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By TIMES STAFF
Published August 18, 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.

- 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.

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.

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.

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. Tuesday on the Dunedin Causeway before the third bridge on the south side. Dress casually and bring a lawn chair or beach blanket.

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.

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

- 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.

LUTHERAN

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

- 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

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.

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. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 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.

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. today. 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.

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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.

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

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

- 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.

UNITY

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

- 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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