• Bible study. A Bible study led by Henry Fudge will be 9:30 a.m. Sunday at 13135 Sugar Plum Lane, Madison (behind Robin Rents on U.S. 72). More information: 256-652-7440.

• Leadership course. The Curtis Coleman Center for Religious Studies at Athens State University will host a free four-part course, “Secrets of the Exceptional Leader,” at 6 p.m. June 15, June 29, July 13 and Aug. 10. Courses will be in the chapel of Founders Hall, located on the second floor. It will cover the following topics: Discovering Your Strengths, Growing Your Confidence, Stabilizing Your Emotions and Anxieties and Secrets of Managing Conflict. More information: 256-233-6508.

• Prayer day. Holt Road Baptist Church will host a prayer day from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Everyone welcome. More information: 256-232-6160.

• Food giveaway. St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church at 207 E. Washington St., Athens, will give away 2-pound bags of pinto beans and 3 pounds of rice while supplies last from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 17. No questions asked, no names taken.

• District appreciation program. Frazier C.M.E. Church, 1108 S. Hine St. in Athens, will have a district appreciation program for presiding Elder Janice Lewis at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Lewis is the former pastor of Oak Grove C.M.E. Church.

• Revival. Holt Road Baptist Church will host a revival at 7 p.m nightly June 19-22. Guest speaker is Chad Clanton. There will be special music each night. Everyone is invited. More information: 256-232-6160.

• Family and Friends Day. Frazier C.M.E. Church, 1108 S. Hine St. in Athens, is hosting a Frazier Family and Friends Day program at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 25, with guest minister the Rev. Ollie Hatchet.

• Pastor anniversary. Peace Missionary Baptist Church at 1214 Plainview Circle, Athens, will host an anniversary celebration for the Rev. Keevin Crutcher on Sunday, June 25. Ebeneezer M.B. Baptist Church family and Pastor McMillian will lead the 11 a.m. service. Fresh Wind Christian Fellowship with John Jude will lead the 2 p.m. service.

• Revival. Peace Missionary Baptist Church at 1214 Plainview Circle, Athens, will host a revival at 7 p.m. Monday, June 26, through Friday, June 30. Evangelist for the week is the Rev. Clifford Mayes of Toledo, Ohio

• Pastor appreciation program. Frazier C.M.E. Church, 1108 S. Hine St. in Athens, is hosting a pastor-appreciation program for the Rev. Tina Swan-Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 2. Guest pastor and church are Bishop Stanley Garrett and the Temple of Praise from Pulaski, Tennessee.

• Summer program. David’s Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 11273 Stewart Road in Tanner, will host the Operation Timothy II Summer Program from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through July 28. Cost is $260. Program is for children ages 5-13. More information: 256-232-8035.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

• North Athens Church of Christ at 19159 Alabama 127, Athens, will host vacation Bible school from 6-8 p.m. June 19-22. Classes for all ages; transportation available. More information: 256-874-1941.

• First Union Baptist Church at 18356 Edgewood Road, Athens, will host vacation Bible school from 6-8:30 p.m. June 19-23. More information: 256-233-7680 or 256-777-2066.

• Section Line Community Church at 14184 Section Line Road in Elkmont, will host vacation Bible school from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 26-30. Kickoff is 8 p.m. June 25, when participants can eat popcorn and watch a movie under the stars. More information: 256-614-9659.

• Shanghai First Baptist Church at 13435 Elk River Mills Road in Athens, will host vacation Bible school for ages 5-18 from 6-8 p.m. June 28, 29 and 30. Supper at 6 p.m., includes hot dogs, pizza and hamburgers. More information: 256-431-4961.

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 newscouriersoundoff@gmail.com or a fax to 256-233-7753.