Spiritual news in brief

Here is spiritual news from across Southwest Florida:

Gospel story

Bethel AME Church Lay Organization is sponsoring “The Gospel Story By Colors” at a luncheon at noon today at 2935 64th St. S.W., Naples. Reservations are required. Information: 261-0719

Taize service

Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church will have a Taize-style worship service from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday at 1225 Piper Blvd., Naples. Information: 597-5410

Dinner dance

Moorings Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a dinner dance with a silent auction featuring Cahlua & Cream from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at 791 Harbour Drive, Naples. $50. Information: 649-4978

Welcome back luncheon

Reserve your place for the Women’s Cultural Alliance welcome back luncheon and fashion show by Thursday. The event starts at 11 a.m. Nov. 12 at the Club at the Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd., Naples. $40. Information and reservations: 514-0067

Anniversary celebration

Father Michael Basden celebrated his 10th anniversary as a rector at Trinity-by-the Cove with an Anglican chant, hymns and games at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.

Craft bazaars

* The Ladies of Saint Agnes Church will be having a bazaar and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday at 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. Mrs. Santa will be on hand. Information: 455-4832

* First United Methodist Church will sponsor a Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at 388 First Ave. S., Naples. Lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 5 for $9. The event features pecans, baked goods, candies, a white elephant room, Christmas room and a boutique room. Information: 262-1033

* Naples United Church of Christ will sponsor a Christmas bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 with crafts, a silent auction, linens, food and cookies at 3200 Crayton Road, Naples. Lunch will be available. Information: 597-8315 or 659-5312

* St. Peter the Apostle will sponsor a holiday bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock, Naples. Coffee and donuts will be served in the morning and lunch will start at 11:30 a.m. A Farmer’s Market will be featured along with the sweet shop, arts and crafts, jewelry and religious items.

* Faith Lutheran Church will have a holiday bazaar and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at 4150 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: 287-1101

* Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church will be sponsoring a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at 1225 Piper Blvd., Naples. Handmade teddy bears, artisan crafts, jewelry, baked good, fresh pecans and gently used book will be part of the event. Information; 597-5410

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