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Anglican Church of St. George

Anglican Church of St. George, hosts services in accordance with the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Masonic Lodge, 427 11th Ave. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. Information: 479-6493.

Anglican Church of the Redeemer

Anglican Church of the Redeemer, a traditional Anglican parish holding to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, hosts a morning prayer service each Sunday at 10 a.m. in the chapel in Pioneer Park. Information: 479-2326.

Baha’is of Nenana

Baha’is of Nenana host a devotional gathering at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 510 East First St. A junior youth group for 5th and 6th-graders is held on Thursdays, 2:45-5 p.m., at 707 Market St. Information: 832-1047.

Bible Baptist

Bible Baptist Church, 32 Adak Ave., hosts Sunday services at 8:30, 10 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. There is a nursery and junior church services for all children.

Four adult classes begin at 10 a.m.: young adults, young couples, reformers unanimous, auditorium class with Pastor Doug Duffett. Transportation is available calling 452-1407.

Chena Ridge Friends (Quakers)

Chena Ridge Friends Meeting (Quakers) meets for unprogrammed worship Sunday mornings at Hidden Hill Friends Center, 2682 Goldhill Road. Services are: singing, 9:30 a.m.; worship. 10 a.m.; fellowship and tea at 11 a.m. Information: meeting clerks at 479-6854 or 479-5251, or www.alaskafriends.org.

Cold Mountain Zen Center

Cold Mountain Zen Center, 5110 Aeronca Ave., meets Tuesdays for meditation practice from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be a half-day meditation retreat from 8:30 a.m.-noon on April 19. Pre-registration required.

Information: 978-8447 or www.coldmountainzencenter.org.  Community Baptist

Community Baptist Church, Badger and Marigold roads, hosts worship service on Sunday at 11 a.m. Morrie Fisher will bring the message from Romans 12. High school Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Last day to sign up for the missions trip.

Sunday school is available at 9:45 a.m., with hospitality time at 10:30 a.m. Awana is at 5 p.m. The men will meet on Saturday at 8 a.m. Information: 488-4511.

Community of Christ

Community of Christ, 822 Lowell Road, will meet Sunday at 5 p.m. for supper, followed by a worship service with Sandy Besser in charge. The theme is “Each Day Share, Each Day Grow.”

Wednesday evening quilting and crafts starts at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Everyone is invited. Information: 457-4921 or 457-1294.

Congregation Or HaTzafon

Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive, will host Shabbat Services at 7:30 tonight led by Randall Miller and Julie Benioff, with a wine tasting following the service. The oneg will be sponsored by Joel Shurkin.

Torah portion for this week is Metzora. Leviticus 14:1-15:33 Information: 456-1002 or www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon.  Corinthian Baptist

At Corinthian Baptist Church of Fairbanks, 1679 23rd Ave., it’s Church Spirit Sunday. The school of discipleship meets at 9:30 a.m. “Moments of Meditation with the Master” begins at 10:30 a.m. Morning worship service is held at 11 a.m. Pastor S. Anthony Justice will bring the message.

Noon prayer is held every Monday, and WOW (Word on Wednesday) Wednesday. Information: 456-4585.

Delta Junction churches

Delta Presbyterian and Faith Lutheran churches worship together at 266.5 Mile Richardson Highway in Delta Junction. This week the service will follow the Lutheran order of worship with Communion. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m.

There will be Bible study Monday at 7 p.m. in the pastor’s office. The Rev. Dr. Carin Bjorn von Letzendorf (Pastor Bear) may be contacted at 895-4322 or deltafaith@wildak.net.  Fairbanks Christian Center

Fairbanks Christian Center, 1448 Cobb Road, starts Sunday services with corporate prayer at 10:30 a.m., followed by morning service at 11 a.m. A nursery is provided for infants to 2. Sunday evening service starts at 7 p.m. Thursday night Bible study starts at 7 p.m. A TV broadcast airs every Saturday at 9 p.m., on KJNP, Channel 4. Information: 490-0070 or www.comfaithfcc.org.

Fairbanks Lutheran

Fairbanks Lutheran Church, 1012 Cowles St., hosts a traditional Heritage service at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary service at 11 a.m. Pastor Paul Teyler will offer Holy Communion and receive new church members. A coffee time follows each service.

Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m.

Interior Women of ELCA Retreat “Spring Renewal” is 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran. Please bring a salad to share.

Women’s weekly Bible study is 6 p.m. Monday. Women’s monthly Bible study is Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Flodin residence.

