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Global Day of Prayer

A community prayer gathering will be held on Global Day of Prayer at the Pioneer Park Gazebo from 7-10 p.m. Saturday. Believers are welcome to come and pray for Fairbanks, the state, the nation and the world. There will be open microphone prayer time, as well as prayer by individual churches. Gospel music will be provided by Born Again Believers In Christ and Friends Churches. If your church would like to have a 15-minute time slot, call 799-2457.

Anglican Church of St. George

The Anglican Church of St. George meets on Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Masonic Lodge, 427 11th Ave., for a family prayer service in accordance with the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. Information 479-6493.

Assembly of God

Assembly of God Central Mission Church, 3558 Goldizen Ave., hosts English services Sunday from 10-11 a.m.; and Korean services from 11 a.m.-noon. Korean language school is Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.  A pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held through June every Wednesday-Saturday, 7-9 a.m. Breakfast is $5 or a punch card of 10 breakfasts is $50, plus you get one free breakfast. Proceeds will support youth group summer activities.

Bible study is Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. Youth and young adult Bible studies are held every Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Pick-up service is available for services or Bible study, call at least one day in advance to arrange. Information: 452-4866.

Baha’is of Nenana

The Baha’is of Nenana will host a devotional gathering at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 510 E. First St. The junior youth group is cancelled for May 15. Information: 832-1047.

Bible Baptist

At Bible Baptist Church, 32 Adak Ave., Sunday services are at 8:30, 10 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Dave Haveman, missionary to Tonga, sent from Open Door Baptist Church in Missoula, Mont., will be preaching this Sunday.

There is a nursery and junior church services for all children. Transportation is available by calling 452-1407.

Christ Lutheran

Christ Lutheran Church, Farmers Loop and Iniakuk Avenue, meets for Sunday worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Susan Granata officiating this Pentecost Sunday. Communion will be served at both services. A reception for the confirmation class will follow the 8:30 service and a coffee hour will follow the 10:30 a.m. service. Only the adult Sunday school will meet at 9:15 a.m.

Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. is the Early Risers Men’s Bible Study, which focuses on the lessons for the coming Sunday. Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. is an adult study called “Where the Church Meets the World.” The topic this week is “War.” Thursdays at noon, the Circle of Sages Bible Study for seniors meets for Bible study and fellowship. Bring a sack lunch. Information: www.clcfairbanks.org or 479-4947.

Cold Mountain Zen Center

The Cold Mountain Zen Center, 5110 Aeronca Ave., meets for meditation practice Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. A special half-day meditation retreat, 8:30 a.m.-noon May 17. Pre-registration required. Information: 978-8447 or www.coldmountainzencenter.org.    Community of Christ

Community of Christ, 822 Lowell Road, will meet Sunday at 5 p.m. for supper and fellowship. A worship service will follow. The theme is “Filled With the Spirit.” This service will be in honor of mothers and Mother’s Day. Pastor Sandy Besser will be in charge.

Crafts group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, at the church. Information: 457-4921 or 457-1294.

Congregation Or HaTzafon

Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive, will host Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. Friday, led by Julie Benioff and Randall Miller, with a wine tasting following services. The oneg will be hosted by Norma Haubenstock in memory of the yahrzeit of Yetla Motolinsky. Torah portion for this week is Parashat Emor (21:1-24:23).

Information: 456-1002 or www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon.

Corinthian Baptist

Corinthian Baptist Church of Fairbanks, 1679 23rd Ave., is sharing a “Miracle at Momma’s House” this Sunday in honor of all mothers. Pastor S. Anthony Justice will be delivering the message. Guest will be Pastor J. Darnell Smith from the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Anchorage. “Moments of Meditation with the Master” begins at 10:30 a.m. Morning worship service is at 11 a.m.

School of discipleship is held every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. The Fresh Wind Friday’s service, held every third Friday of the month, will feature guest speaker the Rev. Bro. M.J. Thompson on May 16. Women’s conference will be during the last week of May. Information: 456-4585.

Denali Bible Chapel

Denali Bible Chapel, 1201 Lathrop St., begins worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Jim Wisland, pastor, speaking from Ephesians on the Apostles. Nursery care is provided for children up to age 2. Youth for the Lord, a Sunday school program for ages 3 to sixth-grade, starts at 10:50 a.m.

