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 for the morning service. Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Sunday.
- Wednesday: Prayer time and Bible study begins at 6 p.m.
Americus United
Methodist
Americus United Methodist Church begins Sunday worship at 8 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages beginning at 9:30 a.m. Worship with children’s church for those 5 and younger is held at 10:30 a.m. Child care is available, along with breakfast.
- Monday: Watch night, food and fun, 8 p.m.
- Wednesday: Bible study is at 1 p.m. at the Americus Senior Center and 7 p.m. at the church. The 3 p.m. Bible study is led by the Rev. Bud Tuxhorn in a rural Bushong home. Those in the Bushong area can call (620) 443-5377 or 5371 for directions.
Americus United
Presbyterian
Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. at the Americus United Presbyterian Church.
Apostolic Tabernacle
Apostolic Tabernacle Church services are at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.
- Tuesday: 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
Calvary Chapel
Fellowship
Calvary Chapel Fellowship worship services are held at 10 a.m. Sunday at the old VFW building at 302 S. Commercial St. All are welcome to attend.
- Friday: Bible study, 7 p.m.
- For more information, call the Rev. Brad Bowen at (62) 229-3186 or e-mail: godsquad@sktc.net. Calvary Satellite Network is on 88.9 FM. To learn more about Calvary Chapel, see www.calvarychapel.com
Christian Grace Chapel
Christian Grace Chapel meets for the worship and prayer service at 11 a.m. after Sunday Bible class at 10 a.m. The church is at 202 Constitution St. Faith Vieta is the pastor.
- Wednesday: Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday: Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
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.
- Wednesday: Youth Group, 7 p.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.
Emporia Presbyterian
Worship at the Downtown Campus, Eighth Avenue and Commercial Street, is held at 10:45 a.m., after adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School nursery, 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. Choir practice, 9 a.m. Fellowship in Friendship Room, 9:30 a.m. Vida Abundante-Abundant Campus, 1 p.m. Worship at Presbyterian Manor, 2 p.m. Presbyterian Student Organization, 6:30 p.m., downtown campus. There is a handicap-accessible church van, as well as an elevator available. For a ride, call 342-0375.
- Wednesday: Prayer Fellowship at west campus, 7 a.m. Vida Abundante at downtown campus, 6 p.m.
Faith Lutheran
- Faith Lutheran worships at 6 p.m. Saturday.
- Sunday: Worship with Communion is at 10:15 a.m., after Sunday school at 9 a.m.
- Monday: New Year’s Eve worship with Communion.
- Wednesday: Confirmation Class and Fear Not, both at 6 p.m.
- Thursday: Prayer, 8:30 a.m. 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. in the church.
- Tuesday: College dinner at blue house, 5-8 p.m.
- Wednesday: Youth group, 6 p.m.; All Stars for Jesus, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; College Bible study, 7-9 p.m.
- Thursday: Open College House, 8-11 p.m.
First Christian
First Christian Church begins worship at 10:30 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at Holiday Resort, 3 p.m. For a ride to church on Sunday, call 342-1582 by noon on Friday.
- Every Tuesday: Frazzled Female Bible study, noon.
- Wednesday: Prime Time Night, food, fun, fellowship, games, projects and worship for the whole family, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
First Church of the
Nazarene
Sunday’s worship service is at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery provided. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. This is Family Sunday.
- Monday: WOW, 9 a.m.
- Tuesday: TOUCH, 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: Caravan, teen and adult Bible study, 7 p.m.
First Congregational
Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: Church Growth and Missions, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Midweek Meal, 6 p.m.; midweek programs, 6:30 p.m. Telecast of Sunday’s second service on cable Channel 20, 7 p.m.
- Every Friday: Fellowship, 9:30 a.m.
First Friends
First Friends Church worships at 10:45 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Iglesia Amigos Evangelicos, 3 p.m.
- Wednesday: Kid’s Club, 3 to 12 years, singing, arts and crafts, Bible stories, snacks, 5:30-7 p.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, 6 p.m.
- The 10:35 a.m. service is broadcast live on KVOE and telecast at 4 p.m. on cable Channel 20.
- Wednesday: Half-Time for all ages, light meal, 5 p.m., activities begin at 6 p.m. with Youth Choir, 7 p.m.
- Thursday: Lectionary Bible study, noon, south parlor. UMCM service, 9:15 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. College-Community group, 5:55 p.m. at Inner Bean. Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m.
- Bible study and other meetings: 342-0081 for times, places.
Grace United
Methodist
Dresses for Dorcas, 9 a.m. every Saturday at the church. Early New Year’s/Fifth Sunday Celebration, 6 p.m.
