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By Times Staff Writer
Published September 1, 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.

First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Call (727) 595-3421 or visit www.indianrocks.org.

- Smiley's Coffeehouse: 8 p.m. Fridays.

- Thrift center: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

- Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): 8:45 to 11 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Child care provided by calling Anna Shanks at (727) 403-2917.

- A two-week Christian musical theater workshop with one performance: AMERIKIDS for children in grades 2 through 6 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and same time Sept. 10 through 14 in the Fellowship Center. Performance is at 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Registration is $50 and includes all materials. Call Kelly Williams at (727) 392-3898.

- Registration for free classes in English as a second language: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Family Life Center. Classes are 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursdays. Child care provided on Wednesday only. Call Patricia Webster at (727) 461-7419.

BUDDHIST

Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201 Sixth Ave. S, Safety Harbor. Call (727) 797-9770.

- Meditations and Prayers for World Peace from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays with resident teacher Kadam Lucy James. All are welcome for an inspirational talk, special prayers and guided meditation.

- Meditation classes for children from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays with teacher Anika Trancik. Activities include a spiritual topic, meditation, arts and crafts for children of any age.

CATHOLIC

Light of Christ Catholic Church, 2176 Marilyn St., Clearwater. Call (727) 442-7081.

- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Sessions on the Catholic faith at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Parish Hall, Rooms 5 and 6. Free. All are welcome.

St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10895 Hamlin Blvd., Largo. Call (727) 595-4610 or visit www.stjeromeonline.org.

- Catholics Returning Home: 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: 7:30 p.m. Mondays.

St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, 10851 Ridge Road, Largo. Call (727) 397-3312.

- Thrifty shop: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

COMMUNITY

Lakeside Community Chapel, 1893 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 441-1714.

- Insight for Women, Ladies Bible study: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 6 and continuing through Nov. 29. A nursery and provisions for homeschoolers are available.

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

-Solomon's Porch: 8 to 9 p.m. Fridays. Young adult worship.

-Teen Challenge car wash: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

-Middle and high school fellowship: 6:30 p.m. Sundays.

-Bike night: 6:30 p.m. fourth Sundays. Live band, bike blessing and refreshments.

-Men's ministry: 6:30 p.m. Mondays.

-Centered on Jesus prayer ministry: 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays.

-First Wednesday coffee fellowship: 7 p.m. first Wednesday.

-Heart to Heart women's fellowship: 7 p.m. Thursdays.

-Bible study and fellowship: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sundays.

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

- Christian and gospel recording artist Rita Marie Goldstein will present a concert at 7 p.m. today in the church sanctuary. Free and open to the public.

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

- Adult Sunday school: 9 a.m. Sundays.

- Worship and children's church: 10 a.m. Sundays.

- Youth group: 6 p.m. Sundays.

West Bay Community Church, 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo. Call (727) 595-3991 or visit www.westbaycommunity.com.

- Verse by verse Bible study: 11:30 a.m. Sundays.

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: Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.

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

Mount Moriah AME Church, 722 S Disston Ave. Tarpon Springs. Call (727) 938-0873.

- A free meal is provided to anyone in need from 4 to 5 p.m. every Sunday. Volunteers should arrive by 2:30 p.m. The project is a joint effort of the church and Congregation B'nai Emmunah in Tarpon Springs.

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

-Bookstore and gift shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

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.

- Early Shabbat services: 6:45 p.m. the first Shabbat of the month beginning Sept. 7. Other Shabbat services will be at 8 p.m. Fridays, except for the service during Sukkot on Sept. 28 when the service will begin at 6:45 p.m., followed by a covered dish dinner. A member-hosted oneg follows every service.

- Selichot service and film onguilt and repentance: 9 p.m. to midnight Sept. 8. A light snack will be served. All are welcome.

- Gift shop: Daily and by appointment. Call (813) 265-9038 or (813) 926-7926 to schedule an appointment.

Temple Ahavat Shalom, 1575 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. Call (727) 785-8811.

- Kabbalat Shabbat service: 6 p.m. first Friday of the month, starting Sept. 7, followed by a traditional Kiddush.

- A special Selichot service with guest musicians: 8 p.m. Sept. 8.

- Sabbath eve services: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, usually followed by an oneg.

- Brotherhood: Now through Rosh Hashanah will send out Rosh Hashanah Grams. To order, call the temple office.

- Judaica Shop: Open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays.

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: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays.

- Judaica Shop: Open daily and by appointment.

- Couples Club for mid 30s to mid 50s: Members are having a progressive dinner today. Call (727) 725-4475.

- 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.

- Judaica gift shop: Open daily.

- Class for women on kosher: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6. Lesson: "How Kosher?" Some practical suggestions and how to sort out the symbols.

- Rosh Hashanah class: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5. Lesson: A little honey in a sugar-free world.

LUTHERAN

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.

- Senior adult Bible study: 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

METHODIST

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

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

East Lake United Methodist Church, 2801 East Lake Road, East Lake. Call 784-9250.

-Music with Mav: 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays, $6 each family.

-30 Good Minutes: 9 to 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Discussion of the book God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions.

Faith United Methodist Church, 403 First Ave. SW, Largo. Call 391-8552.

-Thrift shop: 9 a.m. to 3 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 Christian Life Enrichment Center, 1199 Highland Ave., Largo. Call 584-8165 or 585-4758.

-Handicapable ministry: 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays for developmentally challenged persons.

-Senior adult fellowship Bible study and lunch: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays. $3 for lunch.

-Java House young couples Bible study: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

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.

NAZARENE

Westside Church of the Nazarene, 11633 137th St. N Largo. Call (727) 595-6338.

- Evening services: 6 p.m. Sundays.

OTHER

Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Drive, Largo. Call (727) 787-8609.

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

- Talent Night with the Fun with God ministry: 7:30 p.m. second Friday of the month. Bring poetry, songs, instruments and friends.

Center for Conscious Living, 6152 126th Ave. N, Largo. Call (727) 538-0900.

- Joyful Heart Hour: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Lesson, silent meditation, chanting and singing.

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

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

Salvation Saloon "Watering Hole" Church, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call (727) 688-5157 or visit www.salvationsaloon.com.

- Worship by the Posse Band at 10 a.m. Sunday. Comedy by Lou Angelwolf and the Message: It's Testimony Sunday with Dave & Teresa Ralya.

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

-Worship services: Sundays at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

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

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 through Dec. 4. Free.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS

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

- Adult discussion and children's classes: 10 a.m. every Sunday.

- Worship services: 11 a.m. every Sunday, followed by a social.

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

- Worship services: 10:30 a.m. every Sunday.

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

- Rev. Abhi Janamanchi will address "Honoring the Sabbath" at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. The sermon will explore the history of the Sabbath and its meaning today.

- 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 through Wednesday. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays.

UNITY

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

-Worship services: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Sunday. Unity Band plays at both services.

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

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

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

Send religion news 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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