• Singing. Truth Baptist Church will host a singing event at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Living Faith, of Cullman, will perform. More information: Pastor Donald Terry, 256-233-2315.

• Fifth Sunday. New Hopewell M.B. Church, Pastor Larry R. Lockett and Round Island Creek M.B. Association will host a “Fifth Sunday Rally” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, at RICMBA Mission Center, 13829 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens.

• 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.

• 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.

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.