- Sunday: Sunday school, 9:15 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Fifth Sunday Soup Lunch after worship.
- Monday: Bible study, 7 p.m. (Bible 101).
- Tuesday: Bible study, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Experiencing the Heart of Jesus, 10:30 a.m. Nooma series, 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible study, 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.
- Thursday: Bible study, 6 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 10:45 a.m., which includes children’s church. A nursery is available at all Sunday services.
- For times and places of group meetings: 342-5331.
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. David Kraft will speak during the worship service.
- 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. Epiphany of the Lord.
- 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.
- Every Wednesday: Women’s Bible study, 5:30 p.m.
Life
Life Church’s Sunday schedule begins at 9:15 a.m. with Sunday school classes. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. LifeChurch Kids, 9:15 a.m. to noon.
- Monday: The Journey - College and Young Adults, 1318 Highland St., 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: MEGA Kids, 3 years through 6th grade, 7 p.m. Catalyst Youth, junior and senior high school, 7 p.m. Adults - Midweek L.I.F.T. - Living in Faith Together, 7 p.m.
- Information about home groups and other meetings: www.lifechurchemporia.com. Call 342-8620.
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 First Christian
Madison First Christian Church meets for Sunday worship at 10 a.m., after Bible school at 9 a.m.
- Wednesday: Youth Group, 6 p.m.
Madison First
Presbyterian
Madison First Presbyterian Church meets for Sunday worship at 11 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.
Madison United
Methodist
At Madison United Methodist Church, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m.
- Wednesdays: Youth group meal and study, 6:45 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.
- Wednesday: Bible study, 12:10, 1:30 and 6:45 p.m. No LOGOS.
- Thursday: Bible study at Coburn’s restaurant is at 7 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 Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. followed by worship at 10 a.m., which includes a children’s lesson. Prayer service, 6:30 p.m. Evening Bible study is at 7 p.m. The church is at 1505 Road 175.
- Tuesday: Adult Bible study, 7 p.m., call 342-8046 or see www.nlccoe.com for locations.
- Wednesday: Youth group meeting, 7 p.m.
- Thursday: Men’s Bible study (call for location or go online), 11:30 a.m.
Olpe United Methodist
Olpe United Methodist Church begins worship service and Children’s Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
- Tuesday: All God’s Children, 3:15 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mass is celebrated at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekday Masses, with Communion service, are at 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and at 9 a.m. Thursday. Reconciliation, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, or by appointment.
- Sunday: Mass, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. No adult Bible study.
- Monday: New Year’s Eve Mass, 5:05 p.m. Youth Group (grades 7-12) New Year’s Eve social, 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Rosary group, 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: Feast of Mary, Mother of God, Mass, 9 a.m. Inquiry for Christian Initiation sessions, 101 Cottonwood St., 7 p.m. Call Linda DeDonder at 342-1061 for more information.
- Wednesday: Religious Education resumes, 6-7:15 p.m.
- Friday: Communion service, 8 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Holy Eucharist is at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday.
- Wednesday: Morning Prayer, 7 a.m.; Holy Eucharist, 6 p.m., after which there is a community supper.
- 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 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.
- Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Men’s Bible study: 6:30 a.m. in the rectory. For more information, call (620) 475-3326.
St. Mark’s Lutheran
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church worship service is at 9 a.m. Sunday; Adult Sunday school, 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.
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 Avenue and Prairie Street.
Tri-Parish United
Methodist
Worship services are at 9 a.m. in Miller; Sunday school 10 a.m; worship service, which includes Sunday school, 10 a.m., with Sunday school for adults after the service, in Admire; and worship service at 11:15 a.m. in Allen; Sunday school at 10 a.m. This is World Communion Sunday.
Twelfth Avenue Baptist
Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church worships at 9:15 and 11 a.m. in the south building; Fellowship Time is from 10:30 to 11 a.m., when equipping classes for all ages begins. Children’s church for ages four through fourth grade is available during both services; child care for infants and toddlers is available during both services.
- Wednesday: Challengers (5th and 6th grade) and “Graffiti” (middle and high school) activities, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Thursday: AWANA Kid’s Club (age 4 to 4th grade) meets 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Emporia is no longer meeting. Those seeking Unitarian services and fellowship are encouraged to visit the Unitarian Fellowship of Topeka. For information, call (785) 272-9233 or go online at www.uuft.org.
Victory Fellowship
Foursquare
Victory Fellowship Foursquare Church meets for worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Sunday Night “Burn,” 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: CornerStone Youth, 6 p.m. Victory Cafe, 6 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 3 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.