Churches

First Church, Auburn, will celebrate minister of music and composer in residence Dale Peterson’s retirement Sept. 14. As part of the celebration, the church is

Billingsley Church will celebrate its 114th homecoming service Aug. 17, 10 a.m. with music by evangelist Bob Smith. Will Dismukes will speak at 11 a.m.

First Church, Reeltown, will celebrate its 131st homecoming Aug. 17. There will be a concert by the Gann family at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship

An open house for The Grace Place, a ministry of the churches of Bessemer Association, will be Aug. 17. The Grace Place also will be

Lloyd Jones, director of music for Fairfield Highlands Church, Midfield, was honored Aug. 10 with a special day at the church. The church celebrated his

Matt McGukin has resigned as pastor of Concord Church, Bessemer, to become pastor of Calvary Church, Idaho Falls, Idaho.