MUSIC
‘ U-Church: Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, welcomes two-time Grammy Award winners For King & Country in its fall U-Church series at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Conn Center. Admission is free; seating is first-come, first-served. Information: 423-614-8347. Child care: jillbarnett@leeuniversity.edu.
FUNDRAISERS
‘ Rummage sale: The Women’s Ministry of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road, will have household items and other merchandise for sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today (enter off the back parking lot). Funds go to various church mission projects.
‘ Bake & Craft Sale: Sale benefiting Golden Agers group is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today in the Activities Building at Cloud Springs Baptist Church, 210 Cloud Springs Road, Fort Oglethorpe. 706-866-0164.
‘ Fish fry: A fish fry benefiting Victor Freeman will start at 10 a.m. today at New Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 139 E. 25th St. Cost is $5 for a sandwich, $8 to add fries and a drink.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
‘ Homecoming: Greens Lake Road Church of Christ, 1209 Greens Lake Road, East Ridge, will celebrate its 59th annual homecoming Sunday, with guest evangelist Michael Hughes of Marion, Arkansas. Services are at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
‘ Rwanda speaker: The Rev. Jerome Bizimana Nkumbuyinka will speak on “Healing the Wounds of Genocide in Rwanda” at 4 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 7301 Shallowford Road. His program will focus on the 1994 conflict between the Hutus and Tutsis that left more than 800,000 people dead. www.newhopechattanooga.org.
‘ Civil discourse public forum: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain, continues its discussion forum on civil discourse at 6 p.m. Sunday with “Sharing Stories and Ideas.” Still to come: panel discussion with local religious leaders, Oct. 14; panel discussion with local elected leaders and candidates, Oct. 21. Registration is not required. 423-886-2281, www.sttimssignal.com.
‘ 2nd Wednesdays at Second: Members and guests gather 6-7:15 p.m. second Wednesdays (next is Oct. 10) at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St., for a community meal and short program. The $6 meal includes drink and dessert. Parking is free after 6 p.m. in the lot off West Seventh St. behind the church. Enter through the back door.
‘ Free pancakes: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 7514 Hixson Pike, will host its final pancake breakfast of the season, 9-11:30 a.m., Oct. 13. The free meal also includes sausage, coffee and juices. Local vendors will be set up at the St. Alban’s Farmers Market.
‘ Rhythms Retreats: “Sabbath – Establishing Rhythms of Work and Rest,” next in a series exploring spiritual practices to nourish the soul and transform your life, is set for 9 a.m.-noon, Oct. 13, at Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd., Suite 200, Red Bank. Register: www.chatthop.org/events-calendar.
‘ Breast cancer awareness: The Health/Nursing Ministry at Olivet Baptist Church, 740 E. M.L. King Blvd., will host a free “Celebrating Breast Cancer Survivors” program at 11 a.m., Oct. 13. Guests include Elizabeth “Liz” Cooper, a breast cancer survivor, and The Surles Sisters, who will provide music. The Memorial mammogram coach will be on site for mammogram screenings (call 423-495-4040 to schedule an appointment). Reservations are requested; call 423-266-8709. Also, for the Sunday worship, Oct. 14, all are invited to wear pink.
‘ Fall revival: New Haven Baptist Church, 1058 Graysville Road, will hold a fall revival Oct. 14-17. Pastor George Ashburn will deliver the message at 6 p.m. that Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Musical guests are The Greesons on Sunday, The Hullender Family on Monday, Rightpath Bluegrass on Tuesday and The Morrison Sisters on Wednesday. Nursery available. Contact: Pastor Robby Jackson, 423-316-3718.
‘ Gospel conference: First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, 554 McCallie Ave., will host “The Gospel in Our Postmodern World” Oct. 14-17. Featured speakers are Dr. Lloyd Kim, coordinator of Mission to the World, and the Rev. Ralph Cunnington, pastor of City Church Manchester (England). Events for all ages include Mission Vision for children and an outdoor Missions Fest with UpTown Big Band and Rib & Loin barbecue. 423-267-1206.
‘ Memorial service: A candlelight memorial service for families who have experienced the loss of an infant during pregnancy or after birth is scheduled 6:15 p.m. Oct. 15 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, 4300 Locksley Lane. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. A balloon release and reception will follow. The perinatal program at Hospice of Chattanooga offers free bereavement counseling for families who have experienced such a loss; call 423-892-4289. To inquire about the Moments To Share Infant Loss Support Group, call 423-778-5149.
‘ Parenting class: International Children’s Care will partner with Chattanooga First Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7450 Standifer Gap Road for a six-week Parenting the Love and Logic Way course designed for parents, teachers, youth workers and others wanting to learn tried-and-true parenting skills. Meetings will be 6:30-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 13, 27, with supper served at 6 p.m. Children are welcome. Cost is $30 per family for one workbook, payable by cash or check at the first class. Previous year’s participants may attend for free with previous year’s workbook. Or attend any one night for free. Register at www.highesteducation.org or 423-893-5105.
‘ Rest: A Retreat for Pastors: A free program designed to give give space and time for pastors’ hearts to be renewed through guided and individual prayer is 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd., Suite 200, Red Bank. Email adam@chatthop.org.
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