Religious Happenings in Aug. 3, 2023, edition

Class on Genesis

A verse-by-verse class on Genesis will be held at the home of Lanny Moseley with room for 10 adults on Saturdays. Time will be determined. If interested, call Moseley at 931-636-4685 for information.

Tullahoma Sangha

Tullahoma Sangha, a Zen Buddhist meditation and study group, meets each Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tullahoma, 3536 New Manchester Hwy., Tullahoma. The service will consist of zazen (meditation), a short lesson, and discussion. Newcomers are welcome, but please call ahead and a short orientation will be set up at 5:45 p.m. Call 931-588-8935.

Aug. 5

Back-to-school bash

Cowan First Baptist Church, 316 W. Cumberland St., Cowan, will hold a back-to-school bash on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy events and activities. Bring school supplies to donate if possible.

Food giveaway

This Saturday August 5 Winchester First Baptist will host a Second Harvest food giveaway beginning at 9 a.m. The church is located at 108 S. High St. in Winchester. 

Aug. 6

Unitarian Universalist

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Tullahoma welcomes Jack Kennington on Sunday at 10 a.m. speaking on “Grief Recovery.”  The service is followed by refreshments and a discussion.  The church is located at 3536 New Manchester Hwy. in Tullahoma.  Visit tullahomauu.org.

Aug. 12

Food giveaway

Morton Memorial Church, 322 West Main St., Monteagle, will distribute food to all in need on Aug. 12 from 8-10 a.m. Enter from behind the church. Help will be available to load if needed.

Food giveaway

Christ the King Anglican Church, 1231 Cumberland St., Decherd, in association with Feed America First, will distribute groceries to all in need in the community on a first serve basis starting at 9 a.m. on Aug. 12. Please remain in vehicles.

Aug. 13

150th Anniversary

First United Church, 4099 Owl Hollow Road, Belvidere, will hold its 150-year homecoming celebration on Aug. 13 at 10:30 a.m. with The Rev. Kim Wood, minister for the Southeast Conference (UCC), delivering the message. Several of the churches’ previous ministers will participate in the service which will include Holy Communion. A potluck dinner and an afternoon of music and memories will follow.

Aug. 16, 23, 30 – Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27

Family Stories series

Everyone is invited to a special Family Stories series featuring guest speakers at the Winchester Church of Christ auditorium located at 1230 South College St., Winchester, beginning mid-August through September at 7 p.m. Dates, speakers and topics include: Aug. 16, speaker Andrew Itson of Huntsville, Alabama, “Adopted: What our Adoption Story Taught us about God’s Heart”; Aug. 23, Alex Courington with Revive Christian Counseling, Winchester, “Seeking Solutions to Family Conflict”; Aug. 30, Keith Parker of Hendersonville, “From Burdens to Blessings – Our Journey”; Sept. 6, Ralph Gilmore of Woodbury, “Addiction Affects all the Family”; Sept. 13, Steve Lusk of Chattanooga, “Building a Legacy of Faithfulness”; Sept. 20, Dale Jenkins with The Jenkins Institute, Nashville, “The Secret of Raising Great Kids,”; Sept. 27, Matt Cook with Freed-Hardeman University, “Curveball – When your Family Faces the Unexpected.”

Sept. 12

Interdenominational Bible study

All women are invited to join in for Bible Study Fellowship International to study the Gospel of John on Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Winchester First United Methodist Church, 100 South Jefferson St., Winchester. This is an interdenominational event joining thousands of groups that will be meeting in more than 120 counties. Registration is required online by visiting the Bible Study Fellowship International website. For more information, call or text Pat Brandenstein at 931-636-4359.

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