Religion news: See ‘Injustice’ sculptures at Charlotte church

Smyrna church benefit ride March 28

Canaan United Methodist Church, Canaan Church Road, will host a benefit ride at 9 a.m. March 28 for Tina Falls, a heart transplant candidate.

The ride will begin at the church. Kickstands are up at 10 a.m. for a three-and-half-hour ride.

Lunch is $5. There are three top prizes and door prizes.

Registration is $20 for one rider, $25 for two riders, which includes a T-shirt.

For information, call 803-322-8972 or email LLWM60@yahoo.com.

‘Injustice’ sculptures on display March 28

Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 9401 S. Tryon St., will exhibit “Injustice” (Pathos), nine life-sized ceramic sculptures, with opening night 7 p.m. March 28.

The sculptures by artist Pamela (de la Roche) Murphy will be on display following Palm Sunday service, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday during Holy Week, and after Easter Sunday worship.

The sculptures have been shown on the West Coast and depict human injustice and suffering similar to the suffering Christ endured.

Call 704-588-1211 or visit cscpc.org.

Program on Messiah set for April 1

The Journey at Lake Wylie presents Messiah in the Passover at 7 p.m. April 1.

Sam Nadler is a Jewish believer in Yeshua, who has been in Jewish ministry for almost 40 years. He is founder and president of Word of Messiah Ministries.

To learn more about him, visit wordofmessiah.org.

Christ the King posts Easter events

Experience Easter at Christ the King Church, 13501 S. Tryon St.

Holy Thursday service is at 7 p.m. April 2. Children’s classes are available for age preschool and younger.

Good Friday service is at 7 p.m. April 3. Children’s classes are available for age preschool and younger.

Easter Sunday, April 5, offers three services: Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m., or Contemporary Worship Service at 9:30 or 11 a.m. Children’s classes will be available at contemporary services for ages through fifth grade.

Also on Easter Sunday, there will be a Family Scavenger Hunt at 12:30 p.m. that includes games and more. Hamburger and hot dog lunches will be available for $5. Money goes to summer camp scholarships.

Call 704-587-0073 or visit CtKCharlotte.org.

Temple Kol Ami Passover Seder April 4

Temple Kol Ami will hold its annual second night of Passover Seder at 6 p.m. April 4 at Unity Presabyterian Church, 303 Tom Hall St.

The Second Seder has become a tradition and this year, professional chef and Johnson & Wales trained Margo Page is preparing the meal including beef brisket with sour cherry sauce and date glazed roasted chicken.

For tickets, call 803-701-0149 or visit templekolamisc.org.

Easter basket blessing April 4

Father John Giuliani will bless Easter baskets at 1 p.m. Holy Saturday, April 4, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road.

This centuries-old Easter European tradition of blessing food consumed on Easter Sunday symbolizes the end of the Lenten fast. All are welcome to attend.

Call 803-831-7844 for information.

River Hills church posts Easter events

River Hills Community Church, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, posts Easter services and events.

April 5 services will be: 6:30 a.m. Sonrise Service at Camp Thunderbird; 8 a.m. sanctuary worship; 9 a.m. classes for all ages; 10 a.m. coffee fellowship in the gathering space; 10:30 a.m. sanctuary worship

For information, call 803-831-1615 or visit rhcconline.org.

Community Cafe serves lunch Tuesdays

The Community Cafe offers free weekly lunches 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly.

The Cafe at Lake Wylie Lutheran Church in Fort Mill serves lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays.

Donations are accepted. Call 330-289-1243.

This story was originally published March 19, 2015 at 3:43 PM with the headline "Religion news: See ‘Injustice’ sculptures at Charlotte church."