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By TIMES STAFF
Published March 31, 2007

Beacon of Hope Ministries, 1812 Main St., Dunedin: Celebrating the move from Tampa to Dunedin with an open house today starting at 5:30 p.m. and including a concert at 7 p.m. by singer-songwriter Marsha Stevens. Call (813) 417-3377 or visit www.beaconofhopeministries.com.

First United Methodist Church, 411 Turner St., Clearwater: All are welcome to the new coffeehouse from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today featuring gourmet coffee, desserts and live entertainment. Free admission. Call 446-5955.

Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater, 2470 Nursery Road: The Rev. Abhi Janamanchi's sermon at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday will explore the importance of humor in religion and life. Call 531-7704.

First Presbyterian Church, 455 Scotland St., Dunedin: The special Kirkin' o' the Tartans service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday will include blessing of the tartans, bagpipes, drums, banners and kilts. The service recognizes that Scottish people were not always free to wear their tartans to church. A traditional Palm Sunday worship service will be at 11 a.m. Call 733-2318 or visit www.fpcdunedin.org.

St. Alfred's Episcopal Church, 1601 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor: A musical program at 4 p.m. Sunday featuring Josef Rheinberger's Stabat Mater . The hymn meditates on the suffering of Mary during Christ's crucifixion. An offering will be taken. Call 785-1601.

Skycrest Baptist Church, 125 N Belcher Road, Clearwater: A Celebration Service with a special drama at 11 a.m. Sunday in the worship center. A Journey to the Cross worship experience at 6:30 p.m. April 5 and 6 in the worship center. Call 791-7107.

Calvary Episcopal Church, 1615 First St., Indian Rocks Beach: The St. Gregory Choir of Calvary Episcopal and the Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin will perform Franz Schubert's Mass in G at 7 p.m. Sunday. Accompaniment by Thomas Huffman, organist at First Methodist Church of Dunedin, and string players from the Florida Orchestra. The instrumental ensemble also will perform Pachelbel's famous Canon in D and an organ concerto. An offering will be taken. Call 595-2374 or visit www.calvaryirb.org.

Unity Church of Clearwater, 2465 Nursery Road: The Rev. Leddy Hammock's sermon at the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services will be "Fools Rush In." Inspirational humorist and singer-songwriter Jana Stanfield will entertain at 7 p.m. Monday in a Cafe Concert. She has shared stages with the Dixie Chicks and Kenny Loggins. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance at the book store by calling 536-0852. Unity's Peace Chapel will be open from noon to 3 p.m. April 6. Good Friday services will be at 2 and 7 p.m. Call 531-0992.

St. Brendan Catholic Church, 245 Dory Passage, Clearwater: Palm Sunday masses will be at 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. Good Friday services will include the stations of the cross and veneration at 9 a.m. and the Lord's passion, veneration of the cross and holy communion at 3 p.m. Call 443-5485.

Church on the Bayou Presbyterian Church, 409 Whitcomb Blvd., Tarpon Springs: The church choir will present the first five pieces of a cantata "Footprints in the Sand, A Journey to the Cross and Beyond" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Maundy Thursday last supper communion will start at 7 p.m. and the choir will sing the next three pieces of the cantata. The sanctuary will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Good Friday.

Unity Community Church, 1315 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin: A brunch will be offered following the 10 a.m. Palm Sunday service. Cost is $6 adults, children $3. Reservations required by calling the church at 734-0635. Good Friday service is at noon.

Chapel-By-The-Sea, 54 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach: Palm Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. will include the passing of palms by members of the youth Sunday school. The Agape Supper will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel Hall. Reservations required. The small chapel/family room will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Good Friday. Elements of communion will be available. Call 446-0430.

Young Israel-Chabad of Pinellas County, 3696 Fisher Road, Palm Harbor: All those of Jewish faith and their families are invited to a traditional Passover communal meal or Seder at 8:15 p.m. Monday, the first night of Passover, at the synagogue. The Seder will include hand-baked shmura matzah, four cups of wine and a Passover meal. Suggested donation is $36 for adults, $18 for children. Reservations required by calling 789-0408 or visit www.yichabad.com for more.

Temple B'nai Israel, 1685 S Belcher Road, Clearwater: Rabbi Arthur Baseman, joined by Cantor Harold Orbach, will lead a First Night Passover Seder at 6 p.m. Monday. Baseman will lead a Passover Festival Service at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. For information, call 531-5829.

Salvation Army Worship Center, 1625 N Belcher Road, Clearwater: The Breakfast Club presents an Easter week celebration concert featuring Kirk Talley and Allison Burham Speer. Donation for the concert and a continental breakfast is $10. The program is from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Call 538-9889 or visit www. thebreakfastclubonline.com.

First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo: A production of the musical Godspell will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the Fellowship Center. Tickets are $5, available at the church Charis Bookstore or online at www.indianrocks.org. For information, call 595-3421.

Central Church of the Nazarene, 1601 N Highland Ave., Clearwater: The annual church Easter Egg Hunt and Festival featuring the Urban Gypsies and Higher Ground Band in an outdoor concert is planned for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7. The event will include a pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m., an Easter Egg Hunt for all ages at 9 a.m., concert at 11 a.m., Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and continuous games for children. The festival is a fundraiser for the church's youth programs. Call 446-7259.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 639 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin: The Easter Vigil service at 7 p.m. Saturday will include Bible stories leading up to the resurrection of Jesus, communion and two baptisms, followed by wine and cheese. Call 733-4125 or visit the Web site www.church goodshepherd.org.

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