Washington County
Caudle Avenue Baptist Church in Springdale, 404 Caudle Ave., will host a free community Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. today. Everyone in the community is invited to share a traditional meal of roasted turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, rolls and pie.
Information: 750-2010.
First Presbyterian Church in Springdale, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, will host the annual Hanging of the Greens at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to decorate the sanctuary, fellowship hall and narthex for the Advent and Christmas seasons. All ages are invited to participate. Snacks will follow.
A three-session Advent series, based on the book Taste and See: Experiencing the Stories of Advent and Christmas by Jan Johnson, will begin Nov. 28. A meal will be served at 5:15 p.m., with the lesson at 6 p.m. Books are available at the church office for $10. Registration forms are at the sign-up table in the narthex.
There will also be a program at the same time for children up to fifth grade, and volunteers are needed. Contact Mary Shaw to sign up.
Information: 751-2040, fpcspringdale.org.
First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, 695 E. Calvin St., hosts the dedication of the newly renovated sanctuary on Sunday. An "early service" dedication ceremony will take place on the courtyard at 8 a.m., followed by a building tour and refreshments, and by worship at 8:30 a.m. A "late service" dedication ceremony will occur on the courtyard at 10:30 a.m., followed by a building tour and refreshments, and by worship at 11 a.m.
Information: 442-4411, fupcfay.org.
Washington Regional Pastoral Care Department, 3 E. Appleby Road, Suite 102, Fayetteville, will offer a grief support group for women who have experienced loss through stillbirth or miscarriage.
The support group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Sundays. It will be led by Chaplain Jacqueline Eakens of the Benton County Sheriff's Department.
Information: 463-1267, chaplains@wregional.com.
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Benton County
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rogers, 2305 S. Dixieland Road, hosts Thanksgiving worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday and an evening Bible study at 7 p.m. Nov. 28.
Information: 755-4520, goodshepherdrogers.org.
First Baptist Church in Rogers, 3364 W. Pleasant Grove Road, will once again deliver Thanksgiving meals to those in need and homebound. The packaged meal will include ham, green beans, potatoes and gravy, dressing, a roll and dessert.
Deliveries will be made within the Rogers city limits between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Nov. 22. To reserve meals, call 636-3451.
Information: 636-3451, fbcrogers.org.
Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., will close its Oasis Food Pantry for the holiday on Wednesday, and there will be no Wednesday evening activities at the church this week.
Information: 876-5764, villagebibleefc.org.
Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., has tickets on sale for the Christmas tea. Seatings are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 1. Tickets cost $10.
Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.
Bella Vista United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, hosts "Footnotes on Autism from the Spectrum" as the topic at the W-ELCA Gathering at 1 p.m. Nov. 19. Rosalyn Harris will share what she has learned about autism and her journey with her son since he was diagnosed. RSVP to 855-1325.
A Thanksgiving eve worship service and the annual pie social begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. All are welcome.
Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., opens its Shepherd's Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to noon each Friday. Holiday donations are needed, including canned pumpkin, condensed milk and canned cranberry sauce.
An Inquirer's Class meets on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the church library. This class gives people an opportunity who wish to join Bella Vista Lutheran Church and to learn about the church, how it operates and the Lutheran Doctrine.
Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.
The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., invites the community to a Thanksgiving service at 11:15 a.m. Thursday and for Christ the King Sunday at 10 a.m. Nov. 25, when Holy Communion will be celebrated. Child care is provided for Sunday services.
Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.
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Carroll County
Heart of Many Ways in Eureka Springs, 68 Mountain St., will host a benefit concert by Harmonia women's vocal ensemble at 2 p.m. Sunday. Founded and directed by Leslie Oelsner, the group Harmonia is based in Fayetteville, and their music offers an international flavor with songs and chants from many cultures.
A donation of $10 at the door is requested to help maintain the historic church building.
Information: 253-8252, heartofmanyways.org.
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NAN Religion on 11/17/2018