Churches

Valley Creek Church, Hueytown, will celebrate homecoming Aug. 13. Activities will include Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with a covered-dish

First Church, Irvington, will celebrate its 48th homecoming Aug. 20. Dale Younce of the University of Mobile will speak. There will be a covered-dish lunch

Bill Johnston is the new associate pastor of Dawson Memorial Church, Homewood. Johnston comes to Dawson Memorial from First Church, Alabaster, where he served as

Antioch No. 1 Church, Columbiana, will host a 40th anniversary celebration for Pastor Joe Stone Aug. 20. The service will include participation by each of

Members and friends of the former Belcher Memorial Church, West End, will celebrate their annual homecoming Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. at Eastern Valley Community

Dogwood Grove Church, Montevallo, will celebrate homecoming and its 150th anniversary Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. Rick Lance, executive director of the State Board of

David Awtrey is the new pastor of First Church, Pinson. Awtrey comes to First, Pinson, from Indian Grave Church, Billingsley, where he served as pastor

Buddy Champion is the new pastor of First Church, Trussville. Originally from Pelham, Champion comes to First, Trussville, from First Church, Decatur, where he served