Gary
Embassies of Christ Kingdom Ministries: 4285 Cleveland St. — The Embassies of Christ Kingdom Ministries is hosting a Next Level Conference at 7 p.m. Oct. 4. The event is free and open to the community, and will include a performance by award winning MNRK artist/Multi-Stellar nominee Judah Band, as well as an inspirational message from Faith Alive Ministries Pastor YPJ from South Bend, Indiana. For more information, call 219-887-6418.
Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N Grand Blvd — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. on Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall.
New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church: 1917 Carolina Street — There will be a celebration of Rev. Dr. W. N. Reed’s 50 Pastoral Anniversary, beginning with the Pastor’s Boosters Annual Day, 4 p.m. Oct. 8. There will be a special guest, Rev. Isaac Culver and the Jerusalem Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend. For more information call 219-886-2555.
Ross Baptist Church: 4790 Noble St. — Ross Baptist Church’s annual fall festival is back 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 30. The festival is free and open to the public, and will have games, food, bounce houses and more.
St. Timothy Community Church: 1600 W. 25th Ave — Every Friday in October, St. Timothy Community Church’s “Fire Fridays” revival services will begin at 6:30 p.m. The October revival activities will include guest speakers, youth night and a gospel concert. General admission is $40, VIP is $50 and VIP with a reception is $75. For more information, call 219-977-0079.
Merrillville
Our Lady of Consolation Church: 8303 W Taft St. — The 2023 Red Mass, which is said to invoke the wisdom of the Holy Spirit on judges, justices and members of the legal profession, will begin with an 8 a.m. mass Oct. 5 at Our Lady of Consolation Church, followed by reception and CPE/CLE seminar. “Fiduciary Responsibility – A Legal and Practical Perspective” is the topic for this year’s annual free CLE/CPE Seminar, hosted by the Catholic Foundation for Northwest Indiana for the legal and financial communities. Guest speakers will be Lake County Probate Commissioner Jewell Harris and Peoples Bank Vice President and Wealth Management Team Leader, Tom Devine. Register at catholicfuture.org or call 219-769-9292 x 268 for more information.
Valparaiso
CrossPointe Christian Church: 114 E. U.S. 6 Frontage Rd. — CrossPointe will have its annual Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct 7. Bring kids in costume to trunk-or-treat, play games, enjoy hay rides, free food, a bouncy house obstacle and more. No tickets or advance registration is needed.
Trinity Lutheran Church: 201 N. Washington St. — Addison Agen, runner up in last year’s NBC’s “The Voice,” will be performing a benefit for WVLP Radio from 2-4 p.m. on October 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Tickets are only $20 and can be found on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women1-tickets-717243533717. All proceeds benefit WVLP Community Radio.
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