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The Joyful Ringers will perform. 6 p.m. Dec. 5. 3545 Beatties Ford Road. 704-399-2717.

“Past, Present, and Future Coming Together.” Enjoy an afternoon praising God with dance and drama performances, reunion choir and guest Pastor Lawrance Mayes of Grace Memorial Baptist. 3 p.m. Dec. 6. 2400 Greenland Ave. 704-393-2065.

Charlotte Symphony trumpeter John Parker will play special solos, accompany congregational singing and play a postlude for the service. 9:45 a.m. Nov. 29. 5533 Prosperity Presbyterian Church Drive. 704-875-1182.

Presented by the church Celebration Choir, drama ministry, Exaltation Ringers, Psalm 150 Orchestra, Renovation Youth Choir, Spirit Singers, tech team and guest soloist Becky Cook-Carter, director of opera at CPCC. Free; a portion of the love offering will go to the Urban Ministry Center. Child care for ages 0-5 available by reservation. 7 p.m. Dec. 4. 3835 W. WT Harris Blvd. www.ucumc.org.

Traditional services glorify God with music of the season. Selections for the first Sunday in Advent include “Keep Your Lamps!” and “E’en So, Lord Jesus.” 8:30 and 11 a.m. Nov. 29. 2810 Providence Road. www.providenceumc.org.

Elizabeth Hildebrand will play Thanksgiving and Christmas favorites and a selection of hymns. Free. 6 p.m. Nov. 29. 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road. www.calvarychurch.com.

Leagues for ages 5-11 and middle school. One weekly 90-minute session includes training, a game and devotion. Season begins in January. $80 for first child; $70 each additional child. 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail. www.316-Sports.com.

7 p.m. Nov. 26.

Red Cross drive. 2:30-7 p.m. Dec. 1. Register at www.redcrossblood.org. 8600 Potter Road, Weddington. www.spiritofjoy.us.

Soup and sandwich dinner followed by hanging of the greens. 6 p.m. Nov. 27. 6713 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe. 704-301-6929.

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. the first and third Monday in the New Life Center. 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway. www.stmatthewministries.org/cict.

Michael O’Brien, Christian recording artist and former lead singer of Newsong, will perform a free concert. Representatives from the Heartline Foundation will share details about their work in Haiti. 7 p.m. Dec. 5. 1069 Central Drive N.W., Concord. 704-782-0565.

Pastor CeCee Mills will preside. Guest pastor, the Rev. Lonnie Karriker, will give the sermon. A complimentary lunch will follow the service. 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6. 240 Pitts School Road N.W., Concord. 704-782-0671.

The Concord Wildlife Alliance meets monthly for lecture and discussion. The next meeting is 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1. 5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord. www.concordwildlifealliance.com.

We will meet to pray for 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.

Frozen turkeys and hams will be collected for Harrisburg Crisis Assistance Ministry, The Salvation Army and the Urban Ministry Center. Monetary donations go toward bulk purchases. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 4815 N.C. 49 S., Harrisburg. 704-455-2491.

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, Thanksgiving meals and more. 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.

Mooresville-area churches and the Mooresville Soup Kitchen invite the community to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Transportation available by reservation. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 26. 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. 704-664-3992.

Two nationally-recognized programs, Fidelis for young women and Fraternus for young men, are designed to meet the needs of today’s middle- and high-school youth through discussion, contemporary movie clips, recreation and spiritual challenges. 7:15-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 14740 Stumptown Road, Huntersville. www.stmarknc.org.

Members Dan Aldridge and Karin Peterson will discuss their summer trip in “Some Lessons From South Africa.” Children age 4 and older go to spiritual exploration following the children’s story during the service. Nursery available. 11 a.m. Nov. 29. Services are held at the Woodlawn School, 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville. www.uulakenorman.org.

Testify Too, a choir comprised of children in first to sixth grades from churches in the Lake Norman region, will present the touching and humorous musical “Felix Finds Christmas.” 10 a.m. Nov. 29. 316 Signal Hill Drive, Statesville. www.horizonchurch.net.

The Music Ministry of will hold its annual service 6 p.m. Nov. 29 in the sanctuary. This service of decorating the church for Advent and understanding the meaning will include music selections from The Grace Note Handbells, WAM Jr. Pre K and K Choir, WAM Kids Choir, Jubilee Handbells, Praise Ringers Handbells, Student Choir, Orchestra and Sanctuary Choir. This service will also include congregational carol singing. The public is invited to attend. South Church Street, downtown Mooresville. www.fbcmooresvile.com and 704-664-2324.

Enjoy fellowship and choose gifts that continue to give long after the holidays. Donation cards will be available. Part of the Christmas in Davidson celebration. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 3-4 in the Congregation House.

Gerardo Marti, professor of sociology at Davidson College, will teach “Innovation, Resistance, and the Near Future of the American Church.” 9:45 a.m. Dec. 6, 13, and 20 in the Congregation House. 218 Concord Road, Davidson. www.dcpc.org.

Rejuvenating midweek service with acoustic guitar music. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius. www.mtzionumc.net.

Knights of Columbus Council No. 14475 was recognized as a Triple Star Award Council. To achieve this recognition, councils are required to meet recruitment goals and to complete at least four programs in the areas of community service, church support, family programs, youth activities, pro-life advocacy and council fraternal projects. State Deputy Frank Davis presented the award on Nov. 10. 530 S.C. 274, Lake Wylie. www.allsaintslakewylie.com.

Women and children of all ages, churches, backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge are welcome to an in-depth study of Revelation. Adults, $25; children, $10. Lesson books included. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays starting Dec. 9 at River Hills Community Church, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, Lake Wylie. Register early to help us plan. A new-member class will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 2. To register, email Michelle Locklear at cbslakewylie@gmail.com. lakewylie.cbsclass.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.

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.

This story was originally published November 18, 2015 at 9:52 AM with the headline "Religion news."