South Whidbey churches plan weekend services

A variety of topics will be discussed.

‘What is Integrity?’ is topic at Unity service

Join speaker Jim Freeman, Karen McInerney and musician Heidi Hoelting for a spirited and lively look at the concept of “Integrity” at the Unity of Whidbey service on Sunday.

What is it? Where does it come from? How does it feel when we have it? Unity of Whidbey’s service begins at 10 a.m. at the church at 5671 Crawford Road, near Highway 525 in Langley.

All are welcome, and first-timers are encouraged. “A Course in Miracles” group meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Visit Unity of Whidbey’s website at http://www.unityofwhidbeyisland.org for more information.

Rev. Bieniek speaks on marriage equality

Rev. Dave Bieniek will speak on marriage equality at Sunday’s service at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island.

Bieniek is a part-time chaplain and volunteer coordinator for Whidbey General Hospital – Home Health Care & Hospice. He is ordained in Metropolitan Community Church, and is also affiliated with the Alliance of Baptist Churches.

The offering taken at this service will benefit Whidbey Giving Circle, a community of Island County citizens who pool resources to support LGBTQ equality and young people.

All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. The service is at 10 a.m. at 20103 Highway 525, just north of Freeland. Check www.whidbey.com/uucwi for more information.

Christian Science service looks at ‘Life’

Questions about when life begins and when it ends, and about what the source of life is, are often the root of questions from the political to the ethical, and even to the question of wellness. Yet Jesus Christ proved his life and that of others to be separate from events that happened to the body, and he instructed other to raise the dead.

“… The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord,” (Romans 6: 23).

The topic of “Life” and how Jesus Christ’s instructions are applicable to people today will be the subject of the Jan. 16 sermon at the Christian Science Church, with insightful readings from the Bible and “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.”

The service begins at 10:30 a.m. at 15910 Highway 525.

Revelation series continues at SWCC

Sunday morning at South Whidbey Community Church, Pastor Darrell Wenzek will speak on “The Church at Laodicea,” the next in a continuing series on the churches of the book of Revelation. The text for this message is Revelation 3:14-22.

Sunday worship at SWCC is from 10 to 11 a.m. and is preceded by an adult-learning forum at 9 a.m., with Stan Walker leading a study in the book of First Corinthians. This is an open class and everyone is invited.

There is also a men’s breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Deer Lagoon Grange, with Stan Walker speaking on the topic, “Moving from Sermons to Ministry.” Darrell Coburn is the featured chef, and all interested men are invited.

Home Bible studies also resume this week; check the church’s website for times and locations at www.whidbeychurch.org.

South Whidbey Community Church is a local independent, non-denominational church that gathers for worship at Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Road, Langley.

For further information, call 221-1220 or visit the church website.

RSVP now for women’s retreat

A Women’s Retreat for South Enders will be held at St. Hubert Catholic Church on Saturday,

Feb. 5.

The retreat will commence at 10 a.m. and will be led by Dr. Marianne Dorman. The theme is “Pondering the Word of God by following Mary’s example.”

Attendees should bring a sack lunch and a Bible. RSVP by calling 222-3566.