Mid-week Bible study of Acts begins at noon Wednesday at the church. Information: 452-3425 or www.fairbankslutheran.org

Faith Baptist

Faith Baptist Church, 1.8 Mile Chena Pump Road, hosts services at 11 a.m. and hosts Sunday Bible studies for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and a Bible study at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Bryan Myers is pastor. Information: 479-5063 or www.faithbaptistfairbanks.org.

Farewell Avenue Christian

Farewell Avenue Christian Church, 100 Farewell Ave., hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship and Communion at 11 a.m. Brion Pinkerton is minister. Information: 456-6123.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 811 First Ave., hosts services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday school is available for ages up to 20, as well as child care for young children.

The subject of this week’s lesson sermon is, “Are Sin, Disease and Death Real?” Information: 456-2319.

First Church of God in Christ

First Church of God in Christ, 308 Ladd St., hosts Sunday services beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by noon worship at 11:30 a.m.  Tuesday’s Christian education class is at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 7 p.m. is a Jesus in culture class: “Revelation of Society.” Information: 452-6835.

First United Methodist

At First United Methodist Church, 915 Second Ave., Sunday worship services include traditional worship service at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and a contemporary service at 9:45 a.m. This Sunday, the sermon title is “Making Room for More,” given by the Rev. Tom Telfer.

Sunday school classes are offered for all ages at 9:45 and 11 a.m. Nursery also is available at the 9:45 and 11 a.m. services. Information: 452-2956.  First United Pentecostal

First United Pentecostal Church, 907 23rd Ave., will observe Friend’s Sunday during this Sunday’s 3 p.m. service. Worship will include congregational and praise team music. The Rev. G.A. Parrish will minister. Nursery is available.   “A Fruitful Life” for ages 6-11 and a variety of classes for all ages will be held tonight at 7:30. Nursery is available. Home friendship groups gather in area homes on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and S.H.I.F.T. for youth meet at the church each Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Weekly prayer gatherings are Sunday at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at noon, Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 9 a.m. Information: 452-2591.

Fort Wainwright chapels

Northern Lights Chapel, building 3430: Sunday services, 10 a.m., Protestant Sunday school, 11 a.m., general Protestant worship and 5 p.m., Protestant youth group; Monday, 6 p.m., Financial Peace University; 6:30 p.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel evening Bible study; Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel; Saturday, 8 a.m., Men of the Chapel (second and fourth Saturdays).

Southern Lights Chapel, building 4107: Sunday services, 10 a.m., Roman Catholic Mass; 11 a.m., Roman Catholic Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Monday, noon, Roman Catholic Mass; Wednesday, 10 a.m., Catholic Women’s Bible study, noon, Roman Catholic Mass and 7 p.m., Daughters of Ste. Anne (first Saturday).

Bassett Army Community Hospital Chapel: Tuesday, noon, Roman Catholic Mass; Wednesday, noon, general Protestant Service; Thursday, noon, Roman Catholic Mass. Information: Chaplain’s office at 353-9825.

Friends Church

At Friends Community Church, 1485 30th Ave., Pastor Jeff Wall begins a new series titled “Growth is the Evidence of Life.” Service times are 9 and 11 a.m., and kids church is offered at both services. Information: 452-2249 or www.friendschurch.org.

Greater New Hope

Greater New Hope Church of God in Christ, 3510 College Road, hosts a service on Sunday at noon. Information and other service times: 458-717.

Intercultural Assembly of God

Intercultural Assembly of God, 720 25th Ave., hosts Sunday morning Christian education at 9:45 a.m. for all ages, Sunday morning worship and children’s church at 10:45 a.m., and evening worship at 6 p.m.

Women’s ministries meets Thursday at 11 a.m. Ray Searan is pastor. Information: 452-3983.

Journey Christian

Journey Christian Church meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at Regal Goldstream 16 Theater. The sermon will be “The Cry For a Reason in Suffering.” There is a nursery for little ones and Sunday school for ages kindergarten through 12th. Journey also offers small group opportunities. Information: 455-4433 or www.journeyalaska.org.

Lily of the Valley COGIC

At Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ, 2316 Barnette St., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. This week’s lesson is “Taking A Stand,” from Daniel 3. Morning worship follows at noon. The speaker will be elder Howard Hornbuckle.

Weekly services include Bible study on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and Friday youth service is at 7 p.m. Bishop Charles D. Williams is pastor. Information or transportation: 452-7594.

Lord of Life Lutheran

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1005 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, offers a worship service at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Holy Communion is celebrated weekly. Lay presider Nancy Uptgraft leads worship. Barbara Thoma will speak on Seward Peninsula Lutheran Ministries. Fellowship time follows worship.

Sunday school classes for all ages will be from 9-10 a.m. Information: 488-6720 or visit www.alaska.net/~lord.

