1988-1992. Since then she has traveled the world to share and journey the Sacred Circle of Life toward greater harmony and wholeness with God. During this walk many come to experience a deeper relationship with a forgiving God who loves them unconditionally.

Sponsored by the Fairbanks Area Lay Spirituality Groups the retreat is open to all. Cost is $25 and includes lunch and breakfast. For information or to register: 455-4584, 374-9552, 479-5384 or 374-9536.

Baha’is of Nenana

The Baha’is of Nenana will host a devotional gathering on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 510 E. First St. Information: 832-1047.

Chena Ridge Friends

(Quakers)

Chena Ridge Friends Meeting (Quakers) meets for unprogrammed worship on Sundays at Hidden Hill Friends Center, 2682 Goldhill Road. Worship is at 10 a.m. is worship followed by fellowship and tea. Information: Meeting clerk at 479-6854 or 479-5251 or www.alaskafriends.org

Christ Lutheran

Christ Lutheran Church, Farmers Loop and Iniakuk Avenue, hosts Sunday worship and communion at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Susan Granata officiating on the Baptism of Our Lord Sunday. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday at 6:30 a.m., Early Risers Men’s Bible Study meets; at 6:15 p.m. is adult study/workshop on preparing materials to help your loved ones when you die. Circle of Sages Bible Study meets Thursday at noon for lunch and discussion. Information and cold weather activity policy: 479-4947 or www.clcfairbanks.org.

Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer, a traditional Anglican church holding to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, meets for morning prayer at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Pioneer Park Church. Information: 479-2326.

Community Baptist

Community Baptist Church, Marigold Lane and Badger Road, North Pole, holds Sunday service at 11 a.m. Pastor Morrie Fisher will bring the message, “Your Job Description” from 11 Corinthians 5:20-21. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45 a.m. Hospitality time is at 10:30 a.m. for fellowship and refreshments.

Awana Club will meet at 5 p.m., weather permitting. Men’s breakfast is Saturday at 8 a.m. On Wednesday studies will resume on “Theology 1” and Beth Moore’s study for women.

There will be no Sunday school if temperature is minus 35 degrees at 8 a.m., and no church service at minus 50 degrees. Check with North Pole time and temperature at 488-1111. Church information: 488-4511.

Community

Covenant

At Community Covenant Church, 2136 McCullam Ave., worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available for infants through age 3. Junior church is available for ages 4 to 6th grade. The

5th- and 6th-grade class meets the second, third and fourth Sundays of each month and there are activity boxes available for kids during the sermon. Coffee and doughnuts are available after the

service.

Pastor Rick Hinkey will be preaching on “Coping with Change” from the series “Choices and Changes.” Information: 456-6553 or www.covenantfairbanks.org.

Community of Christ

Community of Christ, 822 Lowell Road, will meet Sunday for Communion of the Lord’s Supper. The theme is “Believe!” Elder Chris Steinel who has been elected pastor for 2009, will be in charge.

There will be a supper at 5 p.m. followed by the worship service at 6 p.m. Weather permitting,- the Thursday craft session will resume at the church at about 6:30 p.m. Information: 457-4921.

Congregation

Or HaTzafon

Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive, will host Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m. tonight, led by Randall Miller. The oneg will be sponsored by Beth Siegel.

The Torah portion is Vayechi (Genesis 47:28 - 50:26). Information: 456-1002 or www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon.

Denali Bible Chapel

At Denali Bible Chapel, 1201 Lathrop St., Sunday service begins at 10:30 a.m. Youth leader Jeff Winell will be speaking. Nursery care is provided for children 2 and younger.

Youth for the Lord, a Sunday school program for ages 3 to 6th grade along with the junior high class starts at 10:30 a.m.

Awana will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for Regular Club Night. Midweek Bible study is on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Information: 456-5157 or www.denalibiblechapel.org.

Door of Hope Church

Door of Hope Church, 270 Fairhill Road, hosts worship services at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. Pastor Al Woods will be speaking Saturday and Sunday. His message is titled “Jesus is Our Hope.” There are three classes for school-age children during both services. These are K-3rd-grade, 4th- 6th-grade and junior high. There is nursery care for children under age 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, Sunday services begin with corporate prayer at 10:30 a.m., morning service at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7 p.m. Nursery is provided for infants to age 2.

Bible study is Thursdays at 7 p.m. The weekly TV broadcast airs Saturdays at 9 p.m. on KJNP. Services are also on the Internet, Preaching on Demand.com. Apostle Roosevelt and Prophetess Henrine Gray are pastors. Information: 490-0070 or www.comfaithfcc.org.

