Posted on Sat, Oct. 31, 2009

Concerts

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

Ain'a That Good News Concert, presented by the Singing Quakers Alumni Choir, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Road. Tickets $12; $10 for students and seniors over 60. Call 316-295-5537.

Fundraisers

Soup and pie supper, 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3850 W. 71st St. South, Haysville. Adults $6; ages 4 to 10, $3; 3 and under free. Call 316-522-1091.

A Taste of New York Without the Airfare, featuring New York deli-style and Jewish food 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and entertainment by singer/actor Shaun-Michael Morse, 5 to 7 p.m., Nov. 8, Congregation Emanu-El, 7011 E. Central. Cost $12. Call 316-684-5148.

Christmas in November, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central, Mulvane. Craft and bake sale, soup luncheon and "Acts of Grace" mime ministry performing throughout the day. Nursery and children's activities. Free.

Mission Supper, 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14, First Mennonite Church, 427 W. Fourth St., Halstead. Proceeds to benefit Circle Initiative and Mennonite Day Care in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Donation.

Revivals

Homecoming and Revival services, fellowship 6 p.m. Saturday, revival 2 p.m. Nov. 8 and 7 p.m. Nov. 9-13, with Kevin George, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2102 S. Emporia. Free. Call 316-682-3290 or 316-207-2797.

Seminars, workshops

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

"Learning the Bible in life-giving ways: History, hooks and Heilsgeschichte," 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Hesston College, 301 S. Main, Hesston. Cost $120 individual or $100 per person for groups of three or more. Registration and information, 620-327-8290 or www.hesston.edu/AVDS.

Robin Meyers, lecture and workshop, 10 a.m. today, University Congregational Church, 9209 E. 29th St. North. Meyers is author of "Saving Jesus From the Church" and senior minister at Mayflower Congregational Church. Arrive one hour early for a reception. Free. Information, 316-737-1995.

Buddhist and Christian Ethics: Contrast and Comparison class, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, with optional dinner at 6 p.m. Cost $7. Child care provided. Reservations and information, 316-634-0430.

Introduction to Zen Meditation, with Kathryn Riley, 7 p.m. Wednesday Southwind Sangha, 7202 E. 21st St. Free. Call 316-612-0826.

A couple of steps on the Eightfold Path, with Don Riley, 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Southwind Sangha, 7202 E. 21st St. Free. Call 316-612-0826.

Renewed & Empowered in the Spirit Conference and Retreat, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 14, All Saints Church, 3205 E. Grand. Featured speakers Father Joseph Lam Nguyen and Sister Joann Schneider. Lunch and dinner provided. Registration deadline Nov. 8. Free. Call 316-250-9147.

Special events

Free hot meals, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Whole Truth Ministries, 411 S. Martinson.

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

Trunk-or-Treat, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. today, Ascension Lutheran Church, 842 N. Tyler Road and 12885 Maple.

Hallelujah Party, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, 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. today, 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 sixth grade and their families, 6-8 p.m. today, 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. Sunday, Church of the Resurrection, 4910 N. Woodlawn. Free. Call 316-744-2576.

"Have a Little Faith" with author Mitch Albom, presented by Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation, 7 p.m. Wednesday, WSU Rhatigan Student Center, Room 305. Cost $8 in advance, $10 at the door, students $5.

Wycliffe Associates Banquet, 7 p.m. Thursday, Holiday Inn, 549 S. Rock Road. Featured speaker Peggy Seitz, sharing how people of all backgrounds are rallying together to accelerate Bible translation around the world. Free. Call 316-681-1996 or 316-686- 9069.

"The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry," film screenings, 7 p.m. Friday, 1:20 and 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and 3:40 p.m. Nov. 8, Northrock 14, 3151 Penstemon. Bus trips to the theater leave from the Milton United Methodist Church parking lot, 1378 Argonia Road, Milton, at the following times: 5:20 p.m. Nov. 6, 11:40 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. Nov. 7, and 2:15 p.m. Nov. 8. Tickets $4.50-$8 (discounts available). Film proceeds benefit The Lord's Diner and Crossway International. Call 620-478-2486.

Movie, "Set Apart," 6 to 6:45 p.m. pizza and soda; 7 p.m. movie, Friday, Pawnee Avenue Church of God, 2611 E. Pawnee. Donation. Call 316-683-5648.

Arts and Crafts Fair, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7, Explorer Elementary School, 454 S. 167th St. West, Goddard. Sponsored by The Church of the Holy Spirit and Altar Society. Homemade chicken and noodles will be served.

Turkey dinner, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Kechi United Methodist Church, 4533 E. 61st St. North. Cost $8 adults; $3 children 4 to 11; free for 3 and under.

Chicken Noodle Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7, Burrton United Methodist Church, 114 W. Central, Burrton. Cost: $6 adults; $3 for children 4 to 11; free for 3 and under.

Kansas Christian Home Auxiliary Fall Festival, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, First Christian Church, 102 E. First St., Newton. Breakfast and lunch served. Call 316-283-0327.

Vintage Country Store Bazaar and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 3515 S. Elizabeth. Chicken and noodles and snacks served all day.

Holiday Shopping Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 600 N. Greenwich Road. More than 40 vendors. Free.

Fall Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. sloppy joe lunch; 4 p.m. chicken noodle dinner, Nov. 7, Mulvane Christian Church, 502 Highland Park Drive, Mulvane. Assorted baked goods, crafts and gift items.

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.