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Compiled by Erica BattenChrist the King Church Free clothing: The King?s Closet will give away clothing to individuals and families in need. 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 13. 13501 S. Tryon St. 704-587-0073; www.ctkcharlotte.org/#/need-to-know/the-kings-closet.Parkwood Institutional C. M. E. Church Anniversary celebration: The church will celebrate 105 years with a community festival with children?s activities, health screenings, church history displays, live music and free food, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13. Worship service at 10 a.m. Oct. 14. 802 Tom Hunter Road. www.parkwoodcme.org.St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Prayer service: In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the church will host a ?Pray for the Cure? service for the cure of all cancers. A pancake breakfast will follow the service. Participants may bring donations for comfort bags provided to local chemotherapy patients by Carolina Breast Friends. 9:30-10 a.m. Oct. 13. The sanctuary will be open until noon for private prayer. 5108 Kuykendall Road. www.stnektarios.org.St. Martin?s Episcopal Attic sale: The preschool will host its annual Junk in the Trunk event. 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 13. 1510 E. Seventh St. 704-376-0688.Amity Presbyterian Homecoming service: The church celebrates 130 years. Opera tenor Ra?l Melo and soprano Melinda Whittington, accompanied by pianist John Coffey and violinist Carlos Tarazona, will perform music by Earl Wentz, whose home church was Amity Presbyterian. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14. A covered-dish luncheon will follow the service. 2831 N. Sharon Amity Road. 704-537-3484; amitypc@bellsouth.net.Hawthorne Lane United Methodist Local missions outreach: Join us as we caravan to the men?s shelter in Statesville to serve dinner to 250 guests. Meet in the church parking lot at 4:45 p.m. Oct. 13. 501 Hawthorne Lane. 704-332-8131; www.hlumc.org.Cathey Memorial A. M. E. Zion Service: Annual Women in Red service. Guest speaker Mary Railey of the Mission Church of the Lord. 3 p.m. Oct. 14. 624 Chicago Ave. 704-376-7354.InSpirit, A Creative Spirituality Community Performance: Special guest and former professional mime Gaye Dimmick will present ?Loving the Generations, Honoring Our Elders.? Saxophone performance by guest musician Devin Pierce. 5 p.m. Oct. 14 at Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road. busernc@gmail.com.Unity of Charlotte Community spiritual celebration: ?Surge? events focusing on peace, justice and global solidarity held the fourth Friday of each month. Inspiring words, music and sacred movement. Co-sponsored by The Olive Branch Center. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. 401 E. Arrowood Road. www.unityofcharlotte.org.Myers Park United Methodist Service: Annual Blessing of the Animals. All invited to have their pets blessed by a clergy. Leashes, please. The children?s choir will perform. 2 p.m. Oct. 14. 1501 Queens Road. www.mpumc.org.Myers Park Baptist Lecture series: Jesus the Christ in the 21st century series presents the Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, founder of The Contemplative Society. She will speak on ?Jesus, Mary Magdalene and the Wisdom Path.? Free lecture and book signing, 7 p.m. Oct. 19. Seminar, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 20. $45. Pre-registration required. Bourgeault will speak at the adult forum, at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 21, and at the 11 a.m. worship service at 11. 1900 Queens Road. Details and seminar registration: www.mpbconline.org.South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Fall festival: Games, food and drinks, live entertainment, more. Free. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 13. Local hunger walk: Church members will participate in the 34th annual Charlotte CROP Walk at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 14. www.charlottecropwalk.org. Workshop: The Holy Ground Spirituality Center will present ?The Intersection of Human and Divine Relationship.? 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 27. Suggested donation, $20. 8601 Bryant Farms Road. Register at 704-319-5536.Myers Tabernacle A. M. E. Zion Homecoming: The church will celebrate homecoming. Dinner will be served at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 14. The Rev. Carnell Thompson and the choir and congregation of China Grove A.M.E. Zion will be our special guests for the 3 p.m. service. Revival services: Guest speakers the Rev. Michael McLean, the Rev. Alesia Jones and the Rev. George Erwin. 