RELIGION NOTES

The Land of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 26 at Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson. A freewill offering will be taken. The choir also will perform at the 9 a.m. service on June 27 (454-8484).

EVENTS

The Nevada chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians will present the inaugural Odessa M. Merrill Memorial Scholarship Recital and Luncheon at noon today at Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. The event will feature Claudia Merrill performing arias and spiritual music, and keynote speaker Leary B. Adams Jr. Tickets are $25 (914-9475).

On Sunday, Green Valley Presbyterian Church will have a dedication of its new Christian Education building at 11:30 a.m. at 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson. The community is invited to attend (454-8484).

The Relics of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina will be at several Roman Catholic parishes throughout the valley through June 26. Today, Bishop Joseph A. Pepe will celebrate Mass at 7:30 p.m. at Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer, 55 E. Reno Ave. (891-8600). The Mass will be preceded by the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 6 p.m., with rosary and prayer at 6:30 p.m., and a film on St. Pio at 7 p.m. (891-8600). Local parishes scheduled to have events include: Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 4490 Mountain Vista St., Sunday (458-2211); St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 204 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, Monday (565-8406); St. Bridget Roman Catholic Church, 220 N. 14th St., Tuesday and June 26 (384-3382); St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Roman Catholic Church, 7260 W. Sahara Ave., Thursday (363-1902); and La Virgen de Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church, 401 Canyon Crest Blvd., Mesquite, Friday (346-7065). For additional information, call 985-3144.

The Las Vegas Crafters Guild will have a Craft Boutique featuring handmade artisan jewelry, custom clothing, home decor, paper crafts, a bake sale, a used book sale and other items, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Saturday at Lakes Lutheran Church, 8200 W. Sahara Ave.

MEETINGS

The Secular Franciscans of St. Margaret of Cortona fraternity meets at 12:30 p.m. the fourth Sunday of the month at Pace E Bene offices, 1420 W. Bartlett Ave. (453-2417).

classes

The Men’s Ministry of Victory Black Mountain Church, 700 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, will host a Men’s Day Conference with the Rev. Robert E. Fowler today and Sunday. The theme of the conference will be “When Men are Men.” The guest speaker will be the Rev. Jack Crane from True Vine Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. today with the conference starting at 9 a.m. A Life Development class will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by services at 11:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. (564-2840).

The women of Unity Baptist Church will have their annual retreat rally at 11 a.m. June 26 at the church, 545 Marion Drive (459-4463).

Singles groups

The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, Temple Sinai and Congregation Ner Tamid offer a variety of programs for Jewish singles of all ages in Las Vegas and Henderson. For details, call the Jewish Community Center at 794-0090, Temple Sinai at 254-5110 or Congregation Ner Tamid at 733-6292.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church sponsors singles groups for professionals 25 to 45 years old and a singles group for people 45 and older (228-8311, ext. 7333 or 7334).

Single Adults Learning Together, or SALT Ministries of CornerStone Christian Fellowship, meets at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 5825 W. Eldora Ave. (871-5050).

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