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Good Friday program

The Arts-to-Hearts Children’s Ministry Team and the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church youth will present “Arise My Love” at 7 p.m. today at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church at the corner of Peger Road and the Mitchell Freeway. Seasonal vocal music and a dramatic blacklight presentation of three acts depicting the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ will be featured. Free children’s Bibles and personalized Bible covers will be given to the first 25 children who need one.

The program will also be presented Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Fairbanks Rescue Mission Chapel, 723 27th Ave. Both presentations are open to the community.

Information: 455-4464, 374-6055 or 388-3906.

Anglican Church of St. George

At Anglican Church of St. George, the Rev. Paul Bachmann will conduct a prayer service tonight at 6 and will celebrate Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Masonic Lodge, 427 11th Ave. The services are in accordance with the 1928 Book of Common prayer. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. Information: 479-6493.

Anglican Church of the Redeemer

Anglican Church of the Redeemer, hosting 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.

Assembly of God

Assembly of God Central Mission Church, 3558 Goldizen Ave., hosts English service Sundays from 10-11 a.m and Korean service 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For transportation call 452-4866 one day in advance.

Youth and young adult Bible studies are every Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Baha’is of Nenana

The Baha’is of Nenana host a devotional gathering at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 510 E. First St. A junior youth group for fifth- and sixth-graders will be held on Thursdays, 3-4:30 p.m., at 707 Market St.

Naw-Ruz (Baha’i New Year) will be celebrated today with a recreational activity. Information: 832-1047.

Chena Ridge Quakers

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

Christ Lutheran

Christ Lutheran Church, Farmers Loop and Iniakuk Avenue, hosts Sunday worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Susan Granata officiating this Easter Sunday. Communion will be served at both services. A brunch will be held between services. Good Friday worship is at 7 tonight.

Wednesdays at 6 a.m. is Early Risers Men’s Bible Study; Thursdays at noon the Circle of Sages Bible study for seniors meets. Bring a sack lunch. Information: www.clcfairbanks.org or 479-4947.

Cold Mountain Zen Center

Cold Mountain Zen Center, 5110 Aeronca Ave., meets Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 978-8447 or www.coldmountainzencenter.org.  Community Baptist

Community Baptist Church, Badger and Marigold roads, North Pole, will host Sunday worship Sunday at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday school. An Easter breakfast will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Pastor Morrie Fisher will be bringing a Resurrection message. Information: 488-4511.

Community of Christ

Community of Christ, 822 Lowell Road, will host an Easter breakfast Sunday morning at 10 a.m. followed by an Easter worship service at 11 a.m. Pastor Sandy Besser will lead the service with the theme, “Jesus Lives!” This will replace the evening service so families can spend time together.

Wednesday evening quilting and craft night starts at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Information: 457-4921 or 457-1294.

Community Covenant

Community Covenant Church, 2136 McCullam Ave., hosts worship service at 10:30 a.m. The sermon is “No Wonder They Crucified Him!” from Matthew 12:22-32. Coffee and doughnuts are available after the service.

Nursery care is available for infants through age 3. Junior church is available for ages 4th to 6th-grade. Information: 456-6553 or www.covenantfairbanks.org.

Congregation Or HaTzafon

Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive, will host Purim Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m. today, led by Harvey Kurzbard. Torah portion is Tzav. Leviticus 6:1 - 8:36 Information: 456-1002 or www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon.

Corinthian Baptist

Corinthian Baptist Church of Fairbanks, 1679 23rd Ave., will host Resurrection Sunday sunrise service at 6 a.m. Easter Sunday with the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Fairbanks conducting the service. The IMAF includes: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Corinthian Baptist Church, St. John Baptist Church, New Jerusalem COGIC, First Church, First AME Church and New Hope COGIC.

A Good Friday service will be held at 7 tonight at the church. Part of worship will include nailing confessed sins to a life-size cross, dramatic dance and song by the Mass Choir-Voices of Corinthian, Baptisms, preaching the “Seven Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross.” Suggested attire is black out of mournful reflection.

This Sunday is Frangelism Sunday (Friends, Relatives, Associates and Neighbors.) The school of discipleship is Sunday 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 preach on a series of “New: New Wine, New Heart, New Spirit.”

Information: 456-4585.