7 p.m. Oct. 16-18. 509 Cherry St. 704-334-8892.Calvary United Methodist Homecoming celebration: The church celebrates 147 years of ministry. The Rev. Gary Royals, district superintendent of the Western North Carolina Conference?s Metro District, will speak at the worship service. 11 a.m. Oct. 14. Lunch follows service. Community event: Attic sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 20. A free hot dog lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 512 West Blvd. 704-333-3388.Little Rock AME Zion Services: ?Frangelism? focus on evangelism is an invitation to all friends, relatives, associates and neighbors. 10 a.m. Oct. 14, 21 and 28. 401 N. McDowell St. 704-334-3782; www.littlerockamezion.org.New Zion Missionary Baptist Gospel chorus anniversary: 64th anniversary celebration. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 21. 217 W. Todd Lane. 704-399-4915.Trinity Baptist Revival services: Guests the Rev. Mike Whitson and The Heritage Quartet. 6 p.m. Oct. 14 and 7 p.m. Oct. 15-17. 2009 W. Arrowood Road. 704-527-2248.Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Celebration service: The Original Gospel Light Chorus celebrates 69 years. 3 p.m. Oct. 14. 2300 McClintock Road. 704-391-1397.Holly Hunter Baptist Fundraiser: Yard sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19 and 7-11 a.m. Oct. 20. Barbecue, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 19. 4316 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road. 704-399-3316.Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Holiday pastry sale: Sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos Society. Available items include baklava, spanakopita, tiropitakia and koulourakia. Order by Nov. 1. Pick up 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15-16. The church is at 600 East Blvd. ChristmasBakeSale2012@gmail.com. Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Blood drive: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox, 600 East Blvd. 704-972-4700; www.carolinadonor.org.Purcell United Methodist 66th homecoming: Former pastor, the Rev. Gerald Ramsey, will deliver the sermon. Covered-dish lunch follows service. 11 a.m. Oct. 14. 2141 Weyland Ave. 704-399-7257.Just Living Victoriously Ministries Special service: Celebrate 212 in Pink with the theme ?Running the Race.? Elder Dekota McCullough will be the speaker. Everyone encouraged to wear pink in recognition of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Donations welcome. 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at Tabernacle Baptist, 1135 Redbud St. 704-460-0215.Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Pet Sunday: Pet lovers and their pets invited for a celebration and blessing of the pets. Leashes and cages, please. A collection will be taken for the Humane Society of Charlotte. 11 a.m. Oct. 14. For the 9:45 a.m. service, please do not bring pets; bring only pets? photos or stuffed toys. 9704 Mallard Creek Road. www.puuc.org.Progressive Baptist Homecoming: Guest speaker the Rev. Paul Milton. 3 p.m. Oct. 14. Fall revival: 7 p.m. Oct. 15-19. 1600 Clanton Road. 704-376-3819.Dilworth Church Screening: Invisible Children will debut their documentary film ?Move? and feature a guest speaker from Uganda who will share personal experiences with the Lord?s Resistance Army conflict. 7 p.m. Oct. 15. 605 East Blvd. www.dilworthchurch.org.Grace AME Zion Services: 126th homecoming celebration, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 21. Dinner follows service. The Rev. Derrick Anderson will lead revival services at 7 p.m. Oct. 22-24. 3722 David Cox Road. 704-494-8629.Providence United Methodist Choir fundraiser: Live Maine lobsters flown to Charlotte for same-day delivery. $18.50 each. Order by Oct. 17. Pick up 4-6 p.m. Oct. 19. 2810 Providence Road. 704-366-7442.Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Blood drive: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at St. Mark?s Lutheran, 1001 Queens Road. 704-972-4700; www.carolinadonor.org.Calvary Church Ladies? night out: Women in the community invited for coffee, dessert and connections with new friends. Former national pageant winner Norma Joyce Doughtery will share her testimony. Adults, $5. 7 p.m. Oct. 18. Space limited; register by Oct. 15. www.calvarychurch.com/women. Kids? basketball league: Upward Basketball for boys and girls ages 5 to 12. Registration now open. Practices start the week of Nov. 26. 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road. www.champsportsinfo.com.Temple Israel Mini Minyan: Songs, prayers and stories for children in grades K-2. 11 a.m. Oct. 20. Children?s services: Music, dancing and prayer for preschoolers. 5:45 p.m. Oct. 26. 