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Williamson's Chapel United Methodist

Women's worship event: Award-winning storyteller and dancer Karen Abercrombie will join us for "Extravagant Grace." Event includes breakfast and lunch. Childcare provided. $25. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 6. 589 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. Register at www.williamsonschapel.org. 704-664-3680.

The American Cancer Society

Relay for Life: Church groups invited to form teams, volunteer for the event or make a donation. The Mooresville/Lake Norman event is scheduled for June 4, 2010. www.MooresvilleRelay.org.

Mount Zion United Methodist

Concert: Christian band Crosswalk will perform high-energy praise and worship music. 6 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Family Life Center. 19600 Zion St., Cornelius. www.mtzionumc.net or 704-892-8566.

Davidson College Presbyterian

Sermon series: Pastor Lib McGregor Simmons will lead a series on the Lord's Prayer. Services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays. Annual retreat will feature a multidisciplinary celebration of the prayer, Jan. 29-30. 100 N. Main St., Davidson. www.dcpc.org.

Davidson College

Fundraising dinner: Legendary auto racing promoter H. A. "Humpy" Wheeler will discuss how his faith has helped him survive a life in the fast lane. Proceeds benefit the campus Catholic Ministry. Space limited to 100 couples. $75 per person. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21. 209 Ridge Road, Davidson. 704-905-9365.

Communion of Faith Christian

Donations needed: New or gently-used hats, gloves, scarves and socks for men, women and children will be delivered to the Men's Shelter of Charlotte and the Salvation Army Women's Emergency Shelter. Bring items to church office at 13115 Rosedale Hill Ave. or to our worship gathering at 5920 McChesney Drive, Huntersville. 704-947-7677; www.cofdoc.org.

Huntersville United Methodist

Classes: Learn to beat debt and build wealth with Dave Ramsey's 13-week video course "Financial Peace University." 8:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays beginning Jan. 24. 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville. Register at www.humconline.org or 704-875-1156.