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Grace Covenant Church, Cornelius

Marriage seminar: “Lifelong Love Affair” will help you define the vision and purpose of your marriage, experience healing, discover steps to intimacy, more. $39 per couple. 8-10:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 9. 17301 Statesville Road, Cornelius. www.marriagetoday.com. Register at www.gracecovenant.org.

Huntersville UMC

Chili lunch: Annual “Souper Bowl” lunch includes red and white chili, baked potatoes, hot dogs, desserts and drinks. Lunch follows the 10:30 a.m. service Feb. 3. 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville. www.huntersvilleumc.org.

Unitarian Universalist

Coffee and conversation: Come find out the basic principles and beliefs of Unitarian Universalism. Services follow for those interested. 9:45 a.m. Feb. 3. Services are held at the Woodlawn School, 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville. For directions and information, visit www.uulakenorman.org. RSVP: membership@uulakenorman.org.

Mt. Zion UMC, Cornelius

Men’s prayer breakfast: Men of all ages welcome for weekly breakfast led by the ministerial staffs of Mt. Zion United Methodist and Bethel Presbyterian. 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at The Cookhouse, 20936 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius.

Women of Zion: All women of the church and community are invited for fellowship and a devotional program. 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Acropolis Café and Grille, 20659 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Prayer shawl ministry: The group knits and crochets prayer shawls for people in need. We also provide hats and scarves for the homeless and baby blankets for baptisms. Meetings are 5:30-7 p.m. Sundays and 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. 19600 Zion St., Cornelius. www.mtzionumc.net.

Davidson College Presbyterian

Young adult gatherings: Single and married adults between ages 20 and 40 are invited for fellowship, conversation, and prayer. 7 p.m. each second and fourth Tuesday. 100 N. Main St., Davidson. www.dcpc.org.

Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake

Concert: The Alexander Community Concert Series welcomes the Half Dozen Brass Band performing jazz, funk and Dixieland. Reception follows concert. Adults, $15; seniors and students, $10. Children under 12, free. 2 p.m. Feb. 10. 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver. 704-489-6249.

New Beginnings Moravian, Huntersville

Women’s conference: “Springs of Life” will focus on Proverbs 4:23. Featured speaker Lucetta Zaytoun. $15. Register by Jan. 30. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 16. 203 Seagle St., Huntersville. www.newbeginningsmoravian.org.