Awana program is on break for the summer and will resume in September. Midweek Bible studies are at various homes, and a men’s Bible study is on Saturday from 8:30-10 a.m. Information: 456-5157 or www.denalibiblechapel.org.

Door of Hope

Door of Hope Church, 270 Fairhill Road, will be hosting a “Word, Spirit & Power Conference,” Saturday through Wednesday, featuring international speakers and authors Jack Taylor, RT Kendall and Charles Carrin. Conference dates and times are 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. No conference fees or advance registration needed. Child care provided Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, nursery through 10 years; and Saturday and Sunday, nursery through 13 years. Information: 457-4673 or www.doorofhopechurch.org.

Fairbanks Christian Center

Fairbanks Christian Center, 1448 Cobb Road, starts Sunday with corporate prayer at 10:30 a.m., followed by morning service at 11. Nursery is available for infants to age 2. Children’s church is for ages 3-12. Sunday evening service is at 7 p.m.

Bible study is Thursday at 7 p.m. A TV broadcast airs on Saturday at 9 p.m. on KJNP.

A worship extravaganza with the theme of “A Night of Worship” will be held at 7 p.m. May 30. Roosevelt and Henrine Gray are the pastors. Information: 490-0070 or www.comfaithfcc.org.

Fairbanks Lutheran

Fairbanks Lutheran Church, 1012 Cowles St., hosts a traditional service at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary service at 11 a.m. Wear red for Pentecost Sunday. Pastor Paul Teyler will offer Holy Communion at both services. A coffee time follows each service. Sunday school for all ages and teacher appreciation begins at 9:45 a.m. All women will receive flowers on Mother’s Day from the Risse family.

The annual garage sale will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. A youth car wash begins at 10 a.m. Saturday during the sale.

Women’s weekly Bible study is 6 p.m. Monday. Midweek Bible study of Revelation begins at noon on Wednesday at the church. Information: 452-3425 or www.fairbankslutheran.org

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 will be a Mother’s Day program with a few mothers speaking. The Scripture is from Exodus 4:1-4. Odea Sigh is pastor. Information: 479-6070.

Faith Baptist

Faith Baptist Church, 1.8 Mile Chena Pump Road, hosts services at 11 a.m. and 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 A.M.E. Church

First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 835 23rd Ave., hosts church school from 9-9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10 a.m. An official board meeting is held every second Sunday at 1 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study is held from 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday. The Rev. Fred Wilson is pastor. Information: 590-0332.

First Baptist, Fairbanks

First Baptist Church of Fairbanks, 805 Sixth Ave., hosts Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. This week features a Mother’s Day message titled “To Be Praised.” Wednesday night devotion and prayer service begins at 6:30 p.m. Information: www.firstbaptistfairbanks.com or voicemail at 456-4923.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 811 First Ave., meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The subject of this week’s lesson sermon is “Adam and Fallen Man.”

Sunday school is available for up to age 20, as well as child care for young children. Information: 456-2319.

First Presbyterian

At First Presbyterian Church, 547 Seventh Ave., Pentecost and Mother’s Day worship is at 8:45 a.m. for the traditional service and 11 a.m. for the contemporary service. The Rev. Andy Ekblad is preaching on “The Communion of the Holy Spirit” from Luke 24:44-53. Sunday school for all ages meet at 10 a.m. Youth group meets at 5 p.m., and young adults meet at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.

 Information: 452-2406 or www.fairbanksfirstpres.com.

First United Pentecostal

At First United Pentecostal Church, 907 23rd Ave., Mother’s Day and Pentecost Sunday will be observed during Sunday’s 3 p.m. service. Sunday school will be held through age 11. The Rev. G.A. Parrish will minister. Nursery is available.   “Picking Kindness” is the theme for “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, Protestant Sunday school at 10 a.m. (during school year); Protestant worship at 11 a.m.; Protestant youth of the chapel at 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Protestant women of the chapel (during school year); Protestant men of the chapel, Saturday at 8 a.m. (Second and fourth Saturdays of the month).

