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Last Updated: October 09, 2014

Calvary Baptist Church

Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Bible study for all ages at 10:50. A nursery is provided. Children's church includes weekly scripture memorization, worship, mission stories and interactive Bible stories.

Those who wish to ride the bus to church on Wednesdays may call 755-2343.

Wednesday night ministries begin at 6:30. Salt and Light Company for children includes Bible teaching, missions, music, activities and musical drama. Youth services include a band, interactive Bible study and free food. There is a prayer meeting for adults.

Michael Scott is pastor. Jerry Cress is the music pastor. The church is at 320 N. Sheridan in Valley Center, and the phone number is 755-2343. The church's website is www.calvaryvc.org.

Christ Lutheran Church

Christ Lutheran is located at 53rd Street North and Hillside, across from Wichita Heights High School. Worship services are at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) and 11:00 a.m. (Traditional). Communion is offered at both services. Sunday School is at 10:15 a.m. For more information about the church and its activities find the church online at www.christ-lutheran.org. or call 744-1242. Pastor Chad Langdon is the minister of Christ Lutheran Church.

The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-day Saints

Sunday meetings include Sacrament Meeting at 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Primary at 10:20; Relief Society, Young Women/Priesthood at 11:10 a.m.

Cornerstone Christian Church

Sunday activities include traditional worship at 9:30 a.m. and a blended worship at 11 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 and 11 for all ages. JAM for K-6th and WeeJAM for pre-K meet at 11 for Children's Church. Sunday evening service starts at 6 p.m.

Wednesday activities include bible studies for all ages. Men, women, Kids Kamp for K-6th, AMP for youth, and teens meet at 6:30 p.m.

Church located at 5531 E 37th St N in Wichita. Phone number is (316) 686-0208. Find us on the web at cornerstoneccwichita.org.

Faith Church

Worship service starts at 9:0l and 10:45 a.m. every week. The church is located at 325 N. Emporia.

A coffee bar is available every Sunday between 8:45 and 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 and 10:45 a.m. This is a time to connect and enjoy some java between Faith University and the worship service.

Children pre-K through fourth grade are invited to KidZone. Kids will learn the truth of God's word and learn how to apply these truths to their lives. KidZone meets at 9:16 a.m.

Our Student Ministry has a Wednesday night program called Aftershock. Each night includes encouraging worship, relevant teaching, people meeting people and just a lot of fun! This is for students 7th –12th grades from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come and check it out.

AWANA Clubs are on Wednesdays for ages Kindergarten – 6th grade. AWANA Clubs begin at 6:30 p.m. and finish at 8:00 p.m.

Children's Ministry is one of our passions here at Faith. We would love to invite your kids to come and be a part of this incredible ministry. Each week the Bible will come alive as it is illustrated and explained in an easily digested manner. Your kids will also have a lot of fun as they are involved in team competitive activities. And last but not least, we want what they learn to stick so every kid is encouraged to go home each week and memorize scripture.

For more information about our church, KidZone or Tribes contact the church office at 755-0687. You can find us on the web at: www.yourfaithchurch.com

Pastor is Danny Crawford. Stephen Healy is Associate Pastor.

First Church of God

Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., with worship at 10:45. The church is located at 229 N. Ash. The phone number is 755-0357.

Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Guest speakers each Sunday.

First United

Methodist Church

Sunday morning activities include Traditional worship service at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:40 a.m., and contemporary worship at 11:03 a.m.

Morning Exercise meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:30 a.m.

Men's Basketball meets Sundays at 3:00, Mondays at 4:30 and 7:00, Tuesdays at 4:30, and Thursdays at 4:30.

Adult Handbell Choir meets Mondays at 9:30 a.m.

Aging Strong meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Worship on Wednesdays activities schedule:

Simple Supper from 5:45-6:30 in the Fellowship Hall.

WOW ZONE! For children 3 years through 6th grade – 6:00-7:00

Pastor's Bible Study – 6:00-7:00

UMY: Cross Trainers for youth 7th grade through 12th grade – 6:30-8:00

FUMCVC Chancel Choir rehearsal – 7:15-8:00

Call 755-1112 for more information about the church and its activities. Its website is www.fumcvc.com.

Furley United

Methodist Church

Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with praise singing at 10:30 and worship at 10:45.

Prayer team meets Mondays at 7 p.m. Share & Care Bible study meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Sister Circle volunteers at the Klose Kloset the third Monday of each month. If you have items that you would like to donate, please contact the church or bring the items by.

Pastor Lorna Boden can be reached at 461-9530 or on the church phone at 744-0318.

The church is located at 11400 E. 101st North in Valley Center.

The church website is www.furleyumc.com

Gateway Church

Gateway Church is located at 137 N. Oliver, Kechi, KS 67067.

