Matters of faith
Email photos from your Midlands faith events – programs and services, community outreach, pastor anniversaries – to dkujawa@thestate. com. We will post them at thestate.com/religion.
BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE: Tuesdays with Friends senior program featuring Fort Jackson Jazz Trio 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5827 N. Trenholm Road. Free. (803) 782-2500; www.bethshalomcolumbia.org
CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH: New book release and signing 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 7, 2700 Bush River Road. Maxie Hellman with Heal Our Land Ministries” will be available to sign her book “I Will if You Will.” (803) 798-4488; christianlifecolumbia.com
EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Scottish country dancing classes 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 3200 Trenholm Road. Free. (803) 256-1654; eastminsterpres.org
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Wednesdays@First Lunch Service, 1324 Marion St. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m., speaker from 12:20-12:50 p.m. Hot meal, $6; soup and salad bar, $5. Free parking. (803) 799-9062; www.firstprescolumbia.org
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GREENWOOD: Robert P. Glick will present a concert of American music played on an American pipe organ 4 p.m. Sunday, 108 E. Cambridge Ave., Greenwood. Free, though donations are accepted. Glick is an organist and teaching pastor at the church and a semi-retired professor of church music and organ at Erskine College and Theological Seminary. (864)229-5814; www.firstgreenwood.com
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH: First time home buyers seminar 2-4 p.m. today, 2604 Lower Richland Blvd., Hopkins. Topics discussed include benefits of having a realtor, the home buying process, the home loan process and types of financing. Event will feature door prizes, free gift bags and refreshments. Register at (803) 413-5816.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH: Community Connect 3-5 p.m. Sunday, 3909 Forest Drive. Event will feature ways people interested in volunteering around Columbia can do so and 25 organizations and agencies. (803) 787-4413; gslc.com
MIDLANDS GOSPEL SINGING CENTER: Monthly gospel singing 6 p.m. Feb. 6, 705 Martin Smith Road, Gilbert. Concert will feature Forever Changed and Lumber River. Free, though a love offering will be accepted. Volunteers are needed to provide finger foods. For more information, call (803) 719-1289. www.midsc.com
MOUNT TABOR LUTHERAN CHURCH: The Jess Jones/Craig Butterfield Duo will play in a free concert 3 p.m. Sunday, 1000 B Ave., West Columbia. Concert will feature mandolin, double bass, original jazz music and classical bluegrass. (803) 796-5948; www.mttaborlutheran.org
NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Men’s Day Celebration 10 a.m. Feb. 7, 6717 David St. Event will feature guest speaker J. Herbert Nelson, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) director for public witness. (803) 754-1812
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH: Screening of “Sacred Sound” documentary 6 p.m. today, 525 St. Andrew’s Road. The film features 50 girls, some from Columbia, who spend a week learning to sing in the manner of British cathedral boy choirs. Free. (803) 772-5419.
REID CHAPEL AME CHURCH: Music workshop 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. today, 704 Gabriel St. The workshop will be led by the church’s music department. Call (803) 786-7186 to RSVP. Free concert will be held 6 p.m. Jan. 30.
SAINT DAVID LUTHERAN CHURCH: Piano recital featuring Sarah Masterson 7 p.m. Feb. 6, 132 St. Davids Church Road, West Columbia. Masterson teaches piano and theory at Newberry College and performs as a featured performer and in orchestras. (803) 356-3035; www.stdavid.net
SAINT MICHAEL’S AND ALL ANGELS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Screening of “Sacred Sound” documentary 4 p.m. Sunday, 6408 Bridgewood Road. The film features 50 girls, some of whom are from Columbia, who spend a week learning to sing in the manner of British cathedral boy choirs. Free. (803) 782-8080; saintmichaelepiscopal.org
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH: Fifth Sunday Gospel Hym Service 6 p.m. Sunday, 11434 North Road, North. Light refreshments and fellowship afterward. Free admission. (803) 247-2668
SAXE GOTHA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: GriefShare program will start Sunday and be held 2-4 p.m. Sundays through April 3, 5503 Sunset Blvd. The biblically based program offers support to those who have lost loved ones and is open to all. Cost of materials is $15 per person. (803) 359-7770; www.saxegotha.org
SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF COLUMBIA: Winter 2016 Program 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 9. The Shepherd’s Center is an interfaith educational program for ages 55 and older. The session will include TED Talks, S.C. State Parks, the Book of Genesis from multiple perspectives, art history, mah-jongg, study of Ango-Saxon England from the conquest of Britain until the Norman conquest, Yoga, tai chi, guitar, hand bells, ukelele, dulcimers, French, fiction writing critique, classic movies, bridge, painting, purposeful writing and travel adventures. Tuition is $30. Lunch available for $7. For questions, contact (803) 799-4449, www.shepherd
centercolumbia.org, www.facebook.com/
shepherdcentercolumbia or shepherdcent626@bellsouth.net.
SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF LEXINGTON: 2016 Winter Adventures in Learning sessions for adults 50 and older 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through March 3 at Lexington United Methodist Church, 309 E. Main St., Lexington. Catered lunch available for $2 per day. Classes include watercolor, bridge, personal computers for beginners, tai chi, genealogy, Zumba and more. Registration $25 at (803) 359-6838 ext 110 or www.sclex.org.
SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF ST. ANDREWS: Adventures in Learning winter session 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through March 8, 2600 Ashland Road. Classes at the interfaith learning program are for ages 50 and older. Classes will feature: “A Century Later: How World War I Shaped our World,” “In the News,” “CSI: Columbia,” “The Curious History of…,” beginning quilting, “Lincoln, Sherman, Davis and the Lost Confederate Gold,” beginning ballroom dancing, “Life Below the Seas: The World of Submarines,” “Protecting Yourself from the Seven Retirement Villains,” “Scream Along with Me: Old-time Horror Movies,” “Exploring Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine,” “History of Britain: The Anglo-Saxons,” “The Golden Age of Radio,” and ukelele lessons. Catered lunch available for $7, with reservation by Jan. 5 for the first session. Registration $35 at (803) 731-9394 or www.shepherdscenterofstandrews.org.
STEDFAST CHRISTIAN CENTER: Super Sunday Service 10 a.m. Sunday, 5200 Fairfield Road. The youth are in charge of the service. The attire is casual. (803) 786-9129
UNITY CHURCH OF COLUMBIA: 19th Season of Nonviolence celebration 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today, 1801 LeGrand Road. Event will feature speakers, an opportunity to join in with the “Dancers of Universal Peace” and a light lunch. (803) 736-5766; www.unitycolumbia.com
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF LEXINGTON: Mardi Gras celebration 6 p.m. Feb. 6, 226 Corley Mill Road, Lexington. Event will feature a live auction, silent auction, door prizes, raffles, games, Cajun food and music. Tickets are $25 per person or $10 for those 6 to 18 years of age. Children who are younger are admitted free. Child care will be provided. Purchase tickets by calling (803) 356-2297 or (803) 359-5174. zionlexsc.com
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.
This story was originally published January 29, 2016 at 7:00 PM.