Southern Lights Chapel, building 4107: Sunday services, Roman Catholic Mass at 10 a.m.; Roman Catholic Confraternity of Christian Doctrine at 11 a.m.; Roman Catholic Mass at noon (Wednesday and Friday); Saturday, Daughters of Ste. Anne at 11:30 a.m. (First Saturday).

Bassett Army Community Hospital Chapel: Roman Catholic Mass at noon (Tuesdays and Thursdays); Wednesday, Protestant service at noon. Information: Garrison Chaplain’s office at 353-9825.

Friends Church

At Friends Community Church, 1485 30th Ave., service times are 9 and 11 a.m., and kids church is offered at both services. Information: 452-2249 or www.friendschurch.org.

Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran, an orthodox Lutheran church, meets at the church in Pioneer Park on Sundays at 1 p.m. Holy Communion is celebrated on the first and second Sundays of the month. Information: contact Pastor Jay Hartmann at jh@gci.net or 452-1236.

Journey Christian Church

Journey Christian Church hosts services on Sundays at 10 a.m. at Regal Goldstream 16 Theater. This week’s sermon is “Mastering Motherhood.” 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

Shabbat services for Kehilat Yeshua will be held Satuday at 10 a.m. at University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road. An oneg and fellowship follows every shabbat service, all are welcome. Information contact 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., hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. The lesson focus will be “Following a Visionary Leader” from the book of Nehemiah, Chapter 2. Morning worship begins at noon.

Weekly Bible study is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Youth services are on Fridays at 7 p.m. Prayer is held noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. 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 Sarah Ross will lead worship this Pentecost Sunday. Curt Renner will give the message. 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.

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. and Sunday worship service at 11 a.m.

Behind the Veil Media Production Ministry is each Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bible study is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Women’s ministry is May 16 at 6:30 p.m.

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

New Beginning COGIC

New Beginning Church of God in Christ, 2400 Rickert St., meets on Sundays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Wednesdays 7-9 p.m., each with youth services. Elder Matthew Hampton is pastor. Information: 457-3009.

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 “Share the Fire” will be presented by Interim Pastor Lois Hildenbrand. Along with celebrating Mother’s Day and recognizing our graduates, there will be a special Pentecost liturgical dance.

Children ages 3-11 are invited to participate in 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.

Tonight at 6 will be a “Family Mexican Night Celebration,” complete with great food, special music and games and pinatas for the children. Information: 488-9191.  New Life Pentecostal

New Life Pentecostal Church, 2204 Discovery Drive, will celebrate Pentecost/family day this Sunday at 1 p.m. Pastor Robert Bagwill will be ministering.

Anointed adult and children’s “Silent Praise” worship in sign language and special music with Sunday school and nursery 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 praise and worship at 11:30 a.m. This Sunday 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.

Tonight, the young adults have a fun meeting planned for 6 p.m. 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 church’s pastor, the Rev. Dr. Richard Jones, will speak on “Facing Discouragement” from 2 Corinthians 7:1-16.

Nursery care and children’s church are available. Each Wednesday, 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. Pastor Darryl Carnley will give a message titled “Giving” on Mother’s Day.

Wednesday Bible study has ended for the summer but other classes are being offered. Sunday youth “Awakening” is canceled. Information: 488-9084 or www.northpoleworshipcenter.com.  Sacred Heart Cathedral

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

The Sacrament of Confirmation for parish youth will be celebrated at this Sunday’s 11:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish is at 1 p.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. 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

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 “Communicate” with Scripture from Deuteronomy 6:1-9; 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33; Proverbs 4:1-9. Dr. Lawrence Ellison will deliver the morning message. There will be no evening service.

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 will follow. The vestry will meet afterward. Information: 488-9329 or the Rev. Luis Uzueta, vicar, at 488-7660.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1029 First Ave., marks the Feast of Pentecost this Sunday. Following the prayer of John 17:11, there is only one Eucharist beginning at 10 a.m. Holy Baptism also will be celebrated. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., in the Parish Hall. Weather permitting, the last half of the service will be on the church lawn. Attendees are invited to wear red, symbolizing the Holy Spirit.

