CANCELED: York County temple planning weekend of events Jan. 22-24

Temple Kol Ami plans events

Temple Kol Ami will host a weekend of prayer, study and cultural enrichment Jan. 22-24.

Rabbi Bruce Aft from the Institute of Southern Jewish Life will return for the weekend for a talk on "Little Known Communities of the Diaspora.”

Weekend events include Shabbat Shira, Torah study and a Taste of the Diaspora Havdalah complete with food tastings from around the world.

All activities are free and open to the community thanks to a Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte grant. Visit templekolamisc.org for details.

York church to celebrate

Filbert PCA, 2066 Filbert Highway, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with several events.

Main events include:

▪ March 13-16, “Word Series” featuring Wayne Rogers, pastor of Filbert 1971-1976 and Judy Rogers, singer and songwriter who put the major themes of the children’s Catechism to music.

▪ July 2-3, Homecoming with John and Kathy Hall. His family are longtime members of Filbert.

▪ Oct. 29-30, “Reformation Celebration” with David and Patti (Burton) Rountree. She grew up at Filbert.

For information, visit filbertpca.org.

Community Cafe serving lunch

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 welcome. Call 330-289-1243 for details.

Community prayer set

The Journey at Lake Wylie, 5415 Highway 557, holds community prayer 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays.

Visit thejourneyatlakewylie.com/.

Ministry sets up fundraiser page

New Life Purpose Ministries has set up a fundraiser Web page to reach its goal to help recovery for people suffering substance abuse, or emotional and mental health disorders. The site is gogetfunding.com/new-life-purpose-ministries/.

“We have helped countless individuals in their quest for recovery, yet we have little to no financial support,” said the Rev. Ricou L. Williams, senior director and founder of New Life Purpose Ministries/Take 2 Enhancement Programs started in 2013.

The program includes spiritual enhancement, interpersonal relations, vocational training and assistance and programs for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The goal is reach $10,000 to provide shelter, food, clothing, transportation and medical assistance.

This story was originally published January 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM with the headline "CANCELED: York County temple planning weekend of events Jan. 22-24."