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The Pulpit

Compiled by Susan Cleary

Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm.

Jun. 1 Jerusalem Day (Jewish); Jun. 5 Ascension (Orthodox), Jun. 8, 9, 10 Shavuot, first day, second day; Jun. 15 Pentecost (Orthodox)

All Nations Baptist:

•Jun. 8, Sunday, 11 a.m. "Thank God for Israel", honor Israeli army vets and enjoy Israeli music, luncheon, limited transportation provided, 86-76 80th St., Woodhaven; 718.296.2025.

**** All Saints' Church:

•Jun. 14, Saturday. Strawberry fair in Sunnyside, vendors wanted, call 718.784.8031.

•Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps marching band, boys/girls ages 7-17, 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; band information, 718.786.4141; rectory 718.729.8523.

**** Astoria Center of Israel:

•Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services, followed by Kiddush, 27-35 Crescent St.; 718.278.2680.

**** Atonement Lutheran:

•Sunday worship, 10:15 a.m., English; Sunday school, 11 a.m.; Sunday worship, noon, Spanish; call for information free universal pre-K program, 30-61 87th St., Jackson Heights; 718.639.6074.

**** Augustana Evangelical Lutheran:

•Jun. 8, Sunday, 2 p.m. Carol Sudhalter's Jazz Ensemble, $10 admission includes refreshments.

•Mon.-Fri. pre-school, Wednesdays Boy Scout Troop 70, Thursdays Intercessory Prayers, Fridays Baton Twirling, Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Sunday service, 10:30 a.m., 69-05 Ditmars Blvd., East Elmhurst; 718.728.1199.

**** Bayside Jewish Center:

•Tuesday evenings, 7-10 p.m., practice Hebrew letters; study the prayer book, Kabbalah & Zohar, 203-05 32nd Ave.; 718.352.7900.

**** Church in the Gardens:

•May 31, Saturday, 6-10 p.m. Square dance, eats, beverages, beer, wine, all ages welcome, $20 per adult, proceeds benefit church piano fund, Community House, 15 Borage Pl., Forest Hills Gardens.

•Jun. 7-8, Saturday/Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Used book sale, magazines, records, videos, CDs, DVDs, lunch on Saturday, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills; 718.268.6704.

**** Church of the Resurrection:

•Last Saturday each month, noon. Senior lunch program, 86-09 118th St., Kew Gardens; 718.847.2649.

**** Colonial Church of Bayside:

•Fridays, 7 p.m. Recovery support group, 54-02 217th St., church office entrance, Bayside; 917.880.5693.

**** Community United Methodist:

•Tuesday, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Winter/spring registration for 2008 preschool parents' cooperative program, 18 months to 4 years, 75-27 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village; 718.894.2293 or 718.894.8654.

**** Emanuel United Church of Christ:

•Jun. 6, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Grocery auction, $8 includes cake, coffee, 50 chances to win, 93-12 91st Ave., Woodhaven; 718.849.1153.

**** First Reformed:

•Jun. 14, Saturday, 12:30-5 p.m. International cuisine & bazaar, food donation $10/desserts $1 each, 27-26 12th St., LIC; 718.721.4047.

**** Forest Hills Jewish Center:

•Jun. 1, Sunday, 5 p.m. Bubbles & Bids A Cocktail party & Auction, couvert, $20 in advance.

•Jun. 3, Tuesday, 8 p.m. Men's Club Volleyball, $5 pizza & soda.

•Jun. 8, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Men's Club Year-end Breakfast, $15.; 10 a.m.-noon, open house.

•Jun. 14, Saturday, 3 p.m. Adult education, the works of Rachel.

•Jun. 20, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Oneg Shabbat.

•Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m., Israeli folk dancing, $10 n.m.; Thursday Drop-in-Play- Group, Talmud study session, $10 n.m.

•Operation Isaiah food collection & City Harvest food pantry collection, non-perishable food stuffs, Kosher preferred.

•Operation Support Our Troops, individual sized packages of toiletries, new or gently used Beanie babies, CDs, DVDs, electronic & video games, 106-06 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills; 718.263.7000.

**** Free Synagogue of Flushing:

•Jun. 3, 4, 5 Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. "Kiss Me Kate" auditions and callbacks for actors, singers, dancers, stage crew, ages 14+.

•Alt. Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Minicourse "The Holocaust".

•Saturdays, once a month, tot Shabbat program, ages 1 to 5, 41-60 Kissena Blvd.; 718.961.0030.

**** Good Shepherd United Methodist:

•First Sunday of every month, 6 p.m. Word Alive evening service.

•Wednesdays, noon, prayer gatherings; Sunday, 10 a.m., worship, 11:30 a.m., fellowship, 30-44 Crescent St., Astoria; 718.728.5182.

**** Grace Lutheran:

•Jun. 7, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Outdoor/indoor (if raining) flea market, vendors welcome, spaces available, lunch & refreshments., 31-20 21st Ave., Astoria; 718.728.0093.

**** Grace Lutheran:

•Jun. 21, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Strawberries & ice crem, bake sale, raffle, children's activities, collectibles, 14-15 Clintonville St., Whitestone; 718.767.6305.

**** Hillcrest Jewish Center:

•Jun. 1, Sunday. Israel at 60 Concert, buffet dinner, 183-02 Union Tpke., Flushing; 718.380.4145.

**** Reform Temple of Forest Hills:

•Jun. 11, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Complimentary preview of class on Judaism, reservations.

•Wednesday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Duplicate bridge games, lesson and light lunch, 71-11 112th St., Forest Hills; 718.261.2900.

**** St. Clare's:

•Jun. 7, Saturday, 7 p.m. Family bingo extravaganza, $5 adults/$3 children, prizes, school auditorium, 137-35 Brookville Blvd., Rosedale; 718.341.1018.

**** St. Nicholas of Tolentine R.C.:

•To Nov. 29, 30, weekends, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Outdoor flea market, weather permitting, school parking lot at intersection of Union Turnpike & Parsons Boulevard; 718.591.1815.

**** St. Paul the Apostle:

•Jun. 1, Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spring sale, vendors welcome, 98-16 55th Ave., Corona; 718.271.1100.

**** Sisters of Charity Halifax:

•Aug. 4, Monday, 10 a.m. Eighth annual golf outing, registration, brunch, golfing, dinner & awards, $500 per golfer includes links fees, brunch, beverages and dinner, registration/ payment by Jul. 28; Cherry Valley Country Club, Garden City; information 718.424.1813 or Advancement@schalifax.ca.

**** Trinity Lutheran:

•Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Eucharist; third Sunday every month healing service, 31-18 37th St., LIC; 718.278.0036.

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