Fairbanks Lutheran

Fairbanks Lutheran Church, 1012 Cowles St., hosts 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 of fellowship and coffee between services.

There is Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. youth group meets at 6 p.m. at the church for games and fellowship. Information: 452-3425 or www.fairbankslutheran.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, followed by worship at 11 a.m.

This week, a Communion service will be held by Dr. Dan Bergeron. Information: 479-6070 or fairbanksadventist@acsalaska.net.

Faith Baptist Church

Faith Baptist Church, 1.8 Mile Chena Pump Road, holds Bible studies for all ages on Sunday at 9:45 a.m., a service at 11 a.m. and 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

At Farewell Avenue Christian Church, 100 Farewell Ave., Sunday school for all ages starts at

10 a.m., and worship and Communion starts at 11 a.m. A nursery and children’s programs are available during both services.

Brion Pinkerton is minister. Information: 456-6123.

First A.M.E. Church

First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 835 23rd Ave., holds Sunday church school at 9 a.m.; Sunday worship service, 10 a.m.-noon and Bible study and prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

This Sunday the church will celebrate our pastor, the Rev. Fred Wilson’s fifth anniversary at 3:30 p.m. Information: 458-8882.

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.

Intra Congregational Fellowships are on Friday and Sunday nights. Family nights are at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays with Missionettes, Royal Rangers, teens and adult services. Nursery available for age 2 and younger during all services. Information: www.fairbanksfirstaog.org or 474-9112.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 811 First Ave., hosts services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The lesson sermon this week is “Sacrament.”

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

First United

Methodist

First United Methodist Church, 915 Second Ave., holds Sunday worship services with traditional worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and a contemporary praise service at 9:45 a.m. The sermon will be “The Power of Bible Reading” given by the Rev. Tom Telfer.

The 9:45 a.m. Sunday school is: Godly Play, ages 3-5; Power Xpress, K-6th grade; and an adult class. The 11 a.m. Sunday school is: Godly Play, ages 3-5 and 4th-6th grades; Power Xpress for K-3d grade; Youth class for grades 7-12; and an adult class.

On Sunday, an all church potluck at noon will be followed by the annual Charge Conference led by Superintendent Dennis Holloway.

UMYF (Youth Fellowship) meets each Sunday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. FUMC has two choirs, a bell choir, children’s choir, praise band, craft group & Bible studies that meet weekly.

Nursery is provided at the 9:45 and 11 a.m. services. Information: 452-2956.

First United

Pentecostal

At First United Pentecostal Church, 907 23rd Ave., the children’s church is starting a new theme, “Sacred Chow,” tonight at 7:30 p.m. A variety of classes for all ages will also be held. Nursery will be provided.

Sunday’s 3 p.m. Missions service will include music with congregational worship and the praise team. After a multimedia missionary presentation 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.

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 visit 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. (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 (Wed. & Fri.); Saturday, Daughters of Ste. Anne at 11:30 a.m. (First Saturday).

Bassett Army Community Hospital Chapel: Roman Catholic Mass at noon (Tues. & Thurs.); Wednesday, Protestant service at noon. Information: Garrison Chaplain’s office at 353-9825.

Friends Community Church

At Friends Community Church, 1485 30th Ave., special guest speaker UAF President Mark Hamilton continues teaching about the Ten Commandments. This week “Telling the Truth,” part nine of the “10 Values that Build Relationships” series.

Sunday services are at 9 and 11 a.m. Both services coincide with kid’s church for kindergarten through junior high. Nursery, pre-school and family rooms are also available.

Every Friday night is Celebrate Recovery, a program for anyone with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Dinner begins at 6:30, followed by worship and break-out meetings. Information: 452-2249.

Immaculate

Conception

At Immaculate Conception Church, 115 North Cushman St., there will be a Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. and Masses on Sunday at 7:30, 9:15 and 11 a.m.

Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:10 p.m. Reconciliation is weekdays from 11:40 to noon and Saturdays between 4 and 5 p.m. The Rev. Mirek Woznica is pastor. Information: 452-3533 or visit www.alaska.net/~icc/.

Intercultural

Assembly of God

Intercultural Assembly of God, 720 25th Ave., hosts Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. with Pastor Scott Mensch (interim pastor) continuing the sermon series on Matthew Chapter 5.

Journey Christian Church

Journey Christian Church holds services on Sundays at 10 a.m. at Regal Goldstream 16 Theater. This Sunday’s sermon will be on “Overcoming Temptation.” Derek Dickinson is pastor.

