Amity United Methodist Church, 825 N. Estes Drive, has raised nearly $3,000, enough to purchase 14,000 meals, though its hunger relief program. Saturday, Amity will hold a "packing party"at 10 a.m. to package meals. Members of the community, including children, are invited to help.

The Rev. Tuck Taylor Bounds leads worship at Amity on Sundays at 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45 a.m.

Amity offers multiple morning and evening Bible studies, including "Starbucks Bible Study" for teens, and a new Women's Bible Study with free child care.

Call 967-7546 or see amityumc.org.

First Baptist club marks anniversary

The First Baptist Church Willing Worker's Club will celebrate its 74th anniversary on Sunday at 5 p.m. The guest speaker will be evangelist and community activist Michelle Laws. Dinner will be served.

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

Binkley to host Baptist alliance

Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, will host the North Carolina Alliance of Baptists for a day of fellowship, reflection, sharing and worship Saturday from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chris Copeland, minister for leadership and congregational life with the Alliance of Baptists, will be the special guest. Cost is $10 per adult, including lunch and children's programming. Children and students free. Register by e-mailing jat_southbound@hotmail.com.

Binkley holds worship services each Sunday at 11 a.m. Adult Church School starts each Sunday at 9:30 a.m., prior to worship. Current offerings include "Coffee & Conversation" on faithful living; "Emmaus Class"; "Moral & Spiritual Giants"; "Choices for Sustainable Living"; and "Healthy Children/Healthy Planet." All are welcome.

Binkley will begin its Creation Season celebrations with a Feast of St. Francis and St. Clare after worship on Sunday. Participants should bring a vegetarian dish (and recipe) to share, and are encouraged to include at least one locally grown ingredient. For information, e-mail sspayne@mindspring.com or call 929-4116.

Binkley choirs meet as follows: Chancel Choir for adults meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Younger Children meet Sunday at 12:45 p.m. Older Children meet Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Youth meet Sunday at 5 p.m.

Churches join on Communion Sunday

The Church of Reconciliation in Chapel Hill will join Covenant Presbyterian Church of Durham to celebrate World Wide Communion Sunday this Sunday at 11 a.m. in Durham.

Pastors Mark Davidson of Church of Reconciliation and Jimmie R. Hawkins of Covenant will preach, and the two joined choirs will sing.

This marks the 11th time these two churches have joined to worship together. Covenant is at 2060 E. Weaver St., Durham.

Christ United will hold day of service

Christ United Methodist Church, 800 Market Street in Southern Village, will hold a day of service to the community on Saturday.

A free breakfast for volunteers will be served from 7:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Participants can choose among a number of activities. Activities held at the church will include making blankets for children in need, making bookmarks to benefit Prison Ministry, making crafts for the Missions Bazaar and decorating gift bags for impoverished preschools overseas.

Activities outside the church include harvesting sweet potatoes for the Annual Yam Jam, the Society of St. Andrew's annual sweet potato harvest; helping with repair or cleanup for those in need; and Chatham County Habitat for Humanity.

Call 969-8820.

UUMC to mark Communion Sunday

To celebrate World Communion Sunday, the University United Methodist Church Youth Choir will present songs from around the world at the 10:55 a.m. service Sunday.

The church will participate in two group mission projects Saturday. One group of adults and youth will participate in the Society of Saint Andrew's annual Yam Jam, gleaning sweet potatoes to help feed the hungry in our area.

Another group will continue to help build a Habitat for Humanity house for a family in Hillsborough.

University United Methodist Church is at 150 E. Franklin St.

For more information,see www.chapelhilluumc.org.

Chapel holds meetings, services

Chapel in the Pines meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room at North Chatham School on 3380 Lystra Road. Child care is provided.

Sunday school classes for adults, youth and children begin at 9:15 a.m. Adult classes this fall will examine topics on Christians and politics, Christians and justice and a study of the book of Genesis.

See www.citppc.org.

Carrboro UMC to host Trunk-or-Treat

Carrboro United Methodist Church will host "Trunk or Treat" on Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m.

Trunk-or-Treat provides a safe, family-friendly atmosphere for children to trick-or-treat.

Adults are invited to decorate their car trunks with a fall or Halloween theme and share candy with the children who attend.

The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required.

For information or directions, call 942-1223 or e-mail carrboroumc@bellsouth.net.

Services, events at Mount Carmel

Mount Carmel Baptist Church holds worship services on Sundays. Opening assembly and refreshments begin in the new church hall at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship begins at 11 a.m.

