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Holy Family Church is planning the annual Slovenefest from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Holy Family Club, Msgr. Mejak Hall, gym and school grounds, 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kan. The 7th annual Slovenian festival is dedicated to the memory of Mike Waliczek, a long-time Holy Family church member and volunteer. The celebration will begin with Mass at 4 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 274 Orchard St., Kansas City, Kan.Ethnic food, booths, a silent auction, and activities for children will be available. For more information, visit www.holyfamilychurchkck.com.
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.
New Beginnings Community Church, 3051 N. 51st St., will hold a community event from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 10. There will be free hot dogs, chips and drinks.
Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the 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.
The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan., is planning a clergy and volunteer appreciation breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the KCKCC TEC Center, 6565 State Ave. Partner churches and volunteers are invited to the breakfast. For information or reservations, call 913-281-8908.
St. Basil the Great Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church will have an Ethnic Food Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at 9302 Riverview Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The festival will include ethnic food, music, dancing, church tours, Saturday evening vespers, a gift shop, cake walk, petting zoo and bake sale samples. There is no admission charge. For more information, see http://stbasilkc.org/.
Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will observe the 18th Sunday in Pentecost Sept. 26. Services in English will be at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m. An adult education class will be at 11:30 a.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 32nd and Barnett, is having a homecoming and silent auction on Oct. 4. There will be a light lunch at 11 a.m. following the worship at 9:15 a.m. Bidding will be before and after service. Proceeds from auction will be used to buy children’s coats for Crosslines Christmas Store.
Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the church fellowship hall. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
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