Document text
Religion briefs, June 10 By Mail Tribune staff Jun 10, 2022 12:00 AM A A Havurah Synagogue The synagogue in Ashland will hold Zoom Shabbat services at 7 p.m. Friday, June 10, and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11. On Friday, Cantorial soloist Cyrise Beatty Schachter will lead a service of songs, candle lighting, prayer and Torah readings. On Saturday Schachter will lead a musical service with Stefan Schachter on guitar and Jeff Solomon on drums. At noon Tuesdays starting June 14 through July, Rabbi David Zaslow will lead “A Lab in Prayer,” a Zoom class that unpacks various kinds of prayers and different ways to approach it. For information or Zoom links, call 541-488-7716 or email [email protected]. 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 11, followed by a worship service at 10:40 a.m. See spadventistchurch.com. Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church The church at the Shoppes at Exit 24, 205 Fern Valley Road, Suite Z, will hold a vigil for the Feast of Penecost at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Divine Liturgy for Holy Pentecost will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 12. 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 at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, June 12. The services will also be livestreamed on YouTube and Zoom. The church holds a Bible study Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and opens its food pantry at 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call 541-773-3111 or see stmarks-medofrd.org. Grace Lutheran Church The church, at 660 Francis Lane, Ashland, will hold a Bible class with Pastor Josh Heimbuck at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, June 12, followed by a worship service with communion at 10 a.m. For more information, call 541-482-1661 or see gracelutheranashland.org. Ascension Lutheran Church The church, at 675 Black Oak Dr., Medford, is holding an in-person and livestream worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12. For a link to the livestream, visit ascensionlutheran.com. The church is taking registrations for its vacation Bible school, geared toward kids in preschool to fifth grade, running 9 a.m. to noon June 20-24. Sign up at ascensionlutheranchurch.mycokesburyvbs.com/ or call the church office at 541-773-3594. St. Peter Lutheran Church The church, 1020 E. Main St., Medford, will hold an in-person worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12. An adult Bible study class will follow. Audio recordings of sermons are available at stpeterlutheran-medford.org. For more information, call 541-772-4395. Medford Congregational United Church of Christ The church, at 1801 E. Jackson St., will meet in person for a worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 12. The service will also be livestreamed on the church’s YouTube channel and website, medforducc.org. Masks are encouraged for anyone attending worship services in person. For more information, call 541-772-8860 or email [email protected]. Center for Spiritual Living Rogue Valley The spiritual group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12, at Unity of Medford, 540 N. Holly St. The Rev. Kimberly Hawkins will give a sermon titled “My Body, My Temple,” which will include music from guest artist Julie Wright. Meditation is offered prior to the service at 10 a.m. in the center’s social hall. The spiritual group will also livestream the service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday via its Facebook page and YouTube channel. Video recordings of past services are available on both platforms, as well as on the center’s website, cslroguevalley.org. First Presbyterian Church of Central Point The church, at 456 W. Pine St., will hold a worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12. For more information, call 541-664-1828. Medford First Christian Church The church, 1900 Crater Lake Ave., will hold an in-person worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12. The service will be livestreamed on the church Facebook page. The church holds a weekly ACCESS food pantry from noon to 2 p.m. Mondays, and a free community dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, call 541-772-8030 or see mfccor.org. St. Andrews Anglican Church The church, at 305 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, will hold an in-person worship service with holy communion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12. Church organist Robin Stroh will perform music during the service. For more information, see standrewsanglican.org. First Presbyterian Church Medford The church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford, will hold a worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 12. Masks are optional. Prerecorded video services and additional information is available at firstpreschurchmedford.com. Free bag lunches for the hungry are available from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays. For information, call 541-779-1711. Sacred Heart Catholic Church The church, 517 W. 10th St., Medford, offers Mass at 8:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, with a rosary at 8 a.m. and divine mercy following Mass. Ascension of the Lord weekend services will include confession Saturday from 3:30 to 5:30p.m., a vigil in English at 5:30 p.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m. Mass services in English are offered at 8:30 a.m. and noon Sunday, 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Spanish and 3:30 p.m. in Latin. The church’s Adoration Chapel is accessible 24 hours a day. Visit the parish office from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays to obtain the access code, or call the office as needed at 541-779-4661. For more details, see sacredheartmedford.org. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church The church, at 56 Williams Lane, Shady Cove, will offer confession from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Sunday, June 12, and Mass at 10 a.m. For information, call 541-779-4661. Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church The church, 987 Hillview Dr., Ashland, offers Mass at noon on Tuesday and Thursday and at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. Weekend services include confession from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, a Mass vigil at 5 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m., noon (in Spanish) and 5 p.m. For information, visit ourladymt.org or call the parish office at 541-482-1146. Ashland Zen Center The temple, at 740 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, will offer beginners an introduction to Zen meditation at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 15. The introduction will be followed by Zen meditation (zazen), a loving kindness service, a teaching, tea and treats. Vaccination required. Masks available at the front door for those who choose to wear one. Wear loose, comfortable clothing for meditation. For information or to register, visit ashlandzencenter.org, call 541-552-1175 or email [email protected]. 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. 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. For information, call 541-201-3418 or email [email protected].