Area Religion News for Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023

ASHLAND

COMMUNITY

Ashland Community Church service will begin 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 Berkley.

BLUEMONT

Continuing “Conversion Story” message series this Sunday with a message about how “The Church Wins in History.” Meeting at the Bluemont Hotel (1212 Bluemont Avenue) at 10 a.m. KidSpace children’s ministry is provided during the service. Learn more at https://bluemont.church.

CHRIST LUTHERAN

Worship Service Sunday is at 10:30 a.m. led by Pastor James Woelmer. Sunday School and Bible Class begin at 9:30 a.m. The church is located at 4592 Green Valley Road in Manhattan. For more information call 785-776-2227 or visit our Facebook page: Christ Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

COLLEGE

HEIGHTS BAPTIST

College Heights Baptist Church meets on Sundays for public worship at 10:30 a.m. and live streams the service as well; go to the College Heights Baptist Church website and look for the Facebook post for the September 19 Worship Service. Sunday School classes meet at 9:15 a.m. We offer Nursery care for pre-school aged children only during the worship service. Lentz Upshaw is the Pastor. He will be preaching from Acts 25-26, and the title of the sermon is, “The Ironic Path to Real Freedom.” Any questions call 785-537-7744.

FIRST BAPTIST

Both in-house Worship is this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and livestream on our YouTube channel: FBC Tech of Manhattan, KS. Pastor Chris Geyer will deliver the message “Foundations of a Christian Marriage” from Ephesians 5:22-33. Sunday School classes are at 9:15 a.m. Staffed nursery is available.

FIRST CHRISTIAN

At our 10:30 a.m. Communion worship Pastor Laurie Lewis will give the message “Does God Have to Be Fair?” based on Matthew 20:1-16. Church School classes meet at 9:30 a.m. Bible Study is Wednesday evening at 6 p.m., preceded by a light supper at 5:30 p.m. Financial Peace Class is also at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday we will host The Church Narrative Project. We are at 3001 Grand Mere Parkway, fccmanhattan.org

FIRST

CONGREGATION UCC

Worship in-person Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Fr. Shannon Kearns is guest speaker. Zoom option is available. Children’s Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. in person. 3 p.m. performance by Fr. Kearns, “The Body’s Rapture.” The Second Helping serves a free meal each Sunday at 6 p.m. via to-go containers. For details see www.uccmanhattan.org or call 537-7006.

FIRST FREE

METHODIST

Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m. The adult lesson “The King Who Kept Trusting God” 2 Chronicles 32:1-13, 20-22. Youth have a craft project. Worship service Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Lewis O. Smith, Sr. will deliver a Bible message. A fellowship dinner will follow the service. The service will be broadcast on Facebook. Men’s Bible study Tuesday at 5 p.m. Adult Bible Study Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., the topic will be from the movie “The Chosen” Call (620) 717-5464 for more details. The church meets at 1231 Poyntz Ave.

FIRST LUTHERAN

First Lutheran Church is located at 930 Poyntz Ave. Weekly worship services are Sunday mornings at 8:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service is live streamed. Free community meals are provided at 6 p.m. on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Visit our website at www.flcmhk.org for our livestream link and information regarding our ministries.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

Join us this Sunday for worship in person and online. This week, Pastor Donna Voteau’s sermon, “God Gives the Privilege of Believing and Suffering,” will be based on Philippians 1:21-30. Our Contemporary Service is at 8:45 a.m., and our Traditional Service is at 11 a.m. You can find a bulletin and watch the service on our website, www.fumcmanhattan.com. You may also watch it on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fumcmanhattan. The traditional service is available at 11:30 a.m. on 1350 AM, 93.3 or 93.7 FM.

HOPE LUTHERAN

We welcomes you to Adult Bible class and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship time. Children’s chapel isWednesday at 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Confirmation class is Sunday at noon. Hope is located at 3569 Dempsey Road, Manhattan. For questions call Virgyln at 785-313-3708.

