Church Briefs - Sept. 10-16, 2006

Pike Lake holds Fall Fest

In honor of the upcoming season, Pike Lake Church, 5611 Martin Rd., will hold Fall Fest at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. During an outdoor service, Gail Walkowiak will provide music. Afterwards, games and a picnic consisting of hot dogs, hamburgers, beans and root beer floats will be provided. For details, call Sally at 729-8445.

Witness to play Hope UMC for Rally Sunday

Witness will provide music for the Rally Day worship service at 10 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, 301 W. St. Marie St. The local bluegrass band consists of Stephen Baillie, Tim Byrnes, Mike Birkeland, Sally Helmer and Mel Sando. A potluck dinner will follow worship. For details, call 525-3208.

Sunday School starts at Trinity Episcopal

Sunday School will start at Trinity Episcopal Church Sunday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. Children and their families are welcome. The children will prepare a pancake breakfast and serve it after the worship service. The church is located at 4903 Maple Grove Rd. For details, call 729-7957.

Bayside Baptist celebrates recovery on Thursdays

Celebrate Recovery, a way to cope by following biblical principles, will be held Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Bayside Baptist Church in Superior's Billings Park. A light supper and childcare will be provided. For details, call 394-6002.

Senior Adult Fellowship gets 'rolling'

The theme of Friday's Senior Adult Fellowship at 6 p.m. at Superior's Bayside Baptist Church will be "Wheels, Wheels, Wheels!" In addition to a display of collectible cars, models and auto memorabilia, there will be a catered meal available for $7.50. RSVP by Wednesday by calling 394-6002. The church is located in Billings Park.

Grace Lutheran hosts Celebration Sunday Sept. 10

"We are One in the Lord" is the theme for Celebration Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church, 5454 Miller Trunk Highway in Hermantown. Church services are at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is from 9:40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For details, call 729-9054.

Peace in Christ offers barbecue potluck for Rally Sunday

Sept. 10 is Rally Sunday at Peace in Christ Lutheran Church, 5007 Maple Grove Rd. in Hermantown. After a special 10 a.m. worship service, the church will host a barbecue potluck. For details, call 729-9473.

DivorceCare begins at Eastridge, Duluth Gospel Tabernacle

DivorceCare will meet Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Duluth Gospel Tabernacle, 1515 W. Superior St., and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Eastridge Community Church, 3727 W. Arrowhead Rd. Deal with separation or divorce with this internationally known program.

Lakeview Covenant says goodbye to whining kids

A parent seminar based on the book "Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining and Bad Attitudes in You and Your Kids" will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Lakeview Covenant Church. Registration and a $15 fee is required. Call 535-6625 to sign up.

Duluth Congregational throws potluck, launches program

To kick off its new Sunday school/stewardship year, Duluth Congregational Church is hosting a rally day, potluck and church fair on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 10:30 a.m. The church will also launch an intergenerational program Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The church, which is located at 3833 E. Superior St., can be reached at 525-1911 with any questions.

Faith Lutheran's fall celebration will include pig roast, tent service

In addition to its annual pig roast, this year's fall celebration at Faith Lutheran Church, 1814 N. 51st Ave. E., will also include an outdoor tent service. The events start at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Elim Lutheran hosts pancake brunch

To kick off fall, Elim Lutheran Church will be hosting a family pancake brunch at 11:30 a.m. (following worship) on Sunday, Sept. 10. The church is located at 6106 Cody St. For details, call 624-2690.

First Unitarian presents Celebration Sunday program

First Unitarian Church has a number of events planned for Celebration Sunday, Sept. 10., including a picnic at Chester Bowl. Reservations were required by Sept. 4.

Sunday School Rally Day to be held at Our Redeemer's Free Lutheran

Our Redeemer's Free Lutheran Church, 2125 Missouri Ave. in Superior, is hosting a Sunday School Rally Day Sept. 10 at 9:30 a.m. There will be activities and ice cream provided.

Salem Lutheran hosts Fall Fun Fest

Fall Fun Fest, an annual event at Salem Lutheran Church, will be held Sunday, Sept. 10, at 9:25 a.m. After a contemporary service, there will be a cookout lunch and games. The church is located at 4715 Hermantown Rd.

Concordia Evangelical hosts barbecue celebration

On Rally Sunday, Sept. 10, Concordia Evangelical will celebrate with a barbecue potluck picnic following a 10:30 a.m. contemporary service. The church is located at 2501 Woodland Ave.

St. John's Free kicks off fall with corn feed

To usher in the new season, St. John's Free Lutheran Church, 3601 W. Arrowhead Rd., will host a corn feed after its 10:30 p.m. service Sunday, Sept. 10. Ventriloquist and radio personality Shelly Bergen will also perform skits. No charge. Public welcome. For details, call 727-7270.

Cellodreams to perform

Kathy McTavish (Cellodreams) will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at First Unitarian Church.

St. James' CCD classes resume

CCD classes for students from St. James parish begin this week. Students in grades 9-11 begin on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. K-8 will begin Wednesday at 6 p.m. Registrations will be taken at the first classes.