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By Times Staff Writer
Published September 8, 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.

- "Precious Memories" singing and lunch on the grounds Monday. Free concert from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Worship Center, including gospel artists the Q.P Truett Family, Jeff Shadownes, Kindred Spirit, Bev Myers and Julie Pigsley. Barbecue lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. costs $5.

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

North Dunedin Baptist Church, 1595 Michigan Blvd. Call 734-3811.

- "Woman to Woman" Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday on the Gospel of Matthew. The non-denominational group provides a nursery for preschoolers and study room for homeschool children. All are welcome.

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. To enroll or for information, call Sr. Lucia Brady at 517-1730.

- Bethlehem Centre offers a variety of activities for seniors Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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 through Nov. 29. A nursery and provisions for home schoolers is 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.

- 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) 461-1717 or visit www.goodsamaritan-swfla.org.

- A Labyrinth Walk for Peace and Remembrance: 7 p.m. Tuesday. The labyrinth is at the back of the property and is open daily to the public.

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

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, orange juice and coffee. Adults $3, free for visitors and children. Parish Hall.

- Coffee with Christ: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. Parish Hall.

- The Edge of Adventure: Basic disciplines in a mature Christian. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 20. Parish Hall.

- Parenting Your Teen: 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 through Oct. 17. Parish Hall.

- Learn Spanish via the Bible: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Sunday in the Parish Hall. Course fee, material and Bible, $8.

- History of the book of Common Prayer: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays beginning Sept. 16 through Oct. 28 in the Parish Hall.

- 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.

- Evening Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 12. Reading from the Book of Jonah.

-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. 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 today. 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.

Congregation Ohr Chadash, a Messianic synagogue, 3190 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call (727) 726-1472.

- Rosh Hashanah services: 8 p.m. Wednesday celebrating the ancient observances and traditional elements of the holiday with traditional foods. Service also will incorporate elements pointing to the promised Messiah as fulfilled in Jesus of Nazareth. Free will donations. All are welcome.

- Sabbath services: 8 p.m. Fridays.

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

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

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

- Erev Rosh Hashanah service, followed by a reception: 8 p.m. Wednesday.

- Rosh Hashanah first day morning service: 10 a.m. Thursday.

- Rosh Hashanah second day morning service: 10 a.m. Friday.

- Shabbat Shuvah Eve: 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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

- Brotherhood: Now through Rosh Hashanah will be sending 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.

- Rosh Hashanah Evening: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

- Rosh Hashanah: 10 a.m. Thursday.

- Children's service: 2 p.m. Thursday.

- 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.

- 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.

- Creative Parenting for parents of children in K through fifth grade: Class meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Registration required by calling the temple.

- First Step Parent/Child program for parents of children from ages two to 30 months: To enroll or for more information, call the Baseman Center at (727) 532-3829.

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.

Lutheran

Christ the King Lutheran Church, 11220 Oakhurst Road, Largo. Call (727) 595-2117 or visit www.ctklc.org.

- Men's Club: Selling the 2008 Entertainment Book for $20. Available in the church office.

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.

- Confirmation studies seventh and eighth graders: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

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

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

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

- "Early Years Christian Development" Parents & Twos: 9 a.m. Sundays.

- "Tools for Worship in the Home" parenting class: 9 a.m. Sundays.

- "Growing in Christ" rotation site Sunday school ages 3 to 14: 9 a.m. Sundays.

- Pastor's class: Study of Acts. 9 a.m. Sundays.

- Senior Youth worship, study, service and praise: 9 a.m. Sundays.

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.

- Worship services at 8:15 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Sunday except Oct. 7 when there will only be a 10 a.m. service.

- Adult classes: 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sundays.

- Youth classes: 11 a.m. Sundays.

- Caring and Sharing: For mothers of preschoolers to meet and take a break at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Child care provided.

- Forgiveness study: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

- Forum on 21st century Christians look at this century's challenges: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Fellowship Hall.

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.

Pentecostal

Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, 2801 County Road 1, Dunedin. Call (727) 727-1222.

- Food Pantry: 5 to 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month.

Presbyterian

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.

- Lay leader Bonnie Dassing will present the 11 a.m. Sunday service on the Rev. Galen Guengeric's "The Discipline of Gratitude."

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

- Dan Callaghan will present a program on "Keats in Ireland" at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Service is followed by a coffee and social hour. All are welcome.

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

- The Rev. Abhi Janamanchi and the Rev. Millie Rochester feature an intergenerational service on the "Meeting of Streams" at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

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

- Open issue discussion: "A Soldier's Perspective on Afghanistan" with Sgt. Maj. Jose Vega at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

- Workshop on "Understanding Islam" with the Rev. Abhi Janamanchi: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays for four weeks starting Sept. 11. Cost is $20.

Unity

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

-The Rev. Leddy Hammock will address "The Secret of Answered Prayer" at the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday service. Unity Band plays at both services.

-Peace prayer service at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Peace Chapel.

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

- Spiritual leader Elsie Huebner will be the speaker at the 10 a.m. Sunday service dedicated to World Peace.

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

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

- Class in "Lessons in Truth" based on Dr. H. Emilie Cady's book from 7 to 9 p.m. on six consecutive Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12.

- "The Secret Behind the Secret," a two-part DVD featuring authors Jerry and Esther Hicks at 11 a.m. Sept. 15. A barbecue lunch will be served between the segments. Lunch is $6 and reservations can be made by calling the church.

Unity Church of Palm Harbor, 1960 Tampa Road. Call (727) 784-7911 or visit www.unitychurchofpalmharbor.org.

- The Rev. Bob Fortner will address "Prayer Power" at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services.

- "Lessons in Truth": A four-part series meeting from 9 a.m. to noon beginning today.

- "Interpretation of Hebrew Scriptures": a five-part series meeting at noon or 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday.

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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