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Judson Baptist Church, 8300 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will hold Sunday morning services at 11 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month, and at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the other Sundays, and Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. The church website is http://judsonbaptistchurchkck.com/.
A Gospel Nonviolence Study Group will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The study group is presented by Peg Burns Kerbawy, developer of “Our Golden Thread, Gospel Nonviolence Curriculum Materials.” The group will discuss the message of nonviolence that was preached by Jesus and others through the ages. For reservations, call 913-906-8990. The Keeler Center also is offering spiritual direction by appointment, telephone 913-906-8990.
A program, “Experiencing God’s Mercy,” will be presented on certain Tuesdays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is an introduction to and reflection on Pope Francis’ recent book, “The Name of God is Mercy.” The program will be facilitated by Jesuit novices, Jorge Roque and Marco Machado. The program will be presented in Spanish from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17 and 24; and in English from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 7 and 14. For reservations, call 913-906-8990.
St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kan., will be the location of a World Day of Migrants and Refugees Mass at 5 p.m. Jan. 15. Archbishop Joseph Naumann will attend the Mass, which will include different languages and music.
Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will observe the second Sunday in Epiphany at 10 a.m. Jan. 15. The legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King will be recognized.
Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan., plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the church Fellowship Hall.