Religion news

Compiled by Erica Batten

Central United Methodist

Attic sale: Proceeds go to missions of the Companions in Christ Sunday school class. 8 a.m.-noon May 16. 6030 Albemarle Road. 704-536-9157.

Greenville Memorial AME Zion

Concert: The New Beginnings Youth Choir will present its annual spring concert. Free. 5 p.m. May 17. 6116 Monteith Drive. 704-596-4742.

Providence United Methodist

Performance: The chancel choir, under the direction of Adam Ward and accompanied by a jazz combo, will perform “A Little Jazz Mass” by Bob Chilcott with images by Rob Landes. 7 p.m. May 17. 2810 Providence Road. www.ProvidenceUMC.org.

Little Rock AME Zion

Spring revival: Guest speaker the Rev. Stephen Pogue, pastor of Greater Centennial AME Zion in New York. 7 p.m. May 20-22.

Little Rock Day: Annual observance on the theme “Expecting, Experiencing and Expressing God’s Kingdom Through Excellence in Ministry.” Awards luncheon, 1 p.m. May 23. Worship service, 10 a.m. May 24. 401 N. McDowell St. www.littlerockamezion.org.

Temple Israel

Yom Yerushalayim picnic: Please join us for a “Taste of Jerusalem” as we celebrate Jerusalem Day! Delicious selection of Israeli foods, games, magic, live music from The Ruach, more. 12:30 p.m. May 17. 4901 Providence Road. For more information, contact Jessie at 704-362-2796.

Community study session: Join us May 23 at the Sam Lerner Center for Cultural Arts for a community Tikkun Leil Shavuot study session. Panel discussion featuring Rabbi Ezring, Rabbi Judy Schindler, and Rabbi Barbara Thiede, 8 p.m. May 23. Breakout discussion groups led by Rabbi Jonathan Freirich, Rabbi Tracey Klirs, Rabbi Noam Raucher, Cantor Elias Roochvarg, and Cantor Mary Thomas, 9 p.m. Ice cream dessert, 11 p.m. 5007 Providence Road. www.templeisraelnc.org.

Ministry Development Services

Workshop: Dr. John Rowe will present “Dreams: God’s Forgotten Language.” Recovering the church’s ancient tradition of looking at God’s messages through dreams, this combination of lecture and experiential learning will equip participants to do dream work, both individually and in small groups. Bag dinner provided. $59. 4-8 p.m. May 19 at Sardis Presbyterian, 6100 Sardis Road. RSVP by May 17 to 704-554-9222.

Sedgefield United Methodist

Concert: Chamber music concert series will begin with a family-friendly performance. $5. Tickets available online, at the church office, or at the door. 3-4 p.m. May 17. 2830 Dorchester Place. www.sedgefieldchurch.org.

Adams Chapel AME Zion, Kings Mountain

Youth convention: “Where is the Village?” Fun day with cookout, talent display, games, bounce house, blood pressure screenings, and words of success and inspiration. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9. 212 Lake Montonia Road, Kings Mountain. 704-739-4636.

Saint John’s Missionary Baptist, Gastonia

Special event: “An Evening With B. J. Adams.” 7-9 p.m. May 9.

Women’s event: Women of Wisdom presents “Tables of Colors.” $5 donation. 4 p.m. May 23.

Baby dedication: 10 a.m. May 24.

Gospel choir anniversary: 2:30 p.m. May 24. 1282 Bradford Heights Road, Gastonia. www.stjohnsmbchurch.org.

First Baptist, Belmont

Golf tournament: Annual tournament for missions. All proceeds go to the Dannie Benjamin Mission Fund, which supports evangelistic, medical and dental missions. $50 per person; $200 per foursome. 8 a.m. May 16 at Green Meadows Golf Course, 957 Kelly Road, Mount Holly. 704-825-3758.

Women Living Well Ministries

Forum: Women invited to learn the word of God and be empowered to grow in Christian faith. Our new series is “Conquering Giants.” Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays. Free. The next forum will focus on “Being Equipped and Empowered to Face Any Giant or Storm.” 7-8:30 p.m. May 14 at Pritchard Memorial Baptist, 1117 South Blvd. Free parking and entrance behind the church off South Caldwell Street. www.womenlivingwellministries.org.

HollyHunter Baptist

Zumbathon: Join us for fun and fellowship. $10 minimum donation. Proceeds go to Bible school and street mission groups. Sponsors welcome. 6-8 p.m. May 16. 4316 Mount Holly-Huntersville Road. Register at 704-399-3316.

