Churches
Volunteers needed for Smithville clean-up March 17
Feb. 15 – Operation Curbside Cleanup, an annual Smithville community clean-up event, is scheduled for March 17. Volunteers should meet at Smithville Park at 8 a.m. before setting out through the neighborhood to work. The clean-up event is organized by the Smithville Community Coalition in partnership with the North Catawba Neighborhood Association, the town of […]
Former SouthLake headmaster stole $9 million
Wayne C. Parker Jr., the former headmaster at SouthLake Christian Academy, embezzled nearly $9 million from the school as well as SouthLake Presbyterian Church. Jill Westmoreland Rose, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, said a criminal bill of information was filed in federal court, charging Parker with one count of wire fraud. Parker has struck […]
Bluegrass Feb. 5 at POG
A progressive bluegrass duo, My girl, My Whiskey and Me, will perform a free concert at Point of Grace church on Friday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. The husband and wife are on Facebook; look for mygirlmywhiskeyandme. Point of Grace is located at 20700 N. Main St. There will be a free-will offering.
Christmas Breakfast Saturday at Union Bethel
The Union Bethel AME Zion Church Annual Christmas Breakfast is this Saturday Dec. 19 from 8 am to noon. The church invites everyone to stop in have some breakfast and enjoy fellowship with members of the church. The meal is free. Donations are welcome.
Bethel Presbyterian Health Talk
TUESDAY NIGHT. Presbyterian Church Monthly Health Talk Tuesday, Dec. 1 will focus on sugar and its affect on your health. The one-hour session, which starts at 6:30 pm, will also look at healthier options. The group will meet in the Activity Center at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Road. RSVP to healthtalks@bethel-pc.org or call the […]
Point of Grace hosts ‘Animals Christmas’
Point of Grace Church will host a presentation of “The Animals Christmas” by Amy Grant and Art Garfunkel, with music by Jimmy Webb on Dec. 11 at 8 pm. All are welcome to this free concert. The church is at 20700 N Main, Suite 104, across from Carolina Cones. More info: www.pogchurch.net or contact Pastor Fred […]
Advent, Christmas services at Mt. Zion UMC
On Sunday, Dec. 13, at 11 am and 2 pm, “A Holy Light” by Robert A. Hobby, will be presented in the sanctuary of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. This carol service includes scripture readings and meditations by Susan Palo Cherwien. This collection takes a new look at some well-known carols, such as “Let All […]
Do the holidays get you down?
The Bethel Presbyterian Church health ministries is hosting “Surviving the Holidays,” a workshop to equip grieving people with practical survival strategies. You will receive warmth, encouragement and hope during the holiday season. The workshop will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 am to 11 am in the Activities Room, 19920 Bethel Church Road. A light breakfast will […]
Community Thanksgiving Nov. 23
A great tradition, the Cornelius Community Thanksgiving service, will be hosted by Community in Christ Lutheran Church Monday, Nov. 23 at 7 pm. Pastor Joel Simpson of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will be the preacher. Sandy Rogers will lead a special community choir made up of members of several churches and community members who […]
