Anchorage Daily News

YOUTH CONFERENCE: Evangelist Joyce Rodgers, International Youth Department chair lady for the Church of God in Christ from Carrollton, Texas, will speak at 7 p.m. today and 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Greater Friendly Temple COGIC, 6310 DeBarr Road. 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 today and Sunday with Bible stories, music, crafts and fun for ages 4 through sixth grade. For details, call 333-0906.

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.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: The Christian Science Radio Sentinel will broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday on KBYR 700-AM. The topic will be "Spiritual Solutions to Unemployment." Last week's topic re-broadcasts at 8 a.m. Services, at 1347 L St., will focus on "Christ Jesus" at 10 a.m. Sunday school for youth through age 19 also meets at 10 a.m. Join an Internet chat at 10 a.m. Tuesday at www.spirituality. com. The topic is "How Can I Get More Time?" For details, call 272-0226 or visit www.christianscience.com.

BUDDHIST INTRODUCTION: Learn to create world peace through individual happiness at 7 p.m. Monday at the SGI-USA Alaska Community Center, 2702 Gambell St., Suite 202. For details, call 274-8889.

SPIRITUAL STRENGTH: Camille Conte hosts a discussion of the universal spiritual practices of prayer, meditation, visioning and circulation from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays to Sept. 25 at the Alaska Center for Spiritual Living, 929 E. 81st St., Suite 106. All are welcome. For details, call 277-3733.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road, offers "Rain Forest Adventure" vacation Bible school from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday for ages 3 to 12. For details, call 694-9601 www.joy-lutheran.com.

CHRISTIAN PILOTS: The Christian Pilots Association of Alaska will meet for a business meeting at 8 a.m. and general meeting from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6 upstairs at Peggy's Restaurant, 1675 E. Fifth Ave. For details, call 337-4603 or see www.christianpilot.org.

ALPHA PROGRAM: Join a free forum from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 7 to Nov. 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church, mile 2.2 Palmer-Wasilla Highway. Explore the beginning principles of Jesus, the Bible and what God is doing today. For details, call 1-907-745-0726 or visit www.trinityl.net.

RALLY SUNDAY: Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St., begins its fall schedule at 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sept. 7 to Dec. 14, with services featuring The Word and the Eucharist. Sunday school, adult education and Bible study are at 9:45 a.m. For details, call 277-1622 or visit www.centluth.org.

SPECIAL NEEDS: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., offers "Come on IN" Sunday school from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays starting Sept. 7. 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.

LIFE OF MOSES: Join Bible Study Fellowship for free study groups on the life of Moses. Women's classes meet at 9 a.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 11 at First Baptist Church, 1110 W. 10th Ave, and 6:55 p.m. Mondays starting Sept. 8 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St. Men's classes meet at 6:55 p.m. Mondays starting Sept. 8 at Faith Christian Community, 4240 Wisconsin St. A program for pre-school children is offered during evening classes. For details, call 770-6145.

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: The Alaska Black Church Leadership Conference will be from 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at First Baptist Church, Anchorage, 1100 W. 10th Ave. The conference is for pastors, ministers, church staff, ushers, music leaders, youth leaders, deacons, teachers, trustees, choir members and praise teams. Topics include the many hats of a minister's wife, church finances and administration, being a good choir member, youth and young adult workshops, mid-week prayer, women's ministry and more. Forms are available at www.alaskabaptistconvention.com. Sponsored by Greater Friendship, New Hope, Mt. Zion and Solid Rock Baptist Churches. $25 for adults, $10 for children. For details, call 272-9315.

MARRIAGE COURSE: Anchorage City Church, 1301 W. 100th Ave., offers The Marriage Course from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 22 to Nov. 10. The course is designed to strengthen any marriage, with husband and wife exercises and new approaches to common relationship problems. Group sharing is not required. Registration is $37.50 per person and includes workbooks, child care and dessert. For details and to register, call 344-2141 or visit www.anchoragecity church.org/marriage.

ONGOING

GIRLS PROGRAM: Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior is a relationship building program designed to meet the spiritual, social, physical and emotional needs of girls at all age levels. 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@ acsalaska.net.

BOYS PROGRAM: Cadets is a nondenominational international church-sponsored Christian youth program where 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.

COFFEE BREAK: Join an informal and open women's Bible study at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave., with prayer support and develop friendships with women from a variety of backgrounds. No previous Bible knowledge required. Meeting are also at 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays and include free child care for newborns through age 5. For details, call 272-8431 or e-mail trinitycrc@acsalaska.net.

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.

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE: Change Will Come consulting service provides faith based guidance for believers who seek understanding of how to implement spiritual living and advises crisis situations, stress and fears. Appointment are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekly at 3300 C St., Suite 117. Call Apostle Bailey at 360-0102 for an appointment or visit www.mychange willcome.com.

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.

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. 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

MONDAY: Church year begins (Orthodox Christian), Start of Ramadan (Muslim)

WEDNESDAY: Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)

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