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September 21, 2012

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NORMAN — Singles event tonight

The singles of First Baptist Church Moore, 301 NE 27th St., will host Friday Night Live for Him at 7:30 tonight.

The evening will feature speaker Doug Dees. Recreation to follow until 10 p.m. There is an optional dinner for $5 at 6:30 p.m.   

For more information, call 793-2624 or email marji.robison@fbcmoore.org.

McFarlin to host Fall Academy

McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, 419 S. University Blvd., will host its Fall Academy 2012, a creative learning in the community.

Several classes will be offered from 7-9 p.m. beginning Wednesday to Oct. 24.

For more information or to enroll, call 321-3484 or visit www.mcfarlinumc.org.

Archbishop to sponsor ‘listening session’

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley will sponsor a “listening session” to plan a collective vision for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at St. Mark’s the Evangelist Church, 3939 W. Tecumseh Road.  

Esther seminar series to kick off 10th year

The seminar series Esther Women will return on Oct. 3 for its 10th year.

Season tickets for the series available only until Thursday.

The cost for all nine events is $150, which includes meals and a May 7 concert by Sandi Patty at Church of the Servant, 14343 N. McArthur Blvd.

To see a complete list of speakers and to purchase tickets, visit www.estherwomenokc.org.

Wesleyan Church to host block party

The Norman Wesleyan Church, 701 N. Berry Road, will host a block party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 29.

The event will be outside, but will move inside in the event of rain.

For more information, call 464-8047.

Blessing of the animals Oct. 4

Lord of Life Anglican Church will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis with a blessing of the animals service at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4.

Lord of Life Anglican Church meets at the Grace Fellowship, 3201 60th Ave. NW.

For more information, call 761-0909.

Trinity Lutheran to host block party

Trinity Lutheran Church, 603 Classen Blvd., will host its annual community block party from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 30.

Ministry fair Sunday at St. Michael’s

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1601 W. Imhoff Road, will host a ministry fair to answer questions. The fair will be from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.

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