Chanukah
Brainerd Baptist Church BX, 4011 Austin Road; 6-8 p.m. Thursday; Chanukah/Christmas celebration by Messianic Ministry to Israel features witness by Shirley Messenger, photographs, stories, blowing of shofar, potluck dinner, songs, lighting of the menorah and more; free but reservations requested; 855-4818, 240-6317 or http://www.mmisrael.org.
Movie
Oakwood Baptist Church, 115 Oakwood St., Chickamauga, Ga.; 7 p.m. Friday, 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 4-5; premiere of Oakwood Media’s fourth movie, “Million Bunches,” which tells story of a family facing adversity but reminds viewers that love never ends; 2009 film, “Side Order,” offered 3 p.m. Dec. 4-5; www.millionbunches.com.
Music
46th Street Church of God, 1512 Workman Road; 7 p.m. today; New Day Gospel and Phil Osborn featured guests for gospel singing; free; 509-3603.
First-Centenary United Methodist Church, 419 McCallie Ave.; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday; monthly MacDowell Music Club program features music by Brahms, Mendelssohn, Poulenc, and Young, plus songs of the season; free; 265-3094 or e-mail VFM3181@aol.com.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 848 Ashland Terrace; 7 p.m. Thursday; Counterpoint Cuisine dinner concert features music by Tim Hinck, food by Kim Arrington and wine by Chris Cheshul; $22 (advance); 877-2428.
Retreats
Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center, 916 Convent Road N.E., Cullman, Ala.; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. CST Wednesday (with 40-hour option available); Advent Day of Reflection led by Sister Kathleen Gallas offers reflective presentations, discussion, prayer, silence and Holy Eucharist with the monastic community; $30 ($130 for 40 hours), includes meals; 256-734-8302 or e-mail retreats@shmon.org.
Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center, 916 Convent Road N.E., Cullman, Ala.; Friday-Dec. 5; “Greeting Christ: A Christmas Card Making Retreat,” led by Sisters Therese Haydel and Diane Haydel; $190 (shared room) or $210 (private room), including meals; 256-734-8302 or e-mail retreats@shmon.org.
Seniors event
East Ridge Baptist Church, 4201 Ringgold Road; 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9; Hamilton County Baptist Association senior adult holiday meal features program by Graysville Elementary School chorus; $6 (reservations deadline Thursday); 267-3794.
Women’s event
Warren Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 503 N. Market St.; 10:30 a.m. Friday; Church Women United Christmas program; offering benefits UNICEF and participants asked to bring bread loaves for Chattanooga Community Kitchen and toiletries for Friendship Haven.