MUSIC
Let’s Sing From Memory: Free social gathering for those affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, along with their caregivers, to sing old songs and hymns that may reconnect them to old memories, is 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Free. For more information: 423-266-1766, http://northsidepresbyterian.org.
Harvest Celebration: Jeff & Sheri Easter and The Perrys will headline a gospel concert presented by Agrisoma USA to honor farmers 3-10 p.m. Sept. 22 at Northwest Georgia Amphitheatre, 220 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold, Georgia. Others performing are Kolt Barber, The Browders, Mercy Mountain Boys and Rightpath Bluegrass. Concessions will be available. Admission is a suggested $10 donation.
Music series: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 400 Glenwood Drive, presents Ryan Oyer in concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Oyer is working on a “Silver Linings” album for release next year as a fundraiser for his family to adopt a child from Haiti. A love offering will be taken. 423-698-5682, www.pilgrim-church.com.
FUNDRAISERS
Rummage and bake sale: The Women’s Ministry at Falling Water Cumberland Presbyterian, 6534 Old Dayton Pike, Hixson, will hold a rummage sale and bake sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 22 (rain date Sept. 29). The bake sale will include cookies, cakes, pies, sweet loafs and fried pies. Advance orders will be accepted at 423-619-7911. All proceeds go toward community outreach projects.
Fall sale: Fairview United Methodist Church, 2112 McFarland Ave., Rossville, will have its 41st annual fall sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine, Sept. 22. Merchandise includes clothes, toys, household items and Christmas decor. Proceeds benefit local missions, including The Cottage. 423-488-4860, 706-866-4194.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
Homecoming: Temple Baptist Church, 3204 Clio Ave., will celebrate its 79th homecoming on Sunday with Brian Free & Assurance singing at the 10:30 a.m. service. Lunch will follow. There will be no afternoon or evening service. 423-622-1913.
Homecoming: Sale Creek United Methodist Church, 14909 Dayton Pike, will celebrate homecoming Sunday with special music by Lisa Alexander Deifenderfer and Blake Smithey starting at 10:30 a.m. (no Sunday School) and a worship service at 11 a.m., followed by a meal.
Celebration of Hope: Hope Unlimited Ministries, which equips single mothers with spiritual and educational tools to cultivate Christ-centered families, will host this annual event 3-7 p.m. Sunday at Coolidge Park, 200 River St. Pastor Vincent Carr of Cartersville, Georgia, and Faith Ecklund of Nashville will be the musical guests. The day also includes food, testimonies of encouragement from single parents, health booths and activities for kids. Admission is free. Information: Rita Carr, executive director, 432-493-0288.
Plant-Based Cooking School: Battlefield Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, 96 Hillman Lane, Ringgold, Georgia, offers free, plant-based cooking seminars 6-8:30 p.m. on third Tuesdays (next is Sept. 18). Participants will be able to taste food prepared the health ministries staff and share healthful recipes. 706-463-1415, www.battlefieldadventist.org.
Emergency preparedness: Registration deadline is Wednesday for the Whitfield County Emergency Management’s eight-hour management-level course for churches and other faith-based community organizations, to be held Oct. 3 at the EMA facility at 804 Professional Blvd. in Dalton, Georgia. Topics will include the role such organizations play during and after major disasters and the process for developing a local emergency plan. Contact Amy Ramsey at anramsey@whitfieldcountyga.com or 706-980-9728.
Awana Clubs: Groups for children age 3 through sixth grade meet 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 19 at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
Women’s Bible study: “The Shepherd With Me,” a study of Psalm 23 prepared by Jennifer Rothschild, will be held 6:30-7:30 Wednesday nights starting Sept. 19 at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
Theology by the Scoop: In an effort to meet people where they are to answer questions about God, life, death and the Bible, Hope Fellowship Evangelical Presbyterian Church will host a casual gathering for believers and skeptics, led by the pastor, the Rev. Mark Gregory, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Droop Scoops, 120 Gordon St., Chickamauga, Georgia. Each person attending gets a free scoop of ice cream. Gregory says he won’t have easy, pat answers to every question, but hopes to offer understanding “from the life of Jesus.” 423-280-5665.
