GRIEFSHARE AT WESTWOOD BAPTIST

The fall session of Griefshare at Westwood Baptist Church began Sept. 1 and continues through Dec. 1. Westwood Baptist is located at 200 Westhigh Street in Cary. The group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Room 209. For information visit www.westwoodbc.org or www.griefshare.org, or call 919-469-9393.

INTRODUCING EXCEL CHURCH

Excel Church will hold Launch Sunday on Sept. 13. Attendees can meet new friends, enjoy contemporary music, and hear positive, practical messages. All guests will receive a coupon for free Java Divine coffee. Excel Church meets at 10:10 a.m. at Holly Springs Learning Center, 1180 Holly Springs Road. For information visit www.excelchurchministries.com.

NEWCOMER'S BOOK STUDY

Colonial Women's Ministry will hold a book study based on Focus on the Family's book "After Boxes Are Unpacked," which is geared towards those who have just moved to this area and are dealing with the stress of moving. The eight-week class starts Thursday, Sept. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. During the study time, the class will take outings to become familiar with the Cary area. For information, contact Lee McLeod, Newcomer's Ministry Leader, at leemcnc@yahoo.com, or call 919-219-6592.

REFRESH YOUR HEART 2009 WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

"Being a Woman of Joy" will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Colonial Baptist Church, 6051 Tryon Road in Cary. Sixteen different workshops and a fellowship lunch are being offered as part of this special day of worship, training and fellowship. Register online at www.women.colonial.org.

MACEDONIA UMC HOMECOMING

The Macedonia UMC Homecoming will be Sunday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Raleigh District Supervisor, John Strother. The Children and Chancel Choir and Handbell Choirs will be offering uplifting music, and a covered dish meal will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Macedonia UMC is located at 2700 Jones Franklin Road in Cary. For information, call the office at 919-851-1551.

GOSPEL TRIO AT BETHEL BAPTIST

Greater Vision, America's premier Southern Gospel Trio, will be in concert at Bethel Baptist Cary on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call the church office at 919-467-6789 to reserve tickets or stop by during regular worship service times, Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. or Wednesday at 7 p.m. Tickets: $17 stage seating (rows 1-5), $12 floor seating (Rows 6-16), $7 balcony seating. Bethel Baptist Church is located at 1111 W. Chatham Street in Cary. For information, call 919-467-6789, or visit www.bethelbaptistcary.org or www.greatervisionmusic.com.