Emmanuel United Church of Christ invites the community to its fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Activities include trunk or treat  and food from 4 to 6 p.m., according to Jeremy Mann, pastor.

The church reminds viewers that its “Messy Church” is from 6 to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, and Nov. 21.

Messy Church is for parents and grandparents to come, color a picture with children or grandchildren, make a craft and hear a story about how God works in the lives of people.

The church located at 8375 Phillips Road, Bluffton.