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Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., Kansas City, Kan., plans a parish mission at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 to 15. The Rev. Dave Pivonka will present the mission, whose theme is “Spiritual Freedom.”

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.

The Holy Women program topic for Thursday, Feb. 9, will be “How the Church Makes a Saint.” The program is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. It will be presented by Sister Judith Sutera, a member of Mount St. Scholastica. For reservations, call 913-906-8990.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in the church classrooms. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

A Valentine’s Dance will be held from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at St. Anthony Catholic Church hall, 615 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. The German-American Edelweiss Society is the host for the dance. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 to 20; $5 for children ages 6 to 11; and free for under 5. Dinner and dancing is included.

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, Kansas, will observe the sixth Sunday after Epiphany at 10 a.m. Feb. 12; The Rev. Jim Cummins will be the preacher. The service in Spanish will be at 5 p.m. Parish members will attend an evangelism workshop from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.

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. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the church Fellowship Hall.