Grace Church, located at 981 Preakness Ave., Wayne, offers Sunday Worship Services at 10 a.m., Sunday school at 11:15 a.m., youth group at 5 p.m. on second and fourth Mondays, adult Bible study at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 973-942-3095.
Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane in Wayne, has two worship services on Sundays at 8:45 and 10 a.m. Sunday school classes from nursery through seventh grade are at the 10 a.m. service. Holy communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. All are invited to join in refreshment and conversation in the parlor, following worship. For more info or directions contact the church office at 973-694-5481 or visit www.preaknessreformed.org.
The Chabad Center announces its ongoing series of sessions for mommies and babies/toddlers (until age 3) with fun and educational activities for both mom and child Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. One does not need to be a member to join the group. Call 973-694-6274.
Temple Beth Tikvah, located at 950 Preakness Avenue, Wayne, holds weekly services as follows: Friday night at 8 p.m.; Shabbat Services at 9 a.m. All are welcome. Call 973-595-6565.
Temple Beth Tikvah has a Morning Minyan service daily. It is not necessary to be a member to attend the service, which lasts 20 minutes. It starts at 7:30 a.m. and is finished by 7:50 a.m. on weekdays and starts at 9 a.m. on Sundays. After services during the week breakfast is served.
Temple Beth Tikvah, a Reform congregation located at 950 Preakness Ave., is presently accepting applications for its 2005-2006 school year. Temple Beth Tikvah's Religious School will prepare children with an active, joyful life experience, fostering positive Jewish feelings and teaches them the necessary skills to participate in Jewish life. Temple Beth Tikvah provides an enriched contemporary Reform curriculum, including Judaic arts and field trips. There is a Resource room for children with special needs; holds mid-week classes only; class size is small; and has experienced faculty. Call 973-595-6565 for information and registration forms.
Calvary Gospel Church, 1559 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne, holds the following: Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship – 10:50 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Junior Church – 11:15 a.m.; Thursday at 1 p.m.- Bible study and prayer meeting. Visit www.calvarygospel.com.
Calvary Temple, 1111 Preakness Ave., Wayne, 973-694-2938, hosts the following.
Support groups: Before You Divorce and Divorce Care meet every Thursday at 7 p.m.; Turning Point helps those dealing with life controlling issues (anger, depressions, drugs, alcohol, etc.) and meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; Maintaining Purity meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. for men who wish to maintain a pure life in mind and body; Healing for the Wounded Heart meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Grief Share Support Group meets Thursdays at 7 p.m.; New Dawn meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. for those struggling with or ministering to loved ones in the alternative lifestyle; Gambling Addiction meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Divorce Care for Kids, ages five to 12, meets Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study is offered at Calvary Temple every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Calvary Temple Chapel. Come out for a time of worship, prayer and a study in God’s Word, followed by refreshments and fellowship. Babysitting provided.
Calvary Temple offers a new Web site especially for kids. Visit it at www.calvarytemplekidz.com.
The Preakness Valley United Reformed Church, 480 Valley Road, Wayne, holds worship on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school afterwards. Call 973-696-0709.
The Chabad Center holds Friday night services at 6 p.m., Shabbat services at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday services at 8 a.m., followed by a learning class at the Chabad Center, 194 Ratzer Road, Wayne. Call 973-694-6274.
Shomrei Torah, 30 Hinchman Ave., Wayne, holds services every Monday through Thursday, at 7:45 p.m.
Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, has a new worship schedule. Two worship services are offered at 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. Note the time change at the second service. The new Creator’s Kids Choir meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from 9 to 9:30 a.m. followed by craft projects from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Sunday school classes from nursery through 7th grade are held at the 10:15 a.m. service. Holy communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. All visitors are welcome. All are invited to join in refreshments and conversation in the parlor following worship. For more information or directions, contact the church office at 973-694-5481 or online at www.preaknessreformed.org.
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church’s Tuesday evening adult study group will study topics related to “Salvation and the Church.” Classes meet weekly at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. If interested in attending, contact Fr. Paul at 973- 696-6572 or pkucynda@optonline.net. All are welcome, Orthodox and non-Orthodox alike. Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church is located at 285 French Hill Road, Wayne.
Calvary Temple offers “Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study” every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Calvary Temple Café. Come out for a time of worship, prayer and a study in God’s word, followed by refreshments and fellowship. Babysitting is provided. Calvary Temple is located at 1111 Preakness Ave., Wayne. For more information, call 973-694-2938.
Preakness Bible Church, 1108 Preakness Ave., Wayne, welcomes the community to attend a service throughout the week. Services are 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays, Sunday school for pre-k to adult at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, middle school youth group on Monday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and high school youth group on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. There is also a women’s bible study that meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the church office at 973-942-8833 or e-mail pastorkrec@aol.com.
The United Methodist Church, 99 Parish Drive, Wayne, hosts “Hashing it Out” on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. This discussion group hits all the hot-button topics of our day: feminism, abortion, homosexuality, gun control, gambling, Hollywood, euthanasia, and others. In a time when “extremists” dominate public discourse, this gathering looks for consensus and empowerment so that principled people in the “middle,” who more often are the brunt of these societal conflicts rather than its mediators, find voice. The group is led by David Harwood, minister of the church, and a trained group facilitator and pastoral counselor. For more information contact 973-694-3260.
Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane in Wayne, holds one worship service during the summer at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. For more information or directions, contact the church office at 973-694-5481 or visit or Web site at www.preaknessreformed.org.
RAINBOWS is a program designed to help families in transition who are experiencing any kind of loss related to death, separation, or divorce. Trained facilitators work with the different age groups of children as they deal with some of their feelings and emotions during this time in their lives. Our Lady of the Valley Church in Wayne, in conjunction with Our Lady of Consolation Church and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, both in Wayne, will be offering this program. For more information, call Sr. Arlene Kollar at 973-839-3444, ext.16. There is no fee for this program.
