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Digest

Religion highlights

By Times staff
Published January 6, 2007


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CLASSES/SEMINARS

Adult Bible study: 8:30 a.m. Sundays, Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 475 East Lake Road N, Tarpon Springs. Call 942-0229.

Adult Bible study: 8:45 a.m. Sundays, Church of the Isles, 200 24th Ave., Indian Rocks Beach. Call 595-1038.

Bible basics adult class: 11 a.m. Sundays, East Lake United Methodist Church, 2801 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. Visit www.eastlakeumc.org or call 784-9250.

Coffee with Christ adult Bible study: 11:45 a.m. Sundays, Holy Trinity Episcopal (Anglican) Church, 3200 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Free. Call 796-5514.

Catholics Returning Home: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10895 Hamlin Blvd., Largo. Six sessions. Call 517-1739.

Mary & Martha workgroup: 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Church of the Isles, 200 24th Ave., Indian Rocks Beach. Call 595-1038.

Woman to woman Bible study: 9:25 a.m. Tuesdays, North Dunedin Baptist Church, 1595 Michigan Ave., Dunedin. Child care available. Call 443-1918.

Senior adult fellowship Bible study & lunch (JOY): 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, St. Paul Christian Life Enrichment Center, 1199 Highland Ave., Largo. $3 includes lunch. Call 585-4758.

Torah Cantillation/Adult B'Nai Mitzvah course: 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, 3374 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Call 938-9000.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: 7:30 p.m. Mondays, St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10895 Hamlin Blvd., Largo. Call 517-1739.

Torah topics: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 1-17, Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, 3374 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Call 938-9000.

EVENTS

Blessing of the animals: 10 a.m. Sunday, Church of the Isles, 200 24th Ave., Indian Rocks Beach. Call 595-1038.

Shabbat morning service and Torah study: 9:30 a.m., second Saturday of each month, Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, 3374 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Member-hosted oneg follows. Children welcome. Call 938-9000.

Breakfast: 9-9:30 a.m. Sundays, Holy Trinity Episcopal (Anglican) Church, 3200 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Includes eggs, pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage and coffee. Adults $3, visitors and children eat free. Call 796-5514.

The Mix: 7-9:30 p.m. Sundays, Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 475 Eastlake Road N, Tarpon Springs. Fellowship, music, food and fun for middle and high school students. Call 942-0229.

Buddhist book discussion: Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, 1709 Mexico Ave., Tarpon Springs. Free. For details, call 934-8040.

Super 60s - senior adult ministry: 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays, First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Free admission and coffee, $3 for continental breakfast. Call 593-8720.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: 7:30 p.m. Mondays, St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10895 Hamlin Road, Largo. Call 517-1739.

Men's prayer breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Village Inn, 13105 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Call 595-1038.

Mary & Martha: 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Church of the Isles United Church of Christ, 200 24th Ave. Indian Rocks Beach. Call 595-1038.

Golfers: 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Church of the Isles, 200 24th Ave., Indian Rocks Beach. Meet at Pinecrest Golf Course, 1200 Eighth Ave. SW, Largo. Call 595-1038.

Wonderful Wednesday fellowship and Bible study: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Paul Christian Life Enrichment Center, 1199 Highland Ave., Largo. Dinner $6. Call 585-4758.

Handicapable ministry: 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Paul Christian Life Enrichment Center, 1199 Highland Ave., Largo. For developmentally challenged persons. Call 585-4758.

Lighthouse Youth Ministry: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Paul Christian Life Enrichment Center, 1199 Highland Ave., Largo. Call 585-4758.

Evening service: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Unity Church of Clearwater, 2465 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Call 531-0992.

First Wednesday coffee fellowship: 7 p.m. first Wednesdays, Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 475 East Lake Road N, Tarpon Springs. Fellowship, coffee and devotions. Call 942-0229.

The Rock House Coffee House Youth Night: 7:30-10:30 p.m. the last Friday of each month, First Christian Church, 1400 San Christopher Drive, Dunedin. Live music by Among the Thirsty. Admission $3. Call 733-4804.

Shabbat evening service: 8 p.m. Fridays, Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, 3374 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Member-hosted oneg follows. Children welcome. Call 938-9000.

Energy Healing Center: By appointment, Unity Community Church, 1315 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin. Healers are trained in the pilgrimage integrative healing process. Love offering. Call 734-0635.

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

Music with Mav: 10-11 a.m. Mondays, East Lake United Methodist Church, 2801 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. $6 per family, per week. Call 784-9250.

Willow and Friends Southern Gospel Music: 6:30 p.m. Saturdays (January through Feb. 17), Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 9530 Starkey Road, Seminole. Free admission, love offering collected. Call 391-0218.

Celebration singers: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays through December, Calvary Baptist Church, 110 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Choir is for ages 60 and older, open to the community. Call 441-1581, ext. 102.

Chancel choir: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Church of the Isles United Church of Christ, 200 24th Ave., Indian Rocks Beach. Call 595-1038.

Friday night at the movies: 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Church of the Isles, 200 24th Ave., Indian Rocks Beach. Free. Two movies shown, one for adults and one for children. Snacks available. Call 595-1038.

Smiley's Coffeehouse: 8 p.m. Fridays, First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Guest: Brian Jones, the Providence Band. $3 cover charge. Call 593-8749.

Adult singing group: Ongoing, Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, 3374 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Choir is for all voice types, 15 and older. Call 938-9000.

BENEFITS/FUNDRAISERS & SALES

Thrift shop: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Faith United Methodist Church, 403 First Ave. SW, Largo. Call 391-8552.

Thrift store: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, First United Methodist Church, 9025 49th St. N, Pinellas Park. Call 546-5741.

The Shed thrift shop: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays and Fridays, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 701 Orange Ave., Clearwater. An ongoing fundraiser. Call 447-3469.

Thrifty Shoppe: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays, St. Justin Martyr Church, 10851 Ridge Road, Seminole. Call 397-3312.

Thrifty Spirit Shop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays, Curlew United Methodist Church, 2210 Cathedral Drive, Palm Harbor. Call 784-3424.

Thrift center: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12875 Walsingham Road, Largo. Call 596-8868.

Thrift shop: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 3200 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Call 723-7631.

Lighthouse Clothes Closet - free clothing: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, Countryside Baptist Church, 2525 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Call 726-2550.

Thrift shop: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, St. John's Episcopal Church, 1676 S Belcher Road, Clearwater. Call 531-6020.

Dollar Thrift Shop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, Clearwater S.D.A. Church, 1445 Lakeview Road, Clearwater. All items in shop are $1, except for boutique department. Call 446-6427.

Gift shop: Daily and by appointment, Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, 3374 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Call (813) 265-9038 or (813) 926-7926 to schedule an appointment.

How to be listed: Call 893-8826 to request calendar forms for Religion Highlights. The deadline to be included in the February highlights is Jan. 19.

[Last modified January 6, 2007, 07:36:35]


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