John Rhodes calls his class "Labyrinths for Dummies." We'll just call this event "everything you need to know about labyrinths."

Harmony Grove UMC, 50 Harmony Grove Road in Lilburn, hosts its second annual Community Labyrinth from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The labyrinth is a spiritual tool in the shape of a circular maze. Church traditions employ it in different ways, most commonly for participants to walk the path as they meditate and pray.

Rhodes, coordinator of the church's labyrinth ministry, offers his "Labyrinth for Dummies," a short introductory course into the history of the labyrinth and its uses. Rhodes teaches the course across the Southeast and has even taught about the labyrinth in Seoul, South Korea.

"It was a trip getting my 38-foot labyrinth through customs," he jokes.

While Harmony Grove's event will feature both indoor and outdoor labyrinths, there's been more of a trend of late towards labyrinths in hospitals and hospice centers. Gwinnett Medical Center and Gwinnett Technical College have labyrinths.

Following that course, John will teach participants how to make finger labyrinths (labyrinths you trace with your finger instead of walk) and how to do the Appleton, a line dance developed in England that employs the labyrinth.

"There is no right or wrong way to walk the labyrinth. You just decide if you want to walk it with an open mind and open heart and see what happens," said Rhodes.

Harmony Grove UMC's number is 770-921-7747.

Mountain Park First Baptist

The church, 5485 Five Forks Trickum Road in Stone Mountain, hosts a Dodgeball Extravaganza Tournament 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Teams are six players each, can be all male, all female, or mixed, and must be at least high school age. There won't be separate teams for age or gender. The cost is $10 per player.770-921-1452.

Winters Chapel UMC

The church, 5105 Winters Chapel Road in Doraville, hosts a fish fry and craft sale 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today. The cost is $7 per plate and the meal includes fish, hush puppies, cole slaw and a beverage. 770-396-4550.

Christ the Lord Lutheran

The church, 1001 Duluth Highway in Lawrenceville, presents the gospel musical "Smoke on the Mountain" 4 p.m. today. 770-963-4499, www.christthelordlutheran.org

Christ the King Lutheran

The Marietta Master Chorale presents "Haydn and More" 8 p.m. today at the church, 5575 Peachtree Parkway in Norcross. The cost is $15 and $10 for students and seniors 60 and older. 770-449-1211 and 404-408-8498, www.mariettamasterchorale.org .

Mount Carmel UMC

The church, 5100 S. Old Peachtree Road in Norcross, presents its monthly Catacombs Coffeehouse, 8 p.m. Thursday. This month's performer is folk-rock band Harmon Koeltz and Harm's Way. 770-449-4498

Hopewell Missionary Baptist

The church, 182 Hunter St. in Norcross, presents Single Mothers' Appreciation Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10. The event features an evening of free pampering and spa services. Reservations are recommended. 770-448-5475 and 678-253-0162, www.singleparent411.org.

First Baptist Snellville

The church, 2400 E. Main St. in Snellville, hosts the Ronnie Hill Crusade featuring Fort Worth evangelist Ronnie Hill at 8, 9:15, and 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 11, and 7 p.m. May 12-14. Prior to the sermon each night is a special activity geared to youth and the family. 770-978-7000.

Snellville UMC

The church, 2428 E. Main St. in Snellville, presents the monthly Crossroads Career Network meeting, 7 p.m. May 12. 770-972-9360 or www.snellvilleumc.org/crossroads

The church also presents "Prescription Medications and their Addictive Potential," 7-8:15 p.m. May 19. The program is presented by the Faith Partners Addictions ministry. 770-972-9360 or go to www.snellvilleumc.org/faithpartners

Unitarian Universalist

The church, 12 Bethesda Church Road in Lawrenceville, presents "Law of Attraction: How to Fulfill Your Dreams," a six-week seminar beginning at 7 p.m. May 14.

The course teaches participants how the law of attraction works, what it means, and honoring ethical and spiritual principles when using it. The seminar is free, but a love offering will be taken. 770-717-7913

Rehoboth Baptist Church

The church, 2997 Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker, hosts the 12th annual Ryan's Gospel Singing Jubilee benefit concert 7:30 p.m. May 16. This year's concert features performers The Down East Boys quartet and the Lambdins. Proceeds from the show benefit Camp ASCCA, a camp for children and adults with disabilities. 770-939-3182 or 404-285-5394.

Hamilton Mill UMC

The church hosts its annual 5K Family Fun Run/Walk 8 a.m. May 17 at Little Mulberry Park. The entry fee is $15, with proceeds benefitting Anna's Angel Fund, a charity providing financial aid and gifts to families of children with cancer.

Registration is required by Sunday to guarantee a race T-shirt, but registration will be available on race day.