Faith Matters Briefs Aug. 15-21

City Church hosts back-to-school service

City Church Ministries will hold a back-to-school prayer service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, in the Goodwill Conference Room, 630 24 1/2 Road.

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‘Fast Track to Healing’ on Sunday

Judith Musafia will speak on “Fast Track to Healing” at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Two Rivers Center for Spiritual Living, a Science of Mind Community located at 3150 Lakeside Drive, No. 103. Rob Wallace will provide music. For more information call (970) 201-0989.

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Fall kickoff dinner at First Christian Church

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will hold its Fall Kickoff and Pot Luck Dinner on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 1326 N. First St. Contemporary service is at 8:45 a.m. and traditional service is at 11 a.m. The luncheon will follow at 12:15 p.m. Booths will be set up around the Fellowship Hall with information about the ministries of the congregation. For more information on this community event, please contact the church office at 242-7204 or www.gjdisciples.org.

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Unitarian-Universalist offers religious education

Beginning Sunday, Aug. 17, religious education will begin for the season at the Unitarian-Universalist Church from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Classes are for children in kindergarten through high school, with a world religions theme. Middle school children will have a special “Coming of Age” program. The church location is 1022 Grand Ave. in Grand Junction. For information, contact Julie Bradley at dre@uucgv.org or leave a message by phone at 257-0772.

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Vespers program at Seventh-day Adventist

D’Ann Davis of Cedaredge and Seth Lucas of Rapidan, Va., present a vespers program at the Grand Junction Seventh-day Adventist Church, 730 Mesa Ave., at 7 p.m. on Aug. 23. Vocal selections from their upcoming album “He Leadeth Me” will be featured. A free-will offering will be taken. The public is invited.

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First Christian raises money for Alzheimer’s

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will hold a fundraiser spaghetti dinner to raise money for Alzheimer’s research and treatment. The event begins Sunday, Aug. 24, at 12:15 p.m. at 1326 N. First St. A free spaghetti lunch will be provided with all financial donations going to the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk.

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Canyon View Vineyard Church hosts support classes

Care and support classes will be offered from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Wednesdays through Aug. 27 at Canyon View Vineyard Church, 736 24 1/2 Road. Childcare will be provided. Call 248-5940 to register.

Classes offered include: Grief Share, Divorce Care, Divorce Care for Kids, Blended Families (six weeks), Single Parenting, Model for Ministry and individual opportunity classes (Seeing the Big Picture, The Dark Night of the Soul, Putting Anger in its Place, The Sum of All Fears, Erasing Guilt Messages and Grief: The Good and Bad News).

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Precious Lambs Christian preschool enrolling

Precious Lambs, a Christian preschool at 632 26 1/2 Road (at Seventh and Horizon), is now accepting enrollments. The proposed opening date is Sept. 8. The preschool is open to children ages 3 through pre-kindergarten and will have morning and afternoon sessions available with age-appropriate learning experiences and Christ-centered activities led by certified early childhood educators.

For more information or to enroll your child, call 243-3636 or e-mail preciouslambps@live.com.

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Bible study at First Presbyterian

New community bible studies will begin Sept. 4 and go through May 7, 2009. Interdenominational Bible study open to all. Hosted by First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 l/2 Road. For Information please call Kim Baum at 245-4908.

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Camp Christian summer schedule

Camp Christian summer camps serve children, young people and adults. For more information, call Jim or Carol Sturgeon at Appleton Christian Church at 242-7380. Camps and costs are as follows:

• Fall youth retreat, Sept. 14-16, $80.

• Men’s retreat, Sept. 21-23, $80.

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Midweek Bible study at Seventh-day Adventist Church

The revelation of Jesus Christ Bible study will be held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 730 Mesa Ave. All are welcome. Info: John Goley, 243-1654.

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Spiritual humanism group forming

Spiritual Humanism of the Grand Valley is now being formed. The group will provide a forum for spiritual humanists to join together in search of ways to bring healing peace to our community in cooperation with others — without dogma, without ritual, without contention.

Spiritual humanism involves personal responsibility, coupled with a sense of spirituality in one’s life. If you would like to know more about the group, and about when and where we meet, please call 361-4958.

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Learn about Jobism

Jobism is a simple faith that takes as its scripture only two writings: The biblical Ten Commandments and the biblical Book Of Job. Jobists view all other scriptures as but illustrative of the principles set forth in these two writings.

Jobists Of The Valley, a local group of Jobists, is now being organized and will meet every Sabbathday (Saturday) to study, learn, discuss, and practice Jobist teachings, in addition to socializing. We will be a tightly knit group, supportive of one another, and all are welcome regardless of past or present affiliations. For more information about Jobism, and for details as to the time and place of the next Sabbathday meeting, contact Abba at 201-7442.

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Western Slope Animists forming

Animism is an ancient belief system involving the doctrine that everything — and every part of everything — is indwelt by an animating or controlling spirit. Animist worship is characterized by dedication to preserving the wholeness of the worlds around us and within us, and to the healing of physical and emotional ailments and the suffering they cause to those who endure them.

Animism never seeks to impose itself on others, and does not dissuade others from their beliefs or seek material goals. Western Slope Animists is now forming, meeting weekly for mutual support, healing and comradeship. For more information, call 201-8635.

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House church forming

Anyone interested in a Sabbath keeping house church, please call John or Susan at 245-8614.

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Midweek meditation service at Unity

A Midweek Meditation Service will be presented by the Rev. Bottorff at Unity Church, 3205 N. 12th St., on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. This will be a half hour of quiet; a time to come together to find solace and peace. With candlelight and soft music as a backdrop, join in a gentle atmosphere of spiritual energy to renew hearts and souls.

Folks are invited to come in quietly, take a seat, and enjoy the tranquility. For more information, call Unity Church at 243-3550, unitygj.org.

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Is meth destroying your life?

Is meth stealing your loved ones from you? If so, plan on attending this quality state of the art education class about meth and other drugs. Find out how it works and why the addiction rate is 98 percent after a single use. Class includes detailed information taught using actual brain scans of damage done to the human brain and a personal story of how meth has destroyed a family.

Class starts 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Canyon View Vineyard Church, 736 24 1/2 Road, room 105. Info: 242-7970.

Sponsored by RAGE (Resources And Guidance Education) Against Meth, a dedicated nonprofit community-focused organization aimed at educating and raising the awareness of what meth and other drugs are doing to our society.

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Urantia book group forming

A Urantia Book study group is being formed to explore the Urantia Book’s teaching in depth. The Urantia Book deals with the formation of the universes (plural), the formation of our planet, where humankind comes from and where it’s going, and the truth about the Christ. Join us for an exciting, mind-opening journey through this remarkable book.

For information as to meeting times and places, contact Fredric at 858-0972 any day or evening.

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Intro to Buddhist philosophy

Grand Junction Buddhist Community presents an Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more info, call Elaine at 256-0667.

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IHM offers special needs program

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is offering a special needs program for all youth/children/young adults whose needs cannot be met in a general faith formation classroom. This time can also be a short respite for parents to enjoy while their child has social time with other children. The group meets Wednesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall. All are welcome.

For more information, call Irene Fritzler at 242-6121 or e-mail ifritzler@ihmgjt.org.