• Bible studies. Athens First United Methodist Church is kicking off fall with study sessions for adults and activities for children. Offerings will be held on a variety of dates and include: “Yes, Lord, I have sinned but I have several excellent excuses,” “Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted,” “Self- Control,” “Outlive Your Life,” “God and Football: Fanaticism in the SEC,” Financial Peace University, Thursday morning Bible studies, “The Power of a Positive Mom,” and more. For times and dates, contact 256-232-2020.

• Free community meal. Pleasant Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America will host Day of Love: Feed the Hungry from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the corner of Browns Ferry and Plato Jones streets in Athens. This free meal is offered to everyone.

• Mothers and Deacons March. Little Ezekiel Missionary Baptist Church will hold a Mothers and Deacons March at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. Pastor Anthony Stewart and Greater Hope M.B. Church will be guest church. Contact: Imogene Malone at 256-232-6247.

• Homecoming. Faith Tabernacle Church at 22333 Sandlin Road in Elkmont will hold its annual homecoming during its Sunday service, Sept. 18.

Featured singers will be 3 In 1, Reflections, and others. Lunch will be served.

• Missionary Day. Newby’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at 23488 Nick Davis Road will hold its annual Missionary Day at 2 p.m. Sept. 18, featuring guest church, New Hopewell M.B. Church and the Rev. Larry Lockett Sr.

• Revival. Greenbrier Baptist Church will host a revival featuring Walter Terrell of Pilot Mountain, N.C., from Sept. 18–20, at 7939 Greenbrier Road. Services will be at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Call 256- 497-7349.

• Sisters @SONrise. New Life Church at 2314 S. Hine St. in Athens will host its annual Sisters @ SONrise worship service at 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, featuring the New Life Dance Ministry and the Sisters @ SONrise Choir. Guest psalmist will be Tonya Harper-Williams. Pastor Antoyne L. Green will preach. All women are invited; attire is casual. Contact Nina Western at 256-520-6976 or the church at 256-233-7228.

• Singles. Single adults are invited to gather at Central Church of Christ at 6 p.m. Sept. 24, for dinner and a movie. Bring a covered dish. Contact: 256-232-4808.

• Community cookout. Walnut Grove Community Church at 27600 Walnut Grove Road in Lester will host a free community cookout at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Contact: 256- 233-6341.

• Breakfast. St. Mark Primitive Baptist Church at 740 Sanderfer Road will hold is annual Fellowship Breakfast at 8 a.m. Sept. 24, featuring Mary Childress. At 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, St. Mark will host its Mother and Deacon Candlelight March with special guest Johnny Jones, pastor of Liberty P.B. Church. Contact: Marie McLin at 256-233-1700.

• Gospel meeting. Ephesus Church of Christ at 21815 Elkton Road will hold a gospel meeting Sept. 25-28. Services are: 10 a.m. Sunday with Kevin Harbin, 5 p.m. Sunday with Jeremiah McElyea, 7 p.m. Monday with Lance Taylor, 7 p.m. Tuesday with Kasey Harbin and 7 p.m. Wednesday with Isaac Munoz.

• Revival. Elkwood Baptist Church at 27560 Sleepy Hollow Road in Elkmont will host a revival at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 and 24, and at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25. A different speaker will be featured nightly.

• Friends and Family Day. Greater Hope Missionary Baptist Church on Lucas Ferry Road will hold Friends and Family Day at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, featuring associate minister Kendrick Epps.

• Free clothing. Pleasant Acres Seventh Day Adventist Church in Valhermoso Springs will distribute free clothing for men, women and children from 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Oct. 3, at the Talucah Fire Department on Sharp Ford Road. For information or directions, contact Sophie Bush at 256-778-7206.

• Women’s Conference. Round Island Creek Missionary Baptist Association will hold its fifth annual Women’s Conference beginning at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 through 9 a.m. Oct. 8. The event will be at the Mission Center at 13829 Lucas Ferry Road. Contact: Imogene Malone at 256-232-6247.

Church briefs must be submitted in writing, either on a form available at The News Courier office at 410 W. Green St., Athens, or sending email to kelly@athensnews-courier.com or a fax to 256-233-7753.