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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
E n g ag in g t ow n h al l
Rep. DeFazio stops in Florence in final Summer Town Hall
FUUF to discuss a ‘Greater yet to be’
Rev. Dr. Marcia Pearce will
lead the worship service at the
Florence Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship on
Sunday, Sept. 3, from 10 to 11
a.m. The title of the message
will be “There is Always a
Greater Yet To Be.”
Pearce suggests, “When
most of us were children, we
were probably asked what we
wanted to be when we ‘grew
up.’ Comparatively, few of us
end up actually becoming
astronauts, firemen or Lady
Gaga. Have you ever won-
dered why?”
Pearce will discuss the dif-
ference between wanting to be
and wanting to become. She
reminds us what Greek
philosopher Epictetus said,
“No great thing is created sud-
denly.”
The UU Fellowship, 87738
Highway 101 at Heceta Beach
Road, is wheelchair accessible.
For more information, call
541-997-2840.
‘Labor’ topic of next Spirituali-Tea meeting
The public is invited to
attend a meeting of people who
enjoy finding the common
grounds in diverse spiritual
paths as Spirituali-Tea hosts a
discussion on “Labor” this
Monday, Sept 4, beginning at
6:30 p.m.
The gathering will meet at
the home of James and
Suzanne Mann-Heintz at 875
Seventh St.
Bring thoughts on the sub-
ject for open discussion.
The gathering will end at 8
p.m. with prayers for the
requests left in the Prayer Pole
in the garden of the Florence
Playhouse and those shared by
the group.
For more information call
Suzanne Mann-Heintz at 541-
590-0779.
JARED ANDERSON/SIUSLAW NEWS
s summer vacation comes to a close, so does the recess for U.S. Congress.
Before then, U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio made one final stop in Florence on his
trip to host Town Halls across the voting district. The Town Hall was hosted
at Siuslaw Middle School on Aug. 29, with around 100 people in attendance.
DeFazio explained his major focuses for the upcoming session: Aviation, trans-
portation and infrastructure. Questions posed by the audience included a variety
of topics, from long-standing concerns such as gun control and the environment,
to more recent ones such as net neutrality and social security. To demonstrate
how many more people have become politically active, DeFazio also provided a
bar graph of how many letters he has received each year. The bar for 2017 tow-
ered above the others, with even more months to go this year. “People are newly
engaged [in politics] because of their concerns,” he said. “I just urge them to
keep an eye on things.” — Submitted by Hanna Anderson, Siuslaw News Intern
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Alzheimer’s Assoc. to offer class in Florence
The Alzheimer ’s
Association Oregon Chapter
(AAOC) will hold a free com-
munity
education
class,
“Effective
Communication
Strategies,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
on Thursday, Sept. 7, at the
Siuslaw Public Library, 1460
Ninth St.
Communication is more than
just talking and listening — it’s
also about sending and receiv-
ing messages through attitude,
tone of voice, facial expres-
sions and body language. As
people with Alzheimer’s dis-
ease and other dementias
progress in their journey and
the ability to use words is lost,
families need new ways to con-
nect.
Explore how communication
takes place when someone has
Alzheimer’s, learn to decode
the verbal and behavioral mes-
sages delivered by someone
with dementia and identify
strategies to help connect and
communicate at each stage of
the disease. This class is free,
but registration is required.
To register, call 800-272-
3900.
J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP
WATCH! 3 ANGELS BROADCASTING
NETWORK
FLORENCE UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
(3ABN) TV UHF Channel 48.
24 hour Christian TV highlights Bible studies of prophecy, inspira-
N.W. Corner of Heceta Beach Road & Hwy. 101
Every Sunday at 10 a.m.
All are welcome. (541) 997-2840
tional music, health lectures, healthy cooking and more.
FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
SINGSPIRATION
You are invited to come and sing your favorite old time gospel
hymns
Every Friday night at 7pm • Non-denominational
Bay Berry Square; 101 at Sutton Lake Dr. /milepost 185 N.
For more information , please call 541-997-2681
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Summer Worship Time: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Coff ee Fellowship Following Service
2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025
FOURSQUARE CHURCH
1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337
Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family.
Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m.