Fellowship starts at 9:15 a.m. with free coffee and rolls. Worship and teaching begins at 10:15 a.m.

There are also numerous opportunities to develop relationships with others at Gateway Church by joining a small group which meets throughout the week.

Visit Gateway online at www.gatewaychurchks.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gatewaychurchks.com

Adam Welty is pastor.

Good Shepherd

Fellowship

Good Shepherd Fellowship is a full Gospel, Pentecostal church serving Park City and the Wichita area. The church is located at 6227 Longmont in Park City.

Sunday services are 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday intercession is at 7 p.m. Wednesday: Search the Word is at 7 p.m. You may call the pastor for prayer needs or hospital visits.

The pastor is Larry Tweet. The phone number is 755-0853.

Park City Men's Fellowship is a prayer breakfast for Christian ministers and laymen meeting at 8 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the fellowship hall of the Randall Road Baptist Church, 6655 N. Randall Road in Park City. This is a nondenominational meeting for mutual encouragement, fellowship and prayer. The meeting includes breakfast , conversation, scripture reading and prayer. Call Larry Tweet for more information.

Gospel Assembly Church

Located at 4230 N. Oliver in Bel Aire, service times are 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Prayer service is 7 p.m. Tuesday. Praise and worship is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The first Saturday evening of each month are youth activities.

Phone number is 744-1502. Rev. Gary D. Green is the pastor.

Grace Church of the Nazarene

Church is located at 1024 W. 53rd North.

Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. (Free breakfast the first Sunday of each month). Worship is at 10:45 a.m. Evening service is 6 p.m.

Nursery available. Bus transportation available.

Pastor is Bill Koons. Call 838-1774.

Grace Connections Church

Grace Connections Church is located at 300 N. Ash.

Senior pastor is Doug Wedan. Student ministries pastor is Kevin Bogle.

Sunday mornings begin with a coffee and donut fellowship at 9:30 a.m. Praise and worship begin at 10 a.m. followed by Bible studies for children and adults. Nursery is for birth through kindergarten and is available during both worship and Bible studies. Children kindergarten age and older are provided with special activity packets of Bible materials for use during the worship service. Sunday morning messages are available in mp3 format on the church website.

Firestarters meet school days at Grace Connections 6:15 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Family activities are held on Wednesday evenings beginning with a home-style meal at 6 p.m. Konnection Kidz (grades K-six) and youth (grades seven-12) classes begin at 6:30 p.m. The adult Bible study led by Pastor Doug begins at 6:45 p.m. A nursery is available from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Ladies Life Group meets Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Call the church office for location.

Men's Breakfast Bible Study meets offsite 1st Saturday each month. Contact church for location and time.

Call the church office at 755-1855 for more information or visit the church website at www.journeyofgrace.info.

Grace Connections is a fellowship of American Baptist Churches, USA.

Greenwich United

Methodist Church

Sunday worship service at 9 a.m. Fellowship and coffee follow the service.

Pastor Jeff Miller can be reached at 744-0203.

Senior Day first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.

United Methodist Women meet the first Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.

Movie night is the second Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. A snack is served.

The church is located about a mile south of K-254 on Greenwich Road. The phone number is 744-0203.

Kechi United

Methodist Church

You are invited to worship at 9:03 am (contemporary service) or 11:00 am (traditional service) on Sundays at Kechi United Methodist Church, 4533 E. 61st North in Kechi.

All 6th - 12th grade youth are invited Sundays to the church at 4:00 p.m. for youth group.

CareGivers Support group meets every first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the basement parlor. Bingo is every first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Find us at www.KechiUMC.org and "Like" us on Facebook. Pastor Mitch Reece can be contacted at Mitch@kechiumc.org. Phone number 744-1221.

LifePoint Church

A fellowship of the Assemblies of God, LifePoint is located at 400 S. Abilene.

Sunday worship service and Kids Church are at 10:30 a.m., and Life University/Sunday school for all ages is at 9 a.m. No regular Sunday night service. For special activities, see the website, www.lpcag.org.

On Wednesday evenings, Launch children's program meets at 6:30 p.m. Velocity Student Ministries for youth meets at 6:30 p.m.

Adult small groups meet throughout the community.

Senior Pastor: Steve Rains. Youth Pastor: Jacob Soyez. Children's Pastor: Nathaniel Thurman. Call 755-2331.

Northpoint

Baptist Church

The church is located at 2710 E. 61st North in Park City. Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Pastor David McNew can be reached at 943-6932.

Park City Church

of the Nazarene

Sunday school for all ages is at 9:30 a.m. Worship and children's church are at 10:45.

Wednesday evening light meal at 6:30 and Bible study at 7.