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.

Kateri Tekakwitha Circle

The Kateri Tekakwitha Circle will hold its monthly Eucharistic service (Mass) and potlatch at 3 p.m., Sunday, at Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sister Kateri Mitchell, SSA, national executive director of all Kateri Circles, will speak to the circle right after Mass in the cathedral, after which we will proceed to the House of Prayer for the potlatch. Please bring your favorite dish (Native food, if possible). Food may be taken to House of Prayer before Mass, if you wish. All Native peoples are welcome.

Lily of the Valley

COGIC

At Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ, 2404 S. Barnette St., Intercessory prayer is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. The lesson focus will be “Rahab Helps God’s People” from Joshua 2:1-4, 11-14; 6:22-25. Worship service follows at noon.

Evening Bible study is at 6:30 p.m., followed by evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Bible study is also held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Leadership training is offered every second Tuesday.

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, holds Sunday school with classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m., and the main worship service at 11 a.m. On Sunday, Pastor Joel Smith will preach a sermon from John 14:22-31. During the 6 p.m. Sunday service, Smith will preach on “The Priority of Service.”

Wednesday 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, 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 will begin a series on “Fireproofing Your Marriage.”

Awana for ages 3 through 5h-grade meets at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesdays. Sundays at 6 p.m., middle school students will meet at the church and high school youth will meet at the Thomas home. The adult sessions on Christian finances will meet on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the church. Information: (907) 683-2704.

Mount Pleasant

Baptist

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3000 Peger Road, will hold Sunday early morning worship service at 8 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday worship service at 11 a.m.

New membership class, every Sunday, 9:30 a.m. All members who joined prior to Dec. 31, 2008, are invited.

Women’s Ministry, every Monday, 6:30 p.m.; Men’s Ministry, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.; Bible study, every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Joe W. Blackburn is pastor. Information/transportation: 374-6055.

New Beginnings COGIC

New Beginnings Church of God in Christ, 720 24th Ave., holds Sunday school at 11 a.m. for adults and children and church service at 12:30 p.m. This Sunday will be the Women’s Day program. Information: Pastor Matthew and Linda Hampton, 457-8142.

New Hope Church

New Hope Methodist Presbyterian Church, 2371 Bradway Road, North Pole, will hold Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m. A sermon titled “The Beginnings ...” will be presented by the Rev. Karen Martin Tichenor. Scripture readings will include Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7 and Mark 1:4-11.

Children ages 3-11 are invited to participate in a children’s activity during the sermon. Fellowship time follows the service. New Sunday school classes for adults “Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations” and “On The Road” for children will resume Sunday at

11 a.m.

Cry room facilities and nursery care are provided. Information: 488-9191 or newhopempc.com.

New Jerusalem COGIC

At New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 2515 Mission Road, North Pole, Sunday services begin with intercessory prayer at 9 a.m., followed by pastoral insights into today’s world at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship begins at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Otis McCormick will be speaking.

Weekly services are Intercessory Prayer Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 7 p.m.; Pastoral instruction on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., the subject is “Spiritual Unity.” Children’s Ministry is during the Sunday morning service and at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday. Information or transportation: 488-7320.

New Life Pentecostal

At New Life Pentecostal Church, 2204 Discovery Drive, at 9 p.m., today, Jan. 9, is “Pray the Night Away.” Sunday school is at 1 p.m. with classes available for ages up to 15. Worship begins at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jonathan 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.; and Saturday “All Church Prayer” is at 11 a.m. Information: 457-6572 or www.nulyf.org.

North Pole Worship Center

North Pole Worship Center, 3340 Badger Road, holds Sunday services at 9 and 11:15 a.m. There are classes for children and youth ages 2 to senior high. Pastor Darryl Carnley will be sharing on “Relationship.”

If the temp is minus 35 or below on Sunday at 7 a.m. as per 488-1111, there will only be one service at 11:15 a.m.

Information: 488-9084 or www.northpoleworshipcenter.com

Sacred Heart

Cathedral

At Sacred Heart Cathedral, 2501 Airport Way, weekend Mass times are Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. with Liturgy of the Word for Children, and at 11:30 a.m. The Mass in spanish is at 1 p.m. Religious education for children and adults takes place on Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

Daily Mass is celebrated Tuesday-Friday at 5:30 p.m. Bishop 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 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 “Discover Fresh Hope” with Scripture Psalm 42:1-43:5. The Rev. Rodney Perdue Sr. will deliver the 11 a.m. message. There will be no evening service.

