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Judson Baptist Church, 8300 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan., holds Sunday morning services at 11 a.m. each Sunday, and Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. The church plans Vacation Bible School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. July 18-22. Preregistration will be available online soon. The church website is http://judsonbaptistchurchkck.com/.
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will hold a Scripture Group and Bible study from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Bible sharing and reflection, lectio and journaling will be led by Heather Neds, pastoral minister.
A Memorial Day Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 38th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. The Rev. Jeremiah Spencer will celebrate the Mass. Ed Grisnik will play liturgical music.
Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 20, at the Parkway Baptist Church classrooms. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Risen Lamb International Church of the Nazarene, located in the Turner area of Kansas City, Kan., has announced the opening of the Risen Lamb Prayer Room and Retreat Center. On location at their church at 5301 Metropolitan Avenue, the prayer room and retreat center is open to the public for daytime retreats. All individuals or small groups seeking a quiet, sacred space to gather, pray, meditate, journal or read resources about prayer are welcome. The prayer room provides a peaceful space for solitude or can be scheduled in advance for groups of up to eight people. Guests seeking spiritual guidance may schedule a time of spiritual direction with one of the pastoral staff, and groups may inquire about scheduling a member of the pastoral team to lead or speak at a retreat. Donations accepted but not required. For more information, or to plan a visit, contact the Rev. Philip Friday at [email protected] or call 913-287-9418.
The Sisters, Servants of Mary, plan a summer festival from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at the sisters’ convent grounds at 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. Funds raised at this event benefit the Sisters, Servants of Mary, who do not charge for nursing care for individuals and families. At the festival, there will be tacos, tamales, Italian sausage, barbecue sandwiches and desserts. There will be games, booths and cookbooks for sale.
St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church, 615 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan., plans an ethnic festival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Bishop Forst Hall. Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. June 11, with the festival following. The ethnic festival will be held indoors in the large, air-conditioned Bishop Forst Hall. Featured will be German, Irish and Hispanic cuisine. The event includes a bounce house and games. Also, there will be a disc jockey.
The third Sunday after Pentecost will be observed June 5 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. The Rev. John Goddard will be the guest clergyman. The service in English will be at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m.
Victory Hills Church of the Nazarene, 6200 Parallel Parkway, plans a car wash from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4, to benefit the youth group. This will provide funds for activities for youth.
The Village Fire Prayer Group for pastors and leaders in the Kansas City, Kan., area will meet from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Victory Hills Church of the Nazarene, 6200 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.
Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland, Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Wyandotte United Methodist fellowship hall. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
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