Pond Spring AME Zion Church Twelve Tribes of Israel in Lyerly is inviting the community to come together for an afternoon of music and fellowship later this month.

The church will host a Gospel Jamboree at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. Organizers say church and community choirs are welcome to participate in the event, which will celebrate gospel music and community spirit.

Refreshments will be served following the program.

The church is located at 3255 Taliaferro Springs Road in Lyerly. The event is open to the public, and Pastor Rev. Dr. J. Turner Holt encourages everyone to attend.

Calvary Baptist Church in Summerville is preparing to welcome women from across the community for its annual Ladies’ Spring Banquet.

This year’s event, titled “Grace, Grit & Gumption: A Grateful Girls Gathering,” is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. at the church. Organizers say the banquet is designed to provide a time of fellowship, encouragement, and worship for women of all ages.

The afternoon will feature a Tex-Mex buffet, special music, and a program centered on faith, testimony, and spiritual renewal. Musical guest Scarlet Wool is expected to provide worship music throughout the event.

Church leaders say the gathering will include personal stories and teaching aimed at uplifting and inspiring attendees, while also creating a space for women to connect and reflect. The event theme is based on Galatians 2:20, emphasizing faith and personal growth.

Organizers are encouraging women to invite friends and family members to attend as the church prepares for one of its most anticipated annual events.

Chapel Hill Full Gospel Church on Butler Dairy Road is having a singing on April 25th at 6:00 PM. The singers will be The Joyful Sounds.  Everyone is invited to attend. 

Armuchee Baptist Church will be opening its Christian Life Center Doors this Saturday, April 11th,2026 from 10am-5pm to meet the needs of both Chattooga and Floyd Counties. The name of the event is “Open Closet.” There will be a variety of items available. Including but not limited to baby clothes, baby bottles, baby toys, toddler and kid’s clothes, toddler toys, adult clothes, adult shoes, home décor, furniture, ceiling fans, and more! Event Coordinator Crissy Hawkins stresses the importance of making sure our communities have what they need but may not be able to afford as we head into the summer. Here is the best part, the cost of items. FREE! That’s right, everything is FREE! Pastor Lloyd Gilreath states, “We are very honored of the outpouring of support we have had from people who have donated to this cause. This is a true example of shinning the light of Jesus Christ in the communities.”

The church is located at 6648 Big Texas Valley Rd, Rome, GA.

There’s Hope for the Hungry will be at the Central Avenue Baptist Church in Trion this week on Thursday, April 9, to give away free groceries. Come between the hours of 10:00 am and 1:00 pm to get your free groceries. No ID is required. But, you must be present to receive the food. The free Clothes Closet will also be available from 10:00 until 12:30.