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Religion Briefs

By Times Staff Writer
Published October 24, 2007

Baptist

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

- Worship services 6 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. Sundays.

- Kidz Blitz family event at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31, followed by a Trunk or Treat. Free.

- Annual Jamboree Nov. 1-4 with country gospel bands, a carnival, arts and crafts, games and food. God's Country Band and singers 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 2.

Catholic

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

- Saturday Vigil 4 and 5:30 p.m.

- Sunday Mass 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Teen Mass 5 p.m.

- Bethlehem Centre offers non-denominational activities Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call Lois at 596-9394.

- Two Generations of Faith family sessions focusing on a deeper understanding of the liturgy 2 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14. Programs begin with a meal and continue with sessions tailored for each age group. Cost is $5 per person. Preregister by calling the office before Nov. 5.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1507 Trotter Road, Largo. Call (727) 584-2318 or visit www.stpatrick-largo.org.

- Pastor's class at 7 p.m. Mondays. Topics vary.

- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults 7 p.m. Thursdays in the conference room.

Christian

Crossroads Christian Church, 1845 Seminole Blvd., Largo. Call (727) 584-8601 or visit www.crosroadslargo.org.

- Sunday worship services: 9 a.m. traditional, 10:30 a.m. contemporary.

- Youth costume party for middle and high school 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

- Trunk or Treat for children up to fifth grade and friends 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

- Sunny Seniors first Thursday luncheon 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1.

Episcopal

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

- Holy Eucharist 5 p.m. Saturdays.

- Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Rite I and 10 a.m. Rite II on Sundays.

- Healing service noon Wednesdays.

Jewish

Congregation Beth Shalom, 1325 S Belcher Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 531-1418 or visit www.mycbsfamily.org.

- Shabbat services and Torah study 6:30 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. Saturdays.

- 50th anniversary celebration Nov 2-4. Special Kabbalat Shabbat service 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Shabbat service at 9 a.m. Nov. 3 and dining, dancing and entertainment that evening at 7 p.m. Time capsule family event at 10 a.m. Nov. 4, followed by a performance and dance lesson by Shalhevet Israeli Dance Troupe from New York City and a light brunch.

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

- Shabbat service 8 p.m. Fridays led by Rabbi Arthur Baseman with cantorial intern Jennifer Duretz.

- Shabbat morning service 10:30 a.m. Saturdays led by Rabbi Baseman.

Lutheran

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

- Annual fall rummage sale includes antiques and collectibles, a fine clothing boutique, books, jewelry, toys, small appliances, household and kitchen items: 9 to 11 a.m. today .

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1644 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 462-8000 or visit www.firstlutheran.ij.net.

- Saturday worship services 6:30 p.m.

- Sunday worship services 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

- Senior youth worship and study 9 a.m. Sundays.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Missouri Ave., Largo. Call (727) 585-9969 or visit www.poplargo.org.

- Happy Harvest party 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot. Come in costume for Trunk or Treating. Games, bounce house, giant slide and a light supper provided.

Methodist

Faith United Methodist Church, 403 First Ave. SW, Largo. Call 584-1411 or visit www.needfaith.com.

- Celebration Assembly worship service 8:45 a.m. Sundays.

- Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sundays.

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1199 Highland Ave., Largo. Call 585-4758 or visit www.stpaulumc.org.

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

Nazarene

First Church of the Nazarene, 1875 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 536-1498.

- Community family Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Costume contests, hay rides, free food and candy.

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

- Worship services 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays.

Other

Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Drive, Largo. Call (727) 536-1641.

- 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 or visit www.consciousliving.org.

- Celebration worship service10 a.m. Sundays.

- One Heart Hour service 7 p,m. Wednesdays. Led by a different minister each week and may include chanting, a lesson, silent meditation and singing.

Presbyterian

- Highland Presbyterian Church of Largo, 1885 Highland Ave. S. Call 584-1191 or visit www.highlandpcusa.org.

- Worship services 10 a.m. Sundays.

Unitarian Universalists

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

- Book sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

- Rev. Abhi Janamanchi's sermon at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services will be You Cannot Be Religious in General.

Unity

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

- The Rev. Leddy Hammock's sermon will be on Waking Up in the Castle at the 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services. All ages invited to dress in Halloween garb.

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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