• Leadership series. Curtis Coleman Center for Religious Studies and Ethics will conduct a leadership certificate series 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the Center for Lifelong Learning, 121 S. Marion St., Athens. The five-class series, entitled “Discovering the Bold and Courageous Leader in You,” is based on Edward Friedman’s book, “Failure of Nerve,” about how to manage emotion as a leader during difficult times. Public invited.

• 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.

• Hindu festival. Gujarati Samaj of Tennessee Valley presents Navaratri 2018, a Hindu festival lasting nine nights and 10 days at 8 p.m. Oct. 12, 13, 17, 19 and 20 at HCCNA Community Hall, 14800 Vishnu Way, Harvest. More information: Pshah096@gmail.com.

• Kingdom Shakers. Bondage Breakers Ministries will host Kingdom Shakers — praise dancers and anointed word speakers; women’s conference with three powerful dynamic women speakers at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Athens-Limestone County Public Library. More information, Pastor Cordell Hunter at 256-604-1850.

• Hindu folk dance. Gujarati Samaj of Tennessee Valley presents kids garba 2018, a Hindu folk dance from Gujarat, India, as part of the Navaratri celebration from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at HCCNA Community Hall, 14800 Vishnu Way, Harvest.

• Gospel meeting. Northside Church of Christ will host a gospel meeting Oct. 14–17 at 1201 N. Jefferson St., Athens. Here are the speakers and times: Kasey Harbin — 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14; Jimmy Clark — 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15; Ryan Knight — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16; T.J. Smith — 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17. More information: 256-232-3179.

• Music for a Mission. Music for a Mission will hold a free concert from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Revival Building at 303 W. Washington St., Athens. Matt Prater Band country and gospel music, refreshments, snacks, fellowship. Donations accepted for The Full Tummy Project.

• Sharing compassion ministry. Missionary Bill Barker, director of Appalachian Mountain Ministry for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, will speak Sunday, Oct. 14, at Sardis Springs Baptist Church sanctuary, 18310 Alabama 251, Athens. Barker will speak at 5 p.m. to WMU and give evening worship message at 6 p.m. Sardis Springs WMU group is working toward packing backpacks for the Mississippi River Valley. If you are interested in learning more about the backpacks, attend on Oct. 14. Everyone welcome.

• Swamp John’s fundraiser. Tanner United Methodist Church will hold a Swamp John’s fundraiser dinner 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at 19607 Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road. Plate includes fish, chicken, shrimp or combo, plus fries, hushpuppies, slaw and drink for $11.

• Men’s day. Lakeview United Methodist Church invites everyone to its men’s day program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at the church in Tanner.

• Parenting expert to speak. Parenting expert and best-selling author John Rosemond will speak on “Parenting With Love and Leadership” from 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1917 U.S. 72 West, Athens. Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple and available online at www.ebcathens.com or at the church office.

• Revival. Shanghai First Baptist Church will host an old-fashioned tent revival 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21–24 at 13435 Elk River Mills Road, Athens. This event is open to the public. More information: Pastor Tee Jackson, 256-431-4961.

• Friends and family day. Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church will hold friends and family day Sunday, Oct. 28, at the church at 27971 Easter Ferry Road, Lester. Everyone welcome.

• Anniversary. Peace Missionary Baptist Church will honor Pastor Jimmy Bailey’s anniversary with the church starting 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, with Pastor Eddie Green. Elder Kenneth Owens and the St. Mark Primitive Baptist Church family will lead a 2 p.m. service.

• Trunk or treat event. First Christian Church will host a free trunk or treat night 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, behind U.G. White’s in Athens. Free hot dogs, chips, drinks and candy.

• Prayer Around The Square. Oakdale Baptist Church invites the public to Prayer Around The Square from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, on the east side of the Limestone County Courthouse in downtown Athens. The event marks the birthday of the Rev. Billy Graham, who died Feb. 21. More information: Steve Pendergrass, 256-874-4307.

• 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.

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.