• Gospel meetings. Northside Church of Christ will conclude its gospel meetings at 7 tonight.Carl Witty will be the guest speaker. More information: 256-232-3179.

• Gospel singing. Walnut Grove Community Church, 27600 Walnut Grove Road, Lester, will host a gospel singing featuring One Voice at 7 p.m. Friday, March 15. Food and fellowship will follow. Everyone welcome.

• Gospel singing. Riddles Chapel United Methodist Church will host performances by The Dixie Echoes and One Voice starting 6 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the church, 11327 Ripley Road, Athens. Admission is free, but an offering will be accepted. More information: 256-777-0351.

• Gospel concert. The gospel quartet Purpose will be in concert 11 a.m. Sunday, March 17, at Majestic Chapel, 21315 Hays Mill Road, Elkmont. More information: Pastor Mike Webster, 256-431-8038.

• Food pantry. Full Gospel Tabernacle Community Christian Church will host a food pantry 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays at the church, 17470 Seven Mile Post Road, Athens. More information: Joseph Fifer, 256-262-3052.

• Preschool registration. New Life Assembly of God at 16768 U.S. 72, Athens, is enrolling students for its child-development program. The program, for children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten, is 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Anyone who recommends someone else is eligible for $25 off the first week’s tuition. More information: 256-232-6119; www.athensnewlife.com.

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.