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By TIMES STAFF
Published August 11, 2007

ADVENTIST

Clearwater Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1445 Lakeview Road. Call 727 446-6427.

- Dollar thrift shop: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays. All items except the boutique are $1.

BAPTIST

Countryside Baptist Church, 2525 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 726-2550.

- Lighthouse Clothes Closet with free clothing: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays.

Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, 400 S Levis Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call (727) 937-7015.

- Revival: Witnessing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today., Testimony prayer at 7 p.m. Sunday, Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

- Skycrest Baptist Church, 125 N Belcher Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 791-7107.

- Registration is being accepted for children's soccer. Registration is $60 and includes a jersey, soccer socks and end-of-season trophy. Soccer practices begin the third week of August. First of eight games will be Sept. 1.

COMMUNITY

Bayside Community Church, 3380 State Road 580, Safety Harbor. Call (727) 669-7212.

- "Women Uplifting Women" seminar with speaker, author and worship leader Belinda Womack from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25. Cost is $10 and includes lunch. Free care available for children 6 and younger. Call by Aug. 23 to get tickets or information.

Lakeside Community Church, 475 East Lake Road N, Tarpon Springs. Call (727) 942-0229.

- Bible study: 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. Thursdays.

- Men's ministry: Fellowship, food and devotions at 7 p.m. Mondays.

- First Wednesday Coffee/Fellowship: 7 p.m. first Wednesday of each month.

- Centered on Jesus prayer ministry: 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday in the student center.

- Heart to Heart women's fellowship: 7 p.m. every Thursday in the student center.

- Fourth Sunday Bike Night: 6 p.m. every fourth Sunday in the Worship Center. A live band, bike blessings and refreshments.

- Teen Challenge Car Wash: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

- GriefShare bereavement ministry: 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday in the student center.

North Bay Community Church, 3170 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 796-0071 or visit www.northbaychurch.com.

- Bible study: 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

EPISCOPAL

Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 701 Orange Ave., Clearwater. Call (727) 447-3469.

- The Shed thrift shop: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays and Fridays.

Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 2165 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 447-9581.

- Thrift shop: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 601 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor. Call (727) 725-4726.

- Thrift shop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

- Yard sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11.

Holy Trinity Episcopal (Anglican) Church, 3200 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 796-5514.

- Healing Eucharist service: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

- Breakfast: 9 to 9:30 a.m. Sundays, includes eggs, pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage and coffee. Adults $3, free for visitors and children.

- Thrift shop: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

St. Alfred's Episcopal Church (Anglican), 1601 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. Call (727) 785-1601 or visit www.stalfred.org.

- Beach service: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 on the Dunedin Causeway before the third bridge on the south side. Dress casually and bring a lawn chair or beach blanket.

- Art classes Aug. 16 through Oct. 4: Oil painting, 10 a.m. to noon. Watercolor, 1 to 3 p.m. $20 for one class, $40 for both. For painters of all levels.

St. John's Episcopal Church, 1676 S Belcher Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 531-6020.

- Thrift shop: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

JEWISH

Congregation Beth Shalom, 1325 S Belcher Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 531-1418.

- Shabbat services and Torah study: 6:30 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. Saturdays. Family Shabbat dinner on first Fridays. Services followed by member-hosted kiddush luncheon. Children welcome. Child care available with RSVP.

- Lunch and learn: Noon on third Wednesdays.

- Judaica gift shop: Daily and by appointment.

Congregation B'nai Emmunah, 3374 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Call (727) 938-9000.

- Brotherhood Congregational family picnic: Noon Sunday at Shelter 6, Fred Howard Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Cost is $5 a person, children age 5 and younger are free. RSVP to 938-9000 requested.

Temple B'nai Israel, 1685 S Belcher Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 531-5829 or visit www.TBIclearwater.org.

- Shabbat service 8 p.m. Fridays, followed by member-hosted oneg. Children welcome.

- Shabbat morning service at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays starting Aug. 25.

- Judaica Shop, open daily and by appointment.

- Wine and cheese reception for prospective members at 7 p.m. Aug. 24, followed by Shabbat service led by Rabbi Arthur Baseman and introducing cantorial intern Jennifer Duretz. Special oneg after the service. Children welcome. RSVP for the reception.

- Couples Club for mid 30s to mid 50s. Members plan a progressive dinner for the Labor Day weekend. Call (727) 725-4475 for information.

- Bereavement Group: "Families Adjusting to Loss" at noon Mondays. Facilitated by Renee Baseman and sponsored jointly by the synagogue and Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services.

Young Israel-Chabad of Pinellas County, 3696 Fisher Road, Palm Harbor. Call (727) 789-0408 or visit www.yichabad.com.

- Kabbalat Shabbat services: 7:30 p.m. Fridays.

- Shabbat morning service: 9:30 Saturdays, followed by a Kiddush and Cholent.

- Youth services: 10:30 a.m. every other Saturday for boys and girls ages 7 to 13.

- Legends of the Talmud class: 9 a.m. Sundays.

- Hebrew school for boys and girls ages 5 to 13 starting Aug. 26. For rates and information, visit the synagogue Web site.

- Kosher Picklemaking: 1:30 p.m. Aug. 26. $15 a person, $25 a couple. Cost includes a jar of pickles. RSVP to Web site or call 789-0408.

- "Twist and Shout": Miriam Hodakov will share her secrets of making challah at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28. Free refreshments will be served.

- Judaica gift shop: Open daily.

LUTHERAN

Faith Lutheran Church, 1620 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin. Call (727) 733-2657.

- Galilee By the Sea Bible study: 7 to 9 p.m. this Monday through Friday.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1644 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 462-8000.

