Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church was organized as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Rev. Mindy Douglas Adams was installed as pastor during an organization service on Sunday.

Chapel in the Pines, a new church in north Chatham County, was chartered by Salem Presbytery. The congregation has 95 active members ranging in age from eight months to the 80s.

Adams was called as organizing pastor of Chapel in the Pines in February 2006. She came to Chapel in the Pines after serving as associate pastor at University Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill for almost five years. She also served as interim associate pastor for campus ministry at University Presbyterian and as the associate pastor at First Presbyterian in Wilson.

Chapel in the Pines developed from a vision of University Presbyterian Church and the Salem Presbytery to respond to growth in north Chatham County.

The church meets every Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room at North Chatham School on 3380 Lystra Road. Sunday school classes for adults, youth, and children begin at 9:15 a.m.

For information, see www.citppc.org.

Bishop to preach at the Advocate

The Episcopal Church of the Advocate will celebrate the Day of Pentecost on Sunday with a visit by the Rev. Michael B. Curry, bishop of North Carolina.

Bishop Curry, known for his inspirational sermons, will preach at the 5 p.m. service and celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Six daughters and sons of the Advocate will also be presented for confirmation. The community is invited to participate in this special service and remain for a fellowship hour to honor the bishop and the newly-received congregants.

The Episcopal Church of the Advocate is a new Episcopal church in Orange County, committed to reaching out to those who do not have a church home and who may not be drawn to a more traditional time or place or formality for worship. All are welcome.

Services are held each Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Kehillah, 1200 Mason Farm Road.

For information about the Advocate visit www.ouradvocate.org.

Letter-writing project to support orphans

Christ Church in Chapel Hill, through a partnership with Children's HopeChest, plans to send letters of support to children at a Russian orphanage in Slobodskoy.

The church will hold a letter-writing event in support of the project on May 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Cafe Carolina in Meadowmont.

Letters will be translated and delivered to the orphans, who are ages 5 to 15. This event is open to the community. Refreshments will be served.

First Baptist holds Joy Night for youth

First Baptist Church of Chapel Hill invites young people to its "Rejoice in Your Youth" event at Joy Night on May 16 at 7 p.m.

The evening will include dance, mime and music performed by youth from churches throughout the Triangle. Youth Christian Fellowship will sponsor the event.

For information, call 942-2552 or e-mail fbc1865@bellsouth.net. First Baptist is at 106 N. Roberson Street.

Grace Camps set for summer

Grace Church's summer Grace Camps will offer children ages 5 to 18 activities in subjects including art, dance, sports, drama, photography and adventure.

Camps are Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grace Camps are held at Grace Church of Chapel Hill, 200 Sage Road.

For information, contact Adam Dawson at 968-4120 or gracecamps@gracelife.com, and see gracecamps.com.

Grace Church in Chapel Hill is a non-denominational church. Services are held Sundays at 9:15 and 11 a.m. For information on the church, staff or church activities, see www.gracelife.com.

Buddhist center offers teaching, meditation

The Kosala Buddhist Center in Carrboro offers Buddhist teachings, discussion and meditation with resident teacher Gen Tilopa every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The May series focuses on "Faith, Freedom and Spirituality." Cost is $10. First class is free for newcomers.

Kosala Center is at 711 W. Rosemary St. in Carrboro. For information, call 967-1861 or see www.meditationinchapelhill.org.

Services, prayer group set at Binkley Baptist

Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, holds regular worship services each Sunday at 11 a.m. This Sunday is Youth Sunday; the youth of the church will lead a Pentecost service reflecting on "Earth, Wind, Fire and Water."

Church school precedes the worship, starting at 9:30 a.m. The choirs meet as follows: Chancel Choir, today at 7:30 p.m.; Younger Children, Sunday at 12:45 p.m.; Older Children, Sunday at 1:45 p.m.; Youth, Sunday at 5 p.m. The Youth Group meets Sunday at 6 p.m.

The Contemplative Prayer Group meets each Monday in the chapel at 9:15 a.m.

For information, call 942-4964 or visit www.binkleychurch.org.

Advent Lutheran holds Bible classes, services

Advent Lutheran Church, 230 Erwin Road in Chapel Hill, holds Sunday service beginning at 10:25 a.m. and Bible classes for adults and children of all ages beginning at 9:05 a.m. All are welcome.

For information, call 968-7690 or go to www.adventlutheranch.org.

Worship services at United Church

Sunday worship services at the United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., are held at 8:45 and 11 a.m. The Confirmation Class will preach this Sunday. The Chancel Choir will sing at the 8:45 a.m. service, and the Youth Music and Drama Team will sing at the 11 a.m. service.

Church School for all ages is at 10 a.m.

People are asked to bring their filled Project 5000 boxes on Sunday. The boxes will be donated to the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service's food pantry.

Iglesia Unida, Spanish language worship, will meet Sunday at 11 a.m. in the new Assembly Hall in the west wing.

The Women's Fellowship will have its annual spring brunch meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. Call the church office for information.

Sermon Shaping meetings are held on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in the library. One of the pastors leads a look at the lectionary texts for the next Sunday.

The Tent of Hope will be painted Saturday at 10 a.m. on the front lawn. Tents of Hope is a nationwide effort for awareness, advocacy and fundraising for Darfur.

For information, call 942-3540 or see www.unitedchurch.org.

Services, events at Chapel of the Cross

Sunday services at Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church, 304 E. Franklin St., will include Holy Eucharist at 7:30, 9 and 11:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. A service of Sung Compline will be held at 9:30 p.m. in the church.

A service of Holy Eucharist will be held at 4 p.m. at Carol Woods Retirement Community. Brief services of Evening Prayer are held in the chapel Mondays and Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. Services of Holy Eucharist will be held in the chapel today at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 5:15 p.m. The Thursday service will include the Rite of Healing.

The Tuesday Morning Bible Study will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the parish library.

The Centering Prayer Group will meet today and on May 14 at 5 p.m. in the parish house. Awakening Heart, a contemplative prayer support group, will meet Saturday at 9 a.m. in the student center.

The Young Adults Group meets for lunch most Sundays after the 11:15 a.m. service. The group also meets after the 9:30 p.m. Compline service on Sundays.

See www.thechapelofthecross.org or call 929-2193.

Service to mark Day of Pentecost

Amity United Methodist Church, 825 Estes Drive, will hold a Day of Pentecost/Mother's Day worship service Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m.

The youth group meets Sundays at 5 p.m. and has Bible study on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Starbucks on Franklin Street.

For information, call 967-7546 or see amityumc.org.

Services, events at Unity Center

Sunday services at the Unity Center of Peace Church, 8800 Seawell School Road, are from 11 a.m. to noon. The Adult Forum precedes the service each Sunday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

Mark Malachi facilitates Jewish Erev Shabbat services on the last Friday of each month. The service begins at 7:30 p.m. and includes chanting, Hebrew prayers and music.

A healing circle meets weekly on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Course in Miracles continues on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 7:30 p.m.

Call 968-1854 or see www.unitychapelhill.org.