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas

Blood drives: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 17 at Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church, 9704 Mallard Creek Road. 9 a.m.-noon May 17 at Hickory Grove Baptist, 2350 Odell School Road. www.cbcc.us.

Sharon United Methodist

Sermon series: Life continues to transform at a nonstop pace. How do we make sense of it? How can we best deal with it? Join us in April and May for “Transformers.” The topic for May 10 is “This Ain’t Your Mama’s Allspark.” 9 and 11:15 a.m. Sundays. 4411 Sharon Road. www.sharonumc.org.

Wesley United Methodist

New worship series: “Jesus Is ____” based on the book by Judah Smith. We will shed light on the path to becoming who you were made to be as we reveal the character of Jesus. 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays starting May 10.

Bible study: Pastor Judi Hunt will lead a study of Kyle Idleman’s “Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus.” The study will be held on the front lawn. Bring a friend, a lawn chair and a sack supper. 6 p.m. May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 9 and 16. 3715 Rea Road. Register at www.wesleycharlotte.org.

Dilworth United Methodist

Musical: “Footloose the Musical.” Ren McCormack moves to a small town where the local government has banned dancing and rock music. $10. A portion of proceeds go to The Relatives, a local nonprofit. 8 p.m. May 15 and 16. 605 East Blvd. www.dilworthchurch.org/calendar/Footloose_the_musical.

Sardis Baptist

Beginners’ yoga classes: Open to anyone who wants to improve strength, balance and flexibility and learn to relax. Space limited. 3:30 and 5 p.m. Mondays and 4:30 and 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Please call to register any day before 9 p.m. 5811 Sardis Road. 704-535-2831; judy.u.murphy@gmail.com.

Light of Christ United Methodist

Vacation Bible school: Registration is open for “Everest” Bible school for children age 3 through fifth grade. Join our climbing team as we learn the “power shuffle” with Olaf, have wintery adventures, eat frosty snacks and make friends, all while building faith. Children will have the opportunity to participate in a “Kid to Kid” project with children from Haiti. Free and open to community. 9:30 a.m.-noon June 15-19. 9212 Bryant Farms Road. www.locumc.org.

Saint Matthew Catholic

Sale: The Saint Matthew Columbiettes will host their annual “Treasures in the Trunk” sale. $25 for a spot. 8 a.m.-noon May 16.

Immigration forum: The church’s Peace and Justice Ministry will host legal professionals and advocates for an insightful and educational presentation on current immigration law, issues and proposed reforms. The second of two sessions will be held 2 p.m. May 17 in the New Life Center. 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway. www.stmatthewcatholic.org.

Matthews United Methodist

Concert: Billy Kim and the Korean Children’s Choir will perform. A love offering will be collected and free CDs will be available after the performance. 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 10.

Summer arts camp: “Under God’s Sea in 3-D” music and arts camp for children in grades K-6. $75 includes daily lunch and snack, t-shirt, materials. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 6-10 with performance at 6 p.m. July 11. Registration now open.

Weekly summer camp: At “The Lighthouse,” children will explore cities where Jesus’ ministry came alive and learn to live faith in daily life. Games, crafts, cooking projects, devotions, field trips, service projects and more. $145 per week. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 15-Aug. 19. Space limited. Registration open.

Vacation Bible school: “Everest VBS: Conquering Challenges With God’s Mighty Power.” 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 22-26. 801 S. Trade St., Matthews. www.matthewumc.org.

Blair Road United Methodist, Mint Hill

Golf tournament: Bob Bryant Memorial Golf Classic. All proceeds support projects for missions and youth. Captain’s choice. Prizes awarded for first through fourth place and worst team score. $85; $75 if you played last year. Seniors, $75 or $65 if you played last year. Registration at noon May 18 at Emerald Lake Golf Course. Shotgun start 2 p.m. Barbecue dinner, awards presentation and door prizes at 6:30 p.m. Sponsor opportunities available. Contact Steve Denison at 704-619-1648 or sdenison16@gmail.com.

First Baptist, Indian Trail

Boulevard bazaar: Join us for a day of one-stop shopping for gifts and more. Vendor tables, $15. Admission price is one box of Quaker Instant Grits to support our Food for Families Ministry. 8 a.m.-noon May 16 in the family life center. 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail. Information and vendor registration at 704-893-0026 or sherrimangum@att.net.

