BAHA'I FIRESIDE: Baha'i members and friends gather to discuss the Baha'i Faith, sing, hear live music and enjoy refreshments from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Anchorage Baha'i Center, 1207 E. 74th Ave. All are welcome. For details, call 349-1844.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: The Christian Science Radio Sentinel will broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday on KBYR 700-AM. The topic is "The Power of Home." Church services at 1347 L St. are from 8:30 to 11 a.m., with Sunday school for youth through age 19 at 10 a.m. Sunday. For details, call 272-0226.

PANCAKES PLUS: Everyone is invited to First Congregational Church, 2610 E. Northern Lights Blvd., for a complete breakfast including omelets and Belgian waffles from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday. For details, call 272-8363.

SERMON SERIES: Rose McLean will begin a series of sermons based on the book "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations" by Robert Schnase at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road. This Sundays' topic is "radical hospitality." For details, call 344-3025 or visit stjohneagle.org.

SUNDAY DEVOTIONS: Join in prayers, singing, light refreshments and study of the Baha'i Faith in a relaxed, informal atmosphere from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Anchorage Baha'i Center, 1207 E 74th Ave. For details, call 929-0813.

EPISCOPAL MEETING: The Nauska Salmon Episcopal Community invites everyone to a potluck, followed by informal singing, Bible study, prayer and Holy Communion from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 7208 Duben Ave. For details, call 337-2974 or 529-5218.

BUDDHIST INTRODUCTION: Learn how to create world peace through individual happiness at the SGI-USA Alaska Community Center, 2702 Gambell St., Suite 202, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. For details, call 274-8889 or visit www.sgi-usa.org.

GUEST SPEAKER: Anchorage City Church, 1301 W. 100th Ave., presents "Wild About You!" with Angela Thomas at 7 p.m. Friday. The cost is $5. Angela will speak on "Do You Think I Am Beautiful?" from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 10. The cost is $35 and includes lunch. For details, call 344-2141 or visit anchoragecitychurch.org.

ONGOING

UPRISING: Faith Christian Community, 4240 Wisconsin St., offers "Uprising" from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays for ages 18 to 26. Enjoy worship and teachings and have questions answered. For details, call 243-1777.

SPECIAL NEEDS: St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, will have a special-needs Sunday school for pre-teens and teens from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Sundays. For details, call 344-3025.

KIDZONE BIBLE SCHOOL: This weekly program of games, crafts, music and fun for elementary-aged kids is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 11, River of Life Lutheran Church, 21301 Voyles Blvd. Everyone is invited. Free. For details, call 227-7501 or visit www.riveroflifeinfo.com.

TUESDAY TOTS: Babies, tots and parents gather to learn and play from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at Anchorage Lutheran Church, 1420 N St. Free. For details, call 272-5323.

BIBLE STUDY: Women learn about the Old Testament and how it relates to the New Testament from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Joy Lutheran Church, 1110 E. Eagle River Loop Road. Workbooks are $20. For details, call 694-9601 or visit www.joy-lutheran.com.

WEDNESDAY WORSHIP: Christian Church of Anchorage, 10800 Lake Otis Parkway, offers "Wednesday Nite Alive" dinner and music worship followed by Bible study for all ages at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Free for visitors. For details, call 522-6020 or visit www.christianchurchofanchorage.com.

DIVORCE CARE: Anchorage City Church, 1301 W. 100th Ave., hosts a divorce care small group from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Join others on the road to healing from a divorce or separation. Sponsored by Church Initiatives. $20. For details, call 727-0543 or 561-5580 or visit www.anchoragecitychurch.org.

COME ON IN: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., offers "Come on In" Sunday school from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays. This program for intensive/special-needs children meets during adult worship and is staffed by trained professionals. Birthday parties can be arranged. It's free, but registration is required. For details, call 345-4823.

DHARMA TALK: The Rev. Koun Franz speaks at 10:25 a.m. Sundays at the Anchorage Zen Community, 359 E. 24th Ave. Instruction, study groups and other activities are offered. For details, call 566-0143 or visit www.alaska-zen.org.

