• Singing. A Southern Gospel Christmas Jubilee Singing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Divine Ministries Church, 16134 U.S. 72 West in Athens. Featured singers include Under Grace from Georgia, Higher Calling of Knoxville, Tennessee, Skeeter Hindman from North Carolina and Zeke Turner of Atlanta. More information: 256-431-0553.

• Christmas revival. Frazier CME Church is holding a Christmas Revival with the theme “Shopping for Jesus” at 6:30 nightly Dec. 7-9. Guest evangelist is Pastor Katherine Baker of Bright Hope CPCA Church.

• Flash mob Nativity. First Presbyterian Church on The Square in Athens will hold a flash mob Nativity at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, during its annual Christmas program. Everyone from infants to age 90 can participate. All you have to do is show up. Costumes will be available or bring your own. Choose your role. There is no limit on the number of Marys, Josephs, Wise Men or shepherds. Speaking parts will be assigned. There is no possibility of “messing up.” More information: Emily Clem 256-777-4915.

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