4901 Providence Road. www.templeisraelnc.org.Sardis Baptist Gentle yoga classes: Increase flexibility, balance, and strength. $10 per class. 4:35 and 6 p.m. Mondays and 4:30 and 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Classes fill quickly; please call to register before 9 p.m. the day before class. 5811 Sardis Road. 704-535-2831.St. Gabriel Catholic Children?s consignment sale: Hosted by the Christian Mothers? Group. Gently-worn children?s clothing, maternity clothing, toys, furniture, more. Free admission. 8 a.m. Oct. 20. 3016 Providence Road. www.stgabrielchurch.org/consignment-sale.Matthews Rotary Fall festival: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20 at Stumptown Park in downtown Matthews. Proceeds benefit Christ Our Shepherd Ministries, the Levine Senior Center, Matthews Free Medical Clinic, and the Matthews HELP Center. www.matthewsrotary.org.St. John Neumann Catholic Family vocations day: Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, engaging talks on the theme ?Imitating the Saints.? Free. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Details and registration at www.familyvocations.com/fv. Forty hours? devotion: Conducted by the Rev. Joseph Aytona of the Fathers of Mercy. 7 p.m. Oct. 21 and Oct. 23. Fellowship and light refreshments will follow the concluding service. 8451 Idlewild Road. www.4sjnc.org.Davidson United Methodist Book sale: United Methodist Women?s book sale to benefit local missions for women and children. Prices start at $1. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14. 233 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-892-8277; www.davidsonumc.org.St. Phillip Missionary Baptist, Huntersville Homecoming: The Rev. Vernell Lyles will deliver the homecoming message at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Morning worship, 11 a.m. Dinner, 1 p.m. 524 Dellwood Drive, Huntersville. 704-394-5689.Davidson College Presbyterian Organ recital: Organ at Davidson presents Mary Lou Kapp Peeples. Free; donations encouraged. A reception will follow the performance. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Study series: The Jubilee Class will present programs on the relationship between church and state. Adults and college students invited. 9:45 a.m. Sundays through Nov. 18. Jeff Gray will present ?U. S. Constitution: Wall or Swiss Cheese?? on Oct. 14. 100 N. Main St., Davidson. www.dcpc.org.Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Blood drive: Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 14 at Lake Norman Baptist, 7921 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville. 704-972-4700; www.carolinadonor.org.Mt. Zion United Methodist, Cornelius Study series: ?Mixing Politics and Religion: How Christian Values Affect Election Decisions.? 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Fellowship meal available. 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius. Meal reservations: www.mtzionumc.net/bloom.Vanderburg United Methodist, Mooresville Fall bazaar: Crafts, home-canned items, baked goods, white elephant table, game table for children, breakfast and lunch. 8 a.m. Oct. 20. 1809 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville. www.vanderburgumc.org.Berea Baptist, Mooresville Church anniversary: The community is invited to worship as the congregation celebrates 132 years of heritage and service. Worship service with special guests, music from the era, videos, slideshow, and artifacts reflecting our history, 11 a.m. Oct. 21. A covered-dish luncheon follows the service. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. 1015 River Hwy., Mooresville. www.bereabaptist.net.Stallings United Methodist Annual barbecue: Pork barbecue plate, three sandwiches or half-chicken plate, $8. Dine in or take out. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 19. 1115 Stallings Road, Stallings. www.stallingsumc.org.Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Blood drive: 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 14 at St. Margaret?s Episcopal, 8515 Rea Road, Waxhaw. 704-972-4700; www.carolinadonor.org.First Baptist, Locust Concert: The Singing Men of America will present ?A Concert for God and Country.? The concert will feature a variety of Christian and patriotic music. Free. 6 p.m. Oct. 14. 320 S. Central Ave., Locust. www.firstbaptistlocust.com.St. Martin Lutheran, Concord Homecoming service: 11 a.m. Oct. 21. Covered-dish meal and fellowship will follow the service. 5469 N. C. 200 S., Concord. 704-782-4040.Bethel Bear Creek United Church of Christ, Mt. Pleasant Concert: The Piedmont Singing Men will perform at 6 p.m. Oct. 14. Free. 18937 Bear Creek Road, Mt. Pleasant. 704-436-2316.Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Blood drives: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Bethel AME Zion, 2219 Dale Earnhardt Blvd., Kannapolis. 704-972-4700; www.carolinadonor.org.Eastside Church of the Nazarene, Gastonia Sermon series: ?What Christians Don?t Do Well.? Faithful discussion of topics such as women in ministry, science and the church, and sexuality. 10:50 a.m. Sundays. 3250 Redbud Drive, Gastonia. www.EastsideNC.org.Victory Baptist, Hickory Special event: Hazem Jarraj will share his story of conversion from Islam to Christianity. 6 p.m. Oct. 14. 7255 Burke County Line Road, Hickory. www.vbministries.org.Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Blood drives: Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 14 at New Vision Church, 502 Thornburg Drive, Conover. 3-6 p.m. Oct. 20 at Gastonia Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5300 Lewis Road, Gastonia. 704-972-4700; www.carolinadonor.org.Firestone Wesleyan, Gastonia Concert: Christian recording artists The Martins will perform 7 p.m. Oct. 18. 1700 Union Road, Gastonia. www.firestonewesleyan.org.St. John?s Missionary Baptist, Gastonia Jubilee fundraiser: Team Hemphill will host a hot dog and bake sale following morning worship, 10 a.m. Oct. 21. 1282 Bradford Heights Road, Gastonia. 704-864-6222.May?s Chapel United Methodist, Maiden Barbecue sale: Plates include barbecue, slaw, roll, fries, beverage and dessert. Eat-in, curb service, or take-out available. Adults, $7; children, $6. 4 p.m. Oct. 20. Children?s Sabbath: The children will lead worship. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 21. 1707 Mays Chapel Church Road, Maiden. 828-428-2416.Unitarian Universalist Church of Catawba Valley, Hickory Adult forum: The Rev. Bob MacDicken will facilitate discussion on ?What is Morality?? 9:30 a.m. Oct. 14. Service: ?The Road to Discovery.? 11 a.m. Oct. 14. 833 5th St. S. E., Hickory. www.uuhickory.org.The Hickory Choral Society Fall concert: The Hickory Choral Society will perform at 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at First Baptist, 339 Second Ave. N. W., Hickory. Free. The 35th-anniversary season also includes Christmas concerts on Dec. 7-9 and a children?s Christmas concert on Dec. 8. www.hickorychoralsociety.org.cord United Methodist, Catawba Community luncheon: Barbecue pork, baked beans, roasted potatoes, slaw, bread, tea, and homemade desserts. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14. 7618 Monbo Road, Catawba. 828-478-3110.Mt. Olive Lutheran, Newton Divine service: Sermon ?Buying Heaven,? based on St. Mark 10. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14. Sunday school and Bible study at 9:30 a.m. 2103 Mt. Olive Church Road, Newton. 828-464-2407; www.mtolivenewton.org.Belmont Abbey College Concert series: Arts at the Abbey presents ?Organ Plus? with Patrick Pope, Laurel Talley, and Mark Dulin performing music of Rhienberger, Telemann, Bach and more. Free; donations accepted. 8 p.m. Oct. 15. 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont. 704-461-6813; www.bac.edu.Saint Philip Neri Catholic, Fort Mill Men?s Emmaus walk: This experience is designed to draw participants closer to God through their journey with Jesus in their walk to Emmaus, based on the story from Luke 24. Ages 21 and older. 6 p.m. Oct. 19-5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 with Mass to conclude the experience. 292 Munn Road E., Fort Mill. 803-548-7282.Epiphany Lutheran, Rock Hill Adult Sunday school: 9:15 a.m. Sundays. The topic for Oct. 14 is ?Why It Matters Where We Live.? 2370 W. Main St., Rock Hill. www.epiphany-rockhill.org.First Associate Reformed Presbyterian, Rock Hill Organ concert: J. Marty Cope will perform a concert to celebrate the restoration of the church?s 101-year-old organ. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Free. 4 p.m. Oct. 14. 201 E. White St., Rock Hill. 803-327-2009.Good Samaritan United Methodist, Lake Wylie Craft vendors wanted: Applications now being accepted for craft fair Nov. 17. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. Contact Nancy Mathis at 803-831-1080.Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Blood drive: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 21 at Fort Mill Church of God, 221 Academy St., Fort Mill. 704-972-4700; www.carolinadonor.org.Temple Kol Ami, Fort Mill Advance movie screening: Documentary ?God in the Box? explores the diverse and curious ways we see God in our mind?s eye. Free. 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Unity Presbyterian, 303 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill. Reservations: 803-701-0149 or yorksynagogue@gmail.com.

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