Father William C. Bush, pastor at St. Luke Catholic Church, invites all those who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith to a series of classes that begin Monday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. These classes provide information about what the church teaches and offers those who attend the opportunity to ask questions about the faith. For more information or to register, call the parish office at 859-885-4892 or e-mail nicholasville@catholicweb.com.
Ministerial association to meet Aug. 14
The Jessamine County Ministerial Association (JCMA) will meet Tuesday, Aug. 14, at noon at Wilmore Free Methodist Church, located at 1200 Lexington Road, Wilmore.
Jessamine County pastors, ministers and chaplains are invited to attend this meeting. Reservations are not required but are appreciated.
RSVP to Dwight Winter at 858-3521 or dwinter@jessaminechurches.org or Jeff Mandrell at 885-4311 or jmandrell@jessaminechurches.org.
Nicholasville UMC to host Community Harvest Festival
Nicholasville United Methodist will host its Community Harvest Festival during the Jessamine Jamboree on Sept. 7-9. The church is located at 303 W. Maple St., Nicholasville.
The event schedule is as follows:
• Friday, Sept. 7: Yard and bake sales. Funds will go toward local women and children in need. Free parking and bottled water.
• Saturday, Sept. 8: Yard and bake sales continue. Activities include a dunk tank with key community leaders who will be announced at a later date. All money raised will go toward Jessamine County charities. Also a free bounce house, games and fun for kids of all ages. The Jessamine County Health Department will offer flu shots for $25 (free with Medicare/Medicaid card). The weekly Manna Meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 9: Enjoy worship at NUMC at one of the three services offered. Service times are 8:15 a.m. (traditional), 9:30 a.m. (contemporary) and 11 a.m. (traditional).
Nicholasville UMC offers food ministry
A free meal is provided by Manna Ministries each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meal is a restaurant-quality meal served at 303 W. Maple St. in the community center of Nicholasville United Methodist Church. The meal is open to the public for anyone in need. Takeout meals are available after 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are always welcome and can contact the office at 859-885-4481.
Saint Athanasius offers bread ministry
Saint Athanasius Orthodox Church, located at 926 S. Main St., offers free bread to families and individuals in need in the Nicholasville area. Saint Athanasius distributes this bread, supplied by Panera Bread, every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. on the porch of the South Main Street location.
