Area religion news for Friday, July 5, 2024

Ashland Community Church

Service begins at 11 a.m. The church offers adult Sunday school and it begins at 10 a.m. The pastor leading Sunday service will be Paul Barkey.

College Heights Baptist Church

We meets on Sundays for public worship. Worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. CHBC livestreams the service as well; go to the College Heights Baptist Church website and look for the Facebook post for July 7 worship service. Sunday school is at 9:15 a.m. We offer nursery care for pre-school aged children only during the worship service. Jon Sapp is the guest speaker and he will be preaching from John 2: 13-22. The title of the sermon is, “The Spring Cleaning We Should Never Forget.” Any questions, call #785-537-7744.

First Christian Church

Rev. Laurie Lewis will give the message, “A Prophet Among Us” based on Mark 6:1-13 at the 10:30 a.m. communion worship. Church School classes are at 9:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship meets Tuesday, 8 a.m. at Vista Drive-In. Do-Day Quilting group meets on Wednesday, at 9 a.m. The Disciples Women Faith Sisters are dining out on Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. We are at 3001 Grand Mere Parkway, fccmanhattan.org. Also Thursdays this summer we are hosting “Faith, Hope & Jazz!” at Rockin K’s Bar and Grill. Live jazz and great fellowship, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

First Congregational UCC

Worship and communion is at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Sue Zschoche will preach the sermon. A Zoom option is available. The Second Helping serves a free meal at 6 p.m. each Sunday in person or via to-go containers. For details see www.uccmanhattan.org or call 785-537-7006.

First Free Methodist

Sunday School for all ages is Sunday at 10:00 a.m. the adult lesson is “Bible Prayers:” Youth have a craft project. Worship service is Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Lewis O. Smith, Sr. will deliver a Bible message which will also be broadcast on Facebook. A compassion report will be presented and communion will be served. Men’s Bible study Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Adult Bible study Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. with excerpts from from the movie” The Chosen.” Call (620) 717-5464 for more details. the church is located at 1231 Poyntz Avenue.

First Lutheran Church

First Lutheran invites you for worship at 8:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m this Sunday, July 7. The 10:00 a.m. service will be live streamed. We are located at 930 Poyntz Ave. Visit our website at www.flcmhk.org for our livestream link and to learn more about us. All are welcome.

First United

Methodist Church

Join us this Sunday at First United Methodist Church for worship. Pastor Donna Voteau will give the message “Jesus Knew VRBO” based on Mark 6:1-13. We will come together at 8:45 a.m. for our contemporary service and at 11 a.m. for our traditional service. We will serve communion at both of those services. The traditional service is available at 11:30 a.m. on 1350 AM, 93.3 or 93.7 FM. If you join us in person or online, please find our worship bulletin on our website: www.fumcmanhattan.com

First Presbyterian Church

On Sunday, July 7, the Cornerstone Youth Group will provide the sermon at our 8:30 a.m. parkside service in Friendship Park located at 8th and Humboldt, and our 10:30 a.m. traditional service in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church located at 801 Leavenworth St. The sermon topic will be, “Reflections from Our Mission Trip.” Childcare will be available for Pre-K to second grade from 8 a.m. to noon.

Hope Lutheran Church

Hope Lutheran welcomes you and your family to worship with us Sunday at 10 a.m. at All Faiths Chapel, on K-State campus at 1401 Vattier St., followed by fellowship. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. with our adult group study on “Joining Jesus on His Mission.” Women of Hope meet Thursday at 7 p.m. For questions, please call Pastor Dan Schmit at 262-354-4269.

Keats Lydia Chapel

Nestled in the Wildcat Valley, 4 miles west of Manhattan at 3193 Keats Ave., we are a reorganized non-denominational community church. Come worship with us every Sunday at 9 a.m. On July 7, Pastor Kendall McFall will continue his teaching from the Bible. July 31 is a Last Wednesday supper, 6:30 p.m. in the center. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and table services will be provided, please bring a side dish or dessert to share. There will be kids inflatables, games and ice cream. Lydia Ladies of Faith will not meet in July or August. Come see what’s happening at Keats Lydia Chapel, you don’t want to miss out! Everyone is welcome!

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

Traditional worship services are 6 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Praise and worship service is 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Schmidt has the message. Adult Bible class begins at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays. Children’s Sunday School and BASIC are out for the summer and will resume in the fall. Additional information at stlukesmanhattan.org or call 785-539-2604.

Manhattan Jewish Congregation

MJC will host a Friday Night Shabbat Dinner with a barbecue this Friday. On Sunday we will enjoy our monthly Brunch, featuring a film and discussion about the Jews of India. Contact us at manhattanjc@gmail.com for more information and to sign up for our weekly email update.

Manhattan Mennonite Church

You are invited to join us for worship at 10:45 a.m. this Sunday at the Manhattan Mennonite Church meetinghouse located at 1000 Fremont St. Our summer theme of “Weathering the Storm” continues with this week’s message about Noah and the ark. To worship with us online, find the Zoom link at www.manhattanmennonitechurch.org

Manhattan

Presbyterian Church

We gather for Sunday worship at 10 a.m. in Union Hall (328 Poyntz Ave.). We provide nursery, coffee and tea. Pastor Brian Hough will be preaching on Psalm 95, titled, “A Joyful Noise.” For more information visit ManhattanPres.com or call 785-274-9098.

Peace Lutheran Church

Join us for our summer Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Alternating between traditional and contemporary style service each week. The Peace-Full Pantry continues with its regular hours: Sunday from 2-4 p.m., Monday from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and Thursday from 5-7 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal

Mother Margaret McGhee will be celebrant at Holy Eucharist, at our summer combined worship service, 9 a.m. Following worship attendance is encouraged at the coffee fellowship in the common room. This Sunday is food collection for Flint Hills Breadbasket. Bring all you can to help all you can! Young adult Bible study is Mondays, at 6:30 p.m. St. Paul’s provides free breakfast twice weekly in our Fellowship Hall, with the help of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. This is a wonderful opportunity for neighbors to get together sharing a great meal. Encore Shop, with gently used quality clothing and household goods, is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to helping others in our community. On Saturday, Diocesan Discernment Team meets at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Lectio Divina, personal sharing of scripture, is every Saturday, 11 a.m. St. Paul’s is at 601 Poyntz Ave., stpaulsmanhattan.org.

Unitarian

Universalist

Fellowship

This Sunday, two out-of-town guests are joining our pastor, one Sufi and another rooted in the Jewish tradition, sharing their approach to justice as healing and transformation. We practice spiritual pluralism through thoughtful listening and dialogue. All are welcome to join us on Zeandale Road and Zoom at 10:45 a.m. https://uufm.net/upcoming-services/

Westmoreland

Christian Church

David Pape’s message this week will be “Empathy” based on Matthew 9:35-36. Adult fellowship and class is at 10:15 a.m. Worship is at 11 a.m.