SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 | 5A
Tickets available today for Crab Crack Spirituali-Tea to continue
annual fundraiser to benefit Food Share
‘journey’ on teachings
Enjoy great food and company
while aiding the less fortunate in
this area during the eighth annu-
al Florence Crab Crack
The event will be held at the
Florence Events Center (FEC)
on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, from 4
to 7 p.m.
Oregon coast Dungeness crab,
along with pasta, coleslaw, garlic
bread, sodas, coffee and dessert
will be served by volunteers.
A no-host bar will also be
available.
While enjoying the wonderful
crab and side dishes, attendees
will also have the opportunity to
purchase one or many of the spe-
cial silent auction items.
All the proceeds from this
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event will benefit Florence Food
Share, a local food pantry that
provides resources to those fac-
ing hunger in West Lane County.
Tickets will be available after
Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Flor-
ence Food Share, located at
2190 Spruce St., open Monday
through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Group seating or more infor-
mation is also available on the
website, florencefoodshare.org,
or by calling 541-997-9110.
Tickets to this event are $45,
with only 400 tickets available.
The deadline for ticket pur-
chases is Friday, Jan. 25, and will
not be available at the door.
Presbyterian Church to hold Longest
Night, Blue Christmas Service Dec. 21
The Presbyterian Church of
the Siuslaw will hold a Longest
Night/Blue Christmas service at
7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, in the
church Sanctuary. The name
comes from the season, as Dec.
21 is the winter solstice and will
be the longest night of the year.
This is also sometimes known
as a Blue Christmas Service, de-
scribing the feeling that a num-
ber of us have during this sea-
son.
In the long, dark winter
nights, memories of past expe-
riences and the pain of pres-
ent circumstances can become
overwhelming. For some, the
Christmas season is a difficult
time. Some may be grieving the
loss of a loved one, struggling
with illness or dealing with oth-
er losses.
This will be a service of
wholeness and healing. Those
looking for comfort, hope,
wholeness and renewal are wel-
comed and invited; as well as
anyone wishing to share in an
intimate, contemplative ser-
vice using scriptures, readings,
meditations, hymns and Taizé
music.
In a small worship center sur-
rounded by chairs, participants
may light candles for prayers.
Rev. Greg Wood will lead the
service.
The church is located at 3996
Highway 101 in Florence. Call
the church office with ques-
tions, 541-997-7136.
Unitarians to explore meaning of ‘advent’
The service on Sunday, Dec.
9, at the Florence Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship will be
led by the Rev. Dr. Ruth Miller.
During the service, which runs
from 10 to 11 a.m., Miller will
speak about the “Advent Sea-
son.”
“Advent” means “coming to-
ward.”
Miller looks to explore the
meaning of the word while
looking to several questions
related to it: “What’s com-
ing toward us? What are we
coming toward? Why is this
the name of the days leading
up to Dec. 25? What does it
mean for us now and in the fu-
ture?”
The fellowship is located at
87738 Highway 101 at Heceta
Beach Road and is wheelchair
accessible. Each service con-
cludes with refreshments and
a dialogue circle to explore the
questions that come up during
each worship service.
For more information, visit
www.florenceuuf.org.
J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP
BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Friday Evenings – 7 p.m. SINGSPIRATION
You are invited to come and sing your favorite Ole Time Gospel songs.
Come and enjoy a time of fellowship & refreshments before we sing.
Bay Berry Square is 1.5 miles north of Fred Meyers’ Store
88906 Highway 101 N, Florence, OR (milepost 185N)
For Info: Jack - 541-999-8278 + Ron - mccrary9483@gmail.com
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road
Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday
All are welcome! 541-997-7268
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.
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 orencecrossroadag.org
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC
1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Ron Allen
Series “People of the Bible.” on Wednesdays 6 p.m.
A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome.
Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am.
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational
Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am
Middle School and High School youth groups meet on
Wednesday.
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
FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
12th and Nopal –997-9020
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m.
Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com
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.
FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road
RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer.
Sunday Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m.
www.FlorenceUUF.org - (541) 997.2840
FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
People interested in dis-
cussing diverse spiritual
ideas in an atmosphere of
respect and inquisitiveness
are invited to join Spiritua-
li-Tea, a group that has been
meeting for years at 875 Sev-
enth St. in Florence.
This Monday, Dec. 10, at
6:30 p.m., Dr. I. Walter Tu-
nick, Ed.D. will discuss his
book “Spiritual Journey: The
Bahá’í Faith.”
The evening will be an ef-
fort by Tunick to acquaint
participants with the mes-
sage of the Bahá’í Faith, its
history and its principles.
Walter states that the de-
teriorating moral conditions
that are spreading global-
ly have caused devastating
gaps in social behavior that
endanger the well-being of
all societies and nations. The
growth of interest in mor-
al and religious values has
been stirring calls to action
among the established reli-
gions.
The Bahá’í Faith, claiming
hereditary connections with
its older sister religions, of-
fers relevant explanations
for current world problems
that do not conflict with the
earlier teachings.
People should come pre-
pared to share their thoughts
with the group.
At the end of the gather-
ing, the members will read
the prayer requests that have
been left in the Prayer Pole
in the garden of the Florence
Playhouse, 208 Laurel St.
Children’s choir prepares for
’Joyful Noise’ concert Dec. 9
The Joyful Noise Children’s
Choir is excited to invite
the Florence community to
their holiday production, “The
Christmas Express.”
The show will be presented
on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 9 a.m. and
10 a.m. at the Florence Chris-
tian Church, located at Second
and Ivy streets.
Joyful Noise Children’s Choir
is a seasonal choir for children
of our community, 4 years old
through fifth grade.
Everyone is invited to attend.
For more information, con-
tact the church office at 541-
997-2961.
Community invited to sing
carols with Lutheran Church
The season of Christmas is
upon us.
Resurrection
Lutheran
Church, 85294 Highway 101,
invites the Florence-area com-
munity to the annual Commu-
nity Carol Sing on Wednesday,
Dec. 12, at 7 p.m.
Volunteer
for Friends
of Florence
Worship Services 10:00 a.m. Sunday
Adult Classes at 9am; Children’s Sunday School at 10:30m
Coff ee Fellowship Following Service
2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025
Refreshments will be served
after the event.
In addition, the church is
holding a special Christmas
Eve Service at 7 p.m. on Mon-
day, Dec. 24.
All are welcome to attend
both events.
The nonprofit Friends of
Florence, which provides free
bus transportation for cancer
patients, is seeking volunteer
drivers. A commercial driver’s
license is not required. For more
info, call 541-997-8663.
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
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A.
21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113
Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Mon. 5:00 pm
Welcome to all!
www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com
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
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We worship in homes at 11am Sundays
Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations.
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
You are cordially invited to...
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.
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
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.
The Singing of Christmas Carols
at Resurrection Lutheran Church
Wednesday, December 12th at 7 PM
A dessert reception will follow
Bring a friend!
Resurrection Lutheran Church is located about 1 mile
south of the bridge on highway 101 South.
#ResurrectionLutheranChurchFlorence
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