Faith Briefs
MUSIC
› Choral concert: UTC’s music department presents “In a Graveyard: A Choral Concert on Death and Remembrance,” commemorating All Saints Day, 7:30 p.m. today at Christ Church Episcopal, 663 Douglas St.
› 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, $15 students with ID, $10 children 10 and younger. 423-757-5580, www. tivolichattanooga.com.
› Fifth Sunday singing: Crystle Elam is guest vocalist for special service at 11 a.m. Oct. 29 at Keith Baptist Church, 1573 Keith Road, Ringgold, Ga. A covered-dish lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. Questions? Call Jeff Greer at 423-400-8761.
FUNDRAISERS
› Fall festival: 4-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Ashland Terrace Christian Church, 915 Ashland Terrace. Pony rides, petting zoo, inflatable obstacle course, food, chili cook-off voting, cake auction. Supports church’s mission of educating children in Cambodia.
› 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.
› Benefit barbecue: First United Methodist Church, 3425 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. United Methodist Men group hosts 42nd annual fundraiser with $8 plates of chicken breast or pulled pork, bun, baked potato, slaw, baked beans, dessert and drink, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Nov. 3. 423-4764504. › 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 706820-2095.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
› Light of Unity Festival: The Baha’i Faith plans final events celebrating the Light of Unity Festival. Today, a reception honoring Baha’u’llah’s birthday will be held 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. Thursday, Drs. Barbara Miller and Vahid Alavian will present “How Did a Persian Prophet End Up in Israel?” at 6 p.m. at Jewish Community Center, 5461 North Terrace. Dinner tickets are $12. For reservations, call 423-316-6605 or email kdstrain@epbfi.com.
› Autumn Blaze, Southwest-themed dinner, horse demonstrations, family activities and bonfire worship service, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday 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.
› Revival: Greenwood Baptist Church, 8529 Snow Hill Road, Ooltewah, hosts Pastor Gary Rivers from Mississippi, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. 423-344-8566.
› 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. Tuesday. $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. Friday at Tyner United Methodist Church, 6805 Standifer Gap Road. Prayers will be said for unity and the renewal of Christ’s entire church. www.praychattanooga.com.
› Neighborhood Fireside Fellowship: Final weekly gathering around the fire pit is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Bring lawn chairs, snacks and beverages. 423-266-1766.
› Ladies Fall Conference: Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. has scheduled this annual event for 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 28. Sylvia Greene of New Covenant Fellowship Church will speak on “What Fragrances Are We Sending to God?” taken from Ephesians 5:1-2. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Call 423-622-2565 to register.
› 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 423-266-8709. The Memorial mobile health coach will be on-site providing mammogram screenings; call 423-495-4040 to schedule an appointment.
› Eternal Life Support Group: Community seminar on preparing for end-of-life care, including advance directives, home or nursing home visitation, Medicare guidance and funeral planning assistance, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 4 at First Baptist Church, 231 E. Third Ave., Dayton, Tenn. Refreshments and meetand-greet start at 10:30 a.m. $10 per person, $15 per couple. Registration required by Oct. 31: 423-315-7199, 423-827-7421, elsgministry@gmail.com.
HALLOWEEN ALTERNATIVES
› Trunk or Treat: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Candy, grilled hot dogs, chili cookoff, live DJ. Wear your costume. 423-266-1766.
› Kids Carnival: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 28 at Freedom Church, 11150 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy. Includes inflatables, dunk tank, carnival-style games, cotton candy, snow cones, hot dogs and candy. 423-332-0050.
› Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat: 4:306:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 3210 Social Circle. Candy giveaway part of fall festival including 60-inch inflatable obstacle course with climbing wall and slide, plus bounce house for younger kids, carnival games and music. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 423-8776447.
› Trunk or Treat: 6-8:15 p.m. Oct. 28 at Abba’s House, 5208 Hixson Pike. Includes candy, costumes, inflatables, door prizes, live broadcast by J103, food trucks with concessions and fireworks at 8 p.m. 423-877-6462.
› Trunk or Treat: 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave. 423-629-4661, www.gslcflock.org.
› Trunk or Treat: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
› Trunk or Treat: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Middle Cross Baptist Church, 4009 Norcross Road, Hixson. Candy giveaway from car trunks with themed decorations, plus chili supper. Wear your costume. 423-877-5742, themiddlecrossbaptistchurch.org.
› Halloween walk-through: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Payne Chapel United Methodist Church in the Hinkle community, 1128 Highway 157, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Scenes will include biblical stories “that are a little scary, but have a great message.” Hot cider, hot cocoa and candy will be served. 706-8202095.
› Trunk or Treat: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Toyota of Cleveland, 3560 Village North Blvd. SW, Cleveland, Tenn. Candy and face painting at second annual event. 423-664-9715.
› Trunk or Treat: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Greenwood Baptist Church, 8529 Snow Hill Road, Ooltewah. 423-344-8566.
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