Posted on Sat, Oct. 24, 2009

Concerts

The Todd Allen Ministries, gospel concert, 7:30 p.m. today, Spring Lake RV Resort, 1308 S. Spring Lake Road, Halstead. Offering. Information, 316-835-3443.

Evening of Praise, 7 p.m. Thursday, Central Christian Church, 2900 N. Rock Road. Featuring the choirs and orchestras of Central Christian Church, Central Community Church, First Nazarene Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church. Free.

Celebration of Freedom Concert, organist David Josefiak and pianist Teresa Kirkendoll, 7 p.m. Nov. 5, Trinity Episcopal Church, 400 W. Ash, El Dorado. Free.

Fundraisers

Indian Taco Fundraiser, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today, Indian Southern Baptist Church, 1550 Denker. Cost $5. Information, 316-263-3986.

Chili Cook-off, fundraiser for the new Baptist Homeless Ministries of Wichita building, 4-6 p.m. today, Metropolitan Baptist Church, McLean and Douglas. Donation. Entry fee $25. Information, www.baptisthomeless.org or 316-204-9517.

Italian Dinner & Auction, fundraiser, 5-8:30 p.m. today, College Hill United Methodist Church, 2930 E. First St. Tickets $10, $5 for youth 12-under. Presented by the College Hill United Methodist Women. Information, 316-683-4643.

Burns United Methodist Church's Annual Supper and Auction Bazaar, turkey dinner, 5-7 p.m. today, Burns Community Center, 301 N. Washington, Burns, and bazaar auction at 7:30. Proceeds benefit the church and community. Donation. Information, 620- 726-5545.

Seminars and workshops

Celebrate Recovery, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Central Community Church, 6100 Maple. Call 316-943-1800.

Workshop on Hinayana Buddhism, talk by Greg Smith and vegetarian potluck meal, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Unity Church, 21st and Oliver. Free. Information, 316-640-0321.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers," seminar by the Ambassadors of Reconciliation, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today, Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Cost $35 (lunch provided). Information, 316-684-5201 or www.hisaor.org.

"Prophecies of Hope in a World of Confusion," 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Prophecies of Hope Auditorium, 820 W. 27th St. South. Featured speaker Joe Cirigliano. Children's program ages 4 to 9 during the seminar. Free. Call 316-264-2665.

"Desire," meditation series, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center, 721 W. 13th St. Cost $10. Drop-ins welcome. Information, 316-263-1533 or www.meditateinkansas.org.

Robin Meyers, lecture 8 p.m. Friday, lecture and workshop 10 a.m. Oct. 31, both at University Congregational Church, 9209 E. 29th St. North. Meyers is author of "Saving Jesus From the Church," and senior minister at Mayflower Congregational Church. Free. Information, 316-737-1995.

Special events

Free hot meals, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Whole Truth Ministries, 411 S. Martinson. Dine in or carry out.

Dawson United Methodist Church Arts & Crafts Bazaar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Sedgwick County Extension Service, 21st and Ridge Road. Free admission.

House on Fire Conference, with Christian development and leadership training, concert by An Act of Worship, and activities for children and youth, 10 a.m. today, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Christian Faith Centre, 1130 S. Broadway. Registration cost $20, $10 for youth 18-under. To sign up, call 316-682-3534.

"Kabul 24," film screening, 2 p.m. today and 1 p.m. Sunday, The Garvey Center, 250 W. Douglas. A Tallgrass Film Festival event. Call 316-409-3376.

Pancake Supper, 4-8 p.m. today, Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, 1600 W. 27th St. North. Cost $7, $5 for ages 5-13, children under 5 free. Information, 316-838-1600.

Lord's Acre Dinner and Sale, dinner 5 to 7 p.m., auction 7:10 p.m. today, United Methodist Church, 411 S. Eighth St., Conway Springs. Adults $7, children $3, ages 3 and under free. Call 316-456-2300.

Fall Festival Auction & Spaghetti Dinner, auctions, free children's activities, pumpkin patch, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Augusta United Methodist Church, 2420 N. Ohio. Dinner $6, $3 for children (maximum family price $25). Information, 316-775-1116.

Gospel Chuckwagon Dinner with Riders for the Cross, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Prairie Rose, 15231 S.W. Parallel Road, Benton. Gates open 1 p.m. Train rides, wagon rides and movies offered after the show. Tickets $30, $10 for youth ages 6-12, $5 for children ages 3-5, ages 2 and under free. Discounts available. Reservations required; call 316-778-2121.

"The God We Need," program by author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Leonard Pitts Jr. for the Eastminster Town Hall Series, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Road. Free. Information, 316-634-0337.

Ballet Magnificat!, featuring Kathy Thibodeaus, 7 p.m. Monday, First Evangelical Free Church, 1825 N. Woodlawn. Free. Call 316-681-0664.

Treats From the Valley, dinner, movie, crafts and indoor trick-or-treating, 5:30-7 p.m. Wed., Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, 1600 W. 27th St. North. Free. Information, 316-838-1600.

Trick and Trunk, event for children up to age 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 E. 21st St. No scary costumes. Free.

Trunk 'r Treat, candy, games and refreshments for all ages, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31, Indian Southern Baptist Church, 1550 Denker. Free. Information, 316-263-3986.

Hallelujah Party, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, West Side Christian Church, 1819 W. Douglas. Carnival games, special preschool game room and cafe with hot dog supper. Call 316-263-5269.

Trunk-or-Treat Party, trick-or-treating, carnival games, prizes, refreshments, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Faith Christian Church, 2110 W. 45th St. South. Free. Information, 316-529-1611.

Good News Clues, neighborhood scavenger hunt with candy and prizes for children up to 6th grade, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, starting at First Baptist Church, 1020 N. Second, Mulvane. Free. Information, www.fbcmulvane.com or 316-777-1147.

Sun Vespers Evening Prayer for All Saints Day, with Resurrection Choir, 5 p.m. Nov. 1, Church of the Resurrection, 4910 N. Woodlawn. Free. Information, 316-744-2576.

Free Clothing Give Away, 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 7, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 2799 S. Meridian. Gently used clothing and donations welcome. Call 316-941-4744.

Items must be events other than regular worship services. Send to Religion Calendar, P.O. Box 820, Wichita 67201, e-mail to tfoxx@wichitaeagle.com, or fax to 316-268-6627 by noon Tuesday before publication. Include daytime phone number.