Churches

Lela Banks Williams, whose front porch provided the launching site of First Church, Axis, in 1955, died Aug. 11. She was 97. Clyde Williams is

Mobile Association’s Camp Whispering Pines will hold a 5k run/walk through downtown Citronelle Sept. 29, 8 a.m., to benefit the camp’s chapel. Visit www.active.com to

Frank Sims is the new interim pastor of Union Hill Church, Bessemer. He was the church’s pastor from 1964–1967. Sims comes to the position from

Hamilton Church, Robertsdale, will celebrate homecoming Sept. 23, 10:45 a.m. Lunch will follow, and an afternoon singing will be at 1:30 p.m. Ricky White is

North Highland Church, Warrior, will host recording artist Karen Peck and New River Sept. 23, 10:45 a.m. Following lunch, the group will be in concert

Hunter Street Church, Hoover, will celebrate 20 years at its Hoover location Sept. 23. Morning worship services will be at 8:05, 9:30 and 10:45. Praise

First Church, Odenville, will celebrate its 100th anniversary Sept. 29–30. There will be a hot dog supper, ice cream and games for children Sept. 29,