Delta Junction churches

Delta Presbyterian and Faith Lutheran churches, Milepost 266.5 Richardson Highway, in Delta Junction, will begin an Easter celebration at 11 a.m. with the handbell choir playing the prelude.

Bible study is 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.  Denali Bible Chapel

Denali Bible Chapel, 1201 Lathrop St., will host Good Friday service from 7-8 p.m. today. A celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior on Easter morning will start at 11 am.

Awana program is on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Wednesday Bible study is 7-8 p.m. Information: 456-5157.

Door of Hope

Door of Hope Church, 270 Fairhill Road, hosts worship services weekly at 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. Lead Pastor AJ Woods will be sharing during this week’s Easter services on “The Resurrection Power of Jesus.” Childcare for nursery through 4 years and children’s church for 5-13 years. Information: 457-4673 or www.doorofhopechurch.org.

Ester Mission

Ester Mission (Wings of Healing), 945 Jeannette Way, Ester, will host a special Easter service from 7-9:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor S. Anthony Justice. Choirs, solos and more. Dinner will follow the service, bring a dish to share if possible. Call 347-5819 for transportation by 5:30 p.m. Information: 455-6054.

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 years. Sunday evening service start 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., celebrates Easter with a sunrise service at 7 a.m. at the pedestrian bridge downtown, plus the traditional heritage service at 8:30 a.m. andcontemporary service at 11 a.m. at the church. Pastor Paul Teyler will offer Holy Communion, and the youth will serve Easter breakfast 7:30-10 a.m. Sunday school resumes next week.

Good Friday services are tonight at 7, and the Easter vigil service starts at 7 p.m. Saturday. Women’s weekly Bible study is 6 p.m. Monday.

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

Fairbanks Seventh-day Adventist

Fairbanks Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1811 Farmers Loop, hosts Sabbath school Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, with worship at 11 a.m. This week Pastor Odea Sigh will speak on “Sin Unmasked.” Scripture reading from Isaiah 14:13-14. Information: 479-6070.

Fairhill Community

Fairhill Community Church, 101 City Lights Blvd., will host a sunrise Easter service at 7 a.m. followed by a continental breakfast. Fairhill Christian School high school students will present a play called “The First Easter.” Regular services will be held at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Information: 457-5522.

Faith Baptist

Faith Baptist Church, 1.8 Mile Chena Pump Road, will host an Easter service and potluck. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. and the service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday Bible study starts at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Bryan Myers is pastor. Information: 479-5063 or www.faithbaptistfairbanks.org.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 811 First Ave., hosts services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and each Wednesday at 7 p.m. This week’s lesson sermon is “Matter.” Sunday school is available for ages up to 20, as well as child care for very young children. Information: 456-2319.

First Nazarene

First Church of the Nazarene, 1524 Westwood Way, Easter weekend services include: Good Friday prayer service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 3 p.m. Easter egg hunt (12 or under only); Easter Sunday services, 9 a.m. — Early morning service; 10 a.m. — Easter breakfast (potluck); 11a.m. — regular morning service. There will be no evening service this Sunday.

Information: 479-6734.

First Presbyterian

At First Presbyterian Church, 547 Seventh Ave., Easter will be celebrated with the Easter Cantata “God With Us” at both worship services, 8:45 and 11 a.m. Nursery is provided at all services. Easter breakfast will be at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The youth group and the young adult group will not meet this Sunday.

Wednesdays, “The Well” starts with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by games, nursery for young children, Discovery Club for kids, adult Bible studies, and prayer. Information: 452-2406 or www.fairbanksfirstpres.com.

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 is “Come Find the Love that Lasts Forever,” given by the Rev. Tom Telfer.

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

At First United Pentecostal Church, 907 23rd Ave., a variety of classes for all ages will be held tonight at 7:30. Nursery is available.     Sunday’s 3 p.m. service will include music with congregational worship and the praise team. Pastor G.A. Parrish will give an anointed message.

Home friendship groups gather in area homes on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and S.H.I.F.T. for the 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., Protestant choir practice; Tuesday, 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 Community Church

At Friends Community Church, 1485 30th Ave., Pastor Jeff Wall will share an Easter message of God’s power in “Everything.” Service times are Sunday at 9 and 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Information: 452-2249 or www.friendschurch.org.

