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: SEMINARS/CLASSES
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St. James Anglican Church, Alpha Course, 6 p.m Wednesdays through Nov. 15, 330 SW 104.
First Christian Church of Oklahoma City, Eight-week Fall Focus Series, beginning 6:30 p.m. today, 3700 N Walker. Speaker Michael Korenblit, Respect Diversity Foundation president, will speak on “The Prophetic Faith Today.” 525-6551.
United Methodist Church of the Servant, Rebuilders, 12-week seminar for people experiencing loss of a love relationship, meets 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, 14343 N MacArthur. Curriculum from Dr. Bruce Fisher’s book, “When Your Love Relationship Ends.” 721-4141.
First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City, 10-week Bible study on C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity” with pastor Matt Meinke, beginning at noon Thursday, 1001 NW 25. Bring lunch. 525-6584.
Edmond Bahai Center, Bahai introductory meeting, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 321 Campbell Drive, Edmond. Keith Angier will discuss basic Bahai principles. Informal potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. 348-9992; www.edmondbahai.org.
Wesley United Methodist Church, lunch and learn series, noon Friday, 1401 NW 25. Free admission. Gerontology expert Mary Lou Bates presents a new vision of growing older. 525-3521.
Red Plains Monastery-Piedmont, Medicine Wheel Retreat, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 728 Richland Road SW, Piedmont. Cost $35. Register: 373-4739.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, “Discovering Real Love Waits,” seminar for youths in grades 6-12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 308 NW 164, Edmond. Registration, which includes lunch, is $12.50 per person; $25 per family maximum. Call Audrey Aiken, 601-4957, or Mary Means, 359-0198.
Oklahoma City Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, “Unlocking Revelation,” seminar with speaker, Rick Dye, 7 p.m. Saturday, 4747 NW 63. 721-2266.
Southwestern Christian University Graduate School, prayer and spiritual warfare seminar, 6 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 7210 NW 39 Expressway. Charles D. Pierce will lead the seminar. Register: 789-7661, ext. 3447.
Unity Church of Oklahoma City, Metaphysical workshop, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, 5603 NW 41. The Rev. Thomas Shepherd will lead the workshop and also speak during the 11 a.m. worship service. www.unityonline.org.
Christ the King Catholic Church, Catholics and divorce discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, 8005 Dorset Drive. Free babysitting. 842-1481.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church, “God Is First to Singles” seminar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 23, 5700 N Kelley. The Rev. Marcus D. King of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas will be guest speaker. Registration $10; includes continental breakfast and lunch. Registration deadline Friday. Call Carla Barber, 844-5348; e-mail cnice68@sbcglobal.net; or www.stjohnokc.org.
Trinity Baptist Church, Men’s Fraternity, 6 to 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 20, 801 N Peters Ave., Norman. Men invited for fellowship and discussion of timely issues. To register, call Anita Charlson at 321-2000.
: MUSIC/DRAMA
“Clarence Darrow: The Search for Justice,” a one-man play depicting Clarence Darrow’s lifelong pursuit of civil liberties, 2 p.m. Saturday, Channing Unitarian Universalist Church, 2800 W 15th St., Edmond; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City. The play is a production of the Social Justice Committee of First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City and stars actor Gary L. Anderson. Advance tickets are $10; $12 at the door. Call Keith Myers at Channing, 348-8558.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, Even-MoreSong with the Cathedral Choir, 5 p.m. Sunday, 127 NW 7. Brightmusic concert, “Amadeus,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. www.stpauls.okc.org.
Village United Methodist Church, Fall Drama Workshop series for youths, 5 to 5:45 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 21 through Nov. 30, 2501 W Britton Road. Geared for youths in third grade and above. Call Martha Pendleton, 751-8116.
: OTHER
Quayle United Methodist Church, 116th church anniversary celebration continues with a children and youth worship celebration, 4 p.m. Sunday 5001 N Everest. Other activities include a mass choir musical, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23; and anniversary service, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 24, featuring guest preacher, the Rev. Donald L. Scott.
Waterloo Road Baptist Church, Generations Weekend for senior adults, Friday through Sunday, 3100 E Waterloo Road., Edmond. 341-9024; www.waterloo road.org.
Faith Community Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Faith Friendzy afterschool program, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 100 S Choctaw Road, Choctaw. Geared for toddlers (must be potty-trained) through fifth-graders. Transportation available. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Parents can enroll children at church office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. 390-1000; www.faithccc.org/wednesday.php.
Grace Christian Fellowship, Prophetic Breakthrough Conference, sessions begin at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 9 a.m. Saturday, Best Western Hotel and Conference Center, Interstate 44 and Gore Boulevard, Lawton. Author Eileen Fisher is special guest. Registration is $25 per person or $40 per couple. Evening services are free. To register, call (405) 247-3521 or Cindy Lovenburg at (580) 353-5745.
South Lindsay Baptist Church, Mighty Men of God conference, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, 3300 S Lindsay. 631-8681; www.Mighty-Men.org.
Mary Lee Clark United Methodist Church, Indian taco sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, and garage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1100 Howard Drive, Del City. 670-4830.
JourneyChurch, “Wired: Plugging Parents Into a Kid’s World,” 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, 151 12th Ave. SE. Activities include inflatables, face painting, live music and storytelling. Pizza and drinks provided. Free admission. 217-8700.
Tryon Assembly of God Church, revival with the Rev. Chester Cooley of Talihina, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 302 S Main, Tryon. (918) 374-2683.
First Baptist Church of Edmond, “Out of Control” Women’s Conference, Friday and Saturday, 1300 SE 33, Edmond. Speaker is author and actress Lisa Whelchel. Tickets at Mardel stores, www.fbcedmond.org and the church office.
Cowboy Church of Jones, third annual conference, Saturday and Sunday, 201 E Main, Jones. Cowboy preachers Coy Huffman and Ronnie Christian will speak. Music by Duane Williams, Sandra Dee and others. Chuck wagon breakfast and lunch both days. 740-0286 or 769-7370.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church and Serenity Outreach Ministries, with the Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Treatment Association, Recovery Walk, Saturday. Walkers and organizers will meet at 8 a.m. at Washington Park, 400 N High, and the walk to the state Capitol starts at 10 a.m. After a Recovery Celebration at the state Capitol, walkers will walk back to the park for lunch, music and entertainment. St. John will have its Recovery Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, 5700 N Kelley. 848-7555.
Many Springs Baptist Church, pastor’s 50th anniversary honoring the Rev. Jimmy Anderson, 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Church is five miles south of Holdenville on State Highway 48, a mile east of Holdenville Lake. Call Connie Buck, (405) 379-7493.
St. Mary’s Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, church tea, 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, 1201 Martin Luther King Ave. St. Mary’s founders and leaders will be honored. For information, call Ruth Gentry, 848-1010 or the church, 424-6858.
Christ United Methodist Church, 60th church anniversary services, 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 1006 NE 17. 424-2800.
Paradise Baptist Church, 47th church anniversary and homecoming services, 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 4617 NE 36, Forest Park. 427-9581.
Connecting Business Men to Christ of Oklahoma City, 13th annual Salt and Light Award Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63. General seating is $25 per person. Sponsor, corporate, patron and leadership tables (of eight) are available from $300-$2,500. For tickets, go online to www.okc.cbmc.com or call 749-9418.
Heartland Harvest Church, Band of Brothers men’s conference, Oct. 13-14. Registration is $20 if paid by Monday; and $25 after that date. The fee will be waived for senior pastors, along with one assistant. 366-8118; www.heartlandharvest.org.
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