BENTON COUNTY
First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville, 901 N.E. J St., presents the Rev. Andrea White speaking Oct. 7 as part of the church's annual Clabaugh lecture series. White, an associate professor of theology and culture at Union Theological Seminary in New York, will speak on topics of justice and human dignity.
White will preach at the 10:15 a.m. worship service, followed by lunch and a lecture. She will speak on racial issues at 6:30 p.m.
Information: 273-5450, fpcbentonville.org.
First Baptist Church in Bentonville, 220 S. Main St., hosts a "Worship Night" by the Dove-award winning group Passion at 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Louie Giglio will teach, and Trip Lee will provide music. Admission is $40 for deluxe seating, $25 for general admission and $20 for a family and friends four-pack.
Information: 273-3379, fbcbentonville.org, (855) 484-1991, passionmusic.com.
First United Methodist Church in Rogers, 307 W. Elm St., presents Bishop Minerva Garza Carcano speaking Sept. 29-30 as part of the church's Lewis Lecture Series. Carcano is the first Hispanic woman elected to the episcopacy of the United Methodist Church and an advocate for immigration reform and inclusion of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Carcano will speak on immigration reform in America at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29. She will address "A Way Forward in the United Methodist Church" during the worship services at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sept. 30.
Information: 631-7997, fumcrogers.org.
Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., offers a seven-week Bible study for women based on Missing Pieces: Real Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense by Jennifer Rothschild. The class meets from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. starting Oct. 4. Cost is $13.
Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.
United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, presents a blue grass gospel worship services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
The church plans an "Art n' Luther" painting party at 6 p.m. Oct. 5. Cost is $10 for a canvas and supplies.
Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., offers a "Senior Safety Academy" from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8. Topics include identity theft, local scams, elder abuse, Medicare fraud, prescription drug safety and more. Breakfast and lunch are provided for those who register with the church.
The church operates the Shepherd's Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to noon each Friday. The pantry needs donations of peanut butter, jelly, sugar-free Jello, heart-healthy soup, 12-count egg cartons and Best Choice PVC labels.
Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Fayetteville, 1400 E. Rolling Hills Drive, presents "The Truth About Human Trafficking" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Speakers include Annie Smith, associate professor of law and founding director of the human trafficking clinic at the University of Arkansas, and Gretchen Smeltzer, executive director of the trafficking recsue organization Into the Light.
The church also displays a traveling art exhibit, "Artifacts of Human Trafficking," featuring the work of Amie Stone King, an artist in Austin, Texas. The exhibit is available until Oct. 4.
Information: 521-2660, rhbcdove.org.
Caudle Avenue Baptist Church in Springdale, 404 Caudle Ave., serves a free community meal at 5 p.m. today. Patti and Marty Elmore, singer-songwriters of West Plains, Mo., will provide live music. Representatives of Walgreens will give flu shots, beginning at 6:20 p.m. Participants are asked to bring their insurance cards.
The Elmores also will sing during the 10:45 a.m. worship service Sunday.
Information: 750-2010.
The Jewish Christian Studies Center in Springdale, 903-D W. Johnson Ave., offers a class on "Words of the Bible, Words of Jesus the Messiah" beginning Oct. 3. The free class meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday. The program will focus on the first five books of the Bible, covers many sayings Jesus quoted and will provide an understanding of Hebrew biblical culture.
Information: 306-1269, cynthiadouthit@gmail.com.
REGION
Holiday Island Community Church, 188 Stateline Dr., sponsors the third annual "Blessing of Pets" at 10 a.m. Oct. 6 in the parking lot of the Holiday Island Elks Lodge at 4 Park Cliff Drive.
Information: 253-8200, hicchurch.com.
NAN Religion on 09/22/2018