House of Prayer

House of Prayer, Airport Way, celebrates Latin Mass in the extraordinary form (Tridentine Mass) every Sunday at 10 a.m. The sung High Mass on Easter will be followed by a potluck brunch. Rosary before Mass begins at 9:40 a.m. Information 479-3765.

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. Holy Communion will be served at the morning service.

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 Easter sermon is “It’s Not Over ‘Til It’s Over.” There will be a huge Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. There is a nursery for little ones and Sunday school groups for K-12 kids. Journey also offers small group opportunities. Information: 455-4433 or www.journeyalaska.org.

Kehilat Yeshua

Kehilat Yeshua will host Purim Shabbat services tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., at University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road, in the second floor student lounge. An oneg will follow the service. Information: Rabbi Steve Montag at livingriversministries@alaska.net.

Lily of the Valley COGIC

Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ, 2404 S. Barnette St., will host a 7 a.m. Easter sunrise (SONrise) service; 10 a.m., Sunday school for all ages; and noon worship service. The pastor is Bishop Charles D. Williams.

Lord of Life Lutheran

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1005 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, offers worship services at 8 and 11 a.m. Easter Sunday. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both. Pastor Kathrin Radach leads worship this Resurrection of the Lord Sunday. Fellowship time follows worship. There are no Sunday school classes this week.

Lord of Life hosts an ecumenical Good Friday service, sponsored by North Pole Joint Ministries, at 7:30 tonight, preceded by 7 p.m. fellowship time.  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 preaching a sermon about Jesus’ Resurrection from Matthew 28. At the 6 p.m. service, Smith will be preaching a sermon from Acts 1:1-11. There is a Wednesday Bible study and prayer time 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, will host the Healy community Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast. Sunday school for all ages is at 10 a.m. At the 11 a.m. Easter service, Pastor Peter MacMaster will be preaching on “Embracing the Vision.” Children’s church is provided during the 11 a.m. service. There will be a potluck lunch after the service.      On Wednesdays, Awana Club meets at 1:45 p.m., and middle school youth group meets at 7 p.m. Information: (907) 683 2704.

Mount Pleasant Baptist

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3000 Peger Road, will host Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., followed by Easter Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. Good Friday service is tonight at 7

Men’s ministry is every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Bible study is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Joe W. Blackburn is pastor. Information/transportation: call 374-6055.

New Hope Church

New Hope Methodist Presbyterian Church, 2371 Bradway Road, North Pole, will host Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m. A special message will be presented by Interim Pastor Lois Hildenbrand. Children ages 3-11 are invited to participate in a special children’s activity during the sermon.

There will be an Easter breakfast immediately following the service. Join New Hope and the North Pole Ministerial Alliance for a Good Friday service at Lord of Life Lutheran beginning at 7:30 p.m.  Cry room facilities and nursery care are provided. Information: 488-9191.  New Jerusalem COGIC

At New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 2515 Mission Road, North Pole, Saturday at 7 p.m., there will be an Easter play, “The Final Appeal!” written and presented by Crystal McCormick.

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. Sunday is Resurrection Sunday and 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.

New Life Pentecostal

New Life Pentecostal Church, 2204 Discovery Drive, will continue revival services tonight at 7:30 with prophet/evangelist Jonathan and Julie Haygood of Lake Charles, La., Saturday at 6 p.m, and Resurrection Sunday at 1 p.m.

Sunday service will include the adult silent praise and children’s silent praise in songs of worship and other special music. Nursery is provided. Information: Pastor Robert Bagwill at 457-6572 or 452-3853.

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 church’s pastor, the Rev. Dr. Richard Jones, will speak on “Opening Day,” from Luke 24:13-49. Nursery care and children’s church are available. On Wednesdays, Bible study for all ages is at 7 p.m. For information or transportation, call 488-6173.

North Pole Worship Center

North Pole Worship Center, 3340 Badger Road, hosts services on Sunday at 9 and 11:15 a.m. Classes for infants to age 11. Middle and high school students will remain in the main service.

Wednesday night Bible study is at 7 p.m. Nursery and children’s classes are offered at all services. Sunday night youth “Awakening” is at 6 p.m. at the YCC building, 2936 Badger Road. Information: 488-9084 or www.northpoleworshipcenter.com.

