Churches

South Hamilton Church will celebrate its 75th anniversary Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow. For information call Pastor Keith Box at 205-921-7358.  

Bethany Church, Horton, will celebrate its 125th anniversary Sept. 26, 11 a.m. Former pastors and members are invited. Lunch will follow. Morris Stephens is pastor.

Louisville Church will celebrate homecoming Sept. 26, 11 a.m. Former Pastor Tim Callaway will speak. Lunch will follow. Robert Baker is pastor.  

Westwood Church, Selma, will celebrate its 44th anniversary homecoming Sept. 19, 10:45 a.m. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. For information call 334-872-5772. Edward

Herbert Chapman is the new pastor of First Church, Hopewell, in Bessemer. He comes from Camp Branch Church, West Blocton. He also served Shady Grove

Antioch Church at Columbiana will celebrate its 92nd anniversary Sept. 12, 10 a.m. Lunch will follow. There will be fun activities after lunch. Phillip Rush

Earl Tew will retire as minister to senior adults at Lakeside Church, Birmingham, after 61 years in the ministry effective Sept. 30. Breck T. Ladd

Oak Mountain Church, Pelham, will celebrate homecoming Sept. 12. Gene Lowery and The Samaritans will sing at 10 a.m. Worship will be at 11 a.m.