PERFORMANCES
* Chattanooga Singing Circle: Center for Mindful Living, 400 E. Main St., Suite 150, hosts an intergenerational nonauditioned community singing session to promote peace, with songs taught by call-and-response, 3-4;30 p.m. Sunday. $10 suggested donation; free for children under 13. www.centermindfulliving.org.
* 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
* Fundraiser 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. Friday 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 Wednesday (extended) at lifespringcommunityhealth.org/breakfast or 423-444-0938.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
* Church anniversary: Temple Baptist Church, 3204 Clio Ave., is marking its 80th anniversary. Saturday, the Temple reunion choir will perform 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. Sunday. 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. Sunday 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, Georgia, and Chastin Dobbs. Children's activities include face painting, puppet shows, arts and crafts. Free admission. Contact: Rita Carr, 423-493-0288.
* Convocation: High-profile visitors will be among the guests next week for Lee University's fall Convocation, a time of spiritual renewal and community worship. Unless otherwise noted, services will be held in Conn Center on the Cleveland, Tennessee, campus. Sunday at 7:30 p.m.: university president Dr. Paul Conn. Monday at 7:30 p.m.: Kevin McGlamery, lead pastor of Life Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Tuesday at 10:40 a.m.: Kay Warren, co-founder of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, in Conn Center; plus Dr. Justin Walker, a Lee assistant professor, in Dixon Center. Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.: Eliezer Bonilla, leader of Abundant Life Church of God in San Antonio, Texas. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.: Rob Fultz, campus pastor and a former Saddleback pastor. Thursday at 10:40 a.m., vocalist Christy Nockels, founding member of Passion City Church. Overflow seating will be available. Livestream viewing at https://livestream.com/leeu. 423-614-8420.
* Death Over Dinner: Early registration ($25) is due by Sunday for Welcome Home of Chattanooga's Sept. 26 discussion of death over a four-course dinner. Welcome Home provides end-of-life care to those in need. Dinner prepared by chef Jeff Cunningham will be 6-8:15 p.m. Sept. 26 at Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St. Registration is $30 after Sunday. 423-486-4001, info@welcomehomeofchattanooga.org, www.welcomehomeofchattanooga.org.
* 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. Tuesday. 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. Tuesday at Dalton (Georgia) Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road. Guest speaker is Dr. Anthony Levatino, a former abortionist who has experienced an anti-abortion 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. Wednesday. 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 Thursday, 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.
* Missionary speaker: Scott and Jennie Phillips, pioneer missionaries and Bible translators working among the Dao tribe in Indonesia, will be at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road, at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sept. 22. 423-892-1916.
* Fall gardening class: Orchard Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, 951 N. Orchard Knob Ave., will host Tom Stebbins from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office 1-3 p.m. Sept. 22. He will give tips for how, when and what to plant. 423-698-0707.
* 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.
* SCWN luncheon: Scenic City Women's Network's monthly Marketplace Luncheon is scheduled Sept. 26 at the Mountain City Club, 729 Chestnut St. The featured speaker is Rashelle Stafford, owner of Polly Claire's Tea Room. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m., and the program and luncheon at noon. Reservations are due by noon Sept. 24. Cost is $20. RSVP online at scwn.org. Information: 423-698-6262, admin@scwn.org.
ONGOING
* Free food pantry: Brainerd Baptist Church's community food pantry is available through the (dial) 2-1-1 ministry. 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. Questions? Call 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Grounded Kids Ministries: Middle Cross Baptist Church, 4009 Norcross Road, offers this ministry for ages 3-12 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
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