- Helping Hands: 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays. Knitting for the military stationed overseas.

- Adult exercises: 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays sponsored by Faith in Action. $25 lifetime.

- Karate: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Ages 5 to adult.

- Adult Bible study: 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., Gospel of John.

- Pinochle: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Single and double deck.

- Adult exercises: 1 to 2 p.m. Thursdays.

- Retired and Redeemed: Fourth Thursday of each month.

- Potluck and activity: 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. Thursdays.

- Worship and Praise: 6:30 to 7 p.m. Saturdays.

- Sandy's Coffeehouse: 7 p.m. Sundays.

METHODIST

Curlew United Methodist Church, 2210 Cathedral Drive, Palm Harbor. Call (727) 784-3424.

- The Thrifty Spirit Shop: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays.

First United Methodist Church, 421 Main St., Dunedin. Call (727) 733-4139 or visit www.dunedinfumc.org.

- Free workshops on how to teach English to adults who are new to this country or limited English speakers from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 22. Those completing the workshop will receive a tutoring certificate and be assigned to teach at a literacy site. Call 442-6881 for information and to register.

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1199 Highland Ave., Largo. Call (727) 584-8165 or visit www.stpaulumc.org.

- "The Fountain" contemporary worship: 9:25 a.m. Sundays in the Life Enrichment Center.

- Kid's Kamp: 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in August. For toddlers to sixth-graders.

- Camp Meeting worship: 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in August.

- Lighthouse Youth Ministry Youth Week: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 12-18.

- Senior adult fellowship and Bible study (JOY): 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays.

- Handicapable Ministry: 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays in the Children's Ministry Center.

Skycrest United Methodist Church, 2045 Drew St., Clearwater. Call (727) 446-2218.

- Daniel and Cathy Bernard and family will talk about marriage at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services. A music group also will be featured. Bernard is the president of Somebody Cares, Tampa Bay Inc., a human service organization that assists churches to carry out their work in their local communities.

Sylvan Abbey United Methodist Church, 2817 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 796-3057.

- Wonderful Wednesday fellowship, Bible study and dinner: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Dinner is $6. Nursery provided.

Union Street United Methodist Church, 1625 Union St., Clearwater. Call 442-9300 or 442-9366.

- Free workshops on how to teach English to adults who are new to this country or limited English speakers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20, 22 and 24. Those completing the workshops will receive a tutoring certificate and be assigned to teach at a literacy site. Call 442-6881 for information and to register.

OTHER

International Church of Clearwater, 2140 Range Road. Call (727) 461-7729 or visit www.icclearwater.org.

- Family Bible study: 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Showshannah Ministries, Radisson Hotel, 20967 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater. Visit www.show shannahministries.net.

- Free teaching session: 7 p.m. every Thursday.

- Hot breakfast followed by praise, worship and a lesson at 10 a.m. the third Saturday each month. Tickets at the door are $12 for breakfast only.

The Salvation Saloon "Watering Hole" Church, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call (727) 415-1583 or visit www.salvation saloon.com.

- Services at 10 a.m. Sunday with worship by the Posse Band and comedy by Lou Angelwolf. The message is "Be All That You Can Be."

The Spiritual Center, 160 Sixth St. SW, Largo. Call (727) 585-4985.

- Robert Austin and his "Singing Bowls" in concert - 30 crystal and Tibetan bowls at 7 p.m. Aug. 18. Cost is $20, reservations requested.

Triumphant Life Church, 2855 Haines Bayshore Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 787-8609.

- Spiritual Empowerment Group with God's Got Friends ministry: 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month.

presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church, 255 Fifth Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Call (727) 726-2014.

- Beth Moore Study, "Believing God," for young mothers with children program: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 29.

- Men's breakfast and study: 8 a.m. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall.

- Third Friday for Kids: Waterslide fun with hot dogs and s'mores 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday for children ages 5 to 11.

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Drive, Clearwater. Call 446-6210.

- Class on the "Religious World Around Us": Taught by Betty Tutton and Elwyn Smith from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays from Aug. 22 to Dec. 4. Free.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS

Spirit of Life Unitarian Universalists, 18412 Burrell Road, Odessa. Call (813) 792-1622 or visit www.spiritoflifeuu.org.

- Worship service at the 11 a.m. every Sunday.

- Perspectives discussion group: Coffee and conversation at 10 a.m. Sundays.

Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater, 2470 Nursery Road. Call (727) 531-7704 or visit www.uuclearwater.org.

- Dunedin lawyer Mark Brandt will discuss "A Short Essay on Humanism and Spirituality" at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

- Religious education for children through fifth grade, 10:30 a.m. every Sunday.

- Open issue discussions, 9:30 a.m. every Sunday.

- La Leche League Art Show at the church's Octagon Art Center. Opening reception is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Show will continue through Sept. 5. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Tarpon Springs, 230 Grand Blvd. Call (727) 937-4682.

- Writer and lecturer Dr. Eric Rhodes will discuss "Freedom of Religion" at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

UNITY

Unity Church of Clearwater, 2465 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 531-0992 or visit www.housebuiltonlove.com.

- The Rev. Leddy Hammock will address "Speak the Word" at the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. Musician Susan Kay Wyatt will perform at both services.

Unity Community Church, 1315 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin. Call (727) 734-0635.

- Course in Miracles: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays.

- Healing Center: By appointment. Participants are trained in the Pilgrimage integrative healing process.

Send news of religious programs, events and services to Chris Cosdon by mail to 710 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756, by fax to (727) 445-4119 or e-mail to cosdon@sptimes.com.

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