January 18
What: 2025 Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
When: January 18; 9am
Where: First United Methodist Church; 264 N. Main St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Speaker: William "Billy" Staley, Pastor Harris Chapel AME Zion Church, Canton. Dr. Margaret Annunziata, President, ICC, Dee Hunt, Director of DSS, along the MLK Community Choir. Ticket: $15- proceeds to scholarship fund.
January 19
What: 2025 Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Concert
When: January 19; 3pm
Where: Gold Hill Assembly Building; Academy St., Spindale
January 20
What: Free Community Meal
When: January 20; 5-6:30pm
Where: First Baptist Church Family Life Center; 211 W. Main St., Forest City
More Info: Eat in only.
January 20
What: 2025 Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Walk to the Courthouse
When: January 20; 10am
Where: Meet at town hall parking lot, Rutherfordton
January 21
What: Chili Cook Off
When: January 21; 6:30pm
Where: Crestview Baptist Church; 630 S. Church St., Forest City
More Info: $15/person. $250 cash prize for 1st place. Speaking: Hank Parker; legendary bassmaster, turkey hunter. Jamie 864-320-4844.
January 24
What: Free hotdog meal
When: January 24; 12noon
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
January 24
What: Free Winter Clothing
When: January 24; 11am-2pm
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
More Info: United Way has a large amount of warm clothing and blankets to distribute. We have clothing for children and adults.
Every Monday
What: Community Bible Study group
When: Every Monday; 7pm
Where: First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton
More Info: We will study Job, Daniel, Christian Leadership. In-person classes and online classes. https://rutherfordtoneve.cbsclass.org/
What: Recovery at The Well
When: Every Monday; 6-9pm
Where: The Well - Landrum; 395 Hwy 14 W., Landrum, SC
More Info: Help for Hurts, Habits & Hardships, Fellowship Meal, Worship, Teaching, Testimonies, Growth through Small Groups. All welcome.
Every Tuesday
What: Bible Study
When: Every Tuesday; 6pm
Where: Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist Church; 2158 Hudlow Rd., Forest City
More Info: 828-448-1856 - Pastor Tim Sheridan.
Every Wednesday
What: Bible Study & Free Dinner
When: Wednesdays. Refreshments/Dinner 5pm, Bible study 6pm
Where: New Bethel AME Zion Church; 263 Forest St., Forest City
More Info: 828-429-3497.
1st Tuesday Monthly
What: Redbird Food Pantry
When: First Tuesday Every Month 3-5pm
Where: Mountain Creek Baptist Church; 710 Mountain Creek Rd., Rutherfordton
1st Saturday Monthly
What: Free Community Meal
When: First Saturday monthly; 11am-12:30pm
Where: The Well - Landrum; 395 Hwy 14 W., Landrum, SC
More Info: Food for the body, prayer for the soul (if requested). While supply lasts.
Ongoing Church Programs
Prospect Baptist Church
Sundays: 9:45AM Sunday School, Worship: 11AM & 6PM. 2610 Prospect Church Rd,, Mooresboro.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Sunday School 10-11am, Worship 11am-12pm, Wed.: 7-8pm.
Grays Chapel Church
Sunday 9:30am, 2nd Saturday monthly free brunch 10am- special activity to be announced, Wednesday Bible Study 6pm (food & fellowship included). 500 Grays Chapel Church Rd., Rutherfordton.
Crestview Baptist Church
Sunday: 9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am & 6pm Worship. Wednesday: 6:30pm AWANA, Youth Bible Study, Adult Bible Study. 630 S. Church St, Forest City.
Hicks Grove Baptist Church
Sundays 10am Sunday School, 11am & 6pm worship. Wed. 6pm Bible study & prayer meeting. 574 Hicks Grove Rd., Mooresboro. 828-447-6422.
Liberty Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am & 6pm. Wednesday 5:15pm- Youth Salt & Light Café open, 6pm Kid's Program/AWANA, Adult Bible Study 6:30pm. 821 Webb Rd., Ellenboro. www.thelibertypulpit.com
Avondale United Methodist Church
Sundays 9:45am. 2596 US Hwy. 221-A, Avondale. PO Box 266, Henrietta. avondaleumc4@gmail.com
Cane Creek Baptist Church
Sunday School 9am. Worship 10am. Wednesday 6:30pm. 151 Cane Creek Mountain Rd., Union Mills. 828-286-2487.
Forest City Church of God
Sunday: 11am, Wednesday: 7pm. 238 Washington St., Forest City.
First United Methodist Church
Live 9am Sunday. 264 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-3704
Camp Creek Baptist Church
Sunday School 10am. Worship 11am. Wednesday 6:30pm. 1801 Camp Creek Rd., Union Mills. 828-288-1554
Chase Baptist Church
GPS; Grieving Parents Support Group. Helping people find their way after the loss of a child. Appt: 828-305-3619.
Spindale United Methodist Church
10am Bible Study, 11am Worship. 185 Mill St., Spindale, 828-286-2281. 2nd & 4th Fridays- Free Hotdog meal. 3rd Wednesday- Free Community meal.
Saving Grace Church
Sunday: 11am. Withrow Road, Forest City.
Cedar Grove Fellowship Church
Sunday Worship 9:30am. Sunday School 10:30am. 160 Toney Rd., Bostic.
Henrietta First Baptist Church
Thursday 4:30-6:30pm after school tutoring for elementary-high school. Help with homework, school projects, exams, reading, writing, math etc. Qualified volunteers. Transportation available, depending on location. Info: Jamie 828-214-0966.
In His Hands Independent Baptist Church
Sunday School 10am, morning worship: 11am, evening: 6pm, Wednesday 7pm. 126 Hopewell Rd., Ellenboro.
All Souls Community
Livestream services on All Souls Community's Facebook. 843-708-1033
The Church of the Exceptional
Sundays 11am. Transportation available. 828-657-5628
Redemption House Worship
Thursdays 7pm. Men & women programs offer freedom from addiction through biblical advisory, Christian recovery consulting, & licensed professional counseling. Call 423-518-1450.
Messianic Shabbat meeting
Interested in a monthly spirit-filled messianic Shabbat meeting in the Rutherfordton area? Daniel 828-919-0587.
The Biker Church
11am Sunday. 245 Big Springs, Forest City. 828-289-4900
Harriett Memorial FWB Church
Sundays 11am & 6pm. Wednesdays 7pm. 1938 Highway 221-A, Forest City
Rutherford County Zen
Meets every Sunday at 11am Kiwanis Park, Rutherfordton.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Sunday school 10am; Worship 11am. Free meal 10am-12pm; last Saturday monthly. Mt. Olivet Church Rd., Ellenboro.