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A weekly Scripture Group with Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Heather Neds is a pastoral minister and leads the group at Keeler Women’s Center. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
Living Water United Methodist Church, 3001 N. 115th, Kansas City, Kan., is offering a Vacation Bible School, “Everest – Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 5 to July 9. Children ages 3 through fifth grade are invited to join in the fun. There is no cost to participate. Visit livingwaterumc.net or register on line at http://livingwaterumc.net/vacation-bible-school/
Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, plans a Raggedy doll workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Those attending are making dolls for charities. Participants will bring embroidery floss and sewing supplies. Patterns, instructors and photo tutorials are available by request.
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.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., will observe the seventh Sunday in Pentecost July 12; services in English will be at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m. The parish will be the host for Camp Shakespeare for girls ages 8 through 18 from Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 31.
Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., is planning a stroganoff fundraiser dinner at noon Sunday, July 12, after the second service. Freewill donations will be accepted to support worship arts and musicians costs. Wyandotte UMC is planning an ice cream and music program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Besides ice cream, there will be an evening of modern music.
The Men’s Brotherhood at Zion United Church of Christ, 2711 N. 72nd St., will hold a watermelon social from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, in the church fellowship hall. Food available will include hot dogs, chili dogs, watermelon, cantaloupe and pop. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children undr 12.
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