The church is located at 2100 E. 61st North in Park City.

Randall Road Baptist Church

Randall Road Baptist is located at 6556 N Randall, Park City.

Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. Worship is at 11 a.m.

Sunday evening activities start at 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible study begins at 7 p.m.

Contact Pastor Jim McQuery at 201-1696 or e-mail at jmcquery@cox.net

Risen Savior Lutheran

Church — Missouri Synod

Contemporary Sunday worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Communion on the first and third Sunday. Adult Sunday school and Bible class meet at 9:15 a.m. Children's church at 10:30. A nursery is provided during Bible class and second service.

Two weekly sessions of Lifetree Café in Valley Center: Thursday at 1:00 p.m. (Lunch at Noon) at the Community Building (316 E. Clay) and Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at the home of Pastor Terry & Barb Wiechman (1241 S. Park Avenue). Lifetree Café is a "conversation café"; a place and time for people to gather weekly to experience stories and talk about thought-provoking topics relating to life and faith.

Wednesday Evening Ministries is from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. There are activities for all ages. A nursery will be available for preschool age children. King's Kids is for children in K – 5th grade. Confirmation class is for children in grades 6 – 8. IMPACT! is for grades 9 – 12. There will also be adult Bible classes available.

Risen Savior Preschool classes for 3 to 5 year-olds are on Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. Enrollment forms and information are available at the church office. Please contact Michelle Peshek, Director/Lead Teacher with questions atmichellep@risensavior.net or call the church office at 683-5538.

The church is located at 6770 E. 34th North in Wichita. The phone number is 683-5538. www.risensaviorwichita.net.

Senior pastor is Tom Harmon.

Riverlawn

Christian Church

The church is located at 4243 N. Meridian. The phone number is 838-9388. Its website is www.riverlawn.org.

Traditional worship at 8:30 a.m. with childcare available for ages birth through 5 years. Contemporary worship is at 10 a.m. A second contemporary service starts at 11:30 a.m. Community hour (adult education) and programming for kids and students of all ages are 10 and 11:30 a.m.

On Wednesday nights, the church has children and student ministry activities. They also have a variety of small groups that meet Wednesday evenings and throughout the week.

Riverlawn Christian Early Childhood Center offers preschool classes and daycare for children ages 2 1⁄2 to 5. The preschool provides a Christ-centered environment for children to grow socially and academically. We also offer a summer program for children 2 1⁄2 to 12 years of age. For more information, contact preschool@riverlawn.org or call 832-0544.

Jeff Isaacs is lead pastor, Kurt Schneider is children's pastor, Travis Roberts is discipleship pastor and Jared Hart is youth and young adult pastor.

Therapist Stacie Watts is available for family and individual counseling services.

Riverview

Baptist Church

Located at 844 W. 53rd North. The church office can be reached at 838-4861.

Sunday schedule has Bible study at 9:30 a.m., morning worship at 10:45 and evening worship at 6 p.m..

Fellowship meal is at 6 p.m. Wednesday. At 7 p.m. is adult Bible study and prayer and youth group (grades nine through 12).

Awana Club is on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Youth Group is on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Call the church office for more information.

St. Andrew's

Lutheran Church

Sunday morning worship services are at 9 a.m., with Sunday school at 10:30. Saturday worship is at 6 p.m.

St. Jude Catholic Church

Regular Mass is Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m., weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) at 8 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Confessions are from 3:30 to 4:05 p.m. on Saturdays, 30 minutes before weekday Mass or by appointment.

PSR classes meet Sundays from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

RCIA will meet on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

St. Jude preschool offers a program for 3and 4-year-olds. The 4-year-old program is three half days per week, and the 3-year-old program is two half days per week. Packets are available in the school office. Call Allison Moore at 838-0800, extension 132, for more information.

The church is located at 3030 N. Amidon, and the office phone is 838-1963.

St. Michael's Orthodox Christian Church

Saint Michael's Orthodox Christian Church is located at 2710 E 61st Street Park City, KS 67219 It is a congregation of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. "...the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch." Acts 11:26

On Sunday at 9 a.m is our adult class, "Jesus: The Man, the Message and the Meaning" Service of Matins is at 9:45 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy (Mass) at 10 a.m. Nursery service is provided.

On Wednesday our service is at 6 p.m. On Saturday Vespers is at 4:30 p.m.

Men's Study Group first and third Monday at 7 p.m. We are studying the Gospel of Luke.

Women's Study Group second and fourth Friday at 10 a.m. We are studying the book, GOD'S PATH TO SANITY: Lessons from Ancient Holy Counselors on How to have a Sound Mind.

