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Services at Rogue Valley churches this weekend Thursday Oct 27, 2016 at 5:23 PM Oct 27, 2016 at 5:23 PM Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church A fall retreat will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church, in the Shoppes at Exit 24, 205 Fern Valley Road, Suite Z. The all-day event includes Matins, lunch and early Great Vespers at 4 p.m. Matins prayers begin at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, followed by Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. and potluck afterward. Matins begins at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. Brief midday prayers are offered at 11:45 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Vespers is held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, followed by adult education class on Orthodoxy at 7 p.m. Liturgy begins at 7 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. For more information, call Father Andreas Blom at 541-690-8822. Zion Lutheran Church Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Zion Lutheran Church, 516 W. Fourth St., Medford. Adult Bible study is at 8:15 a.m., and Sunday school starts at 10:45 a.m. A healing prayer service is held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, and Bible study is at 9 a.m. Thursdays. For information, call 541-772-4674. Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Worship leader Mary Rexford will give a homily, and small groups will discuss “Engage in the Work,” the last phrase of a new mission statement, at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland. Religious Explorations classes are available for children. Coffee and snacks follow the service. Call 541-482-4755 or see http://rvuuf.org. First Presbyterian Church, Medford “Out on a Limb” is Pastor Murray Richmond’s message for both the 8:30 a.m. Informal service and the 10:30 a.m. Traditional service at the First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford. The Informal service features more contemporary music led by the Son Shine Singers in a casual atmosphere. The Traditional service features a full Chancel Choir and Schoenstein Pipe Organ music in a formal sanctuary. The Chancel Choir anthem will be “God of Our Fathers” by George W. Warren, with arrangements by Livingston Gearhart. The pipe organ postlude will be “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” setting by John Leavitt. More information is available at 541-779-1711. Center for Spiritual Living Wrapping up a monthlong series about faith, the Rev. Kimberly Hawkins will explore “Recycling the Miracle” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Scottish Rites Center, 3581 Lear Way, Medford. Musical inspiration by Kathy Kali and Aaron Blenkush's pre-service meditation begin at 10 a.m. Food and fellowship are held in the social hall following the service. A representative from Habitat for Humanity will be conducting a volunteer training at 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.cslroguevalley.org. Christ Unity Church The Rev. Rob Wheeler will give a lesson titled "Depend on the Christ" at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Christ Unity Church, 540 N. Holly St., Medford. Silent Unity Prayer Service is 11 a.m. Wednesdays followed by a Metaphysical Bible Discussion at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 541-772-6902 or visit [email protected]. St. Mark's Episcopal Church Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at Homecoming Sunday at 9 a.m. Oct. 30 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford. Service music will feature Players for Christ. A parish October Fest potluck will follow. Children's Sunday school is at 9 a.m. For potluck information, call 541-324-9451. For general information, call 541-773-3111 or see www.stmarks-medford.org. United Church of Christ The Rev. Laura Lee Kent will preach on discipleship and lead the sacrament of Communion in remembrance of saints on Reformation Sunday, Oct. 30, at Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. Worship begins at 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School is available. A book discussion of "The Rebirthing of God" by John Philip Newell is held at 7 p.m. Mondays in Lidgate Hall. Adult study, “Painting the Stars: Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith,” is held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Lidgate Hall. Register at [email protected]. For information, call the church office at 541-772-8860. Medford First Christian Church Pastor Bill Jacobs will preach on “A Basket of Deplorables” during the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday, Oct. 30, at Medford First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1900 Crater Lake Ave., Medford. Bear Creek Church Joni Eareckson Tada, an artist, speaker, singer, author and advocate for people with disabilities, will attend several Rogue Valley venues Friday through Sunday, Nov. 11-13. She will appear at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Ashland Hills Hotel for a fundraiser for Joni and Friends Southern Oregon (RSVP required); at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Medford Nazarene Church for church and ministry leaders (RSVP requested); at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s School; and at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Bear Creek Church held in St. Mary’s School, 816 Black Oak Drive, Medford. For reservations or information, email [email protected] or see www.bearcreekchurch.org/joni-in-southern-oregon. Eastwood Baptist Church Pastor Randolph Miller will preach a sermon titled, "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Eastwood Baptist Church, 675 N. Keeneway Drive, Medford. First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church of Central Point is holding a Halloween Party at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in the fellowship hall, 456 W. Pine St. There will be games, prizes, refreshments and a costume contest. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, will include a special healing service with anointing of oil. Sunday school and child care are provided during the service. Adult Bible Study is offered at 9 a.m.  Gold Hill Christian Church Pastor Aaron Veach's sermon this week will be "Under New Management," from I Peter 4:1-11, as part of an ongoing series with the theme "Living Well in Troubled Times." Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Gold Hill Christian Church, located at Dardenelles and Sixth Avenue in Gold Hill. Children's Sunday school is available. For more information, call 541-665-1565 or email [email protected].