KEATS

LYDIA CHAPEL

Keats Lydia Chapel is nestled in the Wildcat Valley, four miles west of Manhattan at 3193 Keats Ave., we are a reorganized non-denominational community church. Come worship with us at 9 a.m. every Sunday. September 24th message will be delivered by David O’Neal. Adult, younger children and Jr. High Sunday School following service. September 27th Last Wednesday Supper — Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Drinks and Table Service will be provided, Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please come join us, Everyone is WELCOME!

LIVING WORD

Join us in Worship! Experience the presence of God through celebrative praise and reverent worship. Hear the Word of the Lord and experience Spirit-led ministry that exalts the name of Jesus. Service times: Sunday Morning; Adult Bible Study and/or Intercessory Prayer at 9 a.m., Regular Service time begins at 10 a.m.; Wednesday Evening: 7 p.m. (Nursery and Children’s Church available during 10:00 a.m. Sunday service only.) Visit our website at www.livingword-church.org or call 785-776-0940 for more information. Located at 2711 Amherst Ave. Manhattan, Ks.

MANHATTAN

JEWISH

CONGREGATION

Manhattan Jewish Congregation will hold services for Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year, beginning with Kol Nidre at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Yom Kippur Morning services are at 10 a.m on Monday. Yom Kippur Afternoon, Yizkor (Memorial), and Ne’eilah (Concluding) services start at 4 p.m. on Monday and the community will break our fast together afterwards. Contact us at manhattanjc@gmail.com for more information and to sign up for our weekly email update.

MANHATTAN

MENNONITE

Everyone is welcome to join us at the Manhattan Mennonite Church meetinghouse on Sunday, located at 1000 Fremont St. Activities include Adult Faith Formation starting at 9:30 a.m., and Worship at 10:45 a.m. The Bible story will be Jacob’s mysterious night time wrestling experience! To worship with us online, email manhattanmennonitechurch@gmail.com or call the church at 785-539-4079 to request a Zoom link.

MANHATTAN

PRESBYTERIAN

We gather for Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. in The Wareham (410 Poyntz Ave). We provide nursery, coffee and tea. Pastor Brian Hough will be preaching on Genesis 2:1-3, titled, “The Seventh Day, The Day God Rested.” For more information visit ManhattanPres.com or call 785-274-9098.

PEACE LUTHERAN

Our regular worship services have returned. This includes a Traditional Service beginning at 9 a.m., a Christian Education Hour at 10 a.m. and a Contemporary Service beginning at 11 a.m. The Peace-Full Pantry continues with its regular hours: Sunday from 2-4 p.m., Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

ST. LUKE’S

LUTHERAN

Traditional worship services are Saturday — 6 p.m. and Sunday — 8:30 a.m.. Praise & Worship Service is Sunday at 11 p.m. Pastor Schmidt has the message. Adult Bible Class and Children’s Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays. BASIC is at 6: p.m. on Wednesdays. Additional information at stlukesmanhattan.org or call 785-539-2604.

ST. PAUL’S

EPISCOPAL

Celebrant at the Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. is Rev. Margaret McGhee. Adult Education is between services at 9 a.m. in our Fellowship Hall. Lectio Divina, contemplation of Scripture, meets Saturdays at 11 a.m., open to all. Choir Rehearsal is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Christian Formation class at 9 a.m. will be the first of a two-part tour of St. Paul’s led by David Littrell to learn about the history of our role in Manhattan. St. Paul’s serves a free breakfast on Tuesday and Friday morning, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with the help of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. St. Paul’s is at 601 Poyntz Ave., stpaulsmanhattan.org.

UNITARIAN

UNIVERSALIST

FELLOWSHIP

This Sunday we reflect on meaningful moments from the most recent General Assembly of thousands of members of UU congregations. Whether you are a long-time member or a first time visitor, this service should give you a fresh perspective on the history and future of Unitarian Universalism. All are welcome to join us on Zeandale Rd and Zoom at 10:45 a.m. https://uufm.net/upcoming-services/

WESTMORELAND CHRISTIAN

David Pape’s message this week will be “Attitude” based on Romans 14:10-22. Adult fellowship and class is at 10:15. Worship is at 11 a.m.