FUNDRAISERS
‘ Rummage sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday in front of the CERT Garage at First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road. Furniture, household items, appliances, linens, electronics, yard tools, handbags, clothing and shoes are included. Proceeds support missions and other outreach efforts. 706-866-0232.
‘ Fall Festival: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 3 at New Haven Baptist Church, 1058 Graysville Road. Day includes breakfast and lunch, corn hole tournament, yard sale in the gym, craft vendors, face painting, moon balloons and a Bible Express train ride for kids. All profits support projects for youth. Contact: Leah Pitts, 423-255-5994.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
‘ The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence: 7620 Shallowford Road. Community trick-or-treating and costume contest, 2-3 p.m. today. 423-551-4190.
‘ Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church: 6314 East Brainerd Road. Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. today presented by the church, Cub Scout Pack 3037 and Boy Scout Troop 137. 423-987-6621.
‘ Abba’s House: 5208 Hixson Pike. Trunk or Treat with inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, food trucks and fireworks finale, 6-8:30 p.m. today. 423-877-6462.
‘ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church: 822 Belvoir Road. Trunk or Treat, 7-8:30 p.m. today.
‘ Anglican Church of the Redeemer: 104 McBrien Road. Trunk or Treat, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday. www.redeemerchattanooga.org.
‘ Signal Crest United Methodist Church: 1005 Ridgeway Ave., Signal Mountain. Fourth annual Fall Festival, 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, includes games, hayrides, music, chili cook-off and Trunk or Treat. 423-886-2330.
‘ Hickory Valley Baptist Church: 2320 Hickory Valley Road. Trunk or Treat, 6-7 p.m. Sunday. 423-892-1916.
‘ Mountain City Club: 729 Chestnut St.. Trunk or Treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Free but one canned-food donation requested for Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Through Oct. 29 (or until 50 spots are filled), businesses and organizations may donate 10 nonperishables to become a “trunk.” cjknighten@mountaincityclub.org.
‘ Tyner-East Brainerd Recreation Center: 6900 Ty-Hi Drive. Community children’s party sponsored by Silverdale Baptist Church with candy, inflatables, games and free food, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. www.silverdalebc.com.
‘ Grace United Methodist Church: 9833 Hixson Pike, Soddy-Daisy. Trunk or Treat, plus an inflatable, hot chocolate and apple cider, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
‘ Middle Cross Baptist Church: 4009 Norcross Road, Hixson. Trunk or Treat, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Free chili and soup, chips and drinks while supplies last. www.middlecrossbaptistchurch.com.
‘ Keith Baptist Church: 1573 Keith Road, Ringgold, Ga. Trunk or Treat, 7-8 p.m. Wednesday. 706-450-0963.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
‘ Pause: A Prayer Retreat for Moms: Designed to give busy moms an opportunity for spiritual rest and renewal through guided and individual times of prayer, 8:30 a.m.-noon today at Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd., Suite 200, Red Bank. $15; includes breakfast. Limited child-care space: $5-$10. To register, visit www.chatthop.org/events-calendar.
‘ Paths to Peace: The Center for Mindful Living hosts this family event, seeking unity in the quest for peace and mindfulness of our common humanity, noon-3 p.m. today at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. Activities include an introduction to mindfulness practices, labyrinth walks, yoga, qigong, art and dance, concluding with a free slice of pie donated by area churches and faith-based institutions. 423-486-1279.
‘ Evangelism conference: Invite – Welcome – Connect, a national program designed to help churches implement gospel-based ministries to genuinely welcome and connect with new members, continues at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Creator Mary Palmer will lead the workshops, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. A parish registration for up to five people is $350, and individuals may register for $75 (includes receptions and meals); today only (with breakfast and lunch) is $50.
