Guests take wafers as they learn the significance of food to Passover at a "Road to Resurrection" event held at Red Bank Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Red Bank, Tenn. The Easter event took visitors through live scenes where actors explained the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.A roundup of Holy Week events in area places of worship.
- Celebration Church, 6425 Lee Highway. Sunday: Free Easter baskets, filled with candy and toys, for children 1-16 following praise service at 10 a.m. Must register at 423-296-8215 or info@iccmworldwide.org to ensure sufficient quantities.
- Church of God of the Union Assembly continues Easter in the Park events at Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Today: Community egg hunt at 1 p.m., followed by music by Jason Crabb and messages by Kaylon Hughes and Marc Prichett. Sunday: Sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. with music by Adam Crabb and message by Kaylon Hughes.
- Collegedale Community Church, 9305 Four Corners Place. Today: Best-selling recording artist Michael Card presents "A Violent Grace" Easter concert at 7 p.m. $5. 423-396-5464.
- East Ridge United Methodist, 1601 Prater Road. Sunday: Sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. and sanctuary worship at 10:45 a.m.
- Faith Community Wesleyan, 7725 Shallowford Road. Today: Community egg hunt at 2 p.m.
- Fairview United Methodist, 3901 Hamill Road, Hixson. Sunday: Easter service at 11 a.m. 423-842-4886.
- First Cumberland Presbyterian, 1505 N. Moore Road. Sunday: Sunrise service at 7 a.m.; pancake breakfast at 7:45 a.m.; adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; egg hunt at 10 a.m.; Easter worship at 11 a.m. 423-698-2556.
- GraceWorks Church, 6445 Lee Highway. Sunday: "He's Alive" celebration featuring church choir and former Miss Tennessee Desiree Daniels at 10:30 a.m.
- Hickory Valley Baptist, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. Sunday: Sunrise service at 7:15 a.m.; breakfast at 8 a.m.; Easter celebration at 10:45 a.m. 423-892-1916.
- Hixson United Methodist sponsors Easter Eggstravaganza at Hixson Youth Athletic Association ballfields, 5410 School Drive, 2-4 p.m. today, with crafts, face painting, inflatables and 10,000 eggs for toddlers through fifth-graders. 423-877-1246.
- Lyerly United Methodist, 105 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, Ga. Sunday: Sunrise service at 7 a.m., with light breakfast buffet following. 706-409-0329.
- Middle Valley Church of God, 1703 Thrasher Pike, Hixson. Sunday: Choir presents "Champion of Love" at 10:30 a.m. 423-843-1539.
- Ooltewah United Methodist, 6131 Relocation Way. Today: Egg hunt with prize-filled golden egg at 12:30 p.m. 423-238-9216.
- St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal, 7555 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, Ooltewah. Today: Holy Saturday service at noon. Sunday: Great Easter Vigil at 6:30 a.m., with breakfast following, and Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. with Easter egg hunt following. 423-238-7708, www.sfaec.org.
- St. Timothy's Episcopal, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain. Today: Easter Vigil with incense at 8 p.m. Sunday: Festival Eucharist at 8 a.m., Easter brunch at 9 a.m., Easter egg hunt at 9:45 a.m. and Festival Eucharist with incense at 10:30 a.m. 423-886-2281.
- Simpson United Methodist, 601 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Today: Community Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. Sunday: Sunrise service and breakfast among Holston Georgia Parish churches at 7 a.m.
- Spring Creek Road Baptist, 1312 Spring Creek Road. Sunday: Easter service at 10:50 am.; no evening service.
- Stuart Heights Baptist Church presents Easter at Coolidge events Sunday. Egg hunt for 100,000 eggs at 9 a.m., with free face-painting, storytelling and puppet shows for kids, free coffee and doughnuts for parents. Followed by service at 10 a.m. with praise music by Worship Choir and Orchestra and message by Gary Jared, senior pastor. 423-877-2643.
- Tyner United Methodist, 6805 Standifer Gap Road. Today: Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. Sunday: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and combined worship service at 10:45 a.m. 423-892-0444, www.tynerumc.com.
- Union Fork Baptist, 350 Lee Pike, Soddy-Daisy. Today: Community Easter egg hunt for ages 2-12, with 3,000-plus eggs and lunch provided, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 423-332-4883.
- Union Gospel Mission will serve a traditional Easter dinner (ham and fixings) from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in Miller Park, 910 Market St. Free to community at large but specifically geared to homeless and less fortunate. Volunteers welcome to serve the meal and to provide food, especially potato salad. http://theuniongospelmission.org.