Anchorage Daily News

50th ANNIVERSARY: St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 2200 Arctic Blvd., welcomes the Rev. Gerald Dino, Eparchy of Van Nuys in Phoenix, Ariz., at 7 p.m. today to celebrate the church and the 50th anniversary of the first Byzantine-Catholic Divine Liturgy in Anchorage. For details, call 277-6731 or visit www.ak-byz-cath.org.

MARRIAGE SEMINAR: Enjoy a time of learning and fellowship from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Life Church, 11245 Jerome St. Ron and Jerry Ann Guidroz will speak. Child care and refreshments will be provided. For details, call 345-3749.

CHRISTIAN RAP CONCERT: A free concert with Christian rap artist KAP II from Seattle will be at 11 a.m. today at the Eagle River Town Square Park. For details, call 727-8013 or e-mail calvarychapeleagleriver@yahoo.com.

PROPHECY REVIVAL: Northside Adventist Church, 204 W. 10th Ave., will have free revivals at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Aug. 23. Bible prophecies will be reviewed, including the rapture and the millennium. For details, call 720-2753.

GARAGE SALE: New Grace Christian Church, 10821 Totem Road, will have a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday with live music, games and activities for children of all ages. A public picnic will be at noon Sunday. Funds raised will help support outreach ministries in the community. For details, call 884-0113.

ADULT EDUCATION: Join St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2222 E. Tudor Ave., at 9 a.m. Sunday for an in depth discussion of "Today's Gospel." The potluck and "Living the Questions" discussion series continues at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Waldron Hall. All are welcome. For details, call 563-3341.

EPISCOPAL MEETING: The Nauska Salmon Episcopal Community will meet at St. Christopher's Church, 7208 Duben Ave., from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. There will be informal singing, Gospel-based discipleship, prayer, Holy Communion and a potluck. For details, call 337-2974 or 529-5218.

FAMILY BREAKFAST: Breakfast will be served after the 9:30 a.m. service Sundays to Aug. 31 at Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 East Eagle River Loop Road. A free will offering is accepted. For details, call 694-9601.

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

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 followed by discussions on the compassion and wisdom of Buddhist teachings. For details, call 306-0620.

HEALTH SCREENINGS: The Parish Nurse continues blood pressure screenings and health consultations at 9 a.m. Sundays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays to Aug. 31 at Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road. For details, call 694-9601.

FREE VARIETY SHOW: Anchorage Baptist Temple, 6401 E. Northern Lights Blvd., presents Tony Borders at the 10 a.m. kid's church and the 6 p.m. service Sunday. Enjoy ventriloquism, illusions and puppetry. For details, call 333-6535.

LAITY SUNDAY: St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, will have Laity Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Bill Foerchinger will speak at 8:30, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. For details, call 344-3025.

PLAYSCHOOL ANNIVERSARY: St. Mary's Creative Playschool, 2222 E. Tudor Road, will celebrate its 40th anniversary from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Alumni from the past 40 years are invited to join current members for a dedication and blessing of the renovated playground. A picnic will follow. For details, call 563-3341.

DARREL HAWK DAY: Greater Friendly Temple Church, 6310 DeBarr Road, presents Darrel Hawk Appreciation Day at 6 p.m. Sunday. The music department is requesting choirs, soloists and praise singers join the church for an appreciation for the minister of music, Darrel Hawk. For details, call 337-7732.

JEWS FOR JESUS: David Brickner, executive director of Jews for Jesus, will give a Bible-based message at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Wasilla Bible Church, 1651 W. Nicola Ave. For details, call 1-907-376-2176 or visit jewsforjesus.org.

BENEFIT HARP CONCERT: First Christian Church, 3031 LaTouche St. will host harpist Nancy Dale at 7 p.m. Sunday to benefit Fellowship In Serving Humanity. Admission is non-perishable food items or a donation to F.I.S.H., a Food Bank of Alaska partner agency that delivers emergency food to people in need. For details, call 272-0615.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: The Christian Science Radio Sentinel will broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday on KBYR 700-AM. The topic will be "You Can Pray About The Weather." Last week's topic re-broadcasts at 8 a.m. Church services at 1347 L St. are at 10 a.m. and will focus on "Soul." Sunday school for youth through age 19 meets at 10 a.m. Listen to a live Internet chat at 10 a.m. Tuesday at www.spirituality.com with Mary Alice Rose, former meteorologist and now a full time Christian Science healer, on the topic "Can Prayer Prevent Destructive Weather?" For details, call 272-0226 or visit www.christianscience.com.

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. For details, call 345-4814.

WHAT IS ISLAM?: Masjid As-Sunnah invites everyone to attend a free question-and-answer session on "What is Islam?" and "Who are the Muslims?" from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at Fairview Rec Center, 1121 E 10th Ave. Abu Muhammad Al-Maghribee will speak. Free hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshments will be served. For details, call 229-4813 or e-mail masjidsunnah@gmail.com.

CANDIDATE SUNDAY: The local candidates on the November ballot have been invited to attend a special service at the Anchorage Baptist Temple, 6401 E. Northern Lights Blvd., at 11 a.m. Aug. 24. Meet the candidates, ask questions and show your support. For details, call 333-6535.

YOUTH CONFERENCE: New Antioch Church Of God In Christ, 1211 Karluk St., hosts Evangelist Joyce Rodgers, International Youth Department chair lady for the Church Of God In Christ and Evangelist Karen F. Hatcher from Louisville, Ky., at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 to 31. Free to the public. For details, call 727-8499 or visit newantiochcogicak.org.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: East Anchorage United Methodist Church, 1660 Patterson St., will have vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 28 to 31 with Bible stories, music, crafts and fun for ages 4 through sixth grade. For details, call 333-0906.

ONGOING

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.medcookingalaska.blogspot.com.

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.

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.

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.

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. To register or for details, call 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.

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

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.

This week

Today: Raksha Bandhan (Hindu)

Friday: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Dormition of the Theotokos (Christian)

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