Roberta United Methodist, Concord

Hot dog sale: Hot dogs and homemade desserts, $1.25 each. Delivery for 10 or more. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16. 3925 Cochran Road, Concord. 704-786-9215.

Moms in Prayer International

Prayer group: Happy Mother’s Day from Moms in Prayer International! We would love to have you join us in prayer for your children and schools. We pray one hour each week during the school year. A group meets at noon Tuesdays in the Williams Room at the West Cabarrus YMCA, 5325 Langford Ave. N.W., Concord. www.MomsInPrayer.org.

New Hope Lutheran, Mooresville

Ministry: Lifetree Café is part of a national network of locations offering participatory events related to life and faith. Events typically include a short original film and guided conversation on topics such as loneliness, immigration, angels, guilt, prayer, and life after death. Snacks and drinks available. Free admission. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. The topic for May 12 is “Can God Love a Mess Like Me?” 2987 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville. Information at www.LifetreeCafe.com.

Lake Norman Hadassah

Women’s health program: “Every Beat Counts” focuses on women’s heart health. Cardiologist Dr. Richard Scherczinger of the Sanger Clinic will be the speaker. Yoga trainer Sally Phillips will present relaxation techniques. Red wine, dark chocolates and fresh fruit served. $5 minimum donation. Space limited. 6:45-9 p.m. May 11 at Temple Kol Tikvah, 605 South St., Davidson. RSVP to Karen at ksmarshall@roadrunner.com.

Mount Zion United Methodist, Cornelius

Concert: The Cornelius Concert Series presents Charlotte Bronze. A community handbell ensemble for youth and adults, Charlotte Bronze was organized to perform high-level concert music and to educate handbell musicians with whom they interact. Free; an offering will be taken to help with program costs. 7 p.m. May 16 in the family life center. 19600 Zion St., Cornelius. www.mtzionumc.net.

Appointments: The Rev. Jill Smith, who has served at Mt. Zion for the past 13 years, will serve as a senior pastor to Christ United Methodist Church in Salisbury. Smith begins her new work in Salisbury on July 1. She will be preaching for Homecoming on May 24 and on her last Sunday, June 28. Following the 11 a.m. service on June 28, there will be a reception for her to and her family.

The Rev. Tony Moreau begins his service at Mt. Zion on July 1.

Community in Christ Lutheran, Cornelius

Job assistance workshop: “Smart Career Searching.” Master techniques to successfully navigate job boards and company websites, building profiles and creating job alerts. The group meets monthly. 7 p.m. May 11. RSVP: 704-892-0120; jobassistanceworkshop@gmail.com.

Prayer shawl ministry: Intergenerational group creates shawls, chemo caps and other crafts that serve as a physical reminder of God’s unconditional love to people experiencing illness or other difficulty. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. May 17 and 31.

Denver Bible study: Meets at noon each second and fourth Wednesday at Sports Page restaurant in Denver. 7621 Norman Island Drive, Cornelius. www.communityinchrist.net.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lake Norman

Sunday morning groups: Humanist discussion group, adult discussion group, and youth spiritual exploration meet at 9:45 a.m. most Sundays. The Humanist discussion group will discuss “The Road to Character” by David Brooks.

Service: Annual flower ceremony, led by Laurie Walker and Marilyn Campbell, is a celebration of religious freedom, new life and community. Children age 4 and older go to spiritual exploration following the children’s story during the service. Nursery available. 11 a.m. May 10. Services are held at the Woodlawn School, 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville. www.uulakenorman.org.

Saint Luke Greek Orthodox, Mooresville

Worship services: 9:15 a.m. Sundays. 134-A Talbert Pointe Drive, Mooresville. www.stluke-nc.org.

RiverLife Wellness Center, Mooresville

Christian counseling: Free individual, marriage and family counseling. Daytime and evening appointments available. 2487 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville. To schedule an appointment, provide your name and contact information to 704-664-7705 ext. 1.

Saint John Baptist, Sharon

Mobile food pantry: The Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry will distribute food on a first-come, first-served basis until it is gone. Recipients must meet USDA income eligibility requirements and provide identification. The mobile food pantry is open twice a month at various churches. 8:30 a.m. May 14. 3726 Woodlawn St., Sharon. www.secondharvestmetrolina.org.

This story was originally published May 6, 2015 at 1:10 PM with the headline "Religion news."