Faith Briefs
MUSIC
› Light of Unity Festival: The Baha’i Faith continues events celebrating the Light of Unity Festival. Friday, Chris Hampton performs “The Noble Thief” at 7 p.m. at Chattanooga Baha’i Center, 2405 Hamill Road. Oct. 21, there will be a reception honoring Baha’u’llah’s birthday at 7 p.m. at The Chattanoogan hotel, 1201 Broad St. Nicki Tejero will perform music, and a film about the Baha’i faith will be shown. For more information, email kdstrain@epbfi.com. › Songwriting workshop: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today for area worship leaders at The Union, a music incubator at Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd. in Red Bank. Admission is free, but space is limited. 925-234-6847,www. theunionmusic.org.
› Gospel singing: 6:30 p.m. Monday at White Oak United Methodist Church, 232 Lyndon Ave., featuring Mark Casey and Calvary’s Blend. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m. Presented by Lane Funeral Home. 423504-9283, 423-267-0837.
› Red back hymn sing: 7 p.m. Thursday in the Lee University Chapel, Cleveland, Tenn. “Songs That Touch Our Hearts,” a congregational hymn sing led by Danny Murray. Hymnals provided. Brief reception follows. Free admission, but tickets are required due to limited seating. Reserve at 423614-8320. Livestream available at https://livestream. com/leeu.
› Keith and Kristyn Getty: Gospel artists in “Facing a Task Unfinished” concert, celebrating 500th anniversary of Reformation, 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., accompanied by combined choir from presenting churches: First Presbyterian, Covenant Presbyterian, North Shore Fellowship and Signal Mountain Presbyterian. $25 adults, $18 students with ID, $12 children 13 and younger. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
FUNDRAISERS
› Community Craft Sale/Flea Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 28 at Grace United Methodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike, Soddy-Daisy. Crafters and treasure holders may register for space at www.graceumcsd.org.
› Lyerly cookbook: Lyerly United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 152, Lyerly, Ga., 30730, has published its third cookbook, “Feeding the Flock.” To order, send $10, plus $3 shipping and handling. Call JoAnn Mitchell, 706895-2636, for information on buying from a church member or a Chattooga County business.
› Payne’s Chapel cookbook: Payne’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Lookout Mountain, Ga., has a new cookbook, “Payne’s Chapel Cooks,” a collection of recipes from members. Proceeds will go into the church building fund. Cost is $12, plus $4 shipping/ handling if mailed. To order, email debroskyp@ gmail.com or leave a message at 706-820-2095.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
› Pastor anniversary: Second Missionary Baptist Church, 2305 E. Third St., will mark the second anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. Ernest Reid Jr., in two services Sunday. The 8 a.m. speaker is the Rev. Pedro Basden of Warren Chapel AME Church in Chattanooga. The 11 a.m. speaker is Pastor James E. Cook of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church in Winston- Salem, N.C.
› Fall revival: New Emmanuel Baptist Church, 139 E. 25th St., plans a three-night revival next week. Guests will be Pastor Glen Taylor and Union Grove Baptist Church on Tuesday; Pastor Ernest Reid III and Second Missionary Baptist on Wednesday; and Pastor Willie Paul and New Horizon Baptist on Thursday. Services start at 7 nightly.
› Neighborhood Fireside Fellowship: Weekly gathering around the fire pit, 6-8 p.m. every Friday in October at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Bring lawn chairs, snacks and beverages. 423-266-1766.
› Moms prayer retreat: Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd., will host A Prayer Retreat for Moms, offering spiritual rest and renewal through guided and individual times of prayer, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 21 for $15. Breakfast is included with registration. Child care is available for a nominal fee. Contact MickiAnn Harris, spiritual formation director, at mickiann@chatthop.org or visit www. chatthop.org.
› Autumn Blaze, Southwest-themed dinner, horse demonstrations, family activities and bonfire worship service, 5:308:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Rhea County Saddle Club on Delaware Avenue in Dayton, Tenn. Event celebrates work of Blazing Hope Ranch, a faith-based nonprofit near Dayton, Tenn., working against human trafficking. www.blazinghoperanch.org. RSVP head count on Facebook event page or to blazinghopetn@gmail.com.
› Women’s symposium: Destiny Church of Chattanooga, 3801 Brainerd Road, presents “Free To Be Me: Boldly Living Free,” designed to help women break through generational myths to move beyond perceived imperfections, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 24. $25. 423-553-5009.
› Citywide prayer service: Dozens of local churches are partnering for a citywide prayer service commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, an event that changed Western Civilization and shaped the world we live in today. The service is at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Tyner United Methodist Church, 6805 Standifer Gap Road. www.praychattanooga.com.
› Breast cancer awareness: The Health/ Nursing Ministry at Olivet Baptist Church, 740 E. M.L. King Blvd., will hold a Think Pink event at 11 a.m. Oct. 28 in the fellowship hall. Guest speaker will be Dr. Shevonda Sherrow, a obstetrician/gynecologist with Innovative Women’s Health Specialists. Survivors also will give testimonies. Admission is free, but reservations are requested by calling the church office at 423266-8709. The Memorial mobile health coach will be on-site providing mammogram screenings; call 423-495-4040 to schedule an appointment.
TRUNK OR TREAT
› Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave., 5-7 p.m. Oct.
25. 423-266-1766.
› Abba’s House, 5208 Hixson Pike, 6-8:15 p.m. Oct. 28. 423-877-6462.
› St. Luke United Methodist Church, 3210 Social Circle, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 28. 423-877-6447.
› Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road, 6-7 p.m. Oct.
29. 423-892-1916.
› Middle Cross Baptist Church, 4009 Norcross Road, Hixson, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. 423-877-5742, themiddlecrossbaptistchurch.org.
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