McGrath Road Baptist

McGrath Road Baptist Church, 1100 McGrath Road, hosts Sunday school with classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m., and the main worship service at 11 a.m. Pastor Joel Smith will be giving a sermon from John chapter 8:1-11. During the Sunday evening service at 6 p.m., Smith will continue his study of the book of Malachi.

Wednesday Bible study and prayer time is at 7 p.m. Nursery is available for all services. Information: 457-4611 or www.mcgrathroadbaptistchurch.org.

Morning Star Baptist

Morning Star Baptist Church, School Road and Carbon Way, Healy, hosts worship on Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Peter MacMaster will be preaching on “Embracing the Vision.” Sunday school for all ages is at 10 a.m. and there is children’s church during the 11 a.m. service.

On Wednesdays, Awana Club meets at 1:45 p.m., and middle school youth group meets at 7 p.m. High school youth meet at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Thomas residence. Information: (907) 683 2704.

Mount Pleasant Baptist

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3000 Peger Road, will host Sunday early morning worship service at 8 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday worship service at 11 a.m.

Men’s ministry is every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Bible study is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Women’s ministry will be at 6:30 p.m. April 18.

The Rev. Joe W. Blackburn is pastor. Information/transportation: call 374-6055

New Beginnings

New Beginnings ministry meets at J.P. Jones Community Center, 2400 Rickert St. Sunday school is held 11 a.m.-noon and worship is from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday Bible study is from 7-8 p.m. Elder Matthew Hampton is pastor.

New Hope Church

New Hope Methodist Presbyterian Church, 2371 Bradway Road, North Pole, will host Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m. The message, “The Shepherd’s Voice,” will be presented by interim pastor Lois Hildenbrand with Scripture readings from Psalms 23:1-6; 1 Peter 2:1-25; and John 10:1-10. Children ages 3-11 are invited to a special children’s activity during the sermon.

Fellowship follows the service with Sunday school for all ages at 10:50 a.m. Cry room facilities and nursery care are provided. Information: 488-9191.  New Life Pentecostal

New Life Pentecostal Church, 2204 Discovery Drive, meets Sunday at 1 p.m. with Assistant Pastor Jonathan Bagwill preaching. Sunday school and nursery is provided.

Wednesday Bible study is at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday ladies Bible study is at noon; Saturday “All Church Prayer” is at 11 a.m. Information: Pastor Robert Bagwill at 457-6572 or 452-3853.

New Jerusalem COGIC

At New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 2515 Mission Road, North Pole, Sunday services begin with prayer at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., and dynamic praise and worship at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Otis McCormick will be speaking.

Tuesday and Thursday prayer is at 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., there is Bible study for adults and children’s church for the kids. Friday at 7:30 p.m. is youth Service. Information or transportation: 488-7320.

North Pole Nazarene

North Pole Church of the Nazarene, Badger Road and Peridot Street, offers weekly nursery care, Sunday school for youth and adult Bible study beginning at 10 a.m. At the 11 a.m. worship service, the Rev. Dr. Richard Jones, pastor, will speak on “The Grace That Can Be” from Jonah 2:1-10. Children’s church is available.

Each Wednesday, Bible study for all ages is at 7 p.m. Information or transportation: 488-6173.

Sacred Heart Cathedral

At Sacred Heart Cathedral, 2501 Airport Way, weekend Mass times are Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. with Liturgy of the Word for Children and at 11:30 a.m.

Religious education is Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Daily Mass is celebrated Tuesday-Friday at 5:30 p.m. Bishop Donald Kettler is pastor. Information: 474-9032.

St. James Temple

St. James Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 965 Farmers Loop, hosts Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday church service is 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Bible study is Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. Church van available for pick-up: 479-3732.

St. John Baptist

St. John Baptist Church, 802 17th Ave., hosts a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and worship services at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The Sunday school lesson is “Exploring Devotion” with Scripture from Genesis 22:1-14, 17-18. The Rev. Rodney Perdue will deliver the morning message. Minister Yvonne Henry will deliver the evening message.

On Wednesday, noon and 7 p.m., is Bible study. Saturday at 11 a.m. is prayer band. Information or transportation: 456-8541.

St. Jude’s Episcopal

St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 3408 Laurance Road, North Pole, will celebrate Sunday Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school held in the Christian education room. Refreshments follow the service. The vestry will meet after fellowship. Information: 488-9329 or the Rev. Luis Uzueta, vicar, at 488-7660.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1029 First Ave., continues Easter festivities this Sunday with celebrations of the Eucharist at 8, 9:15, and 11:15 a.m.

The Rev. John Holz will preach at 8 a.m.; the Rev. Deacon Bella Jean Savino at 9:15 a.m.; and the Rev. Steve Matthew at 11:15 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m.

