Churches

Vestavia Hills Church will hold a night of gospel and patriotic music July 1, 6 p.m., with Joe Thrasher, Ben Speer and the Homeland Quartet.

Calvary Church, Oxford, will host the nationwide women’s simulcast event Living Proof Live with Beth Moore Aug. 28–29. Moore will deliver a message from Louisville,

Long Branch Church, Red Level, in the Cohassett community will celebrate homecoming June 28, 10 a.m. Glory Road will provide special music. Lunch will follow

First Church, Hayden, will kick off Vacation Bible School July 5, 4–6 p.m. There will be inflatables, food, fun and early registration. Jeremy Powell is

First Church, Oak Grove, in Bessemer; Smithville Church, Bessemer; Union Hill Church, Bessemer; and another area church will host Freedom Block Party July 5, 5

First Church, Oak Grove, in Bessemer; Smithville Church, Bessemer; Union Hill Church, Bessemer; and another area church will host Freedom Block Party July 5, 5