SUMMER SCHEDULE: St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, has started its summer schedule, with traditional services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. and contemporary service at 6:30 p.m. Sundays. The Rev. John Dodson begins a one-year service as interim pastor. (344-3025, www.stjohneagle.org)

ADULT EDUCATION: Join St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2222 E. Tudor Road., and examine the Gospel reading for today and learn how the message relates to your life, 9 a.m. Sunday. (563-3341, www.godsview.org)

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

WORSHIP SERVICES: All are welcome to Solid Rock Baptist Church, 1560 Abbas Circle. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship begins at 11 a.m. and mid-week Bible study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. (563-6255)

SOURDOUGH GOSPEL: Enjoy Dusty Sourdough Gospel Concerts at the Sourdough Mining Company Restaurant Tent City Theater, 5200 Juneau St., 2 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 30. Free. (376-7323, dustysourdough.com)

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)

KING OF KINGS: Join the Rev. Steve Sanders at The Greater Anchorage Pentecostal Church, 3307 Spenard Road., 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Kids' classes and friendly people. (337-4377, www.thegapchurch.com/index.html)

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)

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: Listen to the Christian Science Radio Sentinel broadcast on "Christian Science Reading Rooms, Open Doors Around the World" 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. Join a live internet chat on "Freedom: What Spiritual Healing Can Do For You" at 10 a.m. Tuesday at www.spirituality.com. Scriptural readings and testimonies are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (272-0226, www.christianscience.com)

MONDAY MEDITATION: Buddhist meditation and wisdom classes will be held 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)

GADGET GARAGE: Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 1221 Church Road, Wasilla, will have vacation Bible school for preschoolers to entering fifth grade, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Have fun learning about God. Free. (1-907-357-8077)

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)

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)

SACRIFICE AND PRAISE: Join the Rev. Isaiah Mary Molano at Holy Family Cathedral, 800 W. Fifth Ave., for "Gifts of Sacrifice and Praise: The Priesthood of Jesus Christ and the Christian Vocation," 7 p.m. Tuesdays through July 21. While this event is aimed at young adults in their 20s and 30s, all are welcome.

WOMEN'S STUDY: Join a women's Bible study with the Rev. Kay Shock at Jewel Lake Parish, 3833 Strawberry Road, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Free; supplies are $15. (243-2146, www.jewellakeparish.org)

GRIEF AND DIVORCE SUPPORT: Muldoon Community Assembly sponsors free support groups, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, 6901 DeBarr Road. Adults and children welcome. (272-3212, 338-6777)

DIVORCE CARE: Anchorage City Church, 1301 W. 100th Ave., hosts a divorce-care small group, 6:45-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Join others on the road to healing from a divorce or separation. $20. (727-0543, 561-5580, www.anchoragecitychurch.org)

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)

THURSDAY ACTIVITIES: Youth night and women's Bible study are at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Jewel Lake Parish, 3833 Strawberry Road. (243-2146, jewellakeparish.org)

FEMALE SUMMIT: Shekinah Ministries will host the Apostolic Prophetic Female Summit at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel, 4800 Spenard Road, 7 p.m. Thursday and 11:15 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Women are invited to celebrate female empowerment. $50. (982-0322)

GOD SQUAD: The youth ministry will meet at Greater Anchorage Pentecostal Church, 3307 Spenard Road, 7:30 p.m. Fridays in the youth room. Adult ministries will be held in the auditorium. (337-4377, www.thegapchurch.com/index.html)

FAMILY GAMES: Game night for all ages at Unity Church of Anchorage, 1300 E. 68th Ave., 6:30 p.m. Fridays. Games vary each week. Free.

MOVIE NIGHT: Unity Church of Anchorage, 1300 E. 68th Ave., presents "Movies with a Message," 6:30 p.m. every other Friday,. Bring dinner and enjoy a family friendly movie. All movies are rated PG. Call for the title. Free. Love offerings welcome. (346-2824, www.unityofanchorage.org)

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, 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)

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

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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