Anchorage Daily News

NEW CHURCH: Calvary Chapel Eagle River, an outreach of Calvary Chapel Gulf Breeze, will meet at 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays at 10440 W. Frontage Road in Eagle River. The Christian, nondenominational church will be studying the Bible chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Children's ministry is provided. For details, call 727-8013 or e-mail calvarychapel eagleriver@yahoo.com.

SERMON SERIES: Pastor Dave Beckett will continue his summer sermon series about biblical themes and the movies at St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road. The movie "Seabiscuit" will be examined for issues of anger at 8:30 and 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. For details, call 344-3025.

ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY: The Church of the Covenant Meeting House, 415 S. Bailey, Palmer, invites the community to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ordination of the Rev. Howard H. Bess at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. For details, call 376-8577.

SUMMER SERIES: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., dives into "Conversations ..." at 10:30 a.m. and 7:07 p.m. Sundays. Learn how to enter into meaningful discussions with people who have different beliefs than you. Child care and kids church are available. For details, call 345-4823 or visit www.trinityalaska.org.

BUDDHIST SERVICES: The White Lotus Center for Shin Buddhism will have services at 11 a.m. Sundays at the Alaska Pacific University Chapel, Atwood Building. Services are open to everyone and are followed by discussions on the compassion and wisdom of Buddhist teachings. For details, call 306-0620 or visit www.akshin.net.

STRONG BONDS: The Rev. Rick Cavens continues his marriage enrichment course at 6 p.m. Mondays to July 21 at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3230 Lake Otis Parkway. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. For details, call 276-6231.

GOD AND COUNTRY DAY: Anchorage Baptist Temple, 6401 E. Northern Lights Blvd., celebrate the 232nd birthday of the United States at 11 a.m. July 6 with patriotic music, a 1776 color guard and a special message from the Rev. Jerry Prevo. For details, call 333-6535.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kids 5 years old to eighth grade are invited to four days of fun, crafts, songs, Bible, games and prizes from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 7 through July 10 at Anchorage Baptist Temple Auditorium, 6401 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Free bus rides are available. The event is free too. For details, call 333-6535.

BETH MOORE SIMULCAST: Anchorage City Church, 1301 100th Ave., invites the community to "Living Proof Live," a fun-filled Bible study, teaching and worship experience to enrich the mind, soul and spirit from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 1 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2. Worship leader Travis Cottrell and the Praise Team will join Beth for the event. Tickets are $45. On the first day snacks and desserts will be provided. Lunch is provided on the second day. There is no child care available. The deadline to buy tickets is July 10. For details, call 344-2141 or visit www.anchoragecitychurch.org.

COMMUNITY PICNICS: GraceWorks in Alaska is hosting picnics in the park for Mountain View residents at 6 p.m. July 11 and 25 at Kanchee Park, East Fourth Avenue and Klevin Street, and July 18 and Aug. 1 at The Boys and Girls Club, 315 N. Price St. Mission teams from the Lower 48 will also be conducting community classes for adults, Bible clubs in the park for kids and community service works around Anchorage. For details, call Scott at 440-4974 or Traci at 223-3781.

GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL: Listen to gospel, bluegrass and Christian music from noon to 8 p.m. July 12 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 6748 Old Seward Highway. Come hear Admission is free. Food will be available. For details, call 349 2912.

CHURCH IN THE PARK: Calvary Chapel South Anchorage invites the community to a free barbecue and worship from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13 at Kincaid Park Chalet, 9401 W. Raspberry Road. Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and contemporary Christian music. Kids ministry is also available. For details, call 382-7414 or visit www.calvarychapelsouthanchorage. org.

WOMEN'S CLASS: Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3201 Turnagain St., offers an adult class "Cakes for the Queen of Heaven in Ancient Times" from 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays through July 13. This is a participatory program for women about women's history when God was Goddess. For details, call Shirley at 563-4499.

TUESDAY TOURS: Learn about Grace Christian School, 12407 Pintail St., from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through the summer. The school is enrolling students for the fall. Grace offers AP classes, worldwide missions trips, state championship athletics, first class music and drama with 95 percent of its seniors college-bound. For details, call 345-4814.

PB&J Kids: Children 3 years old to sixth grade will learn Bible stories, do crafts, sing and learn a variety of sports at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 6 at Jewel Lake Church of the Nazarene, 4025 W. 88th Ave. Free. For details, call 243-2344 or visit www.jlcn.org.

CHRISTIAN CONCERT: Advance tickets are on sale at the Radio Espresso, 2709 Boniface Parkway for the Casting Crowns concerts Aug. 8 and 9. Tickets are $30. For details, call 269-3872.

FEED THE KIDS: Ready-to-eat meals are being collected at Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and after Sunday worship to Aug. 20. The food will be donated to the Eagle River Food pantry. Warm outer clothing will be collected for Help Us Give School Supplies program. For details, call 694-9601 or visit www.joy-lutheran.com.

ONGOING

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 hope and healing for adults and children going through separation and divorce. To register or for details, call 272-3212 or 338-6777.

ANCHORAGE VINEYARD GROUPS: Anchorage Vineyard Church, 1800 W. 48th Ave., Suite G, offers prayer, study and support groups weekly. For details, visit www.akvineyard.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.medcooking alaska.blogspot.com.

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.

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

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

SPECIAL NEEDS: 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.

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.

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.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE RADIO: The Christian Science Radio Sentinel will broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday on KBYR 700-AM. The topic is "Healing Dysfunction." Last week's program repeats at 8 a.m. For details, call 272-0226 or visit wwwchristianscience.com.

Matters of Faith is compiled by Joy Guest, who can be reached at 257-4315. To submit an event, go to adn.com and click on "Submit an event." E-mail announcements to hometown@adn.com by 5 p.m. Tuesday for publication on Saturday's Religion page. Type "religion" in the subject line.

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