Sacred Heart Cathedral

At Sacred Heart Cathedral, 2501 Airport Way, Stations of the Cross will be walked on Good Friday at 3 p.m. with Good Friday service taking place at 7 p.m. The Easter Vigil Mass is Saturday at 8 p.m. and will be followed by a light reception.

Masses on Easter Sunday are at 9 and 11:30 a.m. Eucharistic service is Monday-Friday at 5:30 p.m. Cathedral offices will be closed from March 24-28. 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. to 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

At St. John Baptist Church, 802 17th Ave., Morning worship services will begin at 11 a.m. along with the youth Easter program. There will be no evening service. Sunday morning’s theme is “Living 3:16 — Alive with Power” with Scriptures from Ephesians 1:15—3:21. Minister Karen Ellison will deliver the morning message. The pastor teaches a Wednesday noon Bible study surveying each book of the Bible. Wednesdays at 7 p.m., is general 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 host Good Friday Eucharist at 7 p.m., Holy Saturday Vigil with Holy Noise at 10:30 p.m., and Easter Sunday Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Finger foods will be served after the Saturday and Sunday services. Information: 488-9329 or the Rev. Luis Uzueta, vicar, at 488-7660.

St. Mark’s Parish

St. Mark’s University Parish celebrates the Memorial of the Lord’s Passion and Death at 7 p.m. tonight. The service will include the reading of the Passion of the Lord, a veneration of the Cross, a homily. and a Communion rite.

The Resurrection Vigil Mass begins at 7 p.m. Saturday and includes a lighting ceremony and Pascal candle procession; Scripture readings, Baptisms, Confirmations and Eucharist. A community potluck will follow.

Sunday Resurrection Mass begins at 10:30 a.m. All services take place in Schaible Auditorium in the Bunnell Building on the UAF campus. There is no 5:30 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday. The pastor is the Rev. Gerald Ornowski, MIC. Information: 456-4853.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1029 First Ave., hosts the noon community Good Friday service, sponsored by Tanana Valley Conference of Churches.

At 7 p.m. today, a Good Friday Liturgy is celebrated as well.

Holy Saturday service is celebrated at 10 a.m.; Altar Guild begins decorating at 10:15 a.m.; Easter Baptism rehearsal is at 11 a.m.; and an Easter Egg Stuffing Party is at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Saturday at 8:15 p.m., the lighting of the Easter fire, Easter baptisms, and the first Eucharist of Easter is celebrated.

Easter Eucharist is celebrated at 8, 9:15, and 11:15 a.m.; with special music at all services, and closed-circuit television viewing available. An Easter egg hunt party for children is ­at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, 11 a.m., Denali Center Eucharist; Wednesday Eucharists at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Pioneers’ Home Eucharist; 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, will host the Lord’s passion on Good Friday at 3 and 6 p.m.; Saturday, Easter Vigil at 6 p.m.; and Easter Sunday Masses at 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon.

Weekday Mass/Liturgy is Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., and Wednesday at 7 p.m., after 6:40 p.m., rosary. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., and religious education classes resume March 30 at 10:30 a.m. Information: 488-2595.

St. Paul Church

St. Paul Church, meeting at Fairhill Christian School, 119 City Lights Blvd., will host an Easter Sunday breakfast at 9:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday school. At the 11 a.m. Easter service guest speaker, the Rev. Ben Shoemaker, Presbyterian Church of America, will give the sermon. Information: 457-6628.

St. Raphael Catholic

St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1125 Old Steese Highway North, meets for Mass on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 9 a.m.; Wednesday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Good Friday Mass at 7 p.m., tonight; Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m., Saturday; and Easter Sunday Masses at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Patrick Bergquist is pastor. Information: call 457-6603.

The Salvation Army Church

The Salvation Army Church, 1602 10th Ave., hosts the following Sunday services: 9 a.m. waffle breakfast; 10 a.m. youth Sunday school and adult Bible study; 11 a.m. worship service. Special guests are Territorial Commander Commissioners Philip and Patricia Sawyers with “Celebration of New Life!” Good Friday service is at noon, “Service of Remembrance — Bread and Broth.” Prayer and Bible study are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Call 452-3103 for Sunday transportation.

