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Barbecue, $8 per plate. Fun and games for all ages. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31. 501 W. Park Ave. 704-376-8600.

The California-based church has launched a sister church in the NoDa neighborhood. The church is part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination that identifies itself with the growing progressive evangelical movement. The first gathering was held Oct. 25 at 420 E. 15th St. www.missiongathering.com.

“Healing for Hurts, Habits, and Hang-ups” with Beverly and Tom Rodgers. Learn how to make healthy choices that will bring everlasting healing, freedom and growth to your life. Light refreshments served. 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 7. 5500 Randolph Road. Register at 704-364-5003 or www.centralchurchofgod.org/lifecare.

Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 31 at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic, 2301 Statesville Ave. www.cbcc.us.

Food, bounce houses, games, other entertainment and fun, fellowship. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. 9115 Newell Baptist Church Road. 704-596-0184; www.newellbaptistchurch.com.

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church, 9704 Mallard Creek Road. www.cbcc.us.

Jason Moon will present a show of healing and support for veterans with PTSD, their families and the community. Free admission. 7 p.m. Nov. 7. www.jasonmoon.org.

Father Jacques Philippe will be with us for “Time for God.” The retreat will open with Mass and feature several talks from Father Philippe. $15 includes lunch. Philippe will also preach during the parish’s annual 40-hours’ devotion, Nov. 15-17, focusing on the theme “Living Under the Gaze of God.” 8451 Idlewild Road. www.4sjnc.org.

Carnival games, candy prizes, hay rides, more. Isaiah Blair of Wild Earth Encounters will bring an assortment of live animals. Please, no scary costumes. Parents must remain with children throughout the event. Please eat dinner before arriving. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30. www.calvarychurch.com/fallfestival.

Men are invited to hear Tim Laniak address leadership as a sacred calling. Laniak will share biblical insights on becoming an extraordinary leader who follows God, shepherds his family, corporation or flock with integrity and wisdom, manages resources well, and earns the respect of friends and colleagues. $5. 8-10:30 a.m. Oct. 31. 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road. Register in advance at www.calvarychurch.com/men.

Join us for Temple Beth El University’s fall session, “Religious Fundamentalisms.” Learning from religious studies scholars, we will look at Jewish, Christian, and Muslim fundamentalisms. Refreshments will be served. $54; discount for Temple Beth El members. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 11 and 18 and Dec. 2. 5101 Providence Road. www.templebethel.org; 704-366-1948.

Be a part of this multi-ethnic prayer and praise service, a lively time of celebrating the living presence of God among us. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Breakfast and lunch, country store, men’s and women’s boutiques, home furnishings, seasonal crafts, more. Proceeds go to local missions. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31. Silent auction, 7 a.m.-noon. 3100 Selwyn Ave. www.mouzonumc.org.

A fun, safe way to go trick-or-treating. Treats, games, free hot dogs and drinks. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31. 737 E. Woodlawn Road. 704-523-5052.

Cantor Elias Roochvarg will host “Cantor and Friends,” a series of monthly musicales in the tradition of the French soiree musicale and the German Liederabend. Accompaniment by Monty Bennett and John Blizzard. 4 p.m. Nov. 1. 4901 Providence Road. www.templeisraelnc.org.

Jeanette Winslow will present “Intentional Parenting 101.” In an informal setting, this conference will help parents build strong foundations, unique to each family unit, yet grounded in timeless wisdom. $10 per family includes all materials. Free child care available. 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 7 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10. 3715 Rea Road. www.wesleyumccharlotte.org.

Michael Hall will present “Family Conflicts: Causes, Curses, and Cures.” Learn practical tools and biblical strategies for promoting harmony and reducing contention among family members. Donations accepted. Noon-1:30 p.m. Nov. 1. 2830 Dorchester Place. RSVP: 704-523-0077; www.sedgefieldchurch.org.

Annual event will include a short program, carnival games, cupcake decorating and a costume parade. All are invited to a night of candy, fall fun and fellowship. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30. 2048 Carmel Road. www.carmelpresbyterian.org.

Pumpkins will be available for purchase 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 17-31. Funds will go to the Navajo reservation and church youth missions. 15008 Lancaster Highway, Pineville. www.pumpkinsusa.com.

Hosted by the Presbyterian Women. Lunch, snacks, door prizes, basket silent auction. All groups are welcome. Bring the games you love to play. $10 per person. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7. 13000 Idlewild Road, Matthews. Tickets: 704-847-0864. www.morningstarpresbyterian.com.