You are invited to a directed reading THE DIVINE COMEDY of Dante Alighieri on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Our presenter is Stan Cox. For more information contact him at 316-648-1678 or email him at latint8@cox.net This program is open to the public. Please join us for a study of one of the greatest spiritual classics in the Western Christian tradition.

Wednesday Potluck Supper & Program are on the first and third Wednesdays with Liturgy 6 p.m., Potluck Supper 6:45 p.m., Program 7:30 p.m. This fall our program is on the Epistle to the Ephesians entitled, THE FULL ARMOUR OF GOD. Our first session will be an introduction to the Orthodox Church's teaching on Satan and the demons. On Oct. 15 our program is The Sandels of Peace Ephesians 2:11 – 4:16.

Call the church for more information 734-6248 or visit our web: www.saintmichaelorthodoxchurch.com.

Email inquiries: jflora@cox.net.

The United Methodist

Church at Park City

The United Methodist Church at Park City is located at 1510 E. 61st North and has worship every Sunday at 9 and 11 a.m. Professionally staffed childcare and children's ministries are provided for morning services, and a mother/baby room is also available. Sunday Night Live is back! We will meet at The Country Kitchen, 53rd & Broadway, at 6:00 p.m. You may choose to order dinner, or just come for praise and worship.

Every week we have small groups and special events designed with the community in mind. We'd love to have you join in!

Monday - Jeni Jo is our licensed Zumba instructor, join her every Monday night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. for fun fitness.

ASL for Kids - Beginner level class is at 6:30 and Deaf Bible Study is at 7 p.m., contact Angie at 316-217-2847.

Tuesday — Celebrate Recovery is at 6:30 p.m., contact David at 316-841-0777.

Wednesday — Family Ministry Night, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a meal, then "Song Of Solomon" for adults, Youth Group for Middle and High School, and Awana for the kids age five through 5th grade. Professionally staffed childcare for the younger children. 316-744-0029 for more information. Also, beginning Sept. 18 will be "Children of the Day", a Beth Moore study on Thessalonians. Call the church at 744-0029 for information.

Sunday — Morning Worship is at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday Night Live, at 6:00 p.m. at The Country Kitchen. Call the church at 744-0029 for more information.

Starting in September, we are offering Epiphany Ministry, Inc. Team Training with Roy Bradshaw. This is a ministry for troubled and incarcerated teens and youth. Call Roy at 214-687-2754 if you want to know more about Epiphany Ministry, Inc.

All events and activities are open to the community. Feel free to contact Pastor Rob at 316-744-0029 with any questions about upcoming events and activities. Find the church on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TheChurchAtParkCity), follow us on Twitter "@Churchparkcity", or visit our website (www.churchatparkcity.com) for more information.

Trinity

Presbyterian Church

The church is located at 2258 Marigold Lane in Wichita.

Sunday schedule includes worship and communion at 8:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Children and youth Sunday school classes and adult Sunday school classes are both at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship coffee hour is at 11:35 a.m. Youth group meeting and activities are every Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

On Mondays, small group Bible study is at 9 a.m., prayer ministry is at 12 p.m. and Boy Scouts is at 7 p.m.

Bridge night is every first Monday at 7 p.m., chair exercise class is every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., youth group meeting and activities are every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and Rebecca Circle women's Bible study is every third Monday at 7 p.m.

Pastor is Art Smith. Damian Berry is Youth Pastor; Deanna Waggaman is Choir Director, Mary Rollmann is secretary and Ashley Heath is Nursery Director.

For more information, call the church office at 838-4261 or email trinitypresbch@aol.com. The church is online at www.trinitypresbyterianchurchwichita.com.

Valley Center

Christian Church

Valley Center Christian Church is located at 1801 E. Fifth (corner of Seneca and 85th St).

Traditional Sunday worship is at 8:45 a.m., Sunday school classes for all ages are at 10 a.m., with contemporary worship at 11 a.m. The 8:45 worship service is interpreted for the deaf.

Sunday Evening Adult Bible Study begins at 6 p.m.

Wednesday evening classes begin at 7 p.m. for all age groups.

Bus service provided. Please call the church office.

Visit the church online at valleycenterchristianchurch.org or call 755-1233

Pastor is Dr. Chuck Terrill.

Valley Center

Church of Christ

Sunday Bible classes for all ages meet at 9:30 a.m. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Free Bible correspondence courses are available by calling 755-2162.

"In Search of the Lord's Way" airs 6:30 a.m. Sundays on the Inspiration Channel.

Wichita Three Angels Seventh-Day Adventist Church

The church is located at 4558 N. Hydraulic Wichita, KS 67219.

The pastor is Nathan Stearman. The Sabbath school is at 9:30 a.m. Worship service is at 11 a.m.

For more information find us at www.godscloset.com or on Facebook, email eric@godscloset.om, or call 530-1040.