On Wednesday, noon and

7 p.m., is Bible study. Saturday at 11 a.m. is Prayer Band. The Rev. Dr. Lawrence J. Ellison is pastor. Information or transportation: 456-8541.

St. Jude’s Episcopal

At St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 3408 Laurance Road, North Pole, Sunday Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Information:

488-9329 or the Vicar, the Rev. Luis Uzueta, at 488-7660.

St. Matthew’s

Episcopal

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1029 First Ave., marks the First Sunday after Epiphany with Eucharists celebrated at 8, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. The celebration of Holy Baptism will be part of the 11:15 service. The proposed 2009 Operating Budget for the Church will be posted for discussion.

Tonight, the youth group

(6-12 grades) meets at 7 p.m. for a movie and popcorn in the Parish Hall.

Weekly activities include Sunday school, 9 a.m., in the Parish Hall; Sunday, 1 p.m., Daughters of the King Study meeting; Monday, noon, Homeless Ministry meeting; Tuesday, 11 a.m., Denali Center Eucharist; Wednesday Eucharists at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; and Wednesday, 6 p.m., Education for Ministry. Compline is prayed Sunday-Friday at midnight. The Sunday afternoon barbecue in the church yard is canceled for this week.

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

St. Nicholas Catholic

At St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 707 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, weekend Masses are on Saturday at 6 p.m., and Sunday at 9 a.m. and noon. Reconciliation is at

5 p.m. Saturday, or by appointment. Daily Mass is on Monday-Friday at 9 a.m.

Benediction is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at 6:40 p.m., the rosary is recited followed by Mass at 7 p.m. Religious education classes will resume Sunday. Information: www.saintnicholasnorthpole.parishesonline.com or 488-2595.

St. Paul Church

St. Paul Church, meeting at Fairhill Christian School multipurpose room (upstairs), 119 City Lights Blvd., will hold Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The adult class has started a new study on the Heidelburg catechism. The Rev. Ben Gerdes, retired Baptist minister, will preach. Fellowship time will follow worship.

At 6:30 p.m., Sunday, St. Paul pastor, the Rev. Ben Shoemaker will lead a continuing study of the book of I Samuel at the home of Deborah and John Gulstrom, 200 Kody Drive, 374-3008. 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 at 9 a.m.; and Wednesday and Saturday Masses at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Patrick Bergquist is pastor. Information: 457-6603.

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, “Rahab helps Israel,” Joshua 2:1-4, 12-14; 6:22-25.

Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bible study at 7 p.m., each Wednesday.

The theme for January: “So Run That Ye May Obtain.”

1 Corinthians 9:24.

The Rev. Dr. Bob Garcia is interim pastor. Information: 488-1588 or 488-6184.

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, an open and affirming congregation, meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 4448 Pikes Landing Road.

Sunday, Jana Peirce will talk about “The Story We Find Ourselves In.” New research in cognitive science tells us that autobiographical storytelling has great influence over the choices we make and how we respond to crises. Lay leader will be Michael Ream, and the accompanist, Marsha Sousa.

Religious exploration classes are available during the morning service for children to 8th grade. High school students may attend the adult service and join the youth group afterward. Information: 451-8838 or www.uuff.org.

University Baptist

University Baptist Church, 1197 University Ave., holds Sunday services at 9 and 11 a.m. The message is “Reign of the Prince of Peace.” At 10 a.m., there is Bible study for all ages. Children’s church for grades K-5 is held during the 11 a.m. service. A nursery and a cry room is available with closed circuit TV for all services.

The 6 p.m. evening service will be a youth-led service with Kevin Lankford speaking on “The Feast of the First Fruits.”

Every Friday the Chinese congregation holds a potluck and worship service (in Mandarin) at 7 p.m. in Memory Hall. Information: 479-2440 or UniversityBaptistChurch.net.

University

Presbyterian

University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road, on Sunday will reflect upon the Baptism of the Lord. Sunday school for children and adults starts at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30. The Rev. Sandy Faison will preach a sermon titled “Out of Water Comes…” There is a nursery available during the service for children from 6 weeks to 5 years.

On Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. is Living Waters, a time of worship, food, fun and study.

U-Park Bible Church

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

Pastor Jeff Wagner will be preaching on “Entering into the Experience of Salvation” as demonstrated in Isaiah 51:17-52:12. Communion will be celebrated this Sunday.

The adult Sunday school class is studying “Doctrines of the Faith,” a study of basic Christian foundations. Information: 479-2442.