Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, January 1, 1994 TAG: 9312300145
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: rick lindquist
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
This is an ecumenical observance that's been held for a number of years.
The program, "Our Common Ministries of Love" will focus on the association's shared community ministries. Among these are Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread, the Radford Clothing Bank and the Radford Food Pantry.
The dinner will cost $4.50 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Make reservations through your own church office by Jan. 14.
The unity week activities culminate with a pulpit exchange on Jan. 23. A number of the ministers in Radford and Fairlawn will be crossing denominational lines that day to preach in other churches. The idea is to emphasize Christian unity.
The Rev. Dr. Gina Rhea has a detailed informational packet. Call her at 639-3696.
Services this holiday weekend:
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 706 Harding Ave., Blacksburg, celebrates Mass today at 10 a.m. To find out more, call 552-1091.
Christ Episcopal Church, Church and Jackson streets, Blacksburg, will celebrate the Holy Eucharist Sunday at 7:45 a.m., and the Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols will be offered at 10 a.m.,
Call 552-2411 for more information.
Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St., will have a combined children's Sunday school with a visit from the Magi Sunday. The morning worship at 10:55 will include the installation and ordination of church officers.
The SAINT PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRE-SCHOOL, Main Street, Christiansburg, will accept applications for the 1994-95 school year starting Monday. The pre-school offers morning programs for three- and four-year olds. Enrollment is limited.
Call the church office, 382-2410, to learn more.
At the CHURCH OF CHRIST, 1250 S. Franklin St., Christiansburg, Pastor Tom Hodge will lead a combined adult class on different religions and denominations of the world and the community. The classes will be held each Wednesday evening in the auditorium. Call Hodge for details at 382-7837.
\ PILOT PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH, 4491 Old Pike Road (Virginia 615) opens its free clothes closet to the public Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon.
Find out more by calling 382-4443 or 745-2214.
\ CHRISTIAN SINGLES FELLOWSHIP, an interdenominational group, meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at 501 Progress St., Blacksburg (at Faculty and Progress streets).
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\ THE REV. BARBARA AUSTIN-MCCOMBS, associate pastor of Blacksburg Presbyterian Church for nearly a decade, is retiring at the end of the year. She will be honored at a reception at noon on Sunday. Guest speaker that day will be the Rev. George Goodman, an associate on the staff of the Presbytery of the Peaks, based in Lynchburg.
\ In Religion is a regular Saturday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of your church or religious organization in care of Rick Lindquist, New River Current, Roanoke Times & World-News, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg 24073. Clear, sharp photographs accompanying news items are welcome. Items must be received by noon Wednesday for use in that week's column.
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