MUSIC
‘ Rachmaninoff’s ‘All Night Vigil’: Chattanooga Bach Choir presents this choral work for mixed choir portraying the mystery of the creation, the incarnation of Christ and the salvation of the resurrection at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, 215 E. Eighth St. Tickets are $25. www.chattanoogabachchoir.org.
‘ Jazz Vespers: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., will host a Jazz Vespers service for the 13th year at 5 p.m. Sunday. Performing will be Kathy Tugman and the David Walters Trio along with Philip Newton and Gigi Walters. The service is structured around the lighting of a vesper candle in the bleak midwinter. Short liturgical readings and recitations of poetry will be interspersed with the music. A freewill offering will be received.
‘ Elevation Worship: This Tuesday concert at the Tivoli Theatre by the worship ministry of Elevation Church, a multi-site church led by Pastor Steven Furtick in Charlotte, North Carolina, has sold out. www.tivolichattanooga.com.
‘ Music at St. Paul’s: Classical guitarist/composer David Leisner will perform works by Mertz, Leisner, de Falla and Villa-Lobos at 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Tickets are $10-$40. They may be purchased in advance at www.stpaulschatt.org/concert-season or at the door on the night of the concert.
‘ Faith, Family & Friends: Poet Voices, The Greesons and The Hullender Family will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at Ringgold High School’s Robin L. Christian Performing Arts Theater, 29 Tiger Trail, Ringgold, Georgia. A love offering will be received. Information: jeffhullender@hotmail.com.
‘ Jfest tickets: General-admission wristbands go on sale Feb. 7 for the contemporary Christian music festival, set for May 18 at a new location, the Tennessee Riverpark. Co-headliners Lecrae and Matthew West will be joined by Riley Clemons, The Young Escape, Ryan Stevenson, Building 429 and Tauren Wells. www.jfest.com.
‘ Let’s Sing From Memory: Free social gatherings 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, are 1-2:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Free. For more information: 423-266-1766, http://northsidepresbyterian.org.
FUNDRAISERS
‘ Chapel Art Gallery: “You Gotta Have Hart” is the February exhibit in the gallery space at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. Works are by the Hart Gallery’s homeless and other nontraditional artists. The opening reception is 6-8 p.m. Friday. The Chapel Art Gallery will be open 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday in February, other times by appointment (call Sandy Smith at 423-991-8856).
‘ Cold-weather shelter: The Salvation Army is seeking assistance with overnight shelters for the homeless when temperatures dip below freezing. Operating cost is about $300 per night, which is not included in the agency’s budget. Donations of coats, blankets and money are accepted at 822 McCallie Ave. Monetary donations also may be made online at www.csarmy.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Volunteers who can help staff the shelter should email Lauren.Russek@uss.salvationarmy.org or call 423-505-9747.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
‘ Rise Against Hunger: A meal packaging event for Rise Against Hunger is scheduled Saturday at Fairview United Methodist Church, 3901 Hamill Road in Hixson. Volunteers may drop in anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. to help package 10,152 meals for the international relief organization. Information: www.fairviewumchixson.com.
‘ Holocaust film screening: “Who Will Write Our History,” a documentary about a clandestine group who, despite the risks, recorded history from within the Warsaw Ghetto to defy the lies of Nazi propaganda, will be shown at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace, on Sunday as part of a global screening event coinciding with International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The film is appropriate for middle-school-age children through adults. The screening begins at 3 p.m., and will be followed by a Facebook-streamed panel discussion. The $8 admission includes popcorn and drink. There also will be a special screening for middle and high school students at 10 a.m. on Monday. 423-493-0270, www.jewishchattanooga.com.
‘ Family Movie Night: First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road, will show “Incredibles 2” at 5 p.m. Sunday in the church gym. Tickets are $5 (maximum charge $15 per family). Popcorn and soft drinks are $1 each.
‘ Divorce support: A new DivorceCare support group is scheduled to start Tuesday at Hope Fellowship Evangelical Presbyterian Church, corner of Twin Cedars Road and Highway 27 in Chickamauga, Georgia. The group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays for 13 weeks. DivorceCare is a network of 15,000-plus churches worldwide equipped to offer such support. The nondenominational program offers practical information and biblical teaching on how to recover from divorce or separation. Sessions deal with common concerns such as anger, depression, loneliness, financial survival and moving on. Programs include a video seminar followed by a group discussion. Cost is $15 for the workbook, but scholarships are available. Each session stands alone, so participants can pick up any sessions they miss during the next 13-week cycle. For more information, go to www.divorcecare.org. Or call 423-364-8983 or 706-996-4802.
‘ Black History Celebration: Church Women United will present “Reaching Out and Including All,” recalling the long journey of the civil-rights movement and celebrating the achievements of the black community, on Friday at Renaissance Presbyterian Church, 1211 Boynton Drive. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the program at 10:30 a.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Ronald Harris of Second Baptist Church. Lafonde McGee and the Rev. Dale Troupe will provide special music.
‘ Addictions workshop: A free workshop on “Living 100 Percent: Let’s Talk About Youth Addictions and the Opioid Crisis” is scheduled 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 6 at New United Church, 2629 Tunnel Blvd. The event is hosted by the church’s Health & Wellness Ministry through a community partnership with CHI Memorial, Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department and the Sound Living Foundation. Refreshments will be served. Information: 423-629-2875.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ ESL classes: Free training in English as a Second Language is offered at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Oakwood Baptist Church, 4501 Bonny Oaks Drive. 423-892-6414.
‘ 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.
‘ Free food pantry: St. Thaddaeus’ Episcopal Church, 4300 Locksley Lane (off Murray Hills Drive in the Highway 58 area), has begun a free food pantry, open 2-4 p.m. every Saturday. Those in need should bring their voucher from the Chattanooga Area Food Bank to receive a bag of food. 423-892-2377.
‘ 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.
‘ Habitat homeowners: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area, a faith-based nonprofit that builds homes for those in need, is accepting applications from families and individuals interested in becoming Habitat homeowners. To obtain a prequalifying questionnaire, visit www.habichatt.org. or call 423-756-0507.
‘ It’s Not My Fault Project: SNAP of Tennessee (the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) has launched a new initiative to raise awareness of clergy sexual abuse by having victims tell their stories at HopeChronicles.org. Anonymity is guaranteed unless the victim requests otherwise. The website RemembertheSurvivors.com also has information on the abuse crisis in Tennessee.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
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