CHURCH WOMEN HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., All Saints' Episcopal Church, 545 W. Eighth Ave. A silent auction, baked goods, jewelry, crafts and more. Proceeds benefit missions and outreach ministries in Alaska. (279-3924, www.allsaintsalaska.org)

FOOD BANK: Needy families can stock up on nonperishable food items at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 18444 Old Glenn Highway, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Dec. 26. (688-2157, www.orlc-ak.org)

BAKLAVA FUNDRAISER: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 2800 O'Malley Road, is selling baklava through Dec. 20. The cost is $25 per dozen. Pickup will be Dec. 13 and 20. Order by phone at 344-0190, e-mail HolyTransfigurationANC@mail.goarch.org or fax 344-9909.

DHARMA SCHOOL: The Anchorage Zen Community. 359 E. 24th Ave., invites children ages 4-6 to learn about compassion, awareness and wisdom, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday . Call or go online to register. Free. (277-1552, www.alaska-zen.org)

INTRODUCTION TO NICHIREN BUDDHISM: Learn how to create world peace through individual happiness, 7 p.m. weekdays, through Nov. 20 at SGI-USA Alaska Community Center, 2702 Gambell St. Suite 202. (274-8889; www.sgi-usa.org)

BRING A FRIEND TO CHURCH DAY: Celebrate the season of gratitude with old and new friends at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2222 E. Tudor Road, 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sunday. After the services, gather to enjoy friends plus apple cider and warm bread. (www.godsview.org)

GUEST SPEAKER: The Crossing, 22208 N. Birchwood Loop Road, welcomes David Ring to the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Sunday. Ring has cerebral palsy and was orphaned at the age of 14 after both parents died of cancer. After surrendering his heart and life to Jesus Christ, he learned self-respect and acceptance of his physical challenges. Free. (688-3222)

SPIRITUAL GATHERING: Various speakers will share their knowledge and experience at the Atom Center, 4025 Raspberry Road, 9:30- 10:30 a.m. Sunday. (561-2464)

CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY: Special guest speaker, the Rev. Michael Keys, will present the message at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1612 Oceanview Drive, 10:30- 11:45 a.m. Sunday. This is the last Sunday for Thanksgiving Blessing food collection. (345-3858)

POTLUCK AND PARCEL POST: Unity Church of Anchorage, 1300 E. 68th Ave., holds its annual Thanksgiving Potluck and Parcel Post Auction and Fundraiser, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Postmarked packages from around the world will be auctioned off unopened. This event follows the Thanksgiving service and celebration. Bring a dish to share. (346-2824, www.unityofanchorage.org)

CHRIST THE KING: Anchor Park United Methodist Church, 2300 Oak Drive, 11 a.m.-noon Sunday. The Festival of Christ the King is the last Sunday of the Christian year and is a celebration of the birth of Jesus, who is Christ the King. Free. (277-0152, anchorpark.org)

QUAKERS AND THEIR CHRISTIAN ROOTS: A discussion of Quaker views, values and inspirations will take place at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2222 E. Tudor Rd., 3-4 p.m. Sunday. Quaker worship will begin afterward. (243-9520)

FINANCIAL PEACE: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 18444 Old Glenn Highway, hosts Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, 7-8:45 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 21. Learn about managing your finances from a biblical perspective. Call to register. (688-2157)

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

DAY OF THE COVENANT: The Baha'i community invites all to join them in celebrating the Day of the Covenant at the Anchorage Baha'i Center, 1207 E. 74th Ave., 7 p.m. Wednesday.

THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE AND PIE SOCIAL: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., invites the community to bring one pie to share and one to donate to one of Anchorage's homeless shelters, 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. The pie social will be after the service.

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