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Worship news: backpack drive, potluck dinner, gospel music, bible study
CrossPoint Church: 214 S Court St. — CrossPoint Church will have a backpack drive in support of By The Hand, a Christ-centered after-school program serving kids in under-resourced neighborhoods of Chicago. The church will collect backpacks from July 13 to August 3. Drop-off bins will be located in the main hallway at the church. For more information, call 219-662-2211.
Momentum Church: 2200 N Main St. — Momentum Church will have an international potluck dinner from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 13. Those who attend can bring a dish to share and invite friends. Interested parties can sign up at the welcome center or email info@ to say what food is being brought. Those bringing food should arrive 15-20 minutes early.
Jeorse Park Beach: 3301 Aldis Ave. — The 2025 Wow Fest, featuring Pastor Beverly Crawford, will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 27. The event will have free haircuts and hair braiding, a backpack giveaway, a game truck and more.
The Glen Theatre: 20 W Ridge Rd. — The African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc. will host their 15th Annual 'Divas of Gospel' Concert on Saturday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at the Glen Theatre. Jonathan Portis will be the M.C. Tickets for the event are $15 and may be purchased at Beautiful Things, 4335 Broadway. The cost at the door will be $20. For more information, contact Smith at 219-887-2046.
St. Timothy Church: 1600 W 25th Ave. — St. Timothy Church will have Gospel Extravaganza, presented by Urban League of Northwest Indiana, at 4 p.m. Sept. 14. VIP tickets are $75, and general tickets are $25. For more information, call 219-887-9621 or visit Eventbrite
Valparaiso Baptist Church: 612 Emmettsburg Street— A Truth Seekers bible study will be at Valparaiso Baptist Church from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 17. The Bible study will be a meaningful time of connection and discovery. For more information, call 219-464-1443 or visit
