Friendship Day celebration at St. Matthew’s

A May Friendship Day celebration will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 2 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 3888 27 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. The event will feature a potluck salad luncheon, and childcare will be provided. For more information, contact Marjorie Brock at 243-1903.

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First Baptist welcomes senior pastor

First Baptist Church, 720 Grand Ave., is happy to announce the installation of the Rev. David N. DeMott as senior pastor on Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A reception follows in the church fellowship hall. Members of the community are invited to attend.

Rev. DeMott and his wife, Sheryl, come to Grand Junction from Illinois, where he formerly pastored. He also served for six years as executive director of the Baptist Student Foundation at the University of Illinois in Champaign. Taking part in the Installation Service will be leaders of American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains and members of our local faith community.

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Cinco de Mayo fundraiser at Fruita Christian

The Fruita Christian Church will host a Cinco de Mayo fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 5 at the church. There is a $10 donation per plate with all proceeds going toward a mission trip to Mexico. Please call 623-5823 for reservations.

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Dances of Universal Peace debut at Unity

Dances of Universal Peace will be celebrated for the first time at Unity of Grand Junction, 3205 N. 12th Ave., starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10. They will continue every second Saturday of the month at this location. Admission is free with a love offering taken. For more information contact dance leader Bernie Heideman at (970) 872-2172.

The Dances of Universal Peace are circle dances that use simple folk dance movements with a sacred phrase or mantra from one of the worlds spiritual traditions. Some of the dances are partner dances with many partners and foster connection. Other dances have no partners and are “moving meditations” or body prayer. No special attire is required, although comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is best.

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Bethany Christian presents Discover Adoption event

Bethany Christian Services of Grand Junction presents Discover Adoption on Monday, May 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lincoln Park Barn, located on 12th Street next to Stocker Stadium. Adoption specialists Eve Anderson, Christy Higdon Jo and Deone Quist will provide details about international, domestic infant and embryo adoption programs offered by Bethany. A panel of adoptive families will also share their stories and answer questions.

This is the first time Bethany Christian Services has offered an “orientation” where families can learn about different types of adoptions in one event. For more information or to register for Discover Adoption, call Bethany Christian Services at (970) 361-1308.

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Night of worship features Vineyard music artists

Canyon View Vineyard Church will host a night of worship and music beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at the church auditorium. The event will feature worship leaders and recording artists Steve Jones and Sherri Carr. No charge. For more information, call Tim at 986-3367 or Lara at 986-3375.

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Register for Outrigger Island Bible school

Canyon View Vineyard Church will hold a vacation Bible school with the theme Outrigger Island from 9 a.m. to noon June 2-6 at the church. The cost is $10 per child. Call Leah at 986-3370 or e-mail leahr@gjvineyard.org to register.