PERFORMANCES
* Hymn sing: A Red Back Hymnal sing will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Mountain Opry building, 2501 Fairmount Pike, Signal Mountain. Mountain Cove Bluegrass will be featured.
* U-Church: Lee University’s atypical worship series will open with Christian rock and pop artist Tauren Wells at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Conn Center on the Cleveland, Tennessee, campus. U-Church is free and nonticketed. Seating is first-come, first-served. For information: jlane@leeuniversity.edu or 423-614-8347. For child care: jillbarnett@leeuniversity.edu.
FUNDRAISERS
* Breakfast: LifeSpring Community Health, a faith-based pediatric clinic in Chattanooga’s Glenwood community, will host its eighth annual fundraiser breakfast 7:30-9 a.m. Sept. 20 at the clinic, 2507 McCallie Ave. Guests can tour the medical practice, hear music by East Lake Expression Engine students and learn how LifeSpring meets the health and social needs of the community. There is no charge to attend, but RSVPs are encouraged by Tuesday at lifespringcommunityhealth.org/breakfast or 423-444-0938.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
* Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Held 8-10 a.m. Saturday (and other first Saturdays) at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. Includes biblical message by a guest speaker and free home-cooked breakfast. 423-622-2565.
* Stephen Ministry: First Presbyterian Church, 554 McCallie Ave., will host an introductory Stephen Ministry workshop, to train laypeople to provide one-on-one Christian care to hurting people, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Admission fee is $15 per person, $50 per congregation (four or more). To inquire about registration, call 314-428-2600 or visit www.stephenministry.org/workshop.
* Homecoming: Sale Creek United Methodist Church, 14909 Dayton Pike, will celebrate homecoming with musical guest Calvary’s Blend at 11 a.m. Sunday. A covered-dish dinner will follow morning worship.
* Bishop’s blessing: Deacon Homes of Chattanooga will open its new assisted-care apartments at East Ridge Residence, 1417 Mack Smith Road, with a blessing by the Rt. Rev. Brian Cole, bishop of the Episcopal Church of East Tennessee, at 5 p.m. Sunday. “His blessings will ensure that our assisted-care apartments are sanctified by the church,” said the Rev. John Rouser of Deacon Homes, a nonprofit provider of housing, meal supervision and assistance to seniors regardless of their economic level. For more information, email deaconhomeschattanooga@gmail. com or call 423-240-5536.
* Civil discourse St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain, will host a forum on civil discourse in schools at 6 p.m. Sunday. The specific topic grew out of a series of forums in 2018 on the broad topic of civil discourse. Students and educators will offer discussion and take questions from the audience. 423-886-2281.
* Revival: New Haven Baptist Church, 1058 Graysville Road, will hold revival next week. Services start at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Bud Stiltner will preach each evening. Singers are The Greesons on Sunday, The Hullender Family on Monday and The Morrison Sisters on Tuesday and Wednesday. 423-316-3718.
* Hydration volunteers: Modern Hippie, a community-service organization for youth, needs volunteers 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays to distribute water bottles, fresh water and nutrition to those in need as part of its Stay Hydrated campaign. Volunteers will meet at Olivet Baptist Church, 740 E. M.L. King Blvd. Updates will be announced via social media: @modernhippie.us on Instagram and @modernhippieUS on Twitter. For more information, email contact.modernhippie@gmail.com or go to www.modernhippie.us.
* Netwalking: Scenic City Women’s Network will offer Netwalking at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Chickamauga Dam entrance to the Tennessee Riverpark. Meet at 5:45 p.m. at the pavilion nearest the river. For directions, call 423-664-3280.
* Patriot Day: Scenic City Women’s Network will host Pray!, a Patriot Day program commemorating the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at noon Wednesday on the lawn of the Hamilton County Courthouse, 600 Market St. The gathering of city officials and community leaders will pray for the city, state and nation. (In case of rain, meet at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St.) A prayer walk, to walk and pray for the city, businesses and government, will precede the program at 10:30 a.m. Participants will meet on the Seventh Street side of the courthouse. Information: 423-698-6262 or admin@scwn.org, www.scwn.org.
