Religion Briefings, October 7 – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church

The church, at the Shoppes at Exit 24, 205 Fern Valley Road, Suite Z, Phoenix, will hold a Vespers Service followed by Adult Education/Catechism, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 12. The liturgical service will be at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 9 and at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 13. Call 541-690-8822 or visit gabriel.church.

Ascension Lutheran Church

The church, at 675 Black Oak Drive, Medford, will hold in-person worship at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. Sunday school starts at 10:40 a.m. A live stream of the service is available on the church’s website. For more information or to access the live stream, go to ascensionlutheran.com or call 541-773-3594.

Ashland Zen Center

The temple, at 740 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, will offer beginners an introduction to Zen meditation at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12. The introduction will be followed by zen meditation (zazen), loving kindness service, teaching, tea and sweets. Compulsory vaccination. Masks available at the front door. Wear loose, comfortable clothing for meditation. Register at ashlandzencenter.org, call 541-552-1175 or email [email protected].

Central Point First Presbyterian Church

The church, at 456 W. Pine St., Central Point, will hold a service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. Call 541-664-1828.

First Medford Presbyterian Church

The church, at 85 S. Holly St., will offer a contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. and a traditional service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. Recorded video services are available at firstpreschurchmedford.com. The church offers free packed lunches for the hungry from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. Call 541-779-1711 or visit firstpreschurchmedford.com.

Grace Lutheran Church

The church, at 660 Frances Lane, Ashland, will hold Sunday school at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 9, followed by a worship service with communion at 10 a.m. A live stream of the service is available. The Women’s Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11. Call 541-482-1661 or visit gracelutheranashland.org for more information or to access the live stream.

Medford United Congregational Church of Christ

The church, at 1801 E. Jackson St., will hold worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, presided over by Reverend Deborah Tyler. Masks are encouraged. The service will also be streamed live on the church’s website and YouTube channel. Call 541-772-8860 or find a link to the live stream at medforducc.org.

Medford’s First Christian Church

The church, at 1900 Crater Lake Ave., will hold worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. The service will also be streamed live on the church’s Facebook page. The church hosts a weekly ACCESS food pantry from noon to 2 p.m. on Mondays and a free community dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Call 541-772-8030 or visit mfccor.org.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

The church, at 56 Williams Lane, Shady Cove, will offer confession at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 9 and mass at 10 a.m. Call 541-779-4661.

Rogue Valley Universalist Unitary Fellowship

The fellowship, at 87 Fourth St., Ashland, will hold a service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. The Covenant Committee will lead a service on the power and promise of our covenant. Masks are mandatory for in-person services. The service will be streamed live on the church’s website and YouTube channel. See rvuuf.org or call 541-482-4755.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

The church, 517 W. 10th St., Medford, offers Mass at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with the Rosary at 8 a.m. and Divine Mercy after Mass. Weekend mass will be offered on Saturday, October 8, with a vigil at 5 p.m.: 30 p.m. in English and 7 p.m. in Spanish. Masses on Sunday, October 9 are offered at 8:30 a.m. and noon in English, at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Spanish, and at 3:30 p.m. in Latin. Confession is offered from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 541-779-4661 or visit Sacredheartmedford.org.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

The church, at 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford, will hold a worship service with communion at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. The service will also be available on YouTube and Facebook at 10 a.m. Sunday school will be at 10 a.m. The church opens its pantry at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday. Call 541-773-3111 or visit stmarks-medford.org.

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church

The church, at 95 Cleveland St., Shady Cove, will hold indoor worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. Reverend Laura Sheridan-Campbell will officiate. Masks will be available at the door. Call 541-878-2166 or email [email protected].

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

The church, 1020 E. Main St., Medford, will hold a service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. A Bible study class for adults will follow. Audio recordings of sermons are available at stpeterlutheran-medford.org. Dial 541-772-4395.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

The church, at 2000 Oakwood Drive, Medford, will hold an indoor worship service at 9 a.m. and an outdoor service at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. Daycare for children 3 and under, and Sunday School for preschoolers through sixth grade, are available at 10:45 a.m. Online service will be available at 9 a.m. on the church’s Facebook page and at wpcmedford.com. Dial 541-773-8274.

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