Weekly activities include: Saturday, 1 p.m., “Because We Care” support group; Monday, 5:30 p.m., vestry meeting; Tuesday, 11 a.m., Denali Center Eucharist; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Eucharist; Wednesday, 6 p.m., last education for ministry; Wednesday, 7 p.m., Holy Baptism and Eucharist; Thursday, 7 p.m., low carb diet discussion group; 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. with Bishop Kettler celebrating Confirmation and Sunday at 9 a.m. and noon.

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. Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. the rosary is recited, followed by Mass at 7 p.m.

Surf’n with the Holy Spirit Vacation Bible School registration starts May 10. Price is $10 per child or $20 per family. Register early and save $5. Information: 488-2595.

St. Paul Church

St. Paul Church, meeting at Fairhill Christian School Multipurpose room, 119 City Lights Blvd., will host Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Newly ordained Rev. Ben Shoemaker, Presbyterian Church of America, will bring the message, “The Lord’s Table.” Fellowship time and refreshments follow. Information: 457-6628.

The Salvation Army Church

The Salvation Army Church, 1602 10th Ave., will host a Mother’s Day service. At 9:45 a.m., fellowship and coffee; 10 a.m. youth Sunday school and adult Bible study; and 11 a.m. worship service. Pastor Maj. Jennifer Bates will be preaching on women’s ministries.

Prayer and Bible study is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Call 452-3103 for Sunday service pickups.

Tanana Valley Christian Conference

At Tanana Valley Christian Conference’s May 13 meeting, Gail Atchison from Fairbanks Community Behavioral Health Center will be guest presenter. Atchison is a former Catholic nun, police officer and family therapist and will share her insights on church involvement in community mental health support.

The TVCC business meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m., and the program will commence at 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 915 Second Ave. Information: 490-6889.

True Victory Baptist

True Victory Baptist Church, 11 Mile Richardson Highway, North Pole, hosts worship service Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. The Sunday school lesson this week is “Daniel Keeps Covenant in a Foreign Land,” Daniel 1:8-20.

Prayer meeting, 6:30 p.m., and Bible Study, 7 p.m., Wednesday. The theme for May is “Begin a New Life in Christ.” The Rev. Dr. Bob Garcia is interim pastor. Information: 488-1588.

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, an open and affirming congregation, meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 4448 Pikes Landing Road. This week the youth-led Mother’s Day program will be a sharing of gifts, traits, stories, songs and personalities given to us by our mothers. The program will be led by members of the middle school religious exploration class and our YRUU youth group for high school students and young adults. Music will be by Suzie Lozo. Information: www.uuff.org, or call 451-8838.

University Baptist

University Baptist Church, 1197 University Ave., has Sunday morning services at 9 and 11 a.m. The topic is “Defending the Faith.” Bible study for all ages is at 10 a.m. There is a nursery and a cry room available with closed circuit TV of all services.

In the evening service at 6 p.m., there will be a joint service of the congregation with the Chinese Mission and the International Bible study, with music and testimonies. Information: 479-2440.

University Park Bible

University Park Bible Church, 3681 Sandvik St., hosts worship service from 10-11 a.m. and is followed by Sunday school for all ages.

Pastor Jeff Wagner will be preaching on “The Incomparable God of Israel: The World Ruler” from Isaiah 41: 1-7.

The adult and children’s Sunday school is doing an intergenerational study of the Ten Commandments. Information: 479-2442.

Victory Christian Center

Victory Christian Faith Center Church, 1500 Westwood Way, hosts Sunday worship service at noon. Children’s ministry and nursery is provided during services. There is a pre-school for children ages 3-5.

Midweek Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. on “The Power of The Kingdom of God.”

Information: www.victorycfc.com. For information on pre-school call Kim Johnson at 455-7171.

Zion Lutheran

Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Road, hosts a 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.

This is Pentecost Sunday and Pastor Kuehnert’s message is “ ... for all People” based on Acts 2:1-11 and John 7:37-39.

Education hour for all ages is held from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesday IMPACT! will resume in the fall. Youth groups and Bible Studies will continue. Information: 456-7660 or www.zionfairbanks.org.