Kingswood United Methodist
"1776." Musical explores the Founding Fathers as ordinary men responding to extraordinary times. Presented by Stage II Theatre Company. 8 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and June 27-28; 2:30 p.m. June 22 and 29. $15. The church is at 5015 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 770-457-1317, www.kingswoodumc.org.
Emmanuel Lutheran
Children's and Maternity Consignment Sale. Gently used clothes for kids and expectant moms. 1-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. The church is at 3050 Cascade Road, Atlanta. 404-277-9641, www.merrygoroundconsignments.com.
Ray of Hope Christian
The congregation will be celebrating its 22nd anniversary with a number of events and 22 days of prayer and discernment. As part of the celebration, an "All White Platinum Affair" will be held Friday at the Omega World Center from 7 until 11 p.m. There will be a live auction and live entertainment. $35 per ticket. The church is at 2778 Snapfinger Road, Decatur. 770-696-5100.
Atlanta Family Church
ACLC Prayer Breakfast. This month's keynote speaker is attorney Sheila Arnum. Her message is entitled, "Save the Youth and Build One Nation Under God!" 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Registration fee is $10; first-time guests are free. The church is at 3060 Bouldercrest Road, Ellenwood. 678-357-4779.
Georgia Avenue Church in Grant Park
GospelFest. Fund-raiser and concert featuring church choirs and other invited guests, with a special performance by pianist Jarvis Wilson. Benefits Georgia Avenue Community Ministry's food cooperatives. 4 p.m. Sunday. $5. The church is at 645 Grant St. S.E., Atlanta. 404-688-0871.
Ahavath Achim Synagogue
"We Remember Them." This 90-minute program features "Holocaust Cantata: Songs From the Camps" by Donald McCullough. Vocal soloists include soprano Debbie Rostad and baritone John LaForge. Daniel Laufer, associate principal cellist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, will play the extensive cello part for the cantata. The second half of the program consists of American spirituals. 4 p.m. Sunday. $10. The synagogue is at 600 Peachtree Battle Ave., Atlanta. 770-590-7974, www.mosingers.com.
First Christian Church of Atlanta
Vacation Bible School. 9 a.m.-noon Monday to June 27. The children will have a fun-filled day learning about God's love through serving others, and the importance of serving neighbors, friends, family, community and Jesus. Free. The church is at 4532 LaVista Road, Tucker. 770-939-4358.
First Baptist Church of Decatur
DeKalb Symphony Orchestra: "Song and Dance." Verdi's Overture to "Nabucco"; highlights from Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi," "La Rondine," "Turandot" and "La Boheme"; Grieg's Symphonic Dances. With Teresa Hopkin, soprano. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Free. The church is at 308 Clairmont Ave., Decatur. 678-891-3565, www.dekalbsymphony.com.
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