Americus Southern
Baptist
Americus Southern Baptist Church meets for worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, after Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is available. The evening service begins at 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Video Bible study begins at 6:15 p.m.
Americus United
Methodist
Members of the congregation will decorate the church for Christmas at 2 p.m. Saturday.
• Americus United Methodist Church begins Sunday worship, with children’s church for those five years and younger, at 10:45 a.m., after Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Child care is available, along with breakfast.
• Wednesday: Bible study at the Americus Senior Center at 1 p.m. and at the church, 7 p.m. The 3 p.m. Bible study, led by the Rev. Bud Tuxhorn, is in a rural Bushong home. Those in the Bushong area are to call (620) 443-5377 or 5371 for directions.
Americus United
Presbyterian
Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. at the Americus United Presbyterian Church.
Christian Science
The First Church of Christ, Scientist meets at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Location: 340-5448.
Church of God
of Prophecy
The Church of God of Prophecy worships at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at 721 Corinth St. Information, pastor Leonard Wagner, 366-2974.
Church of the New
Covenant
Worship services begin at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Church of the New Covenant. Sunday school classes are at 10 a.m.
Ebenezer United
Methodist
Ebenezer Church, 4 1/2 miles west of Olpe, worships at 9 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school begins at 10:15 a.m.
Emporia Church
of Christ
Emporia Church of Christ meets for worship at 10:30 a.m., after Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Sunday evening services are from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Midweek Bible study, 7 to 8 p.m.
Faith Lutheran
Faith Lutheran Church worships at 6 p.m. Saturday.
• Sunday: Worship with Holy Communion begins at 9:45 a.m., after Sunday school at 8:30 a.m. LSO dinner at Faith, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: Fear Not, 6 p.m. The Fear Not group serves at Abundant Harvest every third Wednesday.
• Thursday: Bible study, 9 a.m. Men’s lunch and Bible study, noon.
First Baptist
Sunday’s calendar at First Baptist Church begins with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship at 10:45 a.m. Movie Night, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: Cafe, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: Youth group, 6:30 p.m. All Stars, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
First Christian
First Christian Church begins worship at 10:40 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
• Wednesday: Alpha meeting, 5:30 p.m. Kid’s Konnection, a Christian Kid’s Club for children from kindergarten through fourth grade; a light supper is served from 5:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 342-1582.
First Church of the
Nazarene
Sunday’s worship service is at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The evening service is Nursery provided. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.
• Monday: WOW, 9:30 a.m.
• Tuesday: TOUCH, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Caravan, NYI, adult Bible study, Quest group, 7 p.m.
• Thursday: Small Group, 7 p.m.
First Congregational
Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The evening group is studying the Book of Romans.
• Wednesday: Midweek Meal, 6 p.m. Faith Weaver Friends (preschool through sixth grade), youth groups, adult study, all at 6:30 p.m. Nursery care available. Telecast of Sunday’s second service on cable Channel 20, 7 p.m.
• Thursday: Fellowship breakfast at the Village Inn, 7:30 a.m.
First Friends
First Friends Church begins Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
• Iglesia Evangelica Amigos, 3 p.m.
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Mike Sorsen. Chancel choir, 9:20 a.m. Children’s choir, 10:05 a.m. Sunday school for all ages of children and adults, 9:30 a.m.
First United Methodist
First United Methodist Church worships at 8:15 and 10:35 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Soul Focus “casual, come-as-you-are” service, 5 p.m. The 10:35 a.m. service is broadcast live on KVOE and telecast at 4 p.m. on cable Channel 20.
• Monday: College Students Meals on Monday, 5:30 p.m. at Campus Ministries Building, 1305 Merchant St.
• Wednesday: Lunch Bunch for college students, noon (in basement). Family Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Half Time, 6 p.m.
• Thursday: Lectionary Bible study, noon, south parlor. Worship for college students, 6:30 p.m. UMCM worship service, 9 p.m.
