BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE: The Columbia Center for Jewish Learning presents two courses, which are sponsored by the synagogue, 5827 N. Trenholm Road. “Archeology and the Bible,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. and “Kabbalah and our Daily Lives,” 7:45-8:45 p.m. continue Thursday, March 14 and 21 and April 4, 11 and 18. $100 for one course or $150 for both. (803) 782-2500
JONES MEMORIAL AME ZION CHURCH: Late Winter Revival, 5 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 2400 Barhamville Road. (803) 254-8786
MIDLAND GOSPEL SINGING CENTER: Concert featuring the Midland Trio and God’s Toolbox, 7 p.m. today, 705 Martin Smith Road, Gilbert. (803) 657-5373
MIDLANDS GREEN CONGREGATION INITIATIVE: A project of area faith-based organizations from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. March 11, Historic 701 Whaley St. Free. To register, visit http://caringforcreation2013.eventbrite.com
NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Women of Faith luncheon, 11 a.m. today at Seawell’s Food Catering, 1125 Rosewood Drive. Worship service celebrating the gifts of women, 10 a.m. Sunday, 6717 David St. (803) 754-1812
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH: Bible study, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays through April 17, 100 Polo Road. (803) 788-0811
SEVEN OAKS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Concert featuring Bellybutton Superheroes, 10 a.m. March 9, 530 St. Andrews Road. For children ages 3 through second grade. (803) 772-2761
SHANDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Sunday evening worship, 6-6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10 and 17, 3407 Devine St. (803) 256-8383; www.shandon-umc.org
YELLOW ROCK HALL: Concert featuring The Cedar Creek Quartet and the Ken Clubb Singers, 7 p.m. March 9, 2211 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. (803) 796-0682
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH: Commemorative church service, 10:45 a.m.; and reunion and roundtable, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, 801 Washington St. (803) 738-0865
ZION PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH: 21st anniversary celebration of Pastor Rev. Dr. Jack Wilson and the first lady Lind Wilson, 3 p.m. Sunday, 258 Old Bluff Road, Hopkins. (803) 695-7522
See more local faith events and add your own online at www.thestate.com/faith. Send information for Matters of Faith to calendars@thestate.com. Please include the kind of event, the date, time, a phone number and an address. The deadline is noon Monday for Saturday’s listings.


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