* Church anniversary: Temple Baptist Church, 3204 Clio Ave., will celebrate its 80th anniversary Sept. 13-15. Friday’s speakers are T.D. Burgess and Scott Young at 7 p.m. Saturday features singing by the Temple reunion choir at 6 p.m. Sunday features a message by Ken Herring at 10:30 a.m., with dinner on the grounds following the service, then more singing and preaching by men who have been sent forth from Temple at 1 p.m. Rick Chambers will lead the singing at each service. 423-622-1913.
* Celebration service: Falling Water Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6534 Old Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, will celebrate 135 years since its dedication in 1884 in services at 11 a.m. Sept. 15. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. Anyone with a past or present affiliation with the church is encouraged to attend. Historic data and photos will be included. FWCPC.com, 423-843-3050.
* Celebration of Hope: Hope Unlimited Ministries presents this community event with music, food, health fair booths and testimonies from single parents 3-7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Coolidge Park, 150 River St. Faith Ecklund, a singer, songwriter and motivational speaker from Nashville, will perform, along with Vincent Carr, pastor of North Church in Rockmart, Ga., and Chastin Dobbs. Children’s activities include face painting, puppet shows, arts and crafts. Free admission. Contact: Rita Carr, 423-493-0288.
* Open house: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and School, 848 Ashland Terrace, invites parents of kids ages 3 through fifth grade to learn about the school’s offerings 9-11 a.m. Sept. 17. The school has Chattanooga’s first and only language-immersion program (Spanish) and a classic curriculum (English). 423-870-1794, saintpetersschoolnet.
* WEC banquet: The Women’s Enrichment Center, serving Northwest Georgia, has scheduled its annual banquet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Dalton (Georgia) Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road. Guest speaker is Dr. Anthony Levatino, a former abortionist who has experienced a pro-life conversion. Individual tickets are $50; sponsorships range from $400 to $10,000. wecnorthga.org, info@wecnorthga.org, 706-278-1050.
* One-night revival: Middle Cross Baptist Church, 4009 Norcross Road, will host a one-night revival service at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Guest speaker is Ken Trivette, pastor of Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, and the grandfather of the Hixson church’s associate pastor, Tyler Trivette. 423-877-5742, themiddlecrossbaptistchurch.com.
* Bible study: Scenic City Women’s Network will begin a Bible study, “Discerning the Voice of God” by Priscilla Shirer, on Sept. 19, meeting 12:15-1 p.m. The program is available as a virtual study through Zoom or in a classroom setting at 620 Cherokee Blvd., Suite 113. Class is limited to 10. Register with your name, email and cell number at admin@scwn.org.
* 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 sessions on Sept. 21. 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. If interested, call Cindy Ruff at 423-756-2021.
* Paths to Peace: Free family festival celebrating common traits of love of family, friends, community and country is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 21 at Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St. Includes contemplative activities (tai chi, yoga, qigong, meditation circle, labyrinth walk), art activities (flower and sand mandalas, origami, dance); kids activities (crafts, face painting) and a peace vigil featuring a variety of faith and nonfaith traditions. Concludes with Pies for Peace, free servings provided by area houses of worship. Information: https://centermindfulliving.org.
* Ladies Bible Study: “Discerning the Voice of God,” a seven-week Bible study by Priscilla Shirer, begins Sept. 25 at 6:15 p.m. at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
ONGOING
* 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 each 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, especially of men’s clothing. Contact: R. Ludy at 423-933-6314.
* Free food pantry: Brainerd Baptist Church’s community food pantry is available through the 2-1-1 ministry, part of a nationwide network that connects people in need of assistance with essential community services just by dialing 2-1-1. Food (and diaper) donations may be brought to the welcome desk at Brainerd Crossroads (the BX), 4011 Austin St. See the list of requests at www.brainerdbaptist.org/foodpantry. 423-624-2606.
* Free food pantry: St. Thaddaeus’ Episcopal Church, 4300 Locksley Lane, has a free food pantry, open 2-4 p.m. every Saturday. Those in need are asked to fill out a form stating their income to receive a bag of food. 423-892-2377.
* Grounded Kids Ministries: Middle Cross Baptist Church, 4009 Norcross Road, hosts this ministry for ages 3-12 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday (during the school year). Snacks are served at 6:20 p.m. 423-877-5742, themiddlecrossbaptistchurch.org.
* 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.
* Lesson & Lunch: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, hosts this program every Wednesday. The pastor’s wife, Teresa Lee, leads the lesson at 11 a.m., and lunch follows at noon. 423-903-3652.
* 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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