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Religion Highlights

By CeskaSutton
Published April 12, 2006

Lenten programs

Lenten service and lunch: Noon Wednesdays, First United Methodist Church, 212 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. Call 894-4661.

'40 Days of Purpose: A Lenten Study': Weekly through Sunday, Maximo Presbyterian Church, 3200 58th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Group discussion on the book The Purpose Driven Life. Call 867-2311.

Holy Week services

Allendale UMC: 3803 Haines Road N, St. Petersburg. Good Friday: Noon to 7 p.m. (sanctuary open for prayer) and 7 p.m. (service). Easter: 7 a.m. (outdoor sunrise) 9 a.m. (outdoor contemporary) and 11 a.m. (traditional). Call 527-6694.

Christ UMC: 467 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Holy Saturday: 5:45 p.m. (sunset service at Hurley Park Pass-a-Grille). Bring your own picnic. Call 822-3343.

First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks: 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Easter: 7 a.m. (sunrise at sports complex by the lake), 8 a.m. (traditional), 9 and 10:45 a.m. (blended service), and 9 a.m. (high definition service). Easter services also at 7 a.m. at the North Campus. Call 595-3421.

First UMC: 212 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. Palm Sunday: 11 a.m. Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Easter: 5:45 a.m. (ecumenical service at the Pier, 800 Second Ave NE, St. Petersburg) and 11 a.m. (at the church). Call 844-4661.

Lakeview Presbyterian: 1310 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Easter: 6:30 a.m. (sunrise at Lassing Park, Beach Drive and 18th Way SE). Breakfast to follow at Lakewood UMC. Call 822-0784.

Lakewood UMC: 5995 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S, St. Petersburg. Easter: 6:30 a.m. (sunrise at Lassing Park, Beach Drive and 18th Way SE). Breakfast to follow at the church. Call 867-1744.

Maximo Presbyterian: 3200 58th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Easter: 6:30 a.m. Call 867-2311.

Resurrection House and Downtown Clergy Association service at The Pier: 800 Second Ave NE, St. Petersburg. Easter Ecumenical sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. Freewill offering. Parking lots open at 6 a.m., trolley service starts at 6 a.m. Call 823-4742.

St. Luke's UMC: 4444 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Palm Sunday: 8:45 and 11 a.m. Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. (Tenebrae). Easter: 10:30 a.m. Call 321-1335

St. Mary's Church: 2175 Pinellas Point Drive S, St. Petersburg. Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Holy Saturday: 11 a.m. Easter: 8 a.m. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Call 867-7290.

St. Peter's Episcopal Cathedral: 140 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Good Friday: Noon. John Rutter's Requiem sung by Cantores Sine Nomine. Call 822-4173, ext. 23.

Garden Crest Presbyterian: 5901 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Call 381-7498.

St. Paul Christian Life Enrichment Center: 1199 Highland Ave., Largo. Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. (communion). Good Friday: Noon to 3 p.m. (Seven Last Words service). Call 585-4758.

Wesley UMC: 301 37th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Lunch in silence 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 10-14. Free bag lunch and beverage. Call 896-4797.

Holy Spirit Ecumenical Catholic Church: 10623 106th Ave. (off Seminole Blvd.), Largo. Sacred Triduum Liturgies. Holy Thursday, 7:30 p.m; Good Friday, 7:30 p.m; Saturday Easter Vigil, 7:30 p.m.; Easter, 10:30 a.m. Visit www.holyspiritecc.org or call 709-1542.

Guest speakers

Meditation-Gateway to Light: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Temple of the Living God, 1950 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Presented by the Rev. Sandra Faye. Responsible sharing basis. Call 822-8628.

Classes, seminars and workshops

Treehouse Mission: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays (except April 12), St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4444 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free Bible study for children K-5. Snack supper served at 5:30 p.m. Call 321-1335.

Youth Bible study: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays (except April 12), St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4444 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Snack served at 5:30 p.m. Donations accepted for food. Call 321-1335.

Means of Grace: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays (except today), St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4444 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Snack supper served at 5:30 p.m., donations accepted for food. Nursery provided. Call 321-1335.

What the Bible says about personal finance: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays (except today), St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4444 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Snack served at 5:30 p.m., donations accepted for food. Nursery provided. Call 321-1335.

Wednesday night live: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays (except today), St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4444 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Food served at 5:30 p.m., donations accepted for food. Call 321-1335.

Spiritual study of the Tarot (part I continuing): 7 p.m. Thursdays, Temple of the Living God, 1950 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $10/class. Call 822-8628.

Ima and Me: 10-11 a.m. Fridays, Chabad Jewish Center, 6151 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Children as old as 2, $6 per session. Snacks provided. Call 344-4900.

