• After-school program. The after-school program from 3-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at David’s Temple Church in Tanner accepts children ages 5-18. Homework assistants, tutoring and study hall are available. Van pickup is available to all Athens city schools except Athens High. Children from Tanner High can ride the bus. Cost for the program is $10 per week per student. More information: Geraldine McDonald, 256-355-1343.

• Financial Peace University. Emmanuel Baptist Church will host Financial Peace University, nine-week class on planning for the future and handling personal finances, starting 6:30–8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at the church on U.S. 72 West. Cost is $109. More information (or to register): www.ebcathens.com; https://fpu.com/1052348.

• Gospel singing. O’Neal Church of Christ will host a gospel singing event 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at 16259 O’Neal Road, Athens. More information: “4th Annual Singing at O’Neal” on Facebook.

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.