John E. King Jr., associate executive director for church and community relations for Birmingham Baptist Association, speaks to guests at the July 22 dedication ceremony
Antioch Church, Double Springs, will celebrate its 102nd anniversary Aug. 25, beginning at 9 a.m. and featuring the Bama Blu-Grace singers and guest speakers. Lunch
Carrollton Church will host a women’s conference Aug. 24, 9 a.m.–noon. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Deanna McClary will speak and Cindy Winston will
Mays Memorial Church, Toney, will host Family Fun Day on Aug. 11, 4:30–7:30 p.m. with a moon bounce, obstacle course, cookout and more. AWANA registration
First Church, Russellville, has called Patrick Martin as the new pastor effective Aug. 4. He is a graduate of Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C.,