Wednesday night services include Fellowship Supper at 6 p.m., followed by prayers and programs at 6:45 p.m. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal begins at 7:30 p.m.

Call 933-8565 or see www.mount-carmel-baptist.org.

Services, events at United Church

Sunday worship services at the United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., are at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Children's Choir will sing at the 8:45 service; the Chamber Singers will sing at the 11 a.m. service.

Iglesia Unida, Spanish language worship, meets Sundays at 11 a.m.

A congregational meeting to adopt a Mission Spending Plan for 2009 will be held at 10 a.m.

An interested persons' gathering will be held following the 11 a.m. service.

The Sacred Conversation on Race will continue with an outing to see "Moving Midway" at the Chelsea Theater Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

The Monday Noon Book Group is discussing "The Beloved Community: How Faith Shapes Social Justice, From the Civil Rights Movement to Today." Meetings are Mondays at noon in the library.

The Chancel Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Sermon Shaping meetings are held on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in the library.

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

Mt. Zion to ordain minister

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Family will ordain Minister Wanda Dukes at a ceremony Sunday at 3 p.m.

The guest preacher will be Rev. Dr. William E. Daye, along with Peace Missionary Baptist Church Family from Durham. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

The church is at 530 Lystra Road in Chatham County.

New Salem holds services, programs

New Salem Church, 5030 Old Graham Road, Pittsboro, holds morning worship each Sunday at 11 a.m. Women's Bible Study is at 10:10 a.m.

Celebrate Recovery classes are held each Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir rehearsals are on Thursdays, and the Divorce Care program is on Mondays at 7 p.m.

Wednesday night supper is offered at 6 p.m., followed by adult Bible Study, Bible Buddies, CHIEFS and class programs for children and youth.

Call (919) 542-4832, e-mail newsalem.church@yahoo.com or visit www.visitnewsalem.com.

High Holiday observances set

The Triangle Center for Humanistic Judaism will hold High Holiday Observances today and Thursday.

For ticket information, call 968-7888 or e-mail info@hjnc.org.

Kehillah offers services, events

The Chapel Hill Kehillah Synagogue offers weekly Friday night services from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. to welcome Shabbat.

The service includes singing the liturgy and responsive readings, followed by an oneg dessert.

Saturday services at the Chapel Hill Kehillah Synagogue begin at 9:45 a.m. The Kehillah Jewish Preschool hosts monthly Tot Shabbat services for children. For more information, call 942-8914 or go to www.chkehillah.org.

Lutheran campus ministry meets

Holy Trinity Lutheran Ministry, 300 E. Rosemary St., holds Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Lutheran Campus Ministry conducts worship on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. A meal for students is served at 6:15 p.m.

Services, events at Chapel of the Cross

Chapel of the Cross, 304 E. Franklin St., will hold services of Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. in the chapel and at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. in the church. Children's chapel, a service for children aged 2-5, is held during the 9 a.m. service. Sung Compline will be held Sunday at 9:30 p.m.

A service of Holy Eucharist will be held at 4 p.m. at Carol Woods Retirement Community.

Adult Education on Sunday at 10:20 a.m. will feature "The Town Before Brown," a documentary examining patterns of racial segregation in Chapel Hill prior to 1954.

"An Introduction to Worship Education" will be offered for parents of 1st- and 2nd-graders at 10:20 a.m.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study is held every week at 8:30 a.m. in the library. Episcopal Campus Ministry meets for dinner and fellowship Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. The Centering Prayer Group meets on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in the parish house.

For information, call 929-2193 or see www.thechapelofthecross.org.

Advent Lutheran holds services

Advent Lutheran Church, 230 Erwin Road in Chapel Hill, holds classes for all ages at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 a.m.

The Advent Holiday Boutique will be held Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call 968-7690 or go to www.adventlutheranch.org.

Advocate holds services, programs

The Episcopal Church of the Advocate holds Taize services every month at 403 West Weaver Street in Carrboro.

The Advocate celebrates Holy Eucharist each Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Kehillah, 1200 Mason Farm Road.

The church holds playtime and Bible study each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the church office. At noon there is a celebration of Holy Eucharist. See www.ouradvocate.org.

Buddhist center offers meditation

The Kosala Buddhist Center in Carrboro offers Buddhist teachings and meditation every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Cost is $10. First class is free for newcomers.

Kosala Center is at 711 W. Rosemary St. Call 967-1861 or see www.meditationinchapelhill.org.