Hickory Grove
Presbyterian
Celebration: Church to host 41st annual communitywide Independence Day event. Parade starts 10:30 a.m. July 4 on Pence Road, ends at the church, 5735 East W.T. Harris Blvd., followed by celebration. Free.
First Baptist
Concert: Annie Moses Band to perform 7 p.m. July 6.
Cancer support group: Next meeting of Harbor of Hope is 6:15-7:15 p.m. July 8, Room 241. Chris Worthy to share “The World of Childhood Cancer: A Mother's Journey.”
Marvelous Mondays: 7 p.m. Mondays in July. July 13: “Real Truth,” with guest Ergun Caner of Liberty University. 301 S. Davidson St. 704-375-1446;
University City Church
Social Media Day: Members to turn sanctuary into virtual sanctuary by using Twitter and Facebook. Bring laptops and cell phones and become “pastor” to friends and family. 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. July 5. 7829 Old Concord Road. 704-716-3610.
Social Media Workshop: Learn to use Twitter and Facebook. 6:30 p.m. July 9. Service and workshop can be viewed live via www.theuniversitycity church.com .
Harrison United
Methodist
Wellness Wednesday: “Managing Your Weight: Keys to Physical and Spiritual Fitness.” Free. 7:45 p.m. July 8. 15008 Lancaster Highway, Pineville. Register: 704-541-3463.
Belmont Abbey
College
Summer conference: “Answering Atheism and the Culture of Doubt.” July 10-12. 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Road, Belmont. Registration: www.envoy institute.net .
New Zion Missionary Baptist
Vacation Bible school: “Experience and Discover God Everywhere.” 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 13-17. 217 W. Todd Lane. 704-399-4915.
Friendship
Missionary Baptist
Vacation Bible school: Everyone invited. 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 13-16. 3400 Beatties Ford Road. Register: www.friendshipcharlotte.org.
Beverly Smith
Ministries/Throne of His Glory
Dance lessons: Two-for-one mother-daughter special, “Creative Worship Through Dance.” Saturdays July 11-Aug. 29. 2828-H Queen City Drive. 704-398-7332;
South Mecklenburg Presbyterian
Lunch and Learn: Summer series at 12:15 p.m. Sundays in fellowship hall. The Rev. Katie Harrington to lead discussion on “God the Redeemer” July 12. All welcome; child care available. Bring lunch or order lunch. Register for child care or order lunch: 704-544-0404 ext. 103.
Erica Batten
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