Games, cake walk, free hot dogs and lots of candy. Door prizes and activities for all ages. 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31. 9015 Ferguson Road, Mint Hill. www.clearcreekbaptistchurch.com.

“Judgment House: Unexpected” is a drama about texting and driving. Not for children younger than 10. Walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended for groups of 10 or more. $3 per person. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28-29 and 7-11 p.m. Oct. 30. 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail. www.fbcit.org. For group reservations, call Renee at 704-893-2644.

MOPS and MOMSnext will host their annual Trunk-or-Treat Family Fun Day with crafts, bounce houses, face painting, games, hayrides and more. Free. Lunch plates and baked goods for sale. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31. 13501 S. Tryon St. www.ctkcharlotte.org.

Carol Anne Lawler, faith community educator for Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, will lead a hands-on opportunity to discuss and experience “Experiential Therapy for Care Givers” with chair yoga, guided imager, and relaxation therapy. Free. Child care available by reservation. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9. 9212 Bryant Farms Road. www.locumc.org.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 1.

The annual Blair Road Marketplace will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14. Vendor applications being accepted from Pampered Chef, Tupperware and other vendors as well as those selling books, crafts, attic sale items, more. 9135 Blair Road, Mint Hill. 704-545-6785.

Job seekers are invited to Christians in Career Transition, a ministry providing support for those out of work and under-employed. Learn the proper methods for a successful job search. Free. 7-9 p.m. each first and third Monday in the New Life Center. 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway. www.stmatthewministries.org/cict.

Homemade baked goods, variety of books, games, DVDs and CDs for sale. Awesome raffle items and silent auction. Hosted by the women’s guild. Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8 in Geiger Hall. 139 Manor Ave., Concord. www.saintjamescatholic.org.

We will meet to pray for our children and schools. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays in the Williams Room at the West Cabarrus YMCA. www.MomsinPrayer.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.

Eat in or take out. Delivery for orders of $10 or more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 301 Mount Olivet Road, Concord. 704-782-8846; www.mtochurch.com.

The Concord Wildlife Alliance meets monthly for lecture and discussion. The next meeting is 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3. 5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord. www.concordwildlifealliance.com.

2:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Broadus Baptist, 59 Green St. S.W., Concord. www.cbcc.us.

Trinity Artist Series welcomes Joe Pecoraro, assistant professor of guitar at The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. The program, “Noah’s Ark: Good Things Come in Pairs,” will feature a diverse program of solo works ranging from the 16th through the 21st centuries by Rodrigo, Weiss and others. Adults, $10; students, $5. 3 p.m. Nov. 1. 801 Henkel Road, Statesville. www.trinityepiscopalstatesville.org.

Join us for Life Teen, a time of dinner, faith-sharing and fun. A Eucharist-centered movement within the Catholic Church, Life Teen leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. 6:15-8 p.m. Sundays. 14740 Stumptown Road, Huntersville. www.stmarknc.org.

The Peace and Justice Committee will host a program with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Local NAMI President Duane Carpenter and NAMI teacher Joyce Carpenter will speak on the local NAMI organization. Keynote speaker Barbara Smith, a professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, will speak on “Critical Time Intervention.” The presentation will include a question-and-answer session. Refreshments served prior to the meeting. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. 704-664-3992.

Former pastor Charles Raynal will teach “Studies in Luke’s Gospel: Jesus’ Journey Toward Jerusalem,” examining the encounters on the road to Jerusalem, including miracles of healing, prophetic teaching and parables. 9:45 a.m. Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22 in the Congregation House, 218 Concord Road, Davidson. www.dcpc.org.

Learn about the Affordable Care Act, available plans, enrollment information, more. The church hosts monthly talks on health topics. 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 3. 19920 Bethel Church Road, Cornelius. RSVP: healthtalks@bethel-pc.org; 704-892-0546.

The church will hand out candy during the downtown Mooresville trick-or-treat event. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 30 in front of Landmark Galleries. A Light the Night festival will be held at the church from 5-8 p.m. Food, bounce houses, music, and indoor trick-or-treating. Free. 150 S. Church St., Mooresville. www.fbcmooresville.com.

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.

The Reform Jewish Congregation is holding Shabbat services 7 p.m. each second and fourth Friday in the ministry building at Saint Philip Neri Catholic, 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill. Religious education is held 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Blooming Einsteins, 2752 Pleasant Road, Suite 103, Fort Mill. 803-619-9707; www.templesolelsc.org.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 1 at River Hills Community Church, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, Lake Wylie. www.cbcc.us.

This story was originally published October 21, 2015 at 11:57 AM with the headline "Religion news."