WASHINGTON COUNTY
Sequoyah United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, 1910 N. Old Wire Road, opens its 11th annual pumpkin patch fundraiser Sept. 26 to Oct. 31. The sale of the pumpkins benefit the Navajo Indian reservation in Farmington, N.M., where the pumpkins were grown, and the youth programs of the church.
The patch will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Information: 442-8687, sequoyahmethodist.org.
First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, 695 E. Calvin St., presents the fall discussion of the Abrahamic Faiths Forum at 7 p.m. Thursday. The topic: “Walking the Tightrope: Keeping Our Balance in an Age of Religious Polarization.” Panel members are Rabbi Jacob Adler of Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville, the Rev. Phil Butin of First United Presbyterian and Mehmet Ulipinar representing Islam. The Rev. John King moderates.
Information: 442-4411, fupcfay.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Fayetteville, 1755 E. Rolling Hills Dr., presents Nate Frederick, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, speaking on spiritual healing, at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Information: 927-3436, practicalprayer.org.
Christian Lighthouse Church in Springdale, 1102 A Schmieding Ave., presents Gary Winningham of Tennesse ministering in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. An offering will be collected.
Information: 751-8904.
Caudle Avenue Baptist Church in Springdale, 404 Caudle Ave., presents the Elmores at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Patti and Marty Elmore of West Plains, Mo., have written and performed gospel music together for more than 27 years. An offering will be taken.
Information: 751-2010.
Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville, 699 N. Sang Ave., plans the following services for the observance of the Jewish High Holidays.
Rosh Hashanah. Evening service, 7:30 p.m. Sunday; morning service, 10 a.m. Monday; children’s service, 11:15 a.m. to noon Monday; potluck lunch, noon Monday; Tashlich, 2:30 p.m. Monday in Wilson Park; morning service, 8:30 a.m. Tuesday; Kiddush, 11 a.m. Tuesday; service continues, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, followed by a potluck lunch.
Yom Kippur. Kol Nidre, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11; morning service, 10 a.m. Oct. 12: children’s service, 11:15 a.m.to noon Oct. 12; afternoon service, 4 p.m. Oct. 12; Yizkor service, 6:15 p.m. Oct. 12; concluding service, 6:45 p.m. Oct. 12; evening service, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12; break the fast, 7:35 p.m. Oct. 12.
Information: 973-2702, templeshalomnwa.org.
Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive, offers an animal blessing ceremony during the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday.
The church raises awareness about the spiritual princples of prosperity with four classes, beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Information: unityfay.org.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, 224 N. East Ave., celebrates the Feast of St. Francis with a Blessing of the Animals at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the church’s greenspace. Children’s stuffed animals also may be presented for blessing during the 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services Sunday. Donations of pet food for local shelters are welcome.
Information: 442-7373, stpaulsfay.org.
BENTON COUNTY
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., offers a special service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for those unable to attend a regularly scheduled service. Lunch is served following the service, and transportation is available.
The Shepherd’s Food Pantry currently collects items for Thanksgiving bags. The pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday.
Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.
Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., serves a potluck lunch honoring newcomers at noon Sunday. Mary Jane Kuhlman speaks on “All Ate and Were Fed” during a ladies brunch at 10 a.m. Oct. 8.
Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.
First United Methodist Church in Rogers, 307 W. Elm St., hosts a Service for the Blessing of the Animals on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church’s park.
Information: 631-7997, fumcrogers.org.
First Presbyterian Church in Rogers, 1901 S. 26th St., hosts the Leslie Shupe Art School on Saturday, today through Nov. 5. Classes for adults and children age 7 and older, include acrylics, taught by Joe Lay; watercolor, taught by Anita Carroll; oil by Debi Ortega; and drawing and pastels by Cindy Shepherd. Cost is $20, plus supplies.
Information: 636-5542, 1st-church.net.
First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, presents the Saar Trio at 3 p.m. Sunday as part of the church’s Wesley Series. The ensemble includes Theresa Delaplain on oboe and Lia Uribe on bassoon; both are faculty members for University of Arkansas music department. The will be joined by Andrew Campbell on piano, from the music faculty of Arizona State University in Tempe. The music will include works by Astor Piazzolla, Francis Poulenc, Theophile Lalliet, Andre Previn and UA faculty member Robert Mueller.
Information: 855-1158, lovelearnlead.com.
New Wine Ministries, 2262 Forest Hills Blvd. Bella Vista, sponsors an auction from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Gravette Civic Center. Johnny Janes is the auctioneer.
The congregation celebrates the Feast of the Tabernacles from Oct. 16-24. Morning gatherings at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 17-21 meet at the ARK, 8030 LaCroix Road, Decatur. Mario Murillo and Jason Fowler lead the worship Oct. 23-24 at the Word of Life Church, 808 SW. 14th St. in Bentonville. Murillo has traveled the world offering his ministry, and Fowler leads an end-time ministry.
Information: (858) 864-8712, tabernacles2013@gmail.com.
Cross Church Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, 2448 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, offers a six-week session of the Art of Marriage, meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. each Sunday from Oct. 9 to Nov. 13. Topics include God’s purpose for marriage, overcoming isolation, fulfilling responsibilities, communication, conflict resolution, intimacy and leaving a legacy. Cost is $35 per couple, and free child care is available.
Information: crosschurch.com, 271-7799.
New Life Christian Church in Bella Vista, 103 Riordan Road, plans a farewell reception for former pastor Lee McClanathan and wife Loralee from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 in the church atrium. The McClanathans are moving to Rockford, Ill.
The church begins a three-week “Discovery” session for those wanting to learn more about the church. Classes meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 9, Oct. 16 and Oct. 23.
Information: 855-1616, newlifenwa.com.
The United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, presents Dave Anderson and Roger Walck in concert at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16. An offering benefits the Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat ministry in Arizona.
Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County, 1110 S.E. Evergreen St., Bentonville, present Jeffrey Tate speaking at 11 a.m. Sunday. His topic is “Worth, Dignity, Compassion for Everyone. Really?” based on the first and second principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association.
The congregation also hosts a book fair, with books to support people of all faiths.
Information: 855-1485, uubcar.com.
Unity Church of the Ozarks, 902 SW. Second St., Suite E, Bentonville, sponsors its annual potluck picnic at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Lake Avalon park in Bella Vista. Marilyn Harper of Springfield, Mo., leads an outdoor service.
Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.