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Religion briefs, June 17 Jun 17, 2022 12:00 AM A A Rogue River SDA Christian Church The church, at 4300 N. River Road, will begin an eight-part “The Greatest Battlefield” summer vespers series at 7 p.m. Fridays starting June 17. The first installment will feature a sermon from Pastor Tom Bentley titled “Replacement People.” For information, call 541-582-1262. Shady Point Seventh-day Adventist Church The church, at 14611 Highway 62, Eagle Point, will hold Bible studies at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 18. A worship service will follow at 10:40 a.m. For more information, see spadventistchurch.com. First Presbyterian Church of Central Point The church, at 456 W. Pine St., Central Point, will offer a free musical service featuring Skip Bessonette at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 18. The church will hold a worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 19, with a special segment honoring all fathers. For more information, call 541-664-1828. Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church The church, at the Shoppes at Exit 24, 205 Fern Valley Road, Suite Z, Phoenix, will hold a Great Vespers service at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18. A Divine Liturgy service will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 19. For more information, call 541-690-8822 or see gabriel.church. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church The church, at 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford, will hold worship services with communion at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, June 19. The 10 a.m. service is available on YouTube and Facebook. The church opens its food pantry at 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call 541-773-3111 or see stmarks-medford.org. First Presbyterian Church Medford The church, at 85 S. Holly St., will offer a contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, June 19, in the church fellowship hall and a traditional service at 11 a.m. Sunday in the church sanctuary. Recorded video services and additional information are available at firstpreschurchmedford.com. The church offers free bag lunches for the hungry from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays. For more information, call 541-779-1711. Westminster Presbyterian Church The church, at 2000 Oakwood Dr., Medford, will hold an indoor worship service at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 19, an outdoor service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday in the church amphitheater and an online service at 9 a.m. Those attending the outdoor service are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. The online service is available on the church Facebook page and at wpcmedford.com. Nursery care is available during the two in-person services for infants newborn to age 3. During the 10:45 a.m. service, Sunday school will be available to kids in preschool to sixth grade. For more information, call 541-773-8274. Ascension Lutheran Church The church, at 675 Black Oak Dr., Medford, will hold an in-person and livestream worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 19. For more information or a link to the livestream link, call 541-773-3594 or see ascensionlutheran.com. St. Peter Lutheran Church The church, 1020 E. Main St., Medford, will hold an in-person worship service with Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June. 19. An adult Bible class will follow. Audio recordings of sermons are available at stpeterlutheran-medford.org. For information, call 541-772-4395. Grace Lutheran Church The church, at 660 Francis Lane, Ashland, will hold a Bible study with Pastor Josh Heimbuck at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 19, in the church fireside room. A worship service will follow at 10 a.m., and coffee and refreshments will follow the service. For more information, call 541-4872-1661 or see gracelutheranashland.org. Christian Science Medford The church, at 111 Genessee St., Medford, will hold an in-person and conference call service at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 19. Sunday school is offered for youth up to age 20 at the same time. A Wednesday evening testimony meeting will be held in person and via conference call at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. To dial into the conference, call 541-249-5855. For more information, see christiansciencemedford.org. Medford Congregational United Church of Christ The church, at 1801 E. Jackson St., will hold an in-person worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 19. The service will also be livestreamed on the church’s website and YouTube channel. Masks are encouraged for anyone attending services in person. For more information, call 541-772-8860, email [email protected] or find a link to the livestream at medforducc.org. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church The church, at 95 Cleveland St., Shady Cove, will hold an indoor distance-seating worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 19. The Rev. Laura Sheridan-Campbell will lead a service of prayer, scripture readings, sermon, music and Holy Communion. Masks will be available at the door for those who choose to wear one. Call 541-878-2166 or email [email protected]. Medford First Christian Church The church, at 1900 Crater Lake Ave., will hold a worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 19. The service will also be livestreamed via the church’s Facebook page. The church holds an ACCESS food pantry Mondays, but the June 20 pantry will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday. A free community dinner is offered from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, call 541-772-8030 or see mfccor.org. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church The church, at 305 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, will hold a worship service with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 19. Music will be provided by church organist Robin Stroh. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow. For more information, see standrewsanglican.org. Center for Spiritual Living Rogue Valley The center will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 19, at Unity of Medford, 540 N. Holly St. The Rev. Michelle Arellano will give a sermon titled “Honoring the Sacred Masculine.” For more information, see cslroguevalley.org. Trinity Episcopal Church The church, at 44 N. Second St., Ashland, will hold a Celtic Evensong service with Holy Communion at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19. The Rev. Jan Holland will lead the service of readings, poetry and music on the theme of “Sacred Radiance.” Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for meditation, with quiet music beginning at 6:30 p.m. Masks and proof of vaccination are required, and a recording of the service will be posted on the church Facebook page. The service is the church’s final Celtic Evensong for the season, with services planned to resume in September. For information, call 541-201-3418 or email [email protected]. Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church The church, at 987 Hillview Dr., Ashland, offers Mass at noon Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Confession is from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Weekend Mass times are: Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m., noon (in Spanish) and 5 p.m. For more information, see ourladymt.org or call the parish office at 541-482-1146.