Religion briefly

Worship concert

at St. Teresa's

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community will host Summer Under the Stars - Praise & Worship Concert at 6-8 p.m., Aug. 11 on the front patio.

All faiths are welcome to the free concert featuring St. Teresa's Terri Bond (Gospel Music Award Winner), Haley Bond (Reno Idol) and Unity Church's Cherie Shipley (Reno Tahoe's Showroom Favorite). Fellowship and picnic starts at 6 p.m. Bring food, blankets or chairs. Concert starts at 7 p.m. The church is located at 3000 N. Lompa Lane. Call 775-882-1968.

Soul and creativity

to be discussed

at worship service

Western Nevadans are invited to discuss Soul and the creative imagination at a worship service at 10 a.m. Aug. 15 in Carson City. The free session, "Soul and the Creative Imagination" is sponsored by ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. It will take place at Carson City Community Center, at Roop and William streets.

During this one-hour worship service, a skilled facilitator will give a brief talk, followed by readings, a small-group discussion and a short contemplation.

For more information, call Clay Brant at 775-358-9013.

Online, go to ECKANKAR's national Web site at www.eckankar.org or the Nevada Web site at www.eck-nevada.org.

St. Gall hosting rummage sale

St. Gall Catholic Church is ready for it's annual rummage sale with many, many wonderful items, including a fishing boat and two cars. The sale is 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8. Come early as Boy Scout Troop 422 will be serving coffee and doughnuts. The church is located at 1343 Centervllle Ln, Gardnerville. From Highway 395, turn right at Sharkey's Casino.

For additional information, call the church office at 782-2852.

Wingfield a guest

at Church of Christ

The community is invited to the Church of Christ, 3209 Airport Road, Sunday for guest speaker Brian Wingfield.

A California native, Wingfield moved to Carson City as a young man and worked in a local casino. He began visiting the local Church of Christ and developed a desire to pursue his faith and education.

Wingfield will present his story of faith at the adult Bible class at 10 a.m. and will preach at the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. services.

Services in the Churches of Christ include a cappella singing and weekly observance of the Lord's Supper.

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