Beginning Thursday at 5 p.m. with a covered dish and Singspiration, St. Matthew’s hosts the annual meeting of the Episcopal Churches of the Interior. Meetings will run through Saturday in the Parish Hall, and all are invited.

Visiting Bishop Carol Gallagher will be at St. Matthew’s next Sunday for confirmations at 11:15 a.m.

Weekly activities include Saturday, 10 a.m., altar guild cleaning; Monday, 5 p.m., health ministry meeting and 5:30 p.m. monthly vestry meeting; Wednesday Eucharists at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m., choir practice; Wednesday, 6 p.m., education for Ministry; and Compline is prayed Sunday-Friday at midnight.

Information: 456-5235 or www.stmatthewschurch.org.

St. Nicholas Catholic

St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 707 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, hosts weekend Masses on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. and noon. Sunday after the 9 a.m. Mass is Cinnamon Roll Sunday.

Reconciliation is Saturday at 5 p.m. or by appointment. Weekday Mass is Monday-Friday at 9 a.m. Benediction is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and on first Friday at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. the rosary is recited followed by Mass at 7 p.m. Religious education classes continue this weekend for grades K-12. Information: 488-2595.

St. Paul Church

St. Paul Church, meeting at Fairhill Christian School, 119 City Lights Blvd., will host Sunday school at 10 a.m. At the 11 a.m. service guest speaker, the Rev. Joe Glover, retired pastor of Antioch Baptismah church, will give the sermon. Fellowship time will follow. Information: 457-6628.

St. Raphael

St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1125 Old Steese Highway North, meets for Mass on the following days and times: Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Masses at 9 a.m.; Wednesday and Saturday Masses at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Patrick Bergquist is pastor. Information: 457-6603.

Syndoulos Lutheran

Syndoulos Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, 4155 Geist Road, will host worship service Sunday at 10:30 a.m., followed by a potluck luncheon. Sunday school and adult Bible class begin at 9:30 a.mhttp://www.newsminer.com/admin/news/stories/add/#. Information: 479-4324 or www.wels.net.  The Salvation Army Church

The Salvation Army Church, 1602 10th Ave., hosts Sunday services beginning with 9:45 a.m. Fellowship and coffee; 10 a.m. youth Sunday school and adult Bible study; 11 a.m. worship service. Pastor Maj. Michael Bates will be preaching on the series “The Lord Jesus Christ: His Teaching, The Kingdom of God” from Matthew 10:1-7. Prayer and Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Call 452-3103 for Sunday transportation.

True Victory Baptist

True Victory Baptist Church, 11 Mile Richardson Highway, North Pole, hosts worship service every Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.

The lesson this week is “God’s Covenant with David,” 1 Chronicles 17:1, 3-4, 6-15.

The theme for April is “What Does God Say About It?” Isaiah 55:8. Prayer meeting is 6:30 p.m. and Bible study is 7 p.m., Wednesday. Information: 488-1588 or 488-6184.

University Baptist Church

University Baptist Church, 1197 University Ave., has Sunday morning services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and Bible study for all ages, at 10 a.m. There will be children’s church during the 11 a.m. service for children K through grade 5.

There is a nursery and a cry room available with closed circuit TV of all services. The sermon Sunday morning will be “The City of God.” The evening message, at 6 p.m., will be “Victory in the Creator.” Information: 479-2440.

University Presbyterian

At University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. worship begins at 10:30; the Rev. Samuel Adams will preach on “You Prepare a Table Before Me.”

Living Waters will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. There is a nursery available during the service for children from 6 weeks to age 5.

Victory Christian

Victory Christian Faith Center Church, 1500 Westwood Way, hosts Sunday worship service at noon.

Children’s ministry and nursery are provided during the service.

Pastor Bruce will be teaching from the “Return To Christ” series this week with a message titled “The Joy of Following Christ.”

There is a preschool for ages 3-5. Midweek Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m., the subject is “Understanding Law and Grace.” Information: www.victorycfc.com or 458-7729.

Zion Lutheran

Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Road, hosts a Saturday Nite Alive Contemporary service at 5 p.m.; Traditional worship at 8:30 a.m.; Contemporary worship at 11 a.m.

Holy Communion is celebrated at all services, and nursery is available.

Pastor Kuehnert’s sermon for this Fourth Sunday of Easter is “ ... fellowship ... were together ... meet together ... ate together ...,” based on Acts 2:42-47. Education hour for all ages is held from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesday IMPACT! activities begins with dinner at 5:30, followed by Bible Studies and fellowship for all ages.

Information: 456-7660 or www.zionfairbanks.org.