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Digest

Religion highlights

By TIMES STAFF
Published March 3, 2007


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CLASSES/SEMINARS

Secrets of Rejewvenation-What it Means to be God's Partner: March 9-11, Congregation B'nai Emmunah retreat held at Chinsegut Hill Conference Center in Brooksville Members only. Call 938-9000.

Foundations of Faith: Understanding True Islam and Our Muslim Neighbors: 7:30 p.m. March 12, Chapel-by-the-Sea Community Church, 54 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach. Call 446-0430.

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

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.

Buddhist book discussion: 7 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, 3:30 p.m. Sundays, the Baksas (private home), 1709 Mexico Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 934-8040.

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

Bible study: 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 475 Eastlake Road N, Tarpon Springs. Call 942-0229.

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

Course in Miracles: 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Unity Community Church, 1315 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin. Call 734-0635.

EVENTS

Spaghetti supper: 4-7 p.m. March 10, Curlew United Methodist Church, 2210 Cathedral Drive, Palm Harbor. Adults $6, children $4, all-u-can-eat. Call 784-3424.

United Methodist Women's Luncheon: Noon. March 14, East Lake United Methodist Church, 2801 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. Free lunch and program. Call 784-9250.

Easter Fun Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 24, East Lake United Methodist Church, 2801 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. $5 per child. Crafts, egg hunt, games. Call 784-9250.

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.

Feeding the hungry: 2:30 p.m. volunteers arrive, 4 p.m. food service starts Sundays, Congregation B'Nai Emmunah and Mount Moriah Methodist (AME) Church, 722 S Disston Ave., Tarpon Springs. Free soup kitchen service. Call 938-9000.

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.

Men's ministry: 7 p.m. Mondays, Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 475 Eastlake Road N, Tarpon Springs. Fellowship, fun, food, and devotions. Call 942-0229.

Wonderful Wednesday dinner: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Sylvan Abbey United Methodist Church, 2817 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. $6. Nursery provided. Call 796-3057.

Healing Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 3200 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Call 796-5514.

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.

Wonderful Wednesdays: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Unity Church of Clearwater, 2465 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Guided meditation followed by Bible metaphysics study. Call 531-0992.

Bible breakfast life group: 9-10 a.m. Thursdays through December, Calvary Baptist Church, 110 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $2, open to the public, ages 60 and older. Call 441-1581, ext. 102.

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.

Solomon's Porch: 8-9 p.m. Fridays, Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 475 Eastlake Road N, Tarpon Springs. Young adult worship. Call 942-0229.

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.

BENEFITS/FUNDRAISERS & SALES

Semi-annual rummage sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 17, Sylvan Abbey United Methodist Church, 2817 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. To benefit missions of United Methodist Women. Call 797-8573.

Rummage sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 31, St. John's Episcopal Church, 1676 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater. Proceeds benefit the youth group mission trip. Call 531-6020.

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.

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

Thrift shop: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 2165 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater. Call 447-9581.

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.

Bookstore and gift shop: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, St. Alfred's Episcopal Church, 1601 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. Call 785-1601.

Clothing Depot: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor, 2021 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Free clothing to families in need. A mission in conjunction with FEAST. Call 784-7274.

Thrift shop: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 601 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor. Call 725-4726.

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.

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

Palm Harbor Community Chorus Spring concert: 3 p.m. March 11, Faith United Church of Christ, 2401 Drew St., Clearwater. Freewill offering. Refreshments provided. Call 796-5629.

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.

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.

Drive-in cinema: Fridays, Drive-in Cinema Ministries, 13155 40th St., Clearwater. Christian entertainment. Free admission. Film starts when it gets dark. Call 577-6922.

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.

How to be listed: Call 893-8826 to request calendar forms for Religion Highlights.

[Last modified March 3, 2007, 07:35:14]


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