Anniversary celebration: For its centennial anniversary, Mount Paran Church will host two morning services to share future visions; the evening service will feature songs, videos and speakers from the past and more. A reception will follow the evening service. 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Aug. 27. Mount Paran Church, 2055 Mount Paran Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-923-8700, mountparan.com.
Community festival: During Mission Madness Weekend, a free community festival, guests will be able to visit congregation tables and a petting zoo; see vintage vehicles, enjoy a cookout lunch and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 9. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2208 E. Main St., Snellville. 770-979-9676, wpcsnellville.org.
Coffee reception: Whether you're new to Atlanta, returning home from college or looking to make professional connections, you will be welcomed at a coffee reception inclusive of information about worship, study and more. Email lesliew@prumc.org for information. Free for everyone. 10 a.m. Sept. 10. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-266-2373, prumc.org.
Adult camp: Relive the glory of summer camp at the fourth annual young adult weekend for adults ages 21-35, which will feature a variety of sports, a ropes course, lake and pool time, ziplining and more. The event will be hosted by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, but will be held at Camp Coleman (201 Camp Coleman Drive, Cleveland). Attendance for the weekend, which includes cabin accommodations, meals and activities is $99-$120. Sept. 15-17. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, atlantajcc.org.
Special services: High holy holiday services and events will take place as follows: Evev Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m. Sept. 20; Rosh Hashanah, 10 a.m. Sept. 21; and Erev Yom Kippur / Kol Nidre with cellist Rachel Halverson, 8 p.m. Sept. 29. The following events will all take place on Sept. 30: Yom Kippur morning service, 10 a.m.; Torah study, 2:30 p.m.; Yizkor, 4:30 p.m.; closing service, 5 p.m.; Havdalah, 6:15 p.m.; and community break fast, 6:25 p.m. Tickets are $72-$90 for non-members; admission for members will be complimentary. Congregation Ner Tamid, 1349 Old Hwy 41, Marietta. 678 264-8575, mynertamid.info.
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