Churches

First Church, Thomas, in Birmingham will celebrate homecoming Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the service, and after lunch, there

New Salem Church, Owens Cross Roads, will celebrate its 53rd annual homecoming Oct. 8. Activities will include Bible study at 9:45 a.m. and worship at

Volunteers from First Baptist Church, Sulligent, in Lamar Baptist Association, joined others from Lamar, Marion, Walker, Cullman and Winston counties in September to rebuild Beaverton

Walkers Chapel Church, Fultondale, will host its annual fall festival Oct. 7, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. There will be food and fun for all ages at

Carlisle Church, Boaz, will celebrate its 75th anniversary Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. There will be a video presentation, and the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission

First Baptist Church, Auburn, in Tuskegee Lee Baptist Association sent a 14-member team to Caetes, Brazil, July 8–23. The team also included members from First