In brief: Matters of Faith

GRADUATION DAY: St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, will honor mothers and high school graduates at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. (344-3025, www.stjohneagle.org)

SUMMER SERVICES: The Rev. Kay Shock will lead summer services at Jewel Lake Parish, 3833 Strawberry Road, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, followed by Bible classes for all ages, coffee and snacks. (243-2146, www.jewellakeparish.org)

SUNDAY DEVOTIONS: Share prayers, sing, enjoy refreshments and discuss spiritual topics at the Anchorage Baha'i Center, 1207 E. 74th Ave., 10 a.m.-noon Sunday. (351-9496, www.anchoragebahai.org)

ADULT EDUCATION: Connie Jones leads the class "How Do We Make Ethical Choices?" at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2222 E. Tudor Road, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday. "Today's Gospel" will also be discussed. (563-3341, www.godsview.org)

QUAKERS MEET: Join a "Quakers and Simplicity" meeting at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2222 E. Tudor Road, 3-4 p.m. Sunday. Newcomers are welcome. Quaker worship will follow. (243-9520)

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: Listen to the Christian Science Radio Sentinel broadcast "A Healing Church Lights Up the World," 8:30 a.m. Sunday on KBYR 700-AM. Join an Internet chat, "Prayer for World Peace and Safety From Terrorism," 10 a.m. Tuesday at www.spirituality.com. (272-0226)

TRUTH PROJECT: Baxter Road Bible Church, 3600 Baxter Road, will have a free study of truth and worldviews, 6-8 p.m. Sundays. A video presentation will be followed by discussion. (337-5222)

COME ON IN: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., offers Sunday school for intensive- and special-needs children, staffed by trained professionals, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sundays. Birthday parties can be arranged. It's free, but registration is required. (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 offered. (566-0143)

UPRISING: Ages 18-26 enjoy worship and teachings and have questions answered, 6-8 p.m. Sundays at Faith Christian Community, 4240 Wisconsin St. (243-1777)

FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES: St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, has a special-needs Sunday school for preteens and teens, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Sundays. (344-3025)

MONDAY MEDITATION: Buddhist meditation and wisdom classes will be held at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 6921 Brayton Drive, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, with guided meditation and discussion. Beginners are welcome. $5. (250-9454, www.meditateinalaska.org)

FINANCIAL PEACE: Sand Lake Baptist Church, 7434 Jewel Lake Road, will have a Financial Peace University seminar, 7-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, on how to budget and get the most out of your money. (243-2168)

BIBLE STUDY: Join a study via video with the Rev. Kay Shock on the Beth Moore Bible Study "Believing God" at Jewel Lake Parish, 3833 Strawberry Road, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. Child care is provided by appointment. Free; supplies are $10. (www.jewellakeparish.org)

ZEN NEWCOMERS: Receive basic instruction in seated and walking meditation, 7-8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays at Anchorage Zen Community, 359 E. 24th Ave. Free. (www.alaska-zen.org)

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

BIBLE STUDY: Women learn about the Old Testament and how it relates to the New Testament, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Joy Lutheran Church, 1110 E. Eagle River Loop Road. Workbooks are $20. (694-9601)

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

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

BOYS PROGRAM: Christian men work with boys to share their love for Jesus through exploring, Bible study and more, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave. (272-8431)

GIRLS PROGRAM: Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior, a relationship-building program designed to meet the spiritual, social, physical and emotional needs of girls of all ages, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave. (272-8431)

COFFEE BREAK: Join an informal women's Bible study, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave. No previous Bible knowledge required. Meetings are also at 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays and include free child care through age 5. (272-8431)

KIDZONE BIBLE SCHOOL: Elementary-age kids enjoy games, crafts and music, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, River of Life Lutheran Church, 21301 Voyles Blvd. Free. (227-7501, www.riveroflifeinfo.com)

WEDNESDAY WORSHIP: Christian Church of Anchorage, 10800 Lake Otis Parkway, offers "Wednesday Nite Alive" dinner and music worship with Bible study afterward for all ages, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. (522-6020, www.christianchurchofanchorage.com)

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

ADVENTURE CLUB: Sand Lake Baptist Church, 7434 Jewel Lake Road, has a children's program, 5:30-7:15 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. (243-2168)

GRIEF AND DIVORCE SUPPORT: Muldoon Community Assembly sponsors free support groups, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, 6901 DeBarr Road. Adults and children welcome. (272-3212, 338-6777)

METAPHYSICAL STUDIES: Unity Church of Anchorage, 1300 E. 68th Ave., presents "Metaphysical Interpretation of Bible Stories," 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The class applies Unity principles to familiar Bible stories. (346-2824, unityofanchorage.org)

LESSONS IN TRUTH: Learn spiritual concepts to increase personal empowerment and enhance spiritual growth at Unity Church of Anchorage, 1300 E. 68th Ave., 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. (346-2824, www.unityofanchorage.org)

BOOK DISCUSSION: The Rev. Martin Eldred will lead a discussion of the book "The Shack" by William P. Young at Joy Lutheran Church 10111 E. Eagle River loop Road, 7 p.m. Thursday. (694-9601, www.joy-lutheran.com)

CHRISTIAN CONCERT: Anchorage Baptist Temple, 6401 E. Northern Lights Blvd., presents Kutless in concert, 7 p.m. Friday. Purchase tickets at the KAFC Radio Espresso, area Christian bookstores or charge by phone at 333-5282. $20-$30. (222-4826 or visit www.kafc.org)

DINNER THEATER: Anchorage Lutheran Church, 1420 N St., presents Her Mother Ship Cruise Dinner Theater, 6 p.m. May 16. Call for tickets. No tickets sold at the door. $15. (272-5323)

24-HOUR PRAYER: The Alaska Center for Spiritual Living is sponsoring 24/7 prayer assistance by professionally trained prayer practitioners. All calls are confidential. (677-2937, 866-750-7729)

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE: Change Will Come consulting service provides faith-based guidance for those who seek understanding of how to implement spiritual living. Appointments are available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekly at 3300 C St., Suite 117. (360-0102)

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

HEALTH SCREENINGS: The parish nurse offers blood pressure screenings and health consultations after Sunday worship and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road. (694-9601)

Matters of Faith is compiled by Joy Guest, 257-4315. To list an event, visit events.adn.com. Submit announcements by 5 p.m. Tuesday for publication in Saturday's paper.