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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.

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.

A benefit dinner for Sanctuary of Hope in Kansas City, Kan., will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Abdallah Shrine Temple, 5300 Metcalf, Overland Park. It will be the 10th annual benefit. For more information, visit www.sanctuaryofhope.org.

St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church, 615 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan., will hold an Oktoberfest dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and $3 for children. The dinner will include roasted pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sauerkraut, dessert and coffee. For information, call 913-371-1408.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will observe the 20th Sunday in Pentecost Oct. 11. Services in English will be at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m. An adult study session is planned at 11:30 a.m.

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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