Shannon Park Baptist

Shannon Park Baptist Church, 409 Lazelle Road, will host a special Good Friday service tonight at 6 p.m. where the Lord’s Supper will be observed. Easter sunrise services will take place at 8 a.m. and breakfast will follow. Pastor Kelly Weaver will be speaking on the Resurrection of Jesus during the 11 a.m. service.

Children’s church is also at 11 a.m. and there is a nursery provided. Bible study is on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Information: 452-4098 or www.shannonparkchurch.com.

Street Ministry

Street Ministry will host a special Easter service from 3-5 p.m. The service will be held at JP Jones Community Center, 2400 Rickert St. Call 347-5819 by 2 p.m. for transportation. There will be a brunch, please bring a dish to share if you can. Evangelist Sister Barbie.

Syndoulos Lutheran

Syndoulos Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, 4155 Geist Road, will have an Easter worship service Sunday at 10:30 a.m., followed by a potluck brunch. Information: 479-4324 or www.wels.net.  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 “Reaping the Benefits,” Romans 5:1-11, 18-21.

Good Friday worship is at 7 p.m. tonight. The youth Department will present an Easter play, titled “Daybreak” on Sunday, during the 11 a.m. service. prayer meeting is 6:30 p.m. and Bible study is 7 p.m., Wednesday. Information: 488-1588 or 488-6184.

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, 4448 Pikes Landing Road, an open and affirming congregation, meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. This week the program will be “Breaking Out: A Buddhist, Jewish, and Pagan Easter for Prodigals and Children” with speaker Jeff Merkel and lay leader Michael Ream. Music will be by Vera Alexander. Children will be an integral part of this intergenerational service. Information: 451-8838 or www.uuff.org.

University Baptist

University Baptist Church, 1197 University Ave., will have a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. Sunday morning services are 9 and 11 a.m., and Bible study for all ages, at 10 a.m., with the pastor’s discovery class topic from Tony Evans, on “Allowing Your Husband to Bless You.”

The morning message at both services, will be “After 3 Days — Arise.” A continental breakfast will be available in the foyer following the 9 a.m. service. At 6 p.m., the Music Ministry of UBC will present a musical extravaganza in celebration of Easter, followed by a dessert fellowship in Fellowship Hall.

A nursery is available for all services, as well as a cry room with closed-circuit TV. Information: 479-2440.

University Presbyterian

At University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road, Good Friday Tenebrae service is at 7 p.m. Easter morning begins with a church wide breakfast at 9:15 a.m. worship begins at 10:30; the Rev. Samuel Adams will preach “To The Tomb and Beyond.” Communion will be celebrated.

Living Waters will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Children grades K-4 are invited to their own special worship time during the sermon. There is a nursery available during the service for children from ages 6 weeks to 5.

University Park

University Park Bible Church, located at 3681Sandvik St., will host Easter worship service from 10-11 a.m. followed by Sunday school for all ages. Pastor Jeff Wagner will preach­­ “The Empty Tomb” from John, Chapter 20. The bell choir will perform.

The adult Sunday school class is studying the Ten Commandments. Information: 479-2442.

Valley of Blessing

Valley of Blessing Church of God, 3007 Airport Way, celebrates Resurrection Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a.m., Morning worship at 11 a.m., and evening service at 6 p.m. Information: 474-0434.

Victory Christian

Victory Christian Faith Center Church, 1500 Westwood Way, hosts Sunday worship service at noon and children’s ministry and nursery is provided during services. Pastor Bruce will be teaching from the “Return To Christ” series this week with a message titled “The Power of the Resurrection.” There is preschool for ages 3-5. Midweek Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Information: www.victorycfc.com or 458-7729.

Zion Lutheran

At Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Road, the Easter worship schedule is: Saturday Nite Alive contemporary at 5 p.m.; traditional sunrise service at 7 a.m.; blended service at 9 a.m. contemporary worship service at 11 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated at all services, and nursery is available. Pastors Kuehnert and Baumgarten’s sermon, “Come and See; Go and Tell,” will be based on Matthew 28:1-10. Easter breakfast will be served from 8-10:30 a.m. Wednesday evening IMPACT! activities will begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by Bible studies and fellowship for all ages. Information: 456-7660 or www.zionfairbanks.org.