• 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.

• Concert. Nebo Community Church will host an 11th Hour gospel concert with Redeemed by Grace opening at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at 17772 Nuclear Plant Road, Athens. More information: cotal82@aol.com; Pam Moore, 256-777-3959.

• Concert. Riddles Chapel United Methodist Church will host a concert featuring Dixie Echoes and Redeemed by Grace at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at 11327 Ripley Road, Athens. A love offering will be received. More information: 256-777-0351.

• 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.

• Clothes giveaway. St. Mark P.B. Church will host a free clothing giveaway from 8 a.m.–noon Saturday, Jan. 20, at 740 Sanderfer Road, Athens, in the church’s fellowship hall. This giveaway is open to all.

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.