Anchorage Daily News

JUBILEE FESTIVAL: Anchorage churches are invited to come outside of their four walls and to the Delaney Parkstrip, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today to join the homeless and the needy for a time of worship and celebration. There will be booths for free food, clothing distribution, healing prayer, music and preaching. (345-0777, web.me.com/jklgroup/AlaskaJubileeFestival/Join_Us.html)

USED BOOK SALE: First United Methodist Church, 725 W. Ninth Ave., will have a used book and bake sale, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. today. Books, videos, DVDs, cassettes and records and home baked goodies will be available. (561-0492)

MEN'S MINISTRY: North Anchorage Church of God, 1711 S. Bragaw St., has its "Life Builders" men's ministry breakfast and Bible study, 7:45-9:15 a.m. Saturdays. Enjoy a man-sized breakfast and "The Measure of Spiritual Maturity" Bible study. Free to men of all ages. (351-4344, www.northanchorage.com)

WHOLE LIFE FESTIVAL: "Healing the Whole Life; Mind, Body, Soul & Spirit" is the theme at Coast International Inn, 3450 Aviation Drive, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Sunday. Interact with professional spiritual counselors, bodyworkers/healers, holistic vendors and centers and enjoy free lectures. $7 first day, second day free with pass from Saturday. (817-894-5208, 561-2464)

NEW YOUTH PASTOR: St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, announces its new youth minister, Jay Wilson. He comes from South Africa and is excited to work with the youth and young adult programs. Youth Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Church services are at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (344-3025)

SUNDAY WORSHIP: The Rev. Kay Shock leads services at Jewel Lake Parish, 3833 Strawberry Road, 9:30-11 a.m. Sundays, with Bible study classes afterward for all ages, coffee and snacks. Everyone is welcome. (243-2146, www.jewellakeparish.org)

FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES: A special needs Sunday school for pre-teens and teenagers takes place at St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Sundays. Share in music, Bible stories and fellowship. A new class for elementary children with special needs meets at 11 a.m. Sundays. "The Way of the Child" includes Bible stories, crafts and sharing. (344-3025, www.stjohneagle.org)

CROP WALK: First Congregational Church, 2610 E. Northern Lights Blvd., hosts a three-mile walk with bagpipes, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Walkers get donations to support efforts to fight hunger and poverty around the world and at home. Churches, organizations, groups and individuals are welcome to participate. (345-3961, www.churchworldservice.org)

CELEBRATE FIVE YEARS: The community is invited to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Church of the Redeemed, 1660 Patterson, off DeBarr Road, 4 p.m. Sunday. The theme is "We Still Have Joy." Guest speaker will be the Rev. Martha Blanchett of AMEZ Church. (522-2335)

EPISCOPAL SERVICE: The Nauska Salmon Episcopal Community will meet for informal singing, Bible reading, prayer and Holy Communion, 5-7 p.m. Sunday at 7208 Duben Ave. A potluck will be held afterward. (337-2974, 529-5218)

SERMON SERIES: Anchor Park United Methodist Church, 2300 Oak Drive, celebrates "Open Hearts, Open Minds & Open Doors" with the Next Door Savior sermon series intended to introduce or reintroduce families and friends to Jesus Christ. (277-0152, www.anchorpark.org)

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: Listen to the Christian Science Radio Sentinel broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday on KBYR 700 AM. Church services and Sunday school for youths through age 19 are at 10 a.m. at 1347 L St. Scriptural readings and testimonies are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (272-0226, www.christianscience.com)

ADULT EDUCATION: Examine the gospel reading for today and learn how the message relates to your life at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2222 E. Tudor Road, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. (563-3341, www.godsview.org)

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)

SUNDAY DEVOTIONS: Baha'is and friends gather to share prayers, singing, refreshments and discussion of spiritual topics at the Anchorage Baha'i Center, 1207 E. 74th Ave., 10 a.m.-noon Sundays. Everyone is welcome. (351-9496, www.anchoragebahai.org)

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

BIBLE STUDY: Join the "Surrendering the Secret" Bible study at CPC Pregnancy Center, 2902 Boniface Parkway, Suite 200, 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays. Women who have had an abortion will talk and heal with Christ. Inquiries are confidential. $10. (Pre-register; www.cpcanchorage.com/post_abortion_care, 337-9292, lynda@cpcanchorage.com)

MONDAY MEDITATION: Attend Buddhist meditation and wisdom classes 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)

BIBLE STUDY: Join free Bible study fellowships on John. Men's classes meet at 6:55 p.m. Mondays at Faith Christian Community, 4240 Wisconsin St. Women's classes meet at 9 a.m. Thursdays at First Baptist Church, 1110 W. 10th Ave., and 6:55 p.m. Mondays at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St. A program for preschool children is offered during the day class and for school-age children during the evening classes. (770-6145)

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)

TRINITY TUESDAY: Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave., hosts free Bible study classes 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Cadets Boy's Club is for grades 1-8 and GEMS is for girls in pre-K to grade 6. Classes give men and boys the chance to share their love for Jesus and provide a place for girls to belong and build lasting relationships with God. Coffee Break, a Bible group for women, will study the book of Genesis. A free nursery is provided for ages 5 and younger. All are welcome. (272-8431, www.trinitycrc.alaska.com)

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

STORY HOUR: Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave., offers a program for preschoolers, with Bible stories, songs, action rhymes, drama and crafts, 9:45- 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Coffee Break, a Bible study for women, will occur at the same time, with a study of Genesis. Free. Child care is provided for ages 2 and younger. (272-8431, www.trinitycrcalaska.com)

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)

MARRIAGE SEMINAR: Anchor Park United Methodist Church, 2300 Oak Drive, presents "Your Time Starved Marriage," 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 15. Learn how to stay connected in the midst of your busy lives. Child care is provided. Free. (277-0152, www.anchorpark.org)

AFFIRMATIVE PRAYER: Alaska Center For Spiritual Living, 929 E. 81st St., Suite 106, presents "Strengthening Your Spiritual Muscles," 6:30-7:45 p.m. Thursday. Learn about the practice of Circulation, how it works and how to consciously give, even in times of seeming lack. As we give, we receive. (522-0940, www.aksom@ak.net.us)

DISCOVERY CANYON: Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road., will have vacation Bible school, 6-9 p.m. Friday for ages 3-12. (694-9601, www.joy-lutheran.com)

FINANCIAL PEACE: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 18444 Old Glenn Highway, hosts Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, 7-8:45 p.m. Mondays beginning Oct. 5 through Dec. 21. Learn about managing your finances from a Biblical perspective. Call Pastor Steve to register. (688-2157)

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, 1-866-750-7729)

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)

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.

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