Children's event
Grace Baptist Church of Sunset Beach presents this event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the church, 17 Somerset Road in Pasadena. Free event includes crafts for the kids, a costume contest and more. Information: 410-255-5616.
Fall Festival
The Chesapeake Christian Center holds its annual Fall Festival beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at 206 Weston Woods in Pasadena. Children's activities include face-painting, games and free candy. There will be musical entertainment and food. Information: 410-255-3168.
Celebration
St. Paul's Lutheran Church holds its annual "Bless the Years Celebration" Sunday, Oct. 16, at 308 Oak Manor Drive in Glen Burnie. The event helps people recognize and celebrate each year added to their lives as a gift from God and to respond with renewed commitment and service. Information: 410-766-2283.
New pastor
The Rev. James Bishop Sr. has been appointed to Asbury Town Neck United Methodist Church, 429 Asbury Drive in Severna Park. For the past eight years he has served as pastor of Goshen United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg. Worship services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sundays. All are welcome.