Religion news

Compiled by Erica Batten

Mark Waldman, national director of synagogue initiative for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, will deliver the 12th annual Schloss Summer Lecture, “Election 2016 and Its Implications on Israel.” 7:30 p.m. July 22. Join us for appetizers at 5:15 p.m. and Shabbat summer services at 6 p.m. The lecture is free; optional dinner includes cost. Reservations by July 13. 5101 Providence Road. 704-366-1948; www.templebethel.org.

“Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World.” Rising K-5 grades. Free. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 25-29. 2830 Dorchester Place. Register at www.sedgefieldchurch.org.

“Barnyard Roundup.” 9-11:30 a.m. Aug. 1-5.

Steve Witte, president of Asia Lutheran Seminary, will lead a workshop on personal spiritual growth. Learn to focus on the gospel, read the Bible and come away satisfied, and enhance prayer and devotional time. Snacks provided. Free. 9 a.m.-noon July 23. 7000 Providence Road. Register at www.grace-charlotte.org.

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, Room 132. www.stmatthewministries.org/cict.

Courses will explore various topics. Mary Hugh Mauldin will lead a class on the meaning of the universal church and of the church of St. Matthew. 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays starting July 18 and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting July 20. 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway. For a complete listing of courses and registration, go to www.stmatthewcatholic.org/summerforum.

“Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World!” 5:45-8:30 p.m. July 18-21. 4200 McKee Road. Register at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/StFrancisVBS/gpgs/Home.aspx.

Come 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.

“Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World!” Age 3 through completed fifth grade. 6:30-9 p.m. July 17-21. 9801 Arlington Church Road. Register at www.arlingtonchurch.com/vbs.

The Rev. David Carl will present a 28-part series on “Spirit, Mind, and Body.” Carl is executive director of spiritual care and education for the Carolinas HealthCare System. 9:30 a.m. Sundays. 5300 Old Dowd Road. 704-399-6362.

Join us for a whale of a good time at “Ocean Commotion: Answers in Genesis.” 9 a.m.-noon July 25-29. 381 Williamson Road, Mooresville. 704-663-6775.

Mary Z. Cox, multi-year champion in Florida and North Carolina on the claw hammer banjo and mountain dulcimer, will perform. An open jam will follow the concert. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 7 p.m. July 13. 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver. www.saintpeterbythelake.net.

Ivan Parker of the Gold City Quartet and Adam Beard will perform. $10. 5:30 p.m. July 16. 1062 N.C. 16 S., Lowesville. www.gospelgigs.com/lowesvilleconcerts.

“Summer in the Chapel” welcomes the Rev. Frank Hensley, survivor of the Flat Rock Elementary School Fire in Mount Airy. 9:30 and 11 a.m. July 17. 575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. www.willchapumc.org.

“Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World.” Spiritual experience for preschoolers through rising fifth graders. Family fun night, 4:30-7:30 p.m. July 17. 5:30-8:15 p.m. July 18-21. 1430 Mecklenburg Highway, Mooresville. Register at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/fairviewumc28115.

The fellowship will meet only twice this month. Guest speaker Shakeisha Gray will present “Finding Joy in Stress” at our next meeting. 11 a.m. July 24. Nursery available. Children in grades K-5 go to spiritual exploration following the children’s story during the service. Services are held at the Woodlawn School, 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville. www.uulakenorman.org.

There will be one Sunday service during the summer. 10 a.m. Sundays through Sept. 4.

“Super Messy Science.” $120. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 8-11.

“Egypt: Joseph’s Journey From Prison to Palace.” 6-8 p.m. July 17-20. 7621 Norman Island Drive, Cornelius. Register at www.CommunityinChrist.net.

5:30 p.m. Saturdays. 8 and 10 a.m., noon and 5:30 p.m. Sundays. Spanish Mass, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Nursery available during the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass. 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. 704-664-3992.

The Summer Recital Series welcomes Kyle Ritter. An offering will be received at each recital for the Ann and Robert Stigall Scholarship Fund. 7 p.m. July 17 at Unity Presbyterian, 303 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill. www.charlotteago.org.

All are welcome to worship. Worship service, 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Spanish worship service, 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Bible study and supper, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Choir practice at 7:40 p.m. 11020 E. WT Harris Blvd. www.sharonforest.com.

Everyone invited to hear Steve Brock. 7 p.m. July 14. 7255 Burke County Line Road, Hickory. 828-312-6710.

Spaces available for rent. Call church office before July 20. Sale is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 23.

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.

8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays unless noted. 950 Bradley St., Concord. www.clcofconcord.org.

Noon July 16. 1282 Bradford Heights Road, Gastonia. 704-864-6222.

9 a.m.-noon July 17 at Hickory Grove Baptist North Campus, 2350 Odell School Road, Charlotte. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 17 at Robinson Presbyterian, 9424 Harrisburg Road, Charlotte. 4:30-8 p.m. July 20 at Mount Holly United Methodist, 1996 Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill. www.cbcc.us.

American Red Cross community drive. 2-6:30 p.m. July 14. 9425 N.C. 152 W., Mooresville. Appointments: www.redcrossblood.org.

This story was originally published July 8, 2016 at 1:18 PM with the headline "Religion news."