MUSIC
Library concert: First Baptist Church of LaFayette, Ga., 201 N. Main St., celebrates the 70th anniversary of its library with a concert by The BondServants at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. A love offering will be taken. Refreshments will be served after the concert, and the library will be open for tours. 706-764-7334.
Hymn Sing: Lee University will host “Songs That Touch Our Hearts,” featuring congregational-style singing from the red back hymnal (provided), at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel. A reception will follow. Admission is free, but tickets are required due to limited seating. Call 423-614-8320. Watch live at https://livestream.com/leeu.
FUNDRAISERS
Fall Festival: Chili cook-off, hot dogs, s’mores, vendors, gift basket silent auction, face painting, petting zoo, cake walk, outdoor games, 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Belvoir Christian Academy, 800 Belvoir Ave. Free food and admission. Proceeds benefit the school. 423-622-3755.
Fall Festival: Ashland Terrace Christian Church, 915 Ashland Terrace, sponsors celebration with free inflatables, petting zoo and food, 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds from items purchased at the Country Store will go to the Cambodian mission student scholarship fund.
Fall Festival: Soddy United Methodist Church, 255 Depot St., Soddy-Daisy, will host a Fall Festival 6-8 p.m. Wednesday with pizza, games and goodie bags for those attending.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Northside Presbyterian, 923 Mississippi Ave. Trunk or Treat, plus hot dogs, chili cook-off and music by DJ ScubaSteve, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday. Well-behaved, leashed pets also welcome. 423-266-1766.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, 7620 Shallowford Road. Community trick-or-treating and costume contest, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 27. 423-551-4190.
Wesley Memorial United Methodist, 6314 East Brainerd Road. Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 27, presented by church, Cub Scout Pack 3037 and Boy Scout Troop 137. 423-987-6621.
St. Luke United Methodist, 3210 Social Circle. Trunk or Treat, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 27. www.stlukechatt.org.
Good Shepherd Lutheran, 822 Belvoir Road. Trunk or Treat, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 27.
Anglican Church of the Redeemer, 104 McBrien Road. Trunk or Treat, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 28. www.redeemerchattanooga.org.
Hickory Valley Baptist, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. Trunk or Treat, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 28. 423-892-1916.
Mountain City Club, 729 Chestnut St. Trunk or Treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Free, but one canned-food donation is 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.
Middle Cross Baptist Church: 4009 Norcross Road, Hixson. Trunk or Treat, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. 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. Oct. 31. 706-450-0963.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
Book signing: Author David M. Harrison signs copies of “Bill of Rights for the Hard of Hearing,” offering solutions to overcome the lack of hearing accessibility in the church and public venues, 1-3 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall of Oakwood Baptist Church, 4501 Bonny Oaks Drive. Event is hearing accessible with an FM listening system or inductive loop for those with a T-switch in their hearing aid. Contact: 423-313-0304 (talk or text), 423-624-1669, letmypeoplehear@yahoo.com.
Women’s Conference: Precept Ministries International’s Fall Women’s Conference, “Enduring: Experience God’s Lovingkindness,” continues Saturday and Sunday at 7324 Noah Reid Road. Featured guests include Precept Ministries co-founder Kay Arthur, author Jan Silvious, Bible study leader Tommye Hammel and worship leader Babbie Mason. $210-$270. www.precept.org.
Civil discourse public forum: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain, will conclude a discussion series on civil discourse at 6 p.m. Sunday. The final meeting features a panel discussion with local elected leaders and candidates. Registration is not required. 423-886-2281, www.sttimssignal.com.
SCWN networking luncheon: Scenic City Women’s Network’s next networking luncheon will start at noon Thursday, with networking at 11:30 a.m., at Mountain City Club, 729 Chestnut St. Jane Neall of Henegar Counseling Center will speak on “Finding God’s Unfathomable Riches in Relationships.” Cost is $20. RSVP by noon Tuesday at https://scwn.org.
Evangelism conference: A national program designed to help churches implement gospel-based ministries to genuinely welcome and connect with new members is next weekend at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Creator Mary Palmer will lead the workshops, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 28. A parish registration for up to five people is $350, and individuals may register for $75 (includes receptions and meals); Saturday only (with breakfast and lunch) is $50.
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 Oct. 27 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. Oct. 27 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. Information: 423-486-1279.
Church anniversary: Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 1115 N. Moore Road, will celebrate its 112th anniversary in services at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, with the Rev. Fred Houser at guest speaker. 423-510-9684.
Homecoming: New Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 1616 Washington St., celebrates its 126th anniversary with homecoming services Oct. 28. “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.
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. Nov. 1 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.
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