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By EILEEN SCHULTE
© St. Petersburg Times, published April 28, 2001
ANNIVERSARY: The First United Methodist Church of Dunedin will celebrate its 86th birthday at 10 a.m. Sunday at the church, at the corner of Douglas Avenue and Main Street. The Rev. Rusty Belcher will offer a sermon based on the theme "Our Family." A covered dish lunch will follow the service. Meat, rolls and beverages provided. Everyone is welcome. Call (727) 733-4130.
TRY YOUR LUCK: Enjoy "Las Vegas Night" at Congregation B'nai Emmunah at 7:30 p.m. today at the synagogue, 3374 Keystone Road, Palm Harbor. Prizes, refreshments, blackjack, roulette, wheel of fortune and more. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Call (727) 938-9000.
SPRING CONCERT: Calvary Episcopal Church is continuing its spring concert series with a piano recital at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church, 1615 First St., Indian Rocks Beach. Call (727) 595-2374.
UU INFORMATION CLASS: A new Unitarian Universalists class will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on four consecutive Thursday evenings beginning Thursday. This series is designed for those who are curious about the Unitarian Universalist religious community and will provide information about its history and congregational life. It will also give you the opportunity to explore the spiritual journeys of fellow seekers. It will be led by the Rev. Abhi Janamanchi and lifelong Unitarian Universalist Macey Smith. You can attend any or all classes. Free. The church is at 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 531-7704.
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE DISCUSSION: Jeanne Pugh will present a program called "Recent Assaults on Separation of Church and State" at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater, 2470 Nursery Road. Pugh is a former religion editor at the St. Petersburg Times. She is past president of Americans United for Separation of Church and State and is on the group's board of directors. There will be an open discussion following the presentation. Free. Call (727) 531-7704.
LEARN ABOUT LUTHERANS: Beginning Wednesday, St. Matthias Lutheran Church will host a six-week Lutheran study series at the church, 2751 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. The discussion will be at noon each Wednesday (bring a lunch), or you can participate in fellowship at 7 p.m. each Wednesday. Call (727) 796-2200.
HEALTH DAY: Church of the Isles United Church of Christ will host a "Spring into Health" day from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at the church, 200 24th Ave., Indian Rocks Beach. It will feature free blood pressure screenings and a low-cost breakfast. Call (727) 595-1038.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings are held regularly at St. Alfred's Episcopal Church, 1601 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. Al-Anon meetings are at 7 p.m. Mondays; AA meetings take place at 8 p.m. Fridays; and AA women's group meetings are at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Call (727) 785-1601.
10,wk0 SPIRITUAL SOCIETY: A new multifaith, non-denominational spiritual group will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday at the College of Metaphysical Studies/The Temple of Light, 18514 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater. Free.
PRAYER BREAKFAST: The 26th annual Largo Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will be from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1199 Highland Ave., Largo. The speaker will be Alan Winfield, chief meteorologist at Bay News 9. Tickets cost $5.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin will celebrate its 130th birthday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the church, 455 Scotland St., Dunedin. There will be church tours, prizes, a petting zoo, food, music and games. Call (727) 733-2318.
PRAYER BREAKFAST: Deborah H. Powe of Revealing Truth Ministries Christian Center will be the guest speaker at the Pinellas Ladies Prayer Breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday at the Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. The event coincides with the National Day of Prayer. The cost is $18. Call (727) 443-3392 for reservations.
UNITED METHODIST BANQUET: Bishop Timothy Wayne Whitaker, the new leader of the Florida Annual Conference, a jurisdiction of 340,000 United Methodists east of the Apalachicola River to Key West, will be the keynote speaker at the St. Petersburg District Builders Club Banquet. The event will begin at 5 p.m. May 6 at First United Methodist Church, 501 East Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Reservations are required by noon Monday. Call (727) 585-1207.
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