Flint Hills Christian
Flint Hills Christian Church begins Sunday with a prayer meeting at 8 a.m. in the Fireside Room; Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Worship is at 10:15 a.m. Baby nursery available.
• Tuesday: ladies Bible study, 1 p.m., church; men’s accountability group, 7 p.m., youth lounge.
• Wednesday: Prayer evangelism and youth groups, 7 p.m.
• Thursday: Men’s Bible study, 11:30 a.m., youth lounge.
• Other meetings: 342-0081 for times, places.
Grace United
Methodist
Grace United Methodist Church meets Sunday for prayer in Room 302, 8:45 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Monday: Maximizing Your Marriage, a 10-week class; Get Acquainted with Jesus (for those new to the church or Bible study), both at 7 p.m.
• Thursday: Too Busy Not to Pray; A New Spin on Hebrews (for women); Twelve Ordinary Men, all at 6:30 p.m. Prayer, sanctuary, 6:45 p.m. Women of Worship, 7 p.m.
Hartford Christian
Hartford Christian Church, a nondenominational congregation, begins Sunday with church school at 9:30 a.m. Worship is at 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday: Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
Hartford United
Methodist
Hartford United Methodist Church meets for worship at 11 a.m., after adult Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.
• The United Methodist Women group meets at 9 a.m., the second Wednesday of each month.
Hope Community
Hope Community Church worships at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., which includes children’s church; Sunday school and small group meetings, 9:30 a.m. A nursery is available at all Sunday services. Youth orchestra practice and training, 2 p.m. College and Young Adult Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
• Monday: Prayer group, everyone welcome, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Youth Praise Band, 6 p.m. Children’s group, 6:45 p.m. Home groups, 7 p.m. For times and places of other group meetings: 342-5331.
• Thursday: Praise Band practice and auditions, 6 p.m.
Iglecia Bautista Central
Iglecia Bautista Central begins Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worships at 11 a.m.
Lamont Wesleyan
Lamont Wesleyan Church begins worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Bible Rookies, 6 p.m. Lectio Divina, 7 p.m. every Sunday.
• Every Tuesday: Ladies’ study, 10 a.m.
• Every Wednesday: Youth group, 6:45 p.m., fellowship hall.
• Other Bible study times and places (Gridley, Lamont and Madison): (620) 427-4010.
Lebo Baptist
Lebo Baptist Church worship services are at 10:30 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
• Youth groups, grades 6 to 8, meet monthly. For information, call (620) 256-6680 or 256-6416.
Lebo-Olivet
United Methodist
Worship is at 8:30 a.m. in Olivet and 11 a.m. in Lebo. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. in Lebo.
Life
Life Church’s Sunday schedule begins at 9:15 a.m. with Sunday school classes. Worship and KIDS Impact begin at 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday: Classes for 5-year-olds through teens.
• Information about home groups and other meetings: www.lifechurchemporia.com.
Lighthouse Baptist
Lighthouse Baptist Church meets at the Emporia Senior Center, 603 E. 12th Ave.
• Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school is at 11 a.m. Evening service and Youth meeting for teens, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: Mid-week Bible study, 7 p.m. Information: Roy Ferguson, pastor, 342-3932.
Madison United
Methodist
At Madison United Methodist Church, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m.
• Wednesdays: Bible study, 6:30 p.m., (620) 437-2261.
Messiah Lutheran
Messiah Lutheran Church meets at 6 p.m. Saturday for worship.
• Sunday: Worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.
Mount Olive A.M.E.
Mount Olive A.M.E. Church meets at 11 a.m. Sunday for worship.
• Wednesday: Women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday: Men’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
Neosho Rapids
United Methodist
Neosho Rapids Memorial United Methodist Church worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The third Sunday of each month is Red Hat Sunday.
• Tuesday: Quilters, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bible study, 6:30 p.m. The third Tuesday of each month is United Methodist Women.
