TODAY

Vernon Temple Church: Pre Women's Day breakfast at 8 a.m. at St. Mary's Church hall, Warwick.

Women Aglow: Regular monthly meeting will feature guest speaker Rev. Heather Dawn Berkeley at Eastwood Hall on Reid Street at 9.30 a.m.

St Paul's AME: Church, Hamilton: Flower festival from opened yesterday and closes tomorrow, Sunday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tomorrow

Mount Zion AME Church, Southampton: Sunday, October 12, women's day with speaker Rev. Wanda Howell at 11 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Paget Gospel Chapel: Visiting evangelist Clayton Dougan from British Columbia, Canada will speak at the 10.45 a.m. and 7 p.m. services on Sunday, October 12 and Sunday, October 19.

The Anglican Cathedral, Hamilton: Celebratory concert featuring choirs singing the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah. Conductor Gary Burgess, soloist Bertha Baretto-Hogan and organist Ruth Henderson at 6 p.m..

The Diocean Guild: social evening on Tuesday, October 14 from 7.30 - 9.30 at Christ Church Devonshire hall.

Unity Foundations of Truth: Jazz cruise on the MV Consort Sunday, October 12, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Wesley Methodist Church: Special post Fabian thanksgiving service on Sunday, October 12 at 11 a.m. All are welcome particularly the members of the various essential service organisations involved in the hurricane effort.

Coming events

Anglican Cathedral: The Alpha Course discusses the basics of Christian faith over a period of 11 weeks until November 18. For information call Angela Roberts on 295-1302.

Bethel AME Church: Annual ushers' day service on Sunday, October 19 at 4 p.m.. Guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Wilbur Lowe Jr of Mount Zion. Ushers are requested to wear their uniforms.

New Testament Church of God, Sandys: Services have been moved to Somerset Primary School on Gilbert Lane, until further notice.

New Testament Church of God, Southside Chapel: Temporary relocation to the Galley Building at 631 Tommy Fox Road, Southside, St. David's. Follow the Southside Road past Pizza House, next left turn leading to tennis courts, second building on the right. Sunday service at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 11 a.m. Midweek service have been cancelled.

St. John's Church, Pembroke: Saturday bible studies on the history of Isreal take place at 9.30 a.m. in the choir room of the church and study classes on Genesis and Exodus take place at 9.30 a.m. in the Hinson Cooper room of the church.

St. Michael's Church, Paget The 'New Life in the Spirit' seminar for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton will be held on seven consecutive Tuesdays beginning on October 7. For further information, please call the office of the Bishop at 232-4414.

Strengthening our Faith Ministry: Annual prayer breakfast Saturday October 18 at BUEI at 8 a.m. The guest speaker will be principal of CedarBridge Academy, Kalmar Richards. Tickets are $30.

Vernon Temple AME Church: Annual Women's Day celebrations.Tuesday October 14 a round table discussion at 7 p.m. entitled "You and your relationships". Refreshments will be served. Friday October 17 a jeopardy games night at 7 p.m. at the church. Quizzing on information given in the sessions. Sunday October 19 Women's Day services at 11 a.m. (with lunch at Heron Bay school from 1.30 p.m.) and 4.30 p.m..

Regular events

African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem: The New World classes on the African Edenic Presence in the Bible and the Holy Land and classes of spiritual upliftment every Friday from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. at Dellwood Middle School. Speaker: Ayton Ha Cohen, anointed priest from Israel. For more information call 294-4134 or 237-2312.

Baha'i Faith: Lunchtime prayers will be held every Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m. All denominations are welcome. Bring lunch to eat in the Hall and then join us for prayers. For further information call 292-2723.

Bermuda Islamic Centre: Tune in to hear Islamic news, world affairs teachings from the Holy Qura'n and more every Thursday at 9 a.m. on the Muslim Broadcast Network, 1230 AM Radio.

Cobbs Hill Gospel Chapel: 70 Cobbs Hill Road, Warwick, Join us on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. for Prayer and Ministry and Youth Group on Fridays at 8 p.m. All are welcome. Contact 236-6070 or 236-9413.

Community Contact Ministry: Service and Bible study 6.30 a.m. every Thursday morning at St. Augustine's Church, Smith's Hill, Pembroke. Additionally there will be a Prayer Line open for your requests every Wednesday from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Call 292-3758.

Community Bible Study International: invites you to study the New Testament Church at work in the "Revelation" every Monday evening at the Paget Gospel Chapel (by kind permission) at 7 p.m. Those of any denomination, or none, are welcome.

Have you ever wanted to just site down and talk casually about religion and spirituality, what the Bible means and how we interpret it? Join us at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, the pink church on the corner of Court and Church Streets. Bring your lunch and come share your thoughts. Open to everyone. Call Duncan 292 7601.

The Evangelical Church: 1 Mission Road Paget. Bible Study and prayer are held Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m.

Exousia Christian Fellowship: West End Primary School, Bible study and prayer on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Call 293-3118.

First Church of the Nazarene, Smith's: Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call 236-0227.

First Church of Christ Scientist: Cedar Avenue, Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p.m. Tel. 292-6030.

Mindfulness Practice of Bermuda: Practicing living in the now. Teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and other well-known mindfulness teachers. Every Sunday at 5.14 to 6.44 p.m. The Health Co-op, 82 South Shore Road (next to Surfside) Telephone 236-4988, email mpcibl.bm or visit www.plumvillage.org Community of Bermuda Meditation and living in awareness, following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Learn how to live less stressful lives. Wednesday, 7.30 p.m. John or Jeanie 236-4988 for location and further information.

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Please note: This is a free service of The Royal Gazette. Special religious events are listed in the Around the Churches column and published in each Saturday edition. Entries for inclusion should be delivered by 12 noon on Thursday to Cathy Stovell. Please include a contact number. Telephone: 295-5881 Fax: 292-2498.