Classes for women: Chattanooga Bible Institute will offer seven-week classes for women this fall. Cost for each is $40, and materials are included. Call 423-266-4574 to register. Schedule: “Psalm 23: The Shepherd With Me,” focusing on God’s compassionate care, by Jennifer Rothschild, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 20, or noon-2 p.m. Fridays, starting Sept. 21; and “One in a Million,” about learning from Joshua and Caleb how to fully engage in abundant life, by Priscilla Shirer, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays starting Sept. 21.
Free family movies: Bridge Christian Church will presents the final film in its seventh annual family movie series, Movies in the Park at Dark, in Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road, at 7:30 p.m. Friday (canceled in the event of inclement weather). The featured film is a musical inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum’s creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring your own blankets and chairs for seating.
Forward grief support: Forward, an ecumenical group offering mutual support for those who have lost a spouse, no matter how recent or long ago, will begin a new series of small-group meetings Sept. 22. The group will meet 10-11:30 a.m. for seven weeks in the parlor of First-Centenary United Methodist Church, 419 McCallie Ave. There is no charge to attend. Contact: Cindy Ruff, 423-756-2021.
Homecoming: Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 2001 Blackford St., will celebrate its 88th homecoming at 11 a.m. Sept. 23 with a message from the pastor, Charles E. Moore, and special recognition of visiting former members. Dinner will follow.
Divorce support: St. Jude Catholic Church begins the eight-session Journey of Hope Divorce Healing Program on Sept. 23 with meetings held 6:45-8:30 p.m. in the parish library. The program uses the teachings and sacraments of the Catholic Church to transform the loss and tragedy of divorce into wisdom, sensitivity and hope.
Prophecy conference: Dr. Jimmy DeYoung will speak on how to view current events in light of Bible prophecy in services at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sept. 23 and at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24-26 at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
DuBose Lectures: The School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, will welcome Dr. Charles Marsh, professor of religious studies and director of the Project on Lived Theology at the University of Virginia, Sept. 26-27. His will be the first in a series of lectures over the next three years focusing on race reconciliation. Programs are free of charge. His broad theme is “Can I Get a Witness? Explorations in an Amen.” Two lectures are scheduled that Wednesday: “The Aristocrats of Compassion: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Quest for a New Nobility,” 9 a.m.; and “Theological Pranksters and Free-Floating Monastics: The Civil Rights Movement and Religionless Christianity,” 2 p.m. The final lecture is Thursday: “The Return of Splendor in the World: Resistance, Reconciliation and Social Hope, 9 a.m. All take place in Guerry Auditorium on Georgia Avenue, and all times are Central. All programs are free; registration is not required. For the complete schedule, visit http://theology.sewanee.edu/seminary/academics/story/dubose-lectures-alumni-gathering.html.
Marketplace Luncheon: Linda Williams, a Walking Wisely certified professional life coach who specializes in personal, spiritual and relationship coaching for women, will be guest speaker for this month’s Scenic City Women’s Network Marketplace Luncheon, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Mountain City Club, 729 Chestnut St.; networking begins at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $20. Reservations are due by Sept. 25 at www.scwn.org.
150-Year Anniversary: Ooltewah Baptist Church, 5514 Main St., will celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary with a three-day celebration Sept. 28-30. Festivities include a co-ed golf outing that Friday at Waterville Golf Course in Cleveland, Tennessee, a block party Saturday afternoon and a 150th anniversary homecoming service with former pastors, staff and local dignitaries, on Sunday. Lunch will follow. For more information, call 423-238-4831 or visit www.ooltewahbaptist.org.
Civil discourse public forum: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain, will begin a discussion forum on civil discourse (as in how to have conviction for a cause without feeling hatred for someone who disagrees) at 6 p.m. Sept. 30. The opening topic is “Identifying the Issue, Sharing Stories and Searching for Common Ground.” Still to come are “Sharing Stories and Ideas,” Oct. 7; panel discussion with local religious leaders, Oct. 14; panel discussion with local elected leaders and candidates, Oct. 21. Registration is not required. Information: 423-886-2281, www.sttimssignal.com.
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