Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church has raised more than $3,800 that will be directed to the Take and Eat Food Pantry that serves community members in eastern Chatham County.

The pantry is an initiative supported by a number of local churches and is located at Evergreen United Methodist Church, 11098 U.S. 15-501 N.

All money and food donations received by the pantry in March and April will be supplemented by a challenge grant provided by the Feinstein Foundation, a national organization that aims to end hunger in America. This amount will be determined by the foundation and announced in August.

To help the pantry with this challenge, a member of Chapel in the Pines suggested a fundraising dinner project. Chapel in the Pines members hosted seven dinners in March and April for friends and neighbors who in turn donated funds earmarked for the Take and Eat Pantry.

"I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our community, especially in our current economy," said Michelle Morehouse, who organized the pantry's participation in the challenge.

During March and April, the pantry received monetary and food donations in excess of $8,500. Approximately $6,000 came in the form of cash donations that enabled the pantry to provide more fresh fruits and vegetables.

In addition to the Take and Eat Food Pantry, Chapel in the Pines is involved in Habitat for Humanity, the Take and Wear Clothes Closet and other local, national and international programs.

Chapel in the Pines meets every Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room at North Chatham School at 3380 Lystra Road. Child care is provided. Sunday school classes for adults, youth and children begin at 9:15 a.m.

The Rev. Mindy Douglas Adams is the pastor and can be reached at 960-0616 or adams@citppc.org..

Clergy breakfast to explore immigration issues

A clergy breakfast on immigration will be held on Tuesday, June 8, at United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Chapel Hill.

These events are geared toward busy religious professionals and faith leaders. They provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a networking event. Speakers will include the Rev. Richard McBride of Elon University and Mary St. John of Church World Service.

The breakfast is part of a statewide series sponsored by the N.C. Council of Churches. RSVP and more information at www.welcometheimmigrant.org/chapel-hill or contact Chris Liu-Beers at (919)828-6501.

Christ-centered yoga class will be held Tuesday nights

Holy Yoga, a discipline of Christ-centered yoga classes and teacher training programs, is offering a class on Tuesday nights from 7 to 8 p.m. at Grace Church, 200 Sage Road.

The class is led by certified Holy Yoga instructor Clare Bauer. The focus of the class will be on gentle asana poses and breath work, along with meditation on God's word with contemporary Christian music.

Bauer began teaching yoga classes in London in 1972 and has long desired to combine the practice of yoga with all its physical benefits with her Christian faith. Since completing her course in Holy Yoga this year, she hopes to help many more people enjoy the health benefits of this ancient system of self care.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of religious background. No previous experience is needed. Bring a yoga mat.