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Polski Day, a benefit for All Saints parish, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7. The event includes a parade beginning at 11 a.m. at 14th and Central Avenue. A Polka Mass will be held at 4 p.m. May 7 at All Saints Catholic Church, 8th and Vermont, Kansas City, Kan. At the festival, there will be polka dancing and Polish food. More details are at www.polskiday.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.
The Keeler Women’s Center will present, “Holy Women: Esther,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Sister Irene Nowell will present the program about Esther, her courage and faithfulness. For more information, call 913-906-8990.
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.
Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., plans a Ladies Spring Tea at 6 p.m. Monday, May 16, in the church coffee shop.
Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will observe Pentecost Sunday at 10 a.m. May 15. The Rev. Machrina Blasdell, an adjunct professor of philosophy and religion at Park University, Parkville, will be the guest clergywoman. The service in Spanish will be at 7 p.m.
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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