Anchorage Daily News

PARKING LOT SALE: Shop for bargains from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Faith Lutheran Church, 5200 Lake Otis Parkway, and help supports youth ministries. For details, call 563-3499.

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. today at Peggy's Restaurant, 1675 E. Fifth Ave. For details, call 337-4603 or see www.christianpilot.org.

RALLY DAY: St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3230 Lake Otis Parkway, will celebrate Rally Day at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Worship services are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. For details, call 276-6231.

SPIRIT SUNDAY: Fall activities begin at First Congregational Church, 2610 E. Northern Lights Blvd., with a potluck barbecue after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. The main dish will be furnished. For details, call 272-8363.

30TH BIRTHDAY: Christ Our Savior Lutheran, 1612 Oceanview Drive, will gather for Rally Sunday and 30th birthday activities, starting with Christian education at 9:30, worship at 10:30 and a barbecue and carnival at 11:45 a.m. Sunday. The sermon, "Renew, Refresh, Reconcile" will look at community building in Matthew. For details, call 345-3858 or 306-3047.

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, Bible study, prayer, Holy Communion and a potluck. For details, call 337-2974 or 529-5218.

RALLY SUNDAY: Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St., begins its fall schedule at 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sundays 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.

WINTER SCHEDULE: St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, will resume its fall/winter schedule at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Adult Sunday school is offered at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday school is at 9:30 and 11 a.m. The Rev. David Beckett will begin a three-part sermon series on "Three Simple Rules, A Wesleyan Way of Living." For details, call 344-3025.

SPECIAL NEEDS: St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, will have a special-needs Sunday school for pre-teens and teenagers from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Sundays to May 20. For details, call 344-3025.

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.

ALPHA PROGRAM: Join a free forum from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays 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.

SPECIAL NEEDS: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., offers "Come on In" Sunday school from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays to May 18. 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.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: The Christian Science Radio Sentinel will broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday on KBYR 700-AM. The topic will be "Safe from Harm." Last week's topic re-broadcasts at 8 a.m. Services, at 1347 L St., will focus on "Man" at 10 a.m. Youth through age 19 also meets at 10 a.m. for Sunday school. For details, call 272-0226 or visit www.christian science.com.

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 at First Baptist Church, 1110 W. 10th Ave, and 6:55 p.m. Mondays at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St. Men's classes meet at 6:55 p.m. Mondays at Faith Christian Community, 4240 Wisconsin St. A program for pre-school children is offered during the day class and for school age children during the evening classes. For details, call 770-6145.

RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY: Anchorage City Church, 1301 W. 100th Ave., will host a divorce and broken relationship recovery group from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays to Dec. 14. Topics will be accompanied by a video and Bible study, a sharing time and food. The cost is $20. For details, call 727-0543.

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 and will begin with a meal. The program is free. Meals are $2 for adults and $1 for children. For details, call 243-2168.

WOMEN'S STUDY: Sand Lake Baptist Church, 7434 Jewel Lake Road, will begin the women's Bible study "Daniel" by Beth Moore from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 17 and will run for 12 weeks. There is a meal at 5:30 p.m. and a children's program at 6 p.m. For details, call 345-7262.

DIVIDED WE FALL: APU's Cardinal Newman chair and Interfaith Council of Anchorage are sponsoring the Alaska premiere of the film "Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath" at 2 p.m. at APU, 4101 University Drive, Carr-Gottstein 102 and at 7 p.m. in the UAA/APU Consortium Library room 307, Thursday. The film explores race, religion, and national identity. For details, call 564-8274 or visit www.dwf-film.com

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.

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. 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.

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@acs alaska.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.mychangewillcome.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.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.

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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