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A cook-off will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4 at Holy Name parish cafeteria, 1007 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kan. There will be prizes for chili, soup and desserts. Tickets will include a hot dog, chips and drink. The event includes live music.
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 program, “Experiencing God’s Mercy,” will be presented from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 7 and 14, 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. For reservations, call 913-906-8990.
A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Sisters, Servants of Mary, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at St. Patrick Parish Center, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kan. On the menu are spaghetti, Italian sausage, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Carryout is available.
Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will observe the fifth Sunday after Epiphany at 10 a.m. Feb. 5; the service in Spanish will be at 5 p.m.
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.