St. Edward's Episcopal Church, 737 Moon Road in Lawrenceville, will hold its inaugural exhibition, "Adventures Near and Far," in its newly decorated gallery.

"Adventures" features 21 paintings of places across the country, including Gwinnett County, by Lilburn artist and gallery curator Mikki Root Dillon.

The Gallery at St. Edward's is free and open to the public. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday.

For information and to verify daily hours, call 770-963-6128.

Norcross First UMC

The church, 2500 Beaver Ruin Road, has membership openings for the Sunshine Club, an Alzheimer's respite care program, for those with early-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The Sunshine Club meets 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. For information, call 770-448-4142, Ext. 116.

Buford Church of God

The Music and Arts Department of the church, 4800 S. Lee St., presents "Red, White and Boom, Music in the Park" 7 p.m. Wednesday in downtown Buford. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic basket and enjoy the festivities. For information, call 770-945-4901.

New Covenant Christian Ministries

The church, 1745 Phillips Road, Lithonia, will play host to "Summer Fest 2008" 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday. There will be live music; a kids zone with games and inflatables; a classic car, truck and motorcycle show; and evening fireworks. Food available for purchase. Free admission and parking. Redan Park, 770-484-9300, www.newcov.org.

Atlanta Unity

The church, 3597 Parkway Lane in Norcross, is conducting "Science of Successful Living" presentations. The next presentation, "Lessons in Prosperity-Consciousness," is 10 a.m. Sundays beginning July 6. 404-704-6610, www.revrich.org.

Westminster Presbyterian

The church, 2208 E. Main St. in Snellville, will offer "Beach Party-Surfin' Through the Scriptures" vacation Bible school 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 7-11. Registration forms are available at www.wpcsnellville.org, in the church office, or call 770-979-9676.

Cannon Church

The church, 2424 Webb Gin House Road, Snellville, plans "Caglewood SonShine Day Camp" July 8-11 and July 15-18 for kindergarten through 12th grade. Caglewood is a camp for special-needs children. The hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-noon Fridays. 770-972-5463 and www.cannonchurch.org.

Mount Zion Baptist

The church, 1525 Scenic Highway, Snellville, is holding MountainTop Summer Day Camp 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 7-11 for entering kindergarten though entering sixth grade. $85. For information, call 770-972-5020.

Snellville United Methodist

The church, 2428 Main St., celebrates "The Past Looking Forward to the Future" 125th anniversary July 13, 20 and 27. Homecoming series begins at the 8:30, 9:30 and 11 a.m. services.

Riverview Baptist Church

The church, 4768 Centerville Highway/Ga. 124, Snellville, is holding "Power Lab" vacation Bible school 4:30-6 p.m. July 20, block party; 6-8 p.m. July 20; 10 a.m.-noon July 21-24. Ages 4-17. Free. 770-979-7277.

Lawrenceville Presbyterian

The church, 800 Lawrenceville Highway, will play host to "PowerLab" 9 a.m.-noon July 21-25. Ages pre-k through fifth grade. $10 registration and supply cost. Deadline to register is July 15. 770-963-9498.

Duluth First UMC

The church, 3208 Ga. 120, holds Moms and More, a support group for mothers, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays. Free child care is available. 770-476-3776, www.duluthumc.org.

Cannon UMC

Hope House, Cancer Wellness Center at Cannon United Methodist Church in Snellville, holds a free lung cancer survivors support group 11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. Participants are welcome to bring a bag lunch; drinks are provided. Call Hope House at 770-736-9765, or e-mail hopehousewc@comcast.net to reserve a spot.