Website:fl orence4square.com
FLORENCE VINEYARD (GOD’S POWER HOUSE)
Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road
Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday
All are welcome! 541-997-7268
2610 Kingwood, Florence • 541-268-2025
Sunday Worship @ 10:00 a.m., experience the Power of the
Holy Spirit
Pastors: George & Beverly Sisemore
Intercessory Prayer & Worship, Th ursday night @ 5:00 pm
fl orencevineyardchurch.com
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418
Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45
Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m.
D EADLINE FOR P RESS R ELEASES I S E VERY M ONDAY AND T HURSDAY
BY N OON . E MAIL P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM .
NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC
Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood • 541-991-9398
Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm
CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Corner of 10th & Maple –997-3533
Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections
Adult Bible Class, 9:30am on Sundays.
Sunday Services, 9am and 10:45am.
fl orencecrossroad.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroad.org
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC
1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Dr. Marvin Owen
Series “People of the Bible.” on Wednesdays 6 p.m.
A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome.
Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am.
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A.
FRAA ART CENTER
21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113
Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Mon. 5pm
Pastor Lori Blake
www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com
120 Maple Street
Phone: 541-997-4435
Hours Open: Wed-Fri noon-5pm,
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW
Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Reverend Greg Wood
Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir
All Welcome. Come as you are.
3996 N Hwy 101
997-7136
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational
Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
Middle School and High School youth groups meet on
Wednesday.
“War is still not the answer.” FCNL
We worship in homes at 11am Sundays
Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations.
FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16)
1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.)
Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m.
www.churchofchristfl orence.org
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH,
L.C.M.S.
Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038
DVD of Weekly worship service available.
Pastor Randy Benscoter
FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
12th and Nopal –997-9020
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
10 am Wed., Women’s Bible Study
Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m.
Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2135 19th St. –- 997-6600
8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer
Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m.
Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth.
FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
1318 Rhododendron Dr. –- 997-2523 – Worship at 11:00 AM
–- Sunday School at 9:30 AM – Variety of Sunday evening
activities - 5 PM
Wed. Bible & Children classes at 6:00 PM
Call for details.
SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE
DUNES
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m.
1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312
FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951
Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M.
Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M.
Classes, Workshops & Events
NEW! Fearless Journal Writing
Workshop w/ Kay Lorraine
Celebrate your unique voice through
journal writing. Three sessions:
Tuesdays, Sept 12, 19, 26, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
$45 for 3 sessions FRAA members, $50
for non-FRAA members.
Register at FRAA.
Basic Crochet Workshop &
Crochet-A-Long
Learn the basics of crocheting & have fun.
Sunday, September 10, 1-4 pm
Materials needed to complete one project
will be provided; students may being own
$15 FRAA members, $20 non-FRAA
members. Pre-registration required at
FRAA. Stop in or call 541-997-4435
Whimsical Hand Building
Ceramics w/ Alissa Clark
Wednesdays, 3-5 pm & Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Open Lab Ceramics on Saturdays
Drop in, work at own pace. Sat 12-5 pm
All ceramics classes held at Alissa’s
Studio. 180 Laurel Street. Call Alissa with
questions: 503-857-5222
Oil Painting with Michael Wood
No Classes in September. He will be back
in October!
Join Us In Worship
4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week
4 week Minimum
Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays.
To be included in this directory contact
the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off
information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence.
NEW! Writers on the River
Literary Salon w/ Catherine
Rourke
Saturday, September 9, 6-8 pm
Featured Author: Ned Hickson
Writers Open Mic and Door Prizes
Free public event, $5 suggested donation
Questions: contact 541-708-2120 or
CJReditor@gmail.com
NEW! Writers on the River w/
Catherine Rourke, The Blank Page:
Fill It, Conquer it, Mater It
Saturday, October 21, 10 am - 12 noon
$20 FRAA members, $25 non-FRAA
members. Pre-registration required.
Questions: contact 541-708-2120 or
CJReditor@gmail.com
Open Studio @ FRAA, Thursdays
No registration required. Drop-in, bring
your materials, and create. All artistic
mediums welcome.
Every Thursday, 1-4 pm
Painting with John Leasure
Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm
Sept 2, 9,16, and 23, Oct 7, 14 and 28
Contact: jnleasure@hotmail.com or
541-991-2754 for details and fees.
For more information about classes, visit fraaoregon.org. To register for
these classes, please call or visit FRAA at our art center on Maple Street.
