Religion briefs

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Astronomer to speak at Harbor Covenant Church

Harbor Covenant Church will host a lecture by Dr. Hugh Ross on the Reasons to Believe organization from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at 5601 Gustafson Drive NW in Gig Harbor.

Ross has authored 10 books, including “Creation as Science” and “Why the Universe is the Way It Is.” The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Don Olson at 253-265-8586, e-mail olson@globalfia.com or visit www.harborcovenant.org.

Peninsula Lutheran Church to host free movie night

Peninsula Lutheran Church will host a movie night for the community with a showing of “Monsters vs. Aliens” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at 6509 38th Ave. NW.

Admission is free. Popcorn and candy will be provided. Children younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information or for a 2009-10 season schedule, visit www.plcplace.com.

Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to host potluck

The Gig Harbor/South Kitsap neighborhood support groups will meet at 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Burley Community Clubhouse, 14853 Burley Ave. SE, for a mini-service and potluck.

Those with all beliefs are invited. For more information, call 253-857-5171.

Harbor Covenant Church to host support group

Harbor Covenant Church will host a grief and loss support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at 5601 Gustafson Drive NW in Gig Harbor.

The monthly open, drop-in support group, led by Barbara Plank, aims to provide a safe place to receive comfort and hope.

For more information or to register, call Sammi McCubbins, director of pastoral care, at 253-851-8450, e-mail smccubbins@harborcovenant.org or visit www.harborcovenant.org.

Selah Center to offer spiritual information group

Selah Center will offer “Companions in Christ, Embracing the Journey” from noon to 1:30 p.m. each Tuesday through Nov. 3 at 3410 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor.

Published by the Upper Room Ministries, “Companions in Christ” is a unique, spiritual formation small group that aims to provide ways and paths for individuals to grow closer to God.

For more information, call 253-576-1661 or visit www.selahcenter.org.

Chapel Hill Church to host Wednesday Night Life

Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church will host Wednesday Night Life from 5 to 8:15 p.m. at 7700 Skansie Ave. in Gig Harbor.

Programs for children, childcare for little ones, youth group for middle school students and confirmation class for high school students run at the same time.

Online registration is available. For more information, call Patti Weaver at 253-851-7779, e-mail pweaver@chapelhillpc.org or visit www.chapelhillpc.org.