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Religion briefs, Oct. 7 Oct 07, 2022 12:00 AM A A Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church The church, at the Shoppes at Exit 24, 205 Fern Valley Road, Suite Z, Phoenix, will hold a Vespers service followed by adult education/catechism, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, and Wednesday, Oct. 12. A Divine Liturgy service will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, and at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. Call 541-690-8822 or see gabriel.church. Ascension Lutheran Church The church, at 675 Black Oak Drive, Medford, will hold an in-person worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. Sunday school begins at 10:40 a.m. A livestream of the service is available on the church’s website. For more information or to access the livestream, see ascensionlutheran.com or call 541-773-3594. 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, Oct. 12. 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. Wear loose, comfortable clothing for meditation. Register at ashlandzencenter.org, call 541-552-1175 or email [email protected]. First Presbyterian Church of Central Point The church, at 456 W. Pine St., Central Point, will hold a worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. Call 541-664-1828. First Presbyterian Church Medford The church, at 85 S. Holly St., will offer a contemporary service at 8:30 a.m.and a traditional service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. Recorded video services are available at firstpreschurchmedford.com. The church offers free bag lunches for the hungry from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays. Call 541-779-1711 or see firstpreschurchmedford.com. Grace Lutheran Church The church, at 660 Frances Lane, Ashland, will hold Sunday school at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, followed by a worship service with Communion at 10. A livestream of the service is available. Women’s Bible study meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. Call 541-482-1661 or see gracelutheranashland.org for more info or to access the livestream. Medford Congregational United Church of Christ The church, at 1801 E. Jackson St., will hold worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, officiated by the Rev. Deborah Tyler. Masks are encouraged. The service will also be livestreamed on the church’s website and YouTube channel. Call 541-772-8860 or find a link to the livestream at medforducc.org. Medford First Christian Church The church, at 1900 Crater Lake Ave., will hold worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. The service will also be livestreamed on the church’s 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. Call 541-772-8030 or see mfccor.org. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church The church, at 56 Williams Lane, Shady Cove, will offer confession at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, and Holy Mass at 10 a.m. Call 541-779-4661. Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship The fellowship, at 87 Fourth St., Ashland, will hold a service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. The Covenant Committee will lead a service about the power and promise of our covenant. Masks are required for in-person services. The service will be livestreamed on the church’s website and YouTube channel. See rvuuf.org or call 541-482-4755. Sacred Heart Catholic Church The church, 517 W. 10th St., Medford, offers Mass at 8:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, with Rosary at 8 a.m. and Divine Mercy following Mass. Weekend Mass will be offered Saturday, Oct. 8, with Vigil at 5:30 p.m. in English and 7 p.m. in Spanish. Mass services Sunday, Oct. 9, are offered at 8:30 a.m. and noon in English, at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Spanish and at 3:30 p.m. in Latin. Confession is offered from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. Saturdays. Call 541-779-4661 or see sacredheartmedford.org. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church The church, at 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford, will hold a worship service with communion at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. The service will also be available on YouTube and Facebook at 10 a.m. Sunday school will be held at 10 a.m. The church opens its food pantry at 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Call 541-773-3111 or see stmarks-medford.org. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church The church, at 95 Cleveland St., Shady Cove, will hold indoor worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. The Rev. Laura Sheridan-Campbell will officiate. Masks will be available at the door. Call 541-878-2166 or email [email protected]. St. Peter Lutheran Church The church, 1020 E. Main St., Medford, will hold a worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. An adult Bible study class will follow. Audio recordings of sermons are available at stpeterlutheran-medford.org. Call 541-772-4395. Westminster Presbyterian Church The church, at 2000 Oakwood Drive, Medford, will hold an indoor worship service at 9 a.m. and an outdoor service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. Nursery care for children 3 and younger, and Sunday School for children in preschool through sixth grade, are available at 10:45 a.m. An online service will be available at 9 a.m. on the church Facebook page and at wpcmedford.com. Call 541-773-8274.