Jesus the One and Only: 6 p.m. Sundays except Easter, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4444 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Workbook cost $20. Call 321-1335.

Bible study interpreted for the Deaf: 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays ongoing, King of Peace MCC, 3150 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free and open to the public. Call 323-5857.

The Holy Kabalah-Part II (Pages of Shustah): 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Temple of the Living God, 1950 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Six-week course, $15/class. Call 822-8628.

Jesus the One and Only: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Wesley United Methodist Church, 301 37th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Workbook $15, please RSVP. Call 896-4797.

Healing Ministry book study: 7:30-8:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 701 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Cost: purchase of current book. Call 822-2031, ext. 12.

Events

PEACE Gay/Straight youth group: 7:15 p.m. Thursdays, King of Peace MCC, 3150 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Bible study, trips and talks. Open to the public. Call 323-5857.

Early morning rise prayer: 6 a.m. Saturdays, Trinity Temple Sounds of Praise, 2611 Fifth Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Call 345-9331.

Maundy Thursday early Christian meal: 6 p.m. Thursday, Christ United Methodist Church, 467 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $6 ages 10-adult, $5 children. Child care for children 3 and under. Call 822-3343.

'The Way of the Cross Today': 5:30 p.m. Friday, Pax Christi Tampa Bay, begins at the courthouse at 545 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Call 866-1717.

Quaker Friday Night Forum: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Quaker Meeting House, 130 19th Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. "Religious Freedom," film and discussion. Free child care available. Call 896-0310 or 867-1212.

Woman to Woman spiritual evening: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Temple of Love & Healing, 3700 40th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Love donation, or bring an item for the pantry. Call 522-7133.

Easter festival and egg hunt: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4444 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Call 321-1335.

Easter egg hunt: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, St. James United Methodist Church, 845 87th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Call 576-3919.

Easter block party: Noon Saturday, Allendale United Methodist Church, 3803 Haines Road N, St. Petersburg. Call 527-6694.

God's Balanced Women Association: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Picadilly Restaurant, 1900 34th St. N, St. Petersburg. Call 656-1043.

Share Distribution: 9-10 a.m. April 22, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4444 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Food distribution. Call 321-1335.

Youth lasagna dinner and fashion show: 5-6 p.m. April 28, First United Methodist Church, 2228 53rd St. S, Gulfport. $5. Call 321-3620.

Sights and sounds

Docent Tour of Stained Glass: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, First United Methodist Church, 212 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. Free tour of da Vinci's Last Supper. Call 894-4661.

'Ink & Blood: Sacred Treasures of the Bible': 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays (last ticket taken at 5 p.m. each day). Runs through May 14. Florida International Museum, 244 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Exhibit chronicling the history of the Bible. Call 727-341-7900.

Southern Jutland Girls Choir: 11:30 a.m. today, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 8001 46th St. N, St. Petersburg. Donations: adults $3, children $1. Call 541-4447 or 544-1106.

The Living 'Last Supper': 7 p.m. Thursday, Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 100 Pasadena Ave. N, St. Petersburg. An evening of drama and sacred music. Free. Call 345-0148.

Diana Hofman, vocalist: 10:30 a.m. Friday, presented by the Prime Timers of Bay Ridge Baptist Church, 6155 113th St. N, Seminole. Call 391-1935.

Good Friday drama: 7 p.m. Friday, Christ United Methodist Church, 467 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Child care provided. Call 822-3343.

Monument Quartet Gospel concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Clearview United Methodist Church, 4515 38th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Donation: $2. Call 527-6733.

'The Passion of the Christ': 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Northeast Christian Church, 453 53rd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Movie will be shown in its entirety. No sermon, offering, or sales pitch. All welcome. Call 521-1278.

Easter musical drama presentation: 6 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul Christian Life Enrichment Center, 1199 Highland Ave., Largo. Call 585-4758.

Willow Bluegrass Gospel Music: 6:30 p.m. April 22, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 9530 Starkey Road, Seminole. Call 391-0218.

Benefits and sales

Yard sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Temple of Love & Healing, 3700 40th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Proceeds benefit temple outreach. Call 522-7133.

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit: 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 19, Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 6315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Adults $5, children 10 and under $3. To benefit the child development center. For tickets call 343-2928 or 347-1226.

Thrift Shop & Unique Boutique: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays, Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S, St. Petersburg. Entrance on Second Avenue S. Call 381-2499.

Thrift store: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon second Saturdays, Faith United Methodist Church, 11000 110th Ave. N, Largo. Call 392-4700.

To be listed, call 893-8826 to request calendar forms for Religion Highlights. Deadline to be included in the May highlights is April 21.

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