ZEN NEWCOMERS: Receive basic instruction in seated and walking meditation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays at Anchorage Zen Community, 359 E. 24th Ave. A time to drink tea and ask questions will follow. Free. For details, visit www.alaska-zen.org.

HEALTH SCREENINGS: The parish nurse offers blood pressure screenings and health consultations at 9 a.m. Sundays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays at Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road. For details, call 694-9601.

GRIEF AND DIVORCE SUPPORT: Muldoon Community Assembly, 7041 DeBarr Road, sponsors free support groups from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Grief Share is for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Groups offer healing for adults and children going through separation and divorce. 272-3212 or 338-6777.

BIBLE STUDY: First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 3031 LaTouche St., will host an adult Bible study on the Gospel of Matthew at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, with worship at 10:30 a.m. For details, call 272-0615.

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., offers brief reading and instruction, then quiet prayer at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 4 p.m. Saturdays. For details, call 345-4823.

COFFEE BREAK: Join an informal women's Bible study at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave., and develop friendships with women from a variety of backgrounds. No previous Bible knowledge required. Meetings are also at 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays and include free child care through age 5. For details, call 272-8431 or e-mail trinitycrc@acsalaska.net.

MONDAY MEDITATION: Jitters Cafe, 11401 Old Glenn Highway, Eagle River, hosts Buddhist monk lectures and meditation classes at 7 p.m. Mondays. Sponsored by the Tilopa Buddhist Centre. Suggested donation is $5. For details, call 250-9454 or visit www.meditateinalaska.org.

ADVENTURE CLUB: Sand Lake Baptist Church, 7434 Jewel Lake Road, will have the Adventure Club children's program from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays for ages 6 through sixth grade, beginning with a meal. The program is free. Meals are $2 for adults and $1 for children. For details, call 243-2168.

MOMS AND MORE: Mothers and their children are invited to join Faith Christian Community, 4240 Wisconsin St., in a weekly gathering at 10 a.m. Tuesdays for a time of worship, Bible study and small-group sharing. For details, call 243-1777.

GIRLS PROGRAM: Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior is a relationship-building program designed to meet the spiritual, social, physical and emotional needs of girls of all ages. GEMS meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave. For details, call 272-8431 or e-mail trinitycrc@acsalaska.net.

BOYS PROGRAM: Cadets is a non-denominational international church-sponsored Christian youth program in which Christian men work with boys to share their love for Jesus through exploring, merit badges, Bible study, projects and time together. Cadets meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave. For details, call 272-8431 or e-mail trinitycrc@acsalaska.net.

TIME WITH JESUS: King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1601 N. Lucille St., will have Bible stories, songs and activities for children preschool age and younger on the first and third Tuesday of each month. A snack is provided. Free. For details, call 376-7771.

24-HOUR PRAYER: The Alaska Center for Spiritual Living is sponsoring 24/7 prayer assistance by professionally trained prayer practitioners. All calls are confidential. Call 677-2937 or toll-free at 1-866-750-7729.

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE: Change Will Come consulting service provides faith-based guidance for believers who seek understanding of how to implement spiritual living and advice for crisis situations. Appointments are available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekly, 3300 C St., Suite 117. Call Apostle Bailey at 360-0102 for an appointment or visit www.mychangewillcome.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS: Anchorage City Church, 1301 W. 100th Ave., offers prayer, study and support groups weekly. For details, visit www.anchoragecitychurch.org.

BENEFIT COOKBOOK: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 2800 O'Malley Road, offers "Tastes Like Home: Mediterranean Cooking in Alaska" for sale after services every Sunday. The cost is $25 plus shipping if purchased online. For details, call 348-0651 or visit www.medcookingalaska.blogspot.com.

INFINITE WAY: Recorded lectures by Joel Goldsmith will be presented at 11 a.m. Saturdays. A 15-minute meditation period will precede and follow each lecture. For details and location, call 522-0508.