PROGRAMS, EVENTS
› Forward: First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Ave., will host an ecumenical group offering mutual support for those who have lost a spouse, no matter how recent or long ago. The first of four sessions starts today, meeting 1-4 p.m. in Room E213 in the Church Education Building. Attendees will share experiences and find ways to step “Forward” into the future. There is no charge, but call 423-265-2257 to register. › Prime Time January Series: Four-week series by First-Centenary United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Women at Oak Street Center, 403 Oak St., meets 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays on the theme “How Do We Respond to God’s Call for Social Justice?” This week, Jan. 10: “Maternal and Child Health,” featuring Lisa Vincent, fetal and infant mortality review and prevention program manager at the Hamilton County Health Department. No charge. Information: 423756-2021. › Pastor anniversary: Pilgrim Rock Baptist Church, 1726 Church Road, will celebrate the first anniversary of service of the pastor and his wife, Floyd and Rose Croft, on Jan. 14. Guests will be Danny Wesley, associate minister of New Horizon Baptist Church, at the 11 a.m. service and Pastor Carlos Williams and Orchard Knob Baptist Church at 4 p.m. › Clubs for Kids:
AWANA Clubs for children age 3 through 6th
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. 423238-9216, oumclive.org/ recovery. › 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. ›
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.