New Life Christian
New Life Christian Church of Emporia meets for worship at 10:15 a.m., after Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Evening Bible study is at 7 p.m. The church is at 1505 Road 175.
Olpe United Methodist
Olpe United Methodist Church begins the worship service and Children’s Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
• Tuesday: All God’s Children.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Holy Eucharist is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
• Wednesday: Morning Prayer, 7 a.m.; Holy Eucharist, 6 p.m.
• Friday: Holy Eucharist 12:15 p.m.
St. Joseph Catholic
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olpe celebrates Mass at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Masses are at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday. Confessions, 5 p.m. every Saturday.
• First Saturday Devotions in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Every first Saturday of the month with Confessions at 7 a.m., and Mass at 7:30 a.m. with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
• Tuesday: Women’s Bible study: 9 a.m.
St. Mark’s Lutheran
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church worship service is at 9 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school for all ages, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday: Midweek meal, 6 p.m.; midweek service, 7 p.m.
St. Mary’s Catholic
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hartford celebrates Mass at 10:30 a.m. Sunday; confessions are at 10 a.m. each Sunday.
• The first class for Instructions in the Catholic Faith begins at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Knights of Columbus Hall at Olpe and then will meet every Wednesday evening. If interested, call the Rev. Tim Haberkorn at (620) 475-3326.
Sacred Heart Catholic
New items and clothes for newborns to age one will be collected by the Knights of Columbus for Birthright. Items may be placed in the crib in the vestibule of the church. This “Baby Shower for Jesus” is being held through Dec. 22.
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church celebrates Mass at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekday Masses are at 7 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and at 9 a.m. Thursday. A Communion service begins at 7 a.m. Friday. There also will be a Mass at 6 p.m. Friday. Reconciliation, 4:30 p.m., Saturday, or by appointment.
• Sunday: Mass, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Caroling by Children’s Choir, 2 to 5 p.m.
Salvation Army
Sunday’s calendar at the Salvation Army Emporia Corps begins with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. A prayer group meets at 3 p.m.
• Tuesday: Sunbeams, Girl Guards and Adventure Corps, 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Home League, 1 p.m.
Sardis Congregational
Sardis Congregational Church meets for worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. The church is at Road 140 and Road J, three miles directly south of Sixth Ave. and Prairie St.
Tri-Parish United
Methodist
Worship services are at 9 a.m. in Miller; 10 a.m. in Admire; and 11:15 a.m. in Allen.
Twelfth Avenue Baptist
Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church worships at 8:30 and 11 a.m. in the south building; Sunday school classes for all ages are at 9:45 a.m. Children’s church for ages 4 through third grade goes on during both services; child care for infants and toddlers is available during worship and Sunday school Contact the church at 342-8830 for information about life groups and study opportunities.
Unitarian Universalist
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Emporia meets at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Social Services Club Building, 324 Merchant St. For information, call 343-1583.
Unity Center of Emporia
Unity Center of Emporia will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday at the southwest corner of Fourth Avenue and Merchant Street. Janie Kelley will be the speaker. Information: 342-6475 or unitycenteremporia@swbell.net.
Victory Fellowship
Foursquare
Victory Fellowship Church meets for worship at 10 a.m. Sunday.
• Tuesday: Harp and Bowl, 5:45 p.m. ISOM Bible School, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Childcare provided. CornerStone Youth, 6 p.m. Love and Respect, 7 p.m. Culture Lies, 7 p.m.
• Thursday: E.D.G.E. college group, 6 p.m. (with food); Women of Victory prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m.
• Information about other groups and locations of meetings: 342-3676.
West Side Baptist
AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) for children from the age of three years through the eighth grade meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church to “memorize Bible verses, learn about God and have fun.” Transportation is available by calling 342-4142 (if one has ridden the bus in the past, he/she will need to call again).
Westminster
United Presbyterian
Westminster United Presbyterian Church’s Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. after Sunday school at 9 a.m.
• Wednesday: Prayer group, 7 a.m.