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China Grove AME Zion Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Family and Friends Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

Greater Unity AME Zion Church, S.C. 97, Sharon: Twelve Tribes service, 3 p.m. July 8.

O'Zion AME Zion Church, Hamilton Road Charlotte: Men of O'Zion Choir anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 10 a.m.

Neely’s Creek ARP Church, Neely’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 10 a.m., traditional 11 a.m. Nursery available. Vacation Bible school, “Shipwrecked Rescued by Jesus,” 6:15 Sunday-Thursday. Separate class for adults.

National Baptist Deacons Convention of America and Auxiliaries: 2018 annual session, July15-20, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Eastman Street, Columbia.

Liberty Baptist Church, Chester: No Wednesday services.

Rawlinson Road Baptist Church, Rawlinson Road, Rock Hill: Patriotic service and dinner, 5:30 p.m. July 1. Speaker: Ret. Col. Curtis E. Wells, Chaplain.

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, McConnells: Fellowship hall dedication, 11 a.m. Sunday.

Westerly Hills Baptist Church, Sutton Road, Fort Mill: Vacation Bible school, “Answers in Genesis: Time Lab,” 6:15-8 p.m. July 9-13.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Worship, 10:55 a.m. Sunday. No Sunday evening service or Wednesday Bible study.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH

Bahá’í: Interfaith discussions, 7 p.m. first and third Mondays. Devotionals, 1:30 p.m. Sundays giving people of different faiths and beliefs to practice a collective worship. Discussions and devotionals open to all. Details on meeting places: rhscbahai@gmail.com.

Byzantine Catholic community is forming at St. Philip Neri Church, 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill. Celebrating the Byzantine Divine Liturgy (Ruthenian tradition), 4 p.m. Saturday in the the original church building with celebrant Father Steven Galuschik from All Saints Byzantine Church in North Fort Myers, Fla. Details: 440-477-6389 or ron.somich@gmail.com.

St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: Parish Parish Life Center closed July 2-7.

Church of God

Unity at Calvary Church of God, Hollis Lakes Road, Rock Hill: James Locklair has been called as pastor. Worship, 11 a.m. and Sunday school, 10 a.m. Sunday.

EPISCOPAL

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. Rite I, 10:30 a.m. Rite II.

JEWISH

Temple Kol Ami, meets at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 1691 S.C.160 W., Fort Mill: Details: yorksynagogue@<code_dp>gmail.com or templekolamisc.<code_dp>org.

Temple Solel, Reform Jewish congregation, meets at <JU>St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill. Services are 7 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of the month. The bi-weekly services include youth group and friendly and inclusive Jewish fellowship. Details: templesolelsc.org or 803-619-9707.

Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Sunday morning worship with Holy Communion at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Supervised children’s activities available during adult Transition Talks forum at 9:15 a.m. Sunday preparing for transition to new pastoral leadership after Aug. 26.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship, 8:30 a..m. and traditional worship, 11 a.m., Sunday both with Holy Communion. Nursery provided.

METHODIST

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Re-Ignite, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Annual July 4th cookout after second worship July 1. Bring a picnic side. Vacation Bible school July 16-20. June Mission Project: Dorothy Day Soup kitchen.

Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Coffee fellowship, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship with Holy Communion, 11 a.m. Sunday. Devotional study, 10:30 a.m. Monday.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Walking/exercise class, 5-6 p.m. Mondays in the fellowship hall. "Deeper Still," ladies small group study, 11 a.m. Tuesday. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks provided.

Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, Crowders Cove Road, Lake Wylie: The Healing Circle, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, for women seeking emotional and mental healing. Walk Away the Pounds, 10 a.m. Mondays. Details: 803-831-0304 or goodsamumc.org.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Lakeside service at Ebenezer Park, 8:30 a.m. at the picnic shelter. Open to the community. Regular service, 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:45 at the church.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Mount Holly welcomes it's new pastor, the Rev. Wayne Smith and his family, Sunday. Vacation Bible school, 5:30-8 p.m. July 22-26. Register at mthollyumc.org.

Mount Olive United Methodist Church,<JU>Ogden Road, Rock Hill: Vacation Bible school, “Jesus Makes a Way Everyday!,” 6-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Classes age 5-adult. Details:803-328-1788 or mtoliveumcogdenrd@gmail.com.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill: Summer Fine Arts Camp, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 9-13. Register at stjohnsfm.org.

Wesley United Methodist Church, West Jefferson Street, York: Worship and arts workshop and learn about the new worship experience, 10 a.m.-noon July 7 with jazz artist Carl Ratclift.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Vacation Bible school, "Shipwrecked," 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 5-9. Register at 803-328-1842.

NAZARENE

Celebration Place Church of the Nazarene, Flushing Drive, York: Vacation Bible school, "Color Kingdome," 6:30-8 p.m. July 13 and noon-5 p.m. July 14 with a cookout after.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center, Saluda Street, Rock Hill: Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority “Spirit of Excellence” women’s conference, 10 a.m. June 30 with Ministers LaShanna Thomas, Mary Abell and Kimberly Kirkland. Admission, $30. Details: 803-370-0563 or 803-524-1231.

Rock Hill SC Ministers Conference, 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursday each month at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 1003 Steele St., Fort Mill. All pastors welcome. Details: the Rev. M.N. Baxter at 803-207-4352 or evangelist Robert Odom at 803-628-1922.

The Storyteller Gospel Show, 8-10 a.m. Sundays on 100.1 FM with Margaret W. Caldwell.

Regeneration Church, North Congress Street, York: Family worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. July 8 and 15 and 7 p.m. July 9-14 with various speakers and musical groups.

River Hills Community Church, Hamilton’s Ferry Road, Lake Wylie: The 208th Army Band concert, 4 p.m. July 1. Details: rhcconline.org.

Temple of Praise Kingdom Seekers, meeting at Baymont Inn and Suites, North Anderson Road, Rock Hill: Service, 5 p.m. Sunday. Marion R. Wilson, pastor.

The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Truth Youth, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Pickleball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m Monday and Wednesday, Thomas Patterson Life Center. Free, teens-adults. Vacation Bible School, "Dare to Believe," Aug. 9-12.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: Plentiful Harvest Kitchen, 4-6 p.m. Sundays, for everyone. Details: 803-366-8223.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Faith and Film, “I’ve Loved You So Long,” (2008), 6 p.m. Sunday, Presbyterian Student Center (PG-13; thematic content and smoking). Bring a drink and $5 for pizza and popcorn.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Office closed Wednesday. Purity Playschool is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year for ages 2-3. Children must be 2 by Sept. 1. Details: 803-377-8175 or puritypc@truvista.net.

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