Spiritual News from South Florida

Here is spiritual news from across Southwest Florida:

Fundraising

* Lely Presbyterian Church will sponsor a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon today at 110 St. Andrews Blvd., Naples. Information: 774-6151

* Messiah Lutheran Church will sponsor a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at 5800 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples. Spaces are $20. Information: 455-2520

* Council of Catholic Women of San Marco Church will hold a “This ’n That” sale from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 6 at 851 San Marco Road, Marco Island. A bake sale and refreshments will also be available. Proceeds benefit local scholarships.

Book sale

Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church will host a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at 1225 Piper Blvd., Fellowship Hall, Naples. Information: 597-5410

Forum

Jay Naghib and Bob Augustine will present a forum titled “Iran — Past and Present” at 9:15 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist congregation. The congregation is at 6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples. Information: 455-6553

First Congregational Church

The First Congregational Church of Naples, 2338 Immokalee Road, Naples, will sponsor the following:

* A recognition service for the contractors and workers who helped build the new church at 10 a.m. Sunday. Lunch will follow the service.

* A concert sponsored by the Southwest Florida Italian Opera Society featuring Dino Valle singing songs of faith will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Information: 293-5210

Feast of Candlemas

The Feast of Candlemas will be celebrated with a holy Eucharist service at 10 a.m. Sunday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 9801 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. A reception will follow the Mass. Information: 992-4343

Kirkin’ o’ the tartan

First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs will celebrate the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan at the 9 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at 9751 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. The Harp & Thistle Pipe Band will lead the procession and Don Goller, a bagpipe soloist, will play the “Highland Cathedra.” Information: 992-3233

Catholic/Jewish dialogue

The Catholic/Jewish Dialogue of Collier County will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. The topic is titled “2,000 Years of Old Anti-Semitism — Today’s New Anti-Semitism.” The discussion will be led by the Rev. Tim Navin of San Marco Catholic Church and Rabbi Edward Maline of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island. Information: 263-4205

Men’s Christian Fellowship

The Men’s Christian Fellowship will feature Minnesota Twins radio announcer John Gordon at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Community Congregation Church, 15300 U.S. 41 N., Naples. $8. Information: 597-1000

Tuesday at Emmanuel

The Tuesday with Emmanuel lecture series will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church 777 Mooring Line Drive, Naples. Marsha Foster Boyd will present “A City Set on a Hill: Theological Education in Challenging Times.” Questions and answers will follow the lecture from 5:30 to 6 p.m. $10, at the door. Information: 261-0894.

Prayer breakfast

The Marco Island Community Prayer breakfast will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, 400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. Ken Smith, the former chaplain of the University of Florida, Michigan State University and the University of South Carolina, will be the speaker. $20. Information: 642-3622

Missions conference

The Marco Presbyterian Church will host the Missions Conference starting with a women’s brunch at 9:30 a.m. Friday and ending at a 6 p.m. worship service on Feb. 7 at 875 West Elkcam Circle, Marco Island. Information: 394-8186

Women’s retreat

The Heart-Felt Friends group from the Faith Lutheran Church will sponsor a retreat from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Lakewood Country Club, 4235 Lakewood Blvd., Naples. The retreat will continue from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 at the church at 4150 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples. The retreat celebrates Christian fellowship; $35, both days to be paid in advance. Information: 354-2563 or 775-2880

Fashion shows

* The Naples Christian Women’s Connection will sponsor a fashion show by Cache of Waterside Shops from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road. The event will feature music by Billie Dean & Dawn and guest speaker Deanna Hansen-Doying discussing the balance between prudence and whimsy. $50. Information: www.cwcfl.net

* St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Chapter is sponsoring the “Hats off to Fifth and Third” luncheon and style show at noon Feb. 6 at the church’s culture center, 7100 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples. A Chinese auction starts at 11 a.m. $50. Information: 593-5659

Author

Wayne Weible, an author, will speak about the Blessed Virgin at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at Stoneybrook Community Center, 11800 Stoneybrook Golf Drive, Estero. Free.

Super Bowl

Moorings Presbyterian Church will sponsor a Super Bowl party at 5 p.m. Feb. 7 at the home of a parishioner. $40. Information: 261-1487.

Centering prayer

A workshop on centering prayer will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Claussen Center at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Ave., Naples. $10, includes continental breakfast. Information: 566-2937.

Stephen ministry training

A Stephen Ministry training class of 22 people from Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, St. Monica’s Episcopal Church, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and Naples United Church of Christ is being held at the Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church through April.

Vendors needed

Cornerstone United Methodist Church needs craft and food vendors for the Naples Strawberry Festival to be held March 5-7. Information: 354-9160

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