Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Saturday, December 4, 1976, page 15 (of 22)
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Minister hopes church will soon have its own building
By DOROTHY STEIN Staff Writer A new United Methodist Church opens its doors this Sunday, Dec. 5, but for the time being, at least, the doors will belong to Winston Park Elementary School, 7900 SW 132nd Ave. The minister assigned to lead the new congregation, the Rev. Rodney F. Johnson, says he hopes it won't be long before a permanent building can be constructed on the four acre site north of Sunset Drive, just east of 127th Avenue. "The people of Winston Park, Kendale Lakes and other subdivisions in this rapidly growing area need a place of worship and a place for the religious training of their children," he says. In the meantime, services will be conducted at the elementary school, and small groups will meet for prayer and study at the parsonage, 7314 SW 127th Ct., which is also the family's home. "We'd also like to get some sharing groups started," says Rev. Johnson, explaining that these are on the order of "rap" sessions, where people can just get together to speak their mind. "Sometimes people think they're the only ones with problems, and it's helpful to See NEW, Page 18 Photo by DOROTHY STEIN Rev. Rodney F. Johnson
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'The Messiah' will be presented at UM Gusman Concert Hall Sunday
It wouldn't be Christmas time without it. "The Messiah" will be presented at the University of Miami Gusman Concert Hall at 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. The public is invited.
Your Commandments
If you were God on Mount Sinai when Moses came up to get the Law, what would your ten commandments be? This topic will be discussed Sunday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Miami, 7701 SW 76th Ave.
Women's Fellowship
The Women's Fellowship Board of the Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd., will meet Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. in the office wing.
Christmas dinner
A Christmas dinner will be held at by the Riviera Presbyterian Church, 5275 Sunset, Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m. All church families are invited to attend.
Elephant sale
A white elephant sale will be held by the Cutler Ridge United Methodist Church, 20740 Old Cutler Road, from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4. If you wish to donate, please bring items to the church or call Betty Hammell, 235-6300.
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