Anchorage Daily News

WOMEN OF JOY: Join the women of Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road, for "Precepts Inductive Bible Study of the Book of Ruth" at 7:30 p.m. today. For details, call 694-9601.

SERMON SERIES: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., presents the sermon series "No Longer Adrift, Five Promises that Center Our Lives" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. For details, call 345-4823.

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

BUDDHIST SERVICES: Join the Rev. Yuho Van Parijs at the White Lotus Center for Shin Buddhism/Myoko-in Temple at Alaska Pacific University Chapel, Atwood Building, at 11 a.m. Sunday. For details, call 306-0620.

FINANCIAL PEACE: Sand Lake Baptist Church, 7434 Jewel Lake Road, will have a seminar on how to manage finances from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. For details, call 243-2168.

TUESDAY TOTS: Babies, tots and parents gather to learn and play from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Jan. 27 at Anchorage Lutheran Church, 1420 N St. Free. For details, call 272-5323.

NEW YEAR: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., will have a New Year's Eve service from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, with quiet, reflective anticipation of the new year. All are welcome. For details, call 345-4823.

PRAISE FEST: New Season Christian Center, 639 W. International Airport Road, hosts "New Year's Praise Fest II" at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Enjoy live music, spoken word, dance and comedy. Free. For details, call 677-5956.

ONGOING

KIDZONE BIBLE SCHOOL: This weekly program of games, crafts, music and fun for elementary-aged kids is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 31-March 11, River of Life Lutheran Church, 21301 Voyles Blvd. Everyone is invited. Free. For details, call 227-7501 or visit www.riveroflifeinfo.com)

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.

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.mychangewill come.com.

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

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.

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.medcooking alaska.blogspot.com.

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@acs alaska.net.

BOYS PROGRAM: Cadets is a nondenominational 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.

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

Matters of Faith is compiled by Joy Guest, who can be reached at 257-4315. To list an event visit events.adn.com, get registered (it's free) and submit your event. You'll get listed almost immediately in our searchable online calendar. Submit announcements by 5 p.m. Tuesday for publication on Saturday's Religion page.

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