‘ Homecoming: New Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 1616 Washington St., celebrates its 126th anniversary with homecoming services Sunday. “Let Us All Go Back” is the theme, and members will dress in old-fashioned attire. Ronnie Jones, associate minister at Abba’s House, will speak at 11 a.m., with dinner following. Pastor Charles Moore and the congregation of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church will be guests at 3 p.m.
‘ Church anniversary: Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 1115 N. Moore Road, will celebrate its 112th anniversary in services at 10:45 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Fred Houser as guest speaker. 423-510-9684.
‘ Landmark sculpture: The community is invited to watch Tom Swearingen, a woodcarver and sculptor based in Cohutta, Georgia, erect a new 28-foot-tall sculpture of Jesus on the cross between 9 and 10 a.m. Monday on the front lawn of St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church, 7547 East Brainerd Road. This will replace the original crucifix Swearingen and fellow National Wood Carvers Association member Rod Patton constructed in 1987-88. 423-892-9131.
‘ A Night To Honor Israel: Christians United for Israel, the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States, will join with tri-state area churches to show solidarity between Jewish people and Christians in their support of Israel at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold, Georgia. Keynote speaker is Erick Stakelbeck, director of CUFI’s Watchman Program and host of “The Watchman” on TBS. Musical group Adams Voice will perform. Free admission and free reception to follow the program. Information: 423-645-1552, mrbean1@catt.com.
‘ Pop-Up Church: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church on Signal Mountain will host its second Pop-Up Church, an experiment of its Living Local: Joining God guiding team, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 3 on the Ascension Living Alexian Village lawn, 437 Alexian Way. Participants are invited to bring a side dish to share; Alexian will provide chicken.
‘ Church anniversary: New Salem Baptist Church, 9806 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, celebrates 85 years of ministry at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 4 with Dr. Dennis Culbreth as special guest. Lunch will follow in the Unity Building. www.newsalembaptist.net.
‘ Shelter open house: St. Matthew’s Men’s Shelter at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St., will celebrate 25 years of providing shelter for homeless men with an open house 1-3 p.m. Nov. 4. The church’s Chapel Art Gallery will debut its winter show the same hours. A portion of proceeds from the gallery support the shelter. office@secondpreschattanooga.org.
‘ 2 Peter study: Precept Ministries International, 7324 Noah Reid Road, hosts a six-day 2 Peter fall study program, themed “How To Be Kept From Falling” and focused on being wary of false teachers, starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 5. Registration fee is $180, with a minimum $75 deposit required to register. Meal and housing options also are available. 1-800-763-8280, www.precept.org.
‘ Community Clothes Closet: Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays at 1015 Laura St. across from Dodson Avenue Health Center. Free clothes and small household goods available; donations appreciated. Contact: R. Ludy at 423-933-6314.
‘ Kidz on the Rock: Groups for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade meet at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays as well as 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at White Oak Baptist Church, 301 Memorial Drive in Red Bank.
‘ Awana Clubs: Groups for children age 3 through sixth grade meet 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
‘ Exercise class: Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave., offers an exercise class focusing on strength, energy and balance 10:30-11:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Open to all ages and skill levels. $5 per class. 423-266-1766.
‘ Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program for anyone struggling with addictive issues, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges, meets each Thursday at Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., worship at 6:15 p.m., open share groups at 7:30 p.m. Child care provided. 423-238-9216, oumclive.org/recovery.
‘ Brainerd Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christ-centered recovery ministry that focuses on healing hurts, habits and addictions, meets every Thursday at Brainerd Baptist Church’s East Ridge campus, 1203 Blocker Lane. Dinner at 5:45 p.m., large group at 6:45 and small/open share groups following. Child care provided. 423-313-8888, brainerdbaptist.org/celebrate-recovery.
‘ Grief support: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church, 1733 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Presented by PruittHealth Hospice. Free. For more information, call 706-602-9546.
‘ Not Alone, a support group for family and friends of a loved one who is incarcerated, meets at 11 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at LaFayette Presbyterian Church, 107 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga. Refreshments and child care are provided.
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