• Gospel music. Southern gospel music group New Ground will perform 5 p.m. today at Rogersville (Alabama) Church of the Nazarene, 17035 U.S. 72. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Love offering taken. More information: 256-278-0588.

• Mothers/deacons march. Peace Missionary Baptist Church will hold a mothers and deacons candlelight march 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at the church at 1214 Plainview Circle, Athens, with Pastor Donnie Malone and New Zion Missionary Baptist Church family.

• Swamp John’s dinner. Friendship Men’s Group will host a Swamp John’s dinner from 4–7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Friendship Church, Door #2, 16479 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens. Cost is $10 per plate and includes choice of fish, shrimp or chicken, with sides and drink. More information: Paul Tucker, 256-206-2845.

• Friends and family day. Peace Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate their friends and family day and homecoming 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at the church, 1214 Plainview Circle, Athens. Notable guests include Pastor Larry Lockett and New Hopewell M.B. Church.

• Concert. HCCNA will host a concert featuring Kavita Krishnamurti, a Bollywood playback singer, at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 607 Airport Road SW, Huntsville. Tickets available at all Indian grocery stores for $25, $50, $100 and VIP. For VIP tickets, call Krishna, 256-527-0777; Amit, 256-797-8262; or Rashpal, 256-520-5567. For answers to other questions, call Rama, 256-652-3517; or Santanu, 256-394-2813.

• Centennial finale. Alabama Fork CPCA will hold its centennial grand finale celebration 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Limestone County Event Center, Athens. Music by Babbie Mason; recognition of CPCA legacy leaders; heavy hors d’oeuvres served. More information: 256-340-4824.

• After-school program. David’s Temple Missionary Baptist Church will host an after-school program for grades K–12 from 3–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Services offered include tutoring, homework help and reading skills assistance. The church is located on Stewart Road in Tanner. More information: Geraldine McDonald, 256-355-1343.

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.