Religion news

Compiled by Erica Batten

Join Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region for “Healthy Aging: Mind, Body and Spirit.” Gerri Cummings, program manager for spiritual and grief care services, and faith community educator Carol Anne Lawler will present strategies to increase joy in the second half of life. Helen Watts will speak about her 20 years of experience as a volunteer. Healthy lunch provided. Free; registration required. Noon-2 p.m. Oct. 3. 6029 Beatties Ford Road. For reservations, contact Louise Giusto at giustoL@hpccr.org.

Baroque violinist John Pruett joins Carolina Pro Musica for “Captivated by Love and Dancing.” Works by Handel and Telemann. $16; students and seniors, $8. Group rates available. 8 p.m. Oct. 3. 1510 E. Seventh St. www.carolinapromusica.org.

“Monday’s Messages” will be 7 p.m. Oct. 5, 12 and 26. William Curtis of Mount Ararat Baptist in Pittsburgh will preach on Oct. 5. 114 Nelson Ave. www.secondcalvary-charlotte.org.

The church will observe the third of its four centennial weekends on Oct. 3-4. On Oct. 3, children will serve refreshments to workers at a Habitat for Humanity site in west Charlotte. At 5 p.m., members and visitors are welcome for a free progressive dinner and tour of the education building followed by a concert by Roots Revival. The Sunday worship service will focus on church life in the 1990s, with a sermon by former pastor Jamie Armstrong. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4. A celebration on the lawn with dinner from food trucks will be held 5-7 p.m. 501 Hawthorne Lane. www.hlumc.org.

“You: Blameless at His Coming” is an 11-week study in the book of 1 Thessalonians using Precept Upon Precept study materials. Understand spiritual warfare, sparked by the presence of the gospel, and the rapture of the church, God’s ultimate rescue. 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Oct. 6 in the home of Precept leader Debbie Kiefer. Workbook is $24.95 and must be ordered in advance at www.precept.org. 828-400-9536.

Join us for “Spiritual Spa” to be renewed and refreshed through Christ. Speakers are Jennifer Kerr, David Keen, Holly Barrett, Kay Hadley and Paula Grande. $49. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 2 and 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Pritchard Memorial Baptist, 1117 South Blvd. www.womenlivingwellministries.org/#/spiritual-spa-retreat.

Morning service, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 4.

Evening service, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Shemini Atzeret services, 9:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Oct. 5.

Morning service, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 6. 4901 Providence Road. www.templeisraelnc.org.

“The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God. Having the Guts to Respond.” The topic for Oct. 4 is “Rock-Your World Whispers.” Based on the series by Bill Hybel. 9 and 11:15 a.m. Sundays. 4411 Sharon Road. www.sharonumc.org.

Do you think you can love God in a vacuum, by yourself? Co-pastor Amy Jacks Dean explains that God’s kingdom is all about relationships. Oct. 4 is also World Communion Day. This is the fourth Sunday of a five-week emphasis on “Putting the Good Back Into Good News.” Everyone is welcome. 11 a.m. Oct. 4. 3900 Park Road. www.parkroadbaptist.org.

Be a part of our multi-ethnic prayer and praise service, a lively time of celebrating the living presence of God among us. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 3100 Selwyn Ave. www.mouzonumc.org.

Blessing of the Animals is a family-friendly event with pet games, treats and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 3. Pastor Brenda Newman will lead a blessing event at 11:30 a.m. Pet-friendly services will be held on the lawn 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4. 4200 McKee Road. www.stfrancischarlotte.org.

Hot dogs, $1.25 each. Homemade desserts, chips and drinks also available. Eat in or take out. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 1428 Old Charlotte Road, Concord. For delivery, call 704-782-3579.

Manna House provides hot, fresh meals to anyone in the community who needs them. Guests are served at the table, restaurant-style. Volunteers from the church and community cook and serve the weekly meals. Special projects of Manna House include winter coat drives, care kits and Thanksgiving meals. The weekly meals are served noon-2 p.m. Saturdays. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. 44 Cabarrus Ave., Concord. www.impactci.org.

The Concord Wildlife Alliance meets monthly for lecture and discussion. The next meeting is 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6. 5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord. www.concordwildlifealliance.com.

8:30 a.m. Oct. 4. 950 Bradley St., Concord. www.clcofconcord.org.

Hot dogs and homemade desserts, $1.25 each. Delivery for 10 or more. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 3. 3925 Cochran Road, Concord. 704-786-9215.

8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Oct. 4 at Mount Pleasant United Methodist, 1260 N. College St., Mount Pleasant. www.cbcc.us.

Children’s service, 9:15-9:45 a.m. Oct. 3. Worship begins at 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Services will be held in the Chambers Building at Davidson College. www.templekoltikvah.org.

The church will host a car, truck and bike cruise-in and parts swap meet. The family-friendly event will also feature live DJ entertainment, bouncy house, 50 /50  drawing, food vendors, and other activities. Free admission; bring canned goods for church food pantry ministry. Free to exhibit; vendors pay a fee. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3. 316 Signal Hill Drive, Statesville. www.horizonchurch.net.

Writer and speaker Paula D’Arcy will join us for “Waking Up to This Day.” We will explore guideposts that summon us to live in the present moment and open our eyes to the perfection of divine love moving in our lives. Bring a journal. $35 includes lunch. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3. 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. Register at www.sainttherese.net/waking-up-to-this-day.

All animals are welcome for the Blessing of the Animals service to be held on the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. The Rev. Billy Ervin and Susan Harrison will preside. Animals must be on leashes or in crates. Those who present a biting danger must be muzzled. 4 p.m. Oct. 4 in the church pavilion. 1430 Mecklenburg Highway, Mooresville. 704-664-2880.

Small plates include fish, coleslaw or fries, and drink for $6. Large plates include fish, coleslaw, fries and drink for $7. Eat outside or take out. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3. 11901 Eastfield Road, Huntersville. www.greatervisionumc.org.

8-11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at Asbury United Methodist, 11724 Asbury Chapel Road, Huntersville. www.cbcc.us.

As the body of Christ, let us pray for one another and encourage one another. Let us pray that all church families in our community will unite together so that Christ will be exalted and made known. 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 3. 5415 S. C. 557, Lake Wylie. www.thejourneyatlakewylie.com.

Blessing of the Animals service will be held 3 p.m. Oct. 4 outside the gates of the Mary Warner Mack Dog Park at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. Bring pets on leashes or in cages to receive a blessing. 803-547-5968.

All are welcome to our annual Oktoberfest! Authentic German beer, wine, food, games, bounce house, and music. Vendors and members will display items for sale. Canned goods will be collected. Free admission. 3-7 p.m. Oct. 3. 2370 W. Main St., Rock Hill. www.epiphany-rockhill.org.

The Community Café offers free lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly, 5766 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, and 11:30-2 p.m. Fridays at Lake Wylie Lutheran, 2906 S.C. 160, Fort Mill. www.communitycafecares.com.

This story was